Current TV adds another former MSNBC host to line-up [View All]

[Melinda]

Source: Yahoo.com

NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Current TV has claimed another former MSNBC host: Cenk Uygur, who previously hosted "MSNBC Live," will host "The Young Turks" ahead of Keith Olbermann's "Countdown," the network announced Tuesday.

The network will work with Uygur to develop a televised version of his online show "The Young Turks," which covers politics and pop culture. The new show will air at 7 p.m. ET.

Uygur had anchored "MSNBC Live" at 6 p.m. ET. "The Young Turks" online video segments generate about 30 million views per month and have accrued more than 500 million video views. Viewership on YouTube has grown 912 percent since July 2008.

"Cenk Uygur has a strong grasp of what audiences seek: context and insight about the news and complex issues that affect their lives, unfettered by corporate influences. He has a unique and compelling way of boiling it down for his viewers," said Current Chairman and co-founder Al Gore. "He and his collaborators have exploded in popularity because of 'The Young Turks'" authentic and passionate voice. Cenk understands that we live in a multi-screen world, and he speaks to an audience who wants to hear the truth."


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Well done Cenk!!