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MSNBC was a U.S. cable news network launched on July 15, 1996, through a partnership between NBC News and Microsoft; its name combined Microsoft's MSN brand with NBC. The channel became known for live news and political commentary, with a progressive or liberal-leaning primetime identity often noted in media descriptions. On November 15, 2025, it adopted the name MS NOW after the NBC corporate separation, so MSNBC now identifies the network's former name and historical brand.
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How good is MSNBC?
MSNBC scores 4.32/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Channel category.
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