Tucker Carlson's 6pm ET show Tucker is getting the axe, but Carlson stays on as a political contributor to all MSNBC shows at least through the 2008 election. The official announcement, expected tomorrow, will include details about who will replace Tucker at 6pmET as well as other political programming additions. Sources say the network is going to beef up its schedule with more NBC News talent.
This is unfortunate. I really like Tucker and the show, and have been on it. I like the show because it actually deals with politics every day -- as opposed to the tabloidy stuff. But ratings rule ...