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Western Left·Founded 1996
MSNBC
LeftNBCUniversal (Comcast)
MSNBC is an American cable news network owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. It is known for its left-leaning editorial perspective. Comcast is the largest cable company and one of the largest internet service providers in the United States, with extensive lobbying operations in Washington.
Ownership Chain
MSNBCNBCUniversal (Comcast)Comcast Corporation
Funding Sources
advertisingcable carriage fees
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •Parent company Comcast is a major internet service provider and lobbies heavily on net neutrality, broadband policy, and media regulation — all topics MSNBC covers.
- •NBCUniversal's entertainment division has business relationships with politicians and government officials who appear on MSNBC.
- •Comcast is one of the largest corporate lobbying spenders in Washington, spending tens of millions annually.
Notable Connections
- •Comcast spent over $14 million on federal lobbying in recent years
- •NBCUniversal executives have attended White House Correspondents' Dinner and have social relationships with political figures
- •Several former MSNBC hosts have run for or held political office
- •Comcast has donated to both Democratic and Republican candidates