Rachel Maddow, a longtime anchor and leading voice at MSNBC, has reportedly agreed to a pay cut in her new five-year contract with the network.
According to The Ankler, Maddow’s salary has been reduced from $30 million to $25 million annually, although MSNBC has not confirmed the figures. A source told The Independent that the reported numbers were inaccurate but declined to provide further details.
Maddow’s contract renegotiation comes amid a ratings slump for the left-leaning network, which has experienced a 40% decline in viewership since Donald Trump’s election victory, according to Nielsen ratings cited by The Daily Beast.
In response to the drop, MSNBC producers are reportedly grappling with how to diversify their programming by incorporating conservative voices while maintaining the channel’s reputation as a “safe space” for liberal audiences.
This shake-up reflects the challenges facing left-leaning media as they adapt to a shifting political landscape and changing viewer preferences. Maddow’s decision to stay on board signals her continued commitment to the network, even as it navigates these turbulent times.
