MSNBC Owner Drops Warning to Crazies on Network After Dowd Gets Fired for Vile Comments on Charlie Kirk
Katie Jerkovich
The owner of MSNBC, Comcast, issued a warning to anyone who's connected with their network, either on-air or off, following Matthew Dowd's firing after he implied that Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk asked to get shot.
In a letter sent to all Comcast NBCUniversal employees on Friday, September 12, 2025, three top executives with the company, Brian Roberts, Mike Cavanagh, and Mark Lazarus, called on all their employees to "do better" and mend the public discourse that is so fractured.
"The tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old father, husband, and advocate for open debate, whose faith was important to him, reminds us of the fragility of life and the urgent need for unity in our nation," the letter read. "Our hearts are heavy, as his passing leaves a grieving family and a country grappling with division. There is no place for violence or hate in our society."
"You may have seen that MSNBC recently ended its association with a contributor who made an unacceptable and insensitive comment about this horrific event," it added. "That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions. We should be able to disagree robustly and passionately, but ultimately with respect. We need to do better."
"Charlie Kirk believed that 'when people stop talking, really bad stuff starts.' Regardless of whether you agreed with his political views, his words and actions underscore the urgency to maintain a respectful exchange of ideas – a principle we must champion," the letter continued. "We believe in the power of communication to bring us together. Today, that belief feels more vital than ever. Something essential has fractured in our public discourse, and as a company that values the power of information, we have a responsibility to help mend it."
In closing, the company asked all its employees to "embody our values in your work and communities. We should engage with respect, listen, and treat people with kindness."
As my RedState colleague Sister Toldjah reported on Wednesday, absolute depravity was on full display at MSNBC as the absolutely shocking and horrific news broke that Kirk had been shot during his event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah.
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