Symone Sanders-Townsend
Symone Sanders-Townsend is a political strategist and commentator, currently serving as a co-host on MSNBC. She gained prominence as a senior advisor for Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign and later as a spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris. Known for her articulate discussions on social justice and political strategy, Sanders-Townsend emphasizes the need for proactive engagement in the political landscape, warning against complacency in the face of ongoing national challenges.
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Symone Sanders-Townsend co-hosts The Weeknight with Michael Steele.
Former Republican chair says US institutions yielded to Trump, ‘the bully’ | Michael Steele
United Kingdom· 2026-01-11
MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend cited her experience as 'a Black woman in America' to suggest that more police do not always make streets safer.
Neil Young blasts Trump DC crackdown as mayor says it actually worked
United States· 2025-08-30
Symone Sanders-Townsend argued that her life experience as a Black woman in America provides a unique perspective on why adding more police will not actually make Americans safer in Washington D.C.
Ex-Harris aide Sanders-Townsend says more police won't make streets safe for allUnited States· 2025-08-13Symone Sanders Townsend pushed back against rising crime fears, saying they are largely about perception.
Joe Scarborough says reporters privately worry about DC safety issuesUnited States· 2025-08-13
Symone Sanders Townsend criticized the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, calling it 'insane'.
MSNBC host unloads on 'insane' Supreme Court ruling, says 'this is crazy'United States· 2025-06-29
Reid's show was replaced with an ensemble program featuring former Kamala Harris spokesperson Symone Sanders-Townsend.
Joy Reid suggests race and Trump anxiety played role in MSNBC firingUnited States· 2025-06-03
Symone Sanders-Townsend is featured in the ensemble program 'The Weeknight'.
MSNBC's revamped lineup struggles as Psaki loses half of predecessors’ audienceUnited States· 2025-06-03
Symone Sanders-Townsend warned that people of color will be next after the Trump administration deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
MSNBC host sounds alarm on deportations: 'People of color' are 'next'United States· 2025-04-21
Liberal personalities have also taken shots at Musk's South African roots.
Elon Musk continues to face attacks from liberals, media personalitiesUnited States· 2025-03-24
Symone Sanders Townsend expressed her disappointment in Schumer's decision to vote with Republicans.
Liberal media commentators, Democrats pile on Chuck Schumer for siding with GOPUnited States· 2025-03-19
Symone Sanders Townsend expressed her frustration with Schumer's support for the spending bill.
MSNBC panel unloads on Chuck Schumer for supporting stopgap billUnited States· 2025-03-16
MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend commented on the ineffective signs used by Democrats during the protests.
Democratic protests during Trump's speech mocked by liberal mediaUnited States· 2025-03-05
Reid's timeslot is being filled by Symone Sanders-Townsend, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez.
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow having staff reduced at liberal networkUnited States· 2025-02-26
Symone Sanders Townsend will move into Reid’s 7 p.m. time slot.
Rachel Maddow and other anchors lambast MSNBC’s decision to cancel Joy Reid and Alex Wagner’s showsUnited States· 2025-02-25
Symone Sanders-Townsend, a former spokesperson to Vice President Kamala Harris, will replace Reid's show.
Joy Reid warns MSNBC viewers fascism is 'already here' is final showUnited States· 2025-02-25
Symone Sanders-Townsend, who was a former spokesperson to Vice President Kamala Harris, will host a new show.
MSNBC awards Jen Psaki more airtime amid major overhaulUnited States· 2025-02-24
Symone Sanders-Townsend will co-host a new show from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays.
MSNBC announces major lineup overhaul, new Washington bureau as Joy Reid exits companyUnited States· 2025-02-24
Symone Sanders Townsend is a political commentator and former Democratic strategist who will co-host the 7 p.m. slot.
Jen Psaki Gets Nightly Prime-Time Show at MSNBCUnited States· 2025-02-24Symone Sanders-Townsend remarked how she was concerned about President Donald Trump firing Air Forces Gen. Charles 'CQ' Brown Jr.
MSNBC host says we need to ask if Black general was fired for raceUnited States· 2025-02-24
Symone Sanders-Townsend is among the co-hosts of the new panel show replacing Joy Reid's program.
Joy Reid: MSNBC fires Donald Trump critic Joy Reid as network struggles with ratings | World News
India· 2025-02-24MSNBC plans to replace Joy Reid with Symone Sanders-Townsend among others.
A List of Joy Reid's Most Racist and Hateful Comments on MSNBCUnited States· 2025-02-23
Symone Sanders-Townsend is a Democratic strategist and ex-counsel to former vice-president Kamala Harris.
MSNBC reportedly cancels Joy Reid show in reshuffle at liberal network | MSNBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-23
Symone Sanders-Townsend is set to host a new show on MSNBC after Joy Reid's program is canceled.
MSNBC cancels Joy Reid’s show as part of programming shakeup at liberal networkUnited States· 2025-02-23Symone Sanders Townsend is a political commentator and former Democratic strategist.
MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-UpUnited States· 2025-02-23Symone Sanders-Townsend issued a warning during the discussion about how we survive.
MSNBC host demands Democrats 'show that you give a damn' about Trump, Musk in fiery rantUnited States· 2025-02-16