"NBC's Partisan Pundit Problem: The Ronna McDaniel Controversy"
NBC News faced backlash and a newsroom revolt after hiring and then firing former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel as a commentator, raising questions about the role of political figures as TV pundits. The network's decision to hire McDaniel, along with other political figures, reflects a broader trend among TV news networks to feature diverse viewpoints, but her involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and criticism of the press led to internal tensions. The incident highlights the challenges of balancing political perspectives in news coverage and the loyalty of paid pundits to their employers and viewers.