The changes are being spearheaded by recently-appointed MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler, who is betting on names that are well-liked in Democratic and left-leaning circles to help the cable channel continue its rebound from a post-election viewer exodus.

Following a number of bombshell reports that host Joy Reid was not only losing her show but was leaving the network, MSNBC made it official on Monday when it announced a sweeping lineup overhaul that saw Reid and fellow weeknight host Alex Wagner having their programs canceled.