I love Countdown. Don't need to explain the love here, to the choir.
But I switch channels when it gets to the celebrity news. So I just suggested a format change, and I'm hoping others here will echo the change: Dropping the celebrity news for the three top stories you won't hear in the MSM.
Here's the content of the email I sent:
I'm a huge fan of Countdown. But I switch channels half way through the show, when you get to the "Celebrity News" section. I get that news from the rags at the checkout counter in the grocery store. In an otherwise intelligent show, this is a waste.
I suggest dropping the gossip, and adding a new section -- Top Three Stories you won't hear about, featuring important news that's not making it into the main-stream. With that, you'd keep my attention for the whole hour.
Thanks,
The contact information:
website
email: countdown@msnbc.com
This would be a great way to get the MSM to push stories they're leaving dead on the ground.