Shift (MSNBC)

{{Infobox broadcasting network

| network_name = Shift

| network_logo = File:Shift_MSNBC_logo.jpg

| country = United States

| network_type = Internet streaming

| available =

| owner = NBCUniversal
MSNBC

| key_people =

| launch_date = {{Start date|2014|7|13}}

| dissolved = {{End date|2015}}

| founder =

| past_names = msnbc2

| website = [http://www.msnbc.com/shift Official website]

| revenue =

}}

Shift (stylized as shift by msnbc, formerly msnbc2) was an online live-streaming video network run by MSNBC. It was launched in July 2014 to provide a platform for original video series which diverge from the MSNBC television network's political focus.

History

In July 2014, MSNBC.com launched msnbc2, a brand for several web-only series hosted by MSNBC personalities,{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/krystal-clear-on-iraq-clinton-283776579633|title=Krystal Clear on Iraq & Clinton|work=MSNBC|access-date=6 July 2015}} in December 2014, msnbc2 was renamed shift by msnbc, with a daily live stream and programming schedule which was less focused on politics and is more tailored to a younger audience.{{cite web|url = http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-msnbc-online-20141216-story.html|title = MSNBC targets young viewers with streaming video service Shift|date = December 16, 2014|author = Stephen Battaglio|work = Los Angeles Times}} The channel was later shut down{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}.

Programming

=Programs=

Sports Matters hosted by Rob Simmelkjaer (released Mondays)
Reporter's Notebook hosted by Beth Fouhy (released Mondays)
Changing America hosted by Voto Latino CEO Maria Teresa Kumar (released Tuesdays)
The Docket hosted by attorney Seema Iyer (released Tuesdays)
The Book Report hosted by Richard Wolffe (released Tuesdays)
Road Map hosted by Ayman Mohyeldin (released Wednesdays)
Nerding Out hosted by Dorian Warren (released Thursdays)
Code Forward hosted by Nellie Bowles and Jason Del Rey (co-produced by Re/code, released Thursdays)
The Briefing hosted by Luke Russert (released Fridays)
So Popular! hosted by Janet Mock (released Fridays)
Just Faith hosted by Rev. Jacqui Lewis (released Fridays)
REACH! hosted by Natalie Auzenne (released Saturdays)
shift-only version of First Look hosted by Betty Nguyen
msnbc Originals
Three Cents hosted by Josh Barro
Krystal Clear hosted by Krystal Ball
Out There hosted by Thomas Roberts
Greenhouse hosted by Tony Dokoupil