Mediagazer: Washington Post opinion columnist Catherine Rampell will join MSNBC as a co-host of The Weekend, a source says in spring 2025 (Sean Burch/The Wrap)

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Sean Burch / The Wrap:

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Sara Fischer / Axios:

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Sara Fischer / Axios:

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