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Bernie Sanders 'disappointed' in Ed Schultz cancellation

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Thursday that he is "disappointed" in Comcast's decision to remove Ed Schultz from its lineup, seemingly confirming earlier reports that Schultz's "Ed Show" was one of several MSNBC programs headed for the chopping block.

"We live in a time when much of the corporate media regards politics as a baseball game or a soap opera," the Democratic presidential hopeful said in a statement. "Ed Schultz has treated the American people with respect by focusing on the most important issues impacting their lives," Sanders said in a statement. "He has talked about income and wealth inequality, high unemployment, low wages, our disastrous trade policies and racism in America.

“I am very disappointed that Comcast chose to remove Ed Schultz from its lineup. We need more people who talk about the real issues facing our country, not fewer," Sanders continued. "At a time when a handful of large, multinational corporations own our major media outlets, I hope they will allow voices to be heard from those who dissent from the corporate agenda."

In a long-anticipated move, MSNBC is planning to cancel several of its daytime and evening shows to make room for more news-driven programming. "The Cycle," "Now with Alex Wagner" and "The Ed Show" are expected to be canceled, though the network has yet to confirm that. NBC News Group Chairman Andrew Lack will hold a staff meeting later today, where more announcements are expected.

Meanwhile, Chuck Todd, host of NBC's "Meet The Press," will add a daily MSNBC program to his portfolio, starting in September. Former NBC "Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams will also join MSNBC as breaking news and special reports anchor.