Here's hoping CNBC keeps Jeff Macke

Macke apparently may be let go by CNBC according to TV Newser report.   I put up some comments about my thoughts on Jeff''s possibly leaving CNBC and suggested he should be reprimanded instead of terminated.  He had an appearence where he seemed "off" last Wednesday and he has been off the air since.  

 Comment 1:

Macke is a good guy who wears his heart on his sleeve, while he should be reprimanded if he did show up drunk on air, he should not be fired. He has opinions and is able to be compelling.on television. If it is a more serious issue, CNBC should try and get him some help. FM has already been diluted with first the loss of Bolling and then Ratigan if you take away Macke, it is just another show. If the dude from CNN found stoned and wandering around incoherenlty in central park with his unit in some sort of contraption gets a second chance, so should Jeff. Though he should be embarassed for his breach of professionalism. It was a complete dis to viewers and his fellow guests. Reprimand, yes. Termination is too strong

Comment 2:

CNBC seems to be getting a bad rap. They are the most neutral channel on television, everybody is welcome and no views are squelched. The debates do border on fierce at times, but that should be expected at a channel that embodies the marketplace of free ideas. They have had liberals, near socialists, independents, moderates, conservatives, and all in between on their airwaves. No one at CNBC cheats, and they all seem committed to finding the truth. It is easy to single out some random moments that look bad, but there are infinitely more moments when you get real insight and hear not just from talking heads but also from big time decision makers. I actually believe CNBC should be garnering awards for what they accomplished last year during the market meltdown. They expanded programming, added some live Sunday night feeds, and did their best to ensure a level playing field by reporting market moving information as soon as they had it. It was not selectively disclosed. As far as providing infromation to viewers, CNBC is a retail investor's ally. CNBC has somehow lost control of the PR game, because the perception of the channel is much lower than deserved.

Comment 3:

It looks like Jeff hasn't posted anything on Minyanville.com which is his homebase on the web since he was on CNBC last. Let's hope this is a temporary blip in his life and nothing more serious. People may think he is loud (He IS!) but he is very honest and though he can be somewhat acerbic and contemptous at times, he strikes me as having 100% integrity. I'd rather have someone with integrity who makes a mistake on staff, than someone who seems perfect but is less than honest. Macke is an opinionated, honest guy who would probably be the first to cop to a mistake. Please CNBC, I am sure you can tell from IrishLightning's many posts I am a loyal viewer of your shows, offer Macke a second chance his permanent departure would be a loss for your viewers and your shows

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