On Morning Joe today, MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan gave a phenomenally, remarkably, uncommonly honest and incisive rant about the fallacy of America's "War with Islam," calling it "an extraordinary failure of our politicians and our media." It is well worth watching.

Yonni Barrios just became the 21st rescued Chilean miner. There's been lots of talk about Barrios, because he has a wife and a mistress. Inside, video of Barrios greeting the latter. Update: Was it his wife?! Nope. Definitely the mistress.

Lou Dobbs has often spoken out against illegal immigrants, yet it appears he may have hired one. Now he says that demanding to know a person's legal status is a violation of their rights. Why the change of tune, Lou?

Last night on Countdown, Keith Olbermann named Rick Sanchez the "Worser Person in the World" for the apology (non-apology?) that the former CNN buffoon issued earlier today. Inside, video of Olbermann's slam, during which he called Sanchez's remarks decidedly anti-semitic.

MSNBC.com might get renamed, because they don't want to be confused with pinko MSNBC.

"Brand is everything," said recently departed failed NBC boss Jeff Zucker. And at long last, MSNBC has found its brand: "Lean Forward." That really says it all, right? "Lean Forward." What?

The organizers of today's One Nation Working Together rally in DC really blew it by adding angry MSNBC buffoon Ed Schultz as a speaker. They introduce him as "one of the most courageous voices in America today." Ugh.

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell plagiarizes not only Katie Couric's questions, but also her "serious face." Watch the Couric-Palin/O'Donnell-Johnston interview side by side. Also note the similarity in Palin's and Captain Knock 'er Up's responses.

Wasilla, Alaska mayoral candidate Levi Johnston appeared on Lawrence O'Donnell's new MSNBC show last night to answer a classic question set: Those that Katie Couric stumped his baby's grandmother Sarah Palin with two years ago. Levi fares... about the same!

WWE Superstars MVP and Matt Striker told MSNBC how they promote reading to kids. Inside, MVP reveals his tattoo from The Count of Monte Cristo, and Striker admits his favorite book is "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."

Have you ever asked yourself, "Is there anyone who doesn't love Snooki?" I have, and I could never answer, "Yes!" until this morning, when—during a Morning Joe discussion on education—Lawrence O'Donnell hated on the Princess of Poughkeepsie.

Here's a Friday afternoon snack: just-unearthed footage of Christine O'Donnell from a 2003 Scarborough Country panel discussion, during which O'Donnell claimed to have "remain[ed] chaste" and also said it was possible to stop all of America from having sex.

Tonight, Jon Stewart noted President Obama's shift from bipartisan love machine to Republican-killing campaign shark, and—namely—the media's reaction to it. The verdict? MSNBC should emulate Fox News' skew-the-news-to-fit-our-narrative mantra, and Rick Sanchez is an effing idiot. Video inside.

The first TV ad for medical marijuana hit Sacramento stations last week. The original ad was uninspired and clinical to say the least—but check out Cenk Uygur in a pot ad spoof on MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan Show.

On yesterday's Late Night, Jimmy Fallon welcomed MSNBC anchor—and amateur mixologist—Rachel Maddow for an interview. Afterward, Fallon and Maddow crafted a New Orleans-style "morning drink" made of absinthe, bitters, and more. Inside, video of their alcoholic creation.

Last week, we discovered that Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski chugs vodka from a mug before noon. This week, she dispels that rumor. She's not drunk, just "extremely hungry, to the point where I feel like I might lose control."

Unwatchable MSNBC host Ed Schultz apparently wasn't so happy about being omitted from the network's recent election night promos. Two weeks ago, Page Six reports, he went nuts in MSNBC's New York offices, screaming obscenities at everyone.

Huguette Clark is an heiress with a $500 million fortune and a 42-room apartment on Fifth Ave. Too bad she hasn't lived there in 20 years. Are her lawyer and accountant trying to take her for all she's worth?

Granted, noon is the equivalent of 6PM when you host a morning show. In GQ's new profile of Joe Scarborough, the professional chit-chatter reveals his sexual fixations and calls co-host Mika Brzezinski "mommy" while she chugs vodka from a mug.

Kevin Kristopik, the Michigan teen whose number was tweeted by Justin Bieber on Saturday in a fit of vengeful rage, was on MSNBC today for an interview with Tony Alexander about the incident. It was hilariously awkward—video inside.