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All the Streaming Services with MSNBC:
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Best for: Your local ABC station comes included in many markets
Sling Blue is a live TV plan that comes with nearly 50 of the most popular cable channels in the country. In select markets, it also carries local ABC, NBC, and FOX channels, but users in those areas are charged a monthly $5 broadcast fee. If you want to boost your news lineup, Sling does offer a "News Extra" add-on for $6/month. It carries business channels like CNBC and international news channels like NDTV World.
All signature DirecTV Stream plans come with MSNBC and other news channels like CNN, HLN, and Fox News. They also come equipped with 4k channels, unlimited DVR, and on-the-go viewing. But they are expensive, with the most basic plan priced at $86.99/month. So, if you don't mind losing a couple of channels (particularly local and sports), then your best option is to go for DirecTV Stream's "MyEntertainment" genre pack. At just $35/month, the plan already comes with MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, and 40 more channels. It's also bundled with Disney+, Hulu, and Max at no additional cost, which makes it ideal for film and TV fans. It's also more affordable than Sling, which is the next cheapest way to watch MSNBC live.
Missing Warner Bros. channels, including CNN, BBC America, TBS, TNT, and TruTV
Fubo isn't the best option if you're looking for a wide variety of news outlets. Apart from MSNBC, Fox News, and local affiliate stations, it offers little else. But it should be on top of your list if you prioritize sports, especially local sports. The service carries ESPN, NFL Network, and Big Ten Network, as well as popular regional sports networks Fanduel and YES.
Inclusion of Hulu on-demand, Disney+, and ESPN+ ensure a variety of options
Also includes CNN, HLN, and News Nation
Cons
Only allows up to two simultaneous streams
Hulu with Live TV combines Hulu originals with more than a hundred live channels, including MSNBC and other news outlets like CNN, HLN, and Fox News. It's a popular choice for families, since Hulu with Live TV often comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, so there's something to watch for everyone. A potential downside, however, is that Hulu with Live TV only allows for two simultaneous streams. For reference, YouTube TV allows for three, while DirecTV Stream and Fubo offer unlimited simultaneous streams.
Also includes CNN, Fox News, Bbc World News, HLN, and News Nation
Cons
On-demand library is limited compared to the competition
YouTube TV's extensive channel lineup, unlimited cloud DVR, and familiar interface are some of the reasons why it remains a popular cable replacement option for cord-cutters. One particularly interesting feature is the service's multiview function, which lets you watch four channels at once. Multiview applies to MSNBC and other news, sports, business, and weather channels.
2025 on MSNBC
A change in national leadership also meant a change in MSNBC dynamics. Ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration early this year, it was announced that MSNBC president Rashida Jones would step down, and that MSNBC will be absorbed into a new NBCUniversal company called “SpinCo.” Not much else is clear about the future of MSNBC under SpinCo., aside from the fact that it remains generally staunch in its criticism of the current administration, especially with anchor Rachel Maddow returning to helm the nightly news.
How to get MSNBC without Fox News?
As it stands, the only way to get MSNBC content without subsidizing Fox News is Peacock. Every other cord-cutting service that carries MSNBC live, also has Fox News.
What is the cheapest way to get MSNBC without cable?
If on-demand access to MSNBC shows is enough, then the cheapest way is Peacock for $7.99. Otherwise, if you want the linear live stream, the cheapest service is DIRECTV Stream's "MyEntertainment" genre pack for $34.99, and then is Sling TV for $45.99.
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