"I am very excited to be joining RT. The network is firmly established outside of US corporate media and is not afraid to give a platform to diverse voices, stories and perspectives to its viewers, even if it ruffles some mainstream feathers. I can’t think of a better fit than a news broadcaster that bullishly pursues issues that matter to hardworking Americans," Ed Schultz said in a statement posted on the RT website.
Announcing Schultz’s joining the channel, Margarita Simonyan, RT’s editor-in-chief said, such a "well-respected progressive" journalist would provide comprehensive multilateral coverage of issues crucial and interesting for US audience.
"With Ed helming a show, we are continuing the tradition of collaborating with top international journalistic talent that engages our audience by providing in-depth coverage, analysis and commentary on important but underreported issues to millions of US viewers," Simonyan noted.
RT is an international news network which broadcasts in 24/7 in English, Spanish and Arabic. It has been nominated for three Emmy awards, and was the first news channel to get a billion views on YouTube.
