Keith Olbermann
American sports and political commentator
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| August 1 2022 | Olbermann began producing and hosting a weekday podcast titled 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann' for iHeart Media, reviving his signature program format. |
| October 27 2020 | Renamed the webseries to 'Olbermann vs. Trump' starting with the fifteenth episode. |
| October 7 2020 | Olbermann revived the 'Worst Person in the World' branding as a current-events webseries focusing on Donald Trump and his administration. |
| 2016 | Launched 'The Resistance with Keith Olbermann', a political commentary web series for GQ magazine built around discussions similar to his previous 'special comments'. |
| March 2013 | Olbermann and Current TV reached a settlement, with Olbermann receiving an undisclosed amount. |
| 2012 | Countdown ended, with Olbermann moving into sports broadcasting. |
| April 3 2012 | Olbermann appeared on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman, acknowledging mistakes and explaining reasons behind the show's cancellation. |
| March 2012 | Olbermann was fired by Current TV, ending his tenure with the network. |
| 2011 | Olbermann continued delivering Special Comments when Countdown transferred to Current TV for the 2011-2012 season. |
| October 2011 | Olbermann called for the Oakland Mayor to resign in a Special Comment. |
| September 2011 | Olbermann delivered a Special Comment connecting baseball and the anniversary of 9/11. |
| August 2 2011 | Olbermann gave a Special Comment critiquing the debt ceiling deal, highlighting what he termed 'Four Great Hypocrisies'. |
| June 23 2011 | Olbermann presented a Special Comment advocating for same-sex marriage, making a clear case for marriage equality. |
| June 16 2011 | During an NBC Late Night with Jimmy Fallon interview, Olbermann announced additional contributors including Matt Taibbi, Jeremy Scahill, John Dean, Donald Sutherland, and Derrick Pitts. |
| June 15 2011 | Olbermann delivered a Special Comment criticizing the media and political response to the Anthony Weiner sex scandal, addressing what he called 'embarrassing behavior' surrounding the investigation. |
| June 7 2011 | David Shuster became the primary substitute anchor for Countdown with Keith Olbermann. |
| April 2011 | Olbermann announced Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas, filmmakers Michael Moore and Ken Burns, and comedian Richard Lewis as contributors to the new Countdown. |
| January 21 2011 | Olbermann announced his final appearance on the MSNBC version of Countdown without providing an explanation for his departure. |
| January 17 2011 | Reflected on the nine days following the Tucson shooting |
| January 8 2011 | Condemned political violence and threats to democracy |
| 2010 | Released 'Pitchforks and Torches' book, which was named after Olbermann's catchphrase from the 'Worst Person in the World' segment. |
| December 7 2010 | Criticized President Obama for 'turning his back on his base' |
| November 15 2010 | Argued that 'truth' is superior to 'fact' and critiqued notions of objectivity |
| November 5 2010 | MSNBC President Phil Griffin suspends Olbermann without pay for violating political contribution policy |
| October 2010 | Mad Magazine published 'The Wizard of O', a parody featuring Olbermann as the Tin Man, with Bill O'Reilly mocking his frequent 'Special Comments'. |
| October 28 2010 | Olbermann donates $2,400 each to three Democratic congressional candidates |
| October 27 2010 | Warned that a Tea Party victory would be detrimental to America |
| August 16 2010 | Addressed the controversial 'Ground Zero mosque' debate |
| August 11 2010 | Commented on Robert Gibbs' frustration, calling it 'misguided' |
| August 5 2010 | Olbermann discusses a perceived Tea Party conspiracy theory about bike-sharing |
| August 3 2010 | Olbermann argues that the Tea Party has a narrow racial appeal |
| July 21 2010 | Discussed the controversial 'witch-hunt' against Shirley Sherrod |
| July 15 2010 | Olbermann addresses allegations of racism within the Tea Party movement |
| June 30 2010 | Accused GOP of introducing 'screw you' economics |
| June 28 2010 | Criticized Republicans for showing no compassion towards unemployed Americans |
| June 23 2010 | Rand Paul accused of flip-flopping on a campaign promise |
| June 22 2010 | Commented on the self-destruction of General McChrystal |
| June 21 2010 | Olbermann critiques Sarah Palin's advice to pray in response to the Gulf oil crisis |
| June 17 2010 | Dick Armey advises Tea Party candidates not to appear on MSNBC |
| June 2 2010 | Sarah Palin defends onshore drilling policy |
| May 7 2010 | Olbermann explores the origins of the term 'teabaggers' |
| May 4 2010 | Criticized John McCain for displaying a 'disturbing lack of faith in America' |
| May 3 2010 | Nashville flood receives minimal media attention |
| April 26 2010 | Olbermann criticizes the Tea Party's perceived disconnect from political reality |
| April 20 2010 | Keith Olbermann began a new segment called 'Tea Time' during his show, focusing on critiquing the Tea Party movement. He introduced the segment with a distinctive sound of a whistling kettle and a recurring opening commentary. |
| April 6 2010 | John McCain denies being a 'maverick' |
| March 30 2010 | Carly Fiorina criticized for misunderstanding Passover |
| March 22 2010 | Predicted imminent self-destruction of the Republican Party |
| February 24 2010 | Delivered a special comment expressing an 'American cry for help' |
| February 17 2010 | Olbermann questions whether the Tea Party is actually a 'White People's Party' |
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