Geist and Barnicle are starting the morning at 5:30 with a lead-in program to be called WAY TOO EARLY starting on July 27th. I don't know who made this decision, but as a person who begins his day very early, I'd like to say multiple 'thank you's'!! Willie Geist will be the host, another great choice, and to have the added advantage of Mike Barnicle...well, you've made my day...Willie has certainly proved his worth as a TV host--multiple times over--and with the added bonus of Barnicle's insights...nothing less than a very WINNING formula for success...all the best to both and know, I'll be watching!!! The only problem is that I'll have a very difficult time getting out of the house before 9 with Willie on until then....;-) BTW, while I'm at it, the combination of Ed Schultz and Larry O'Donnell substituting for Chris Matthews made my week...they are also two great TV personalities...they have real substance and insights...Larry seems encyclopedic in his recall of political facts...MSNBC would do well to add Larry O'Donnell to the lineup permanently...great AND GOOD JOB MSNBC....great lineup developing here with a few exceptions...just think with Rachel Maddow, Keith Olbermann, Chris, Ed Schultz, Willie Geist, Barnicle...I almost NEVER turn off MSNBC...but, you should add Larry O'Donnell permanently to the lineup....SUBSTANCE, CHALLENGING INSIGHTS, INTELLIGENCE...keep up the good work and especially the good choices...