Tucker Carlson says MSNBC's underdog status has its perks: "We're not waking up every morning thinking how to protect our lead," he tells the Washington Times.

Meanwhile, Radar's Fresh Intelligence calls the show a disappointing "rant-fest." A "network source" tells the site that he landed the 9pm tiem slot "after promising MSNBC he could deliver raucous debates with high-profile guests like Jon Stewart," but "the debates have yet to materialize."