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Texting Keith Olbermann
One night in 2016, BBC News anchor Ros Atkins was retweeted by the legendary American broadcaster Keith Olbermann. The comment? “Thank God you’re back." Two years on, despite having never met, Keith and Ros were texting each other almost every day. Keith would send pictures of his dogs, the view from his Manhattan penthouse or the oysters that he was eating. He'd also send details of his latest ratings and thoughts on Ros' show. He even sponsored the match ball at the tiny football club at the end of Ros' road in London. In Texting Keith Olbermann, Ros Atkins asks Keith what everyone...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.2 stars from 156 ratings
Keith is the undisputed GOAT
Best political commentator in history. No one analyzes the political landscape like Keith. Good job to Ros as well. Great podcast !
Paigeeeeeeeeeey via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/07/23
Superb.
Loved it Ros. So well structured and presented. I could feel the connection between both you and Keith . You and Keith would make a great team.
Bertiethepug via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/26/22
Crap podcast
What a piece of crap these people are
Luzdsasf via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/12/20
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Published 03/11/19
Published 03/11/19
Two years after the texts first started and despite never having met, BBC News anchor Ros was now exchanging more texts with legendary US broadcaster Keith Olbermann than anyone else apart from his wife. They often arrive as he's making the late night trip home after his show - and they continue...
Published 03/11/19
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