Current TV Hires Former MSNBCer Cenk Uygur

Host following in Keith Olbermann's footsteps

Current TV has announced the addition of a new personality to its prime-time lineup. Cenk Uygur, who was ousted from his position as host of MSNBC Live in July, will anchor a news analysis program on Current called The Young Turks, starting in the fourth quarter of this year.  

“Cenk is one of a kind,” said Current co-founder Al Gore on a conference call with reporters Tuesday afternoon. “He has the most successful news and political commentary channel on YouTube, and he has a record of experience and great success in the television medium.”

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