The show was a lot more fun to watch before Mika was added. She lectures more than informs and that gets annoying first thing in the morning. When I first started watching Morning Joe - the dress was a bit more casual and so were the discussions. You didn't want to stop watching and learning what was happening in Washington D.C. with the politicians. There was laughter and some light discussions about sports. I still watch most of the time because they do give honest facts. However, when Joe's not there and Mika is in charge - after Willie get's to talk for a bit - I turn it off...I've received my Mika lecture of the day.