The following are the overall bias and reliability scores for MSNBC (website) according to our Ad Fontes Media ratings methodology. Established in 1996, MSNBC is owned by the NBC Universal Worldwide News Group division, a subsidiary of Comcast. MSNBC (website) is a cable television channel that provides NBC News coverage, in addition to original reporting and political commentary on current events. Ad Fontes Media rates MSNBC (website) in the Strong Left category of bias and as Generally Reliable/Analysis OR Other Issues in terms of reliability.