>> have you looked at the news because now things are worse. >> not on the real news. >> please. >> after that, roseanne revival debuteded in march and those ratings have declined since then, the president celebrated roseanne barr has a kindred spirit. >> look the an roseanne. i called her yesterday. look at her ratings. look at her ratings. >> they were unbelievable. over 18 million people. and it was about us. >> with me now to discuss all this my colleague and co-host for to know's town hall had, joy reid, the chair of the congressional black caucus, cedric richmond, democrat of louisiana. congressman, let me start with you. what is your reaction to abc's actions today? >> well, i think it was appropriate. i think it was swift. and i think it was warranted. so they made a quick decision, the right decision and applaud them for it.