Maddow Gets Prime-Time Show on MSNBC

Air America radio host and television commentator Rachel Maddow will have her own show on MSNBC starting September 8. Her show will air at 9 p.m. following Countdown With Keith Olbermann. Olbermann broke the news Tuesday on the liberal news website Daily Kos. Dan Abrams, who was hosting Verdict during that time slot, will act as NBC's chief legal correspondent and will be a daytime anchor for MSNBC, TheWashington Post reported Tuesday. She may be the first openly gay woman to host a prime-time television show.

Dan Abrams, who was hosting Verdict during that time slot, will act as NBC's chief legal correspondent and will be a daytime anchor for MSNBC, TheWashington Post reported Tuesday. She may be the first openly gay woman to host a prime-time television show.

Maddow, 35, is a Rhodes scholar with a Ph.D. in political science. She also has a background in activism on such issues as prison reform and the AIDS crisis. She currently hosts The Rachel Maddow Show on Air America radio and has frequently served as Olbermann's guest host. (The Advocate)

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An Advocate.com exclusive posted June 16, 2006
After his Democratic opponent appeared on Rachel Maddow’s Air America show in May, Ohio congressman Bob Ney tried to derail his campaign by painting him as a radical for talking to the openly lesbian radio host, whom he deemed a “cross-dressing lesbian” and a “transgender king.” Now Maddow responds.

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Name: marsha
Date posted: 9/8/2008 3:00:00 PM
Hometown: New jersey

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keith Olberman ,cris mathew and Rachel Maddows are my favourite. You go rachel. I am very disappointed with msnbc pulling keith and cris from their show. i guess i would only be watching msnbc when rachel is on. I dont see Fox and C.N.N pulling any of their anchors off because they seems to be democrat. why dont they take pat Buchannan off too.
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Name: marsha
Date posted: 9/8/2008 2:57:00 PM
Hometown: New jersey

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keith Olberman ,cris mathew and Rachel Maddows are my favourite. You go rachel. I am very disappointed with msnbc pulling keith and cris from their show. i guess i would only be watching msnbc when rachel is on. I dont see Fox and C.N.N pulling any of their anchors off because they seems to be democrat. why dont they take pat Buchannan off too.
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Name: Paul
Date posted: 8/21/2008 10:57:00 AM
Hometown: New York

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I think the combination of Rachel and Keith are going to give Faux News a great big headache! Finally a network with the guts to call O'Reilly and the other clowns just what they are.
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Name: Trooper
Date posted: 8/21/2008 5:05:00 AM
Hometown: Los Angeles

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One word: HOT! ok, two words: HOT and brilliant. Congrats Rachel. L.A. will be watching.
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Name: Amy
Date posted: 8/20/2008 10:30:00 PM
Hometown: Seattle

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I love a lesbian with big brains! Rachel is awesome.
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Name: JAMES BARAN
Date posted: 8/20/2008 8:43:00 PM
Hometown: TUCSON

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I think you may be right, Larry. I have to admit I may be a little smitten by Rachael. A very VERY conservative friend of mine commented she kinda liked her also! I will miss Dan though....
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Name: Larry
Date posted: 8/20/2008 7:28:00 PM
Hometown: Miami

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even gaay guys have "a little crush on her!" she is the best!
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Name: Matt
Date posted: 8/20/2008 6:09:00 PM
Hometown: Tarzana, CA

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This is GREAT news! Two liberal talk shows on MSNBC! These two hosts are great--Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow. Finally something for us!!!
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Name: The Rev. Fr. M. Vince Turner
Date posted: 8/20/2008 6:05:00 PM
Hometown: Boston MA

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Rachel Maddow is AWESOME. I so enjoy listening to her on "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" and less frequently on "Hardball with Chris Matthews". This woman is brilliant, erudite, articulate and very easy on the eyes to boot! Nope. I'm gay but a sexy lesbian is a sexy lesbian anyway you look at her. :) Way to go Rachel. I am eager to see and hear more from you. Your intellect is surpassed only by your charm and your it. ALL THE BEST!
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Name: Rivertree
Date posted: 8/20/2008 5:07:00 PM
Hometown: Charlotte

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Brains, beauty and a great big lesbian on prime time news. I'm absolutely giddy!!! Way to go Rachel. Way to go Keith and MSNBC

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