I've just discovered Rachel Maddow. She is a fresh new voice and face on MSNBC. MSNBC execs hired her recently to host a show between Keith Olberman's two primetime spots at 7pm and 9pm. Rachel is an excellent example of why we need to encourage diversity in our country. Her opinions are her own, and don't appear to be guided by handlers.
She is a fiercely independent mind(sort of a Chris Hitchens of the left), has a PhD in political science and passionately cares about her country. She is also gay, which should not matter, and in my opinion makes her a more interesting person. She is hands down the most intelligent female voice on television right now, and it is important, because women need more strong voices with strong self-esteem. Watch Rachel, because she is going places. She brings a profound new, Ivy League tinged, point of view to the world. To her opponents she may appear arrogant, but if you look closer, you see a passionate person who wants to use her voice to help the country and not divide it. Go Rachel Go!!
Here is her bio:
Rachel Maddow hosts MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” featuring Maddow’s take on the biggest stories of the day, political and otherwise, including lively debate with guests from all sides of the issues, in-depth analysis and stories no other shows in cable news will cover. Maddow also continues to host “The Rachel Maddow Show” on Air America.
In January of 2008, Maddow was named an MSNBC political analyst; she is a regular panelist on MSNBC’s “Race for the White House with David Gregory” and a frequent contributor on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.” She has been the regular guest host for "Countdown," has filled in for David Gregory on "Race," and has been a regular panelist on MSNBC's 2008 election coverage.
Maddow has worked with Air America Radio since its inception in the spring of 2004. Prior to joining AAR she worked for WRNX in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and WRSI in Northampton, Massachusetts.
In January of 2008, Maddow was named an MSNBC political analyst; she is a regular panelist on MSNBC’s “Race for the White House with David Gregory” and a frequent contributor on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.” She has been the regular guest host for "Countdown," has filled in for David Gregory on "Race," and has been a regular panelist on MSNBC's 2008 election coverage.
Maddow has worked with Air America Radio since its inception in the spring of 2004. Prior to joining AAR she worked for WRNX in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and WRSI in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Northampton, I hope you are proud of her.
BTW....Here is the location for Rachel's podcasts:
If you want to email Rachel, do so at rachel@msnbc.com Write her and tell her how great she is.
5 comments:
I Couldn't agree more! Got turned on to Rachel Maddow just a couple of months ago. Delightfully intelligent, probing, and independent (in a liberal sort of way).
In addition to raw talent and personal appeal, she seems to have the "X" factor going for her as well.
I also agree her homosexuality shouldn't mean a thing, but if nothing else, it speaks to the fact that gays are making some really good headway among mainstream media.
She's super, for sure.
Thank you for this post -- I've heard Ms. Maddow referred to in passing, but without the introductories. Easy to overlook it when you're busy. I will now make an effort to check her out.
If you like her work, email her at rachel@msnbc.com
I really like Rachel Maddow too. She's been on the radio in Madison for quite awhile. She's got a good career ahead of her, I think.
I can't really decide what I think of MSNBC, though. It's like a guilty pleasure for me. Last night we watched Keith Olbermann's hour-long show and it was really entertaining. I kept thinking, though, this is too entertaining to possibly be considered objective. I guess it serves a purpose to have a Republican Slamming Network. RSN - that would be a good name.
What will make Rachel's show most interesting will be real face to face debate with people who disagree with her.
There will be a temptation to turn her show into another Stewart show. (and she would probably pull that off fairly well) I would rather her take the more difficult path of doing a true news show in the tradition of Ed Murrow.
Take the road less traveled Rachel.
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