Childhood and Education Journey of Rachel Maddow in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Rachel Maddow. A timeline of key moments.

Rachel Maddow is a prominent American television news host and liberal political commentator. She is best known for hosting 'The Rachel Maddow Show' on MSNBC, a weekly program where she offers her perspective on current events. Maddow also serves as MSNBC's special event co-anchor. Previously, she hosted a syndicated talk radio program of the same name on Air America Radio from 2005 to 2010, establishing her as a significant voice in left-leaning media.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1944: 1944 Sedition Trial

In 1944, a sedition trial occurred. The events surrounding that trial were examined in Rachel Maddow's 2022 podcast series, "Ultra".

April 1, 1973: Rachel Maddow Born

On April 1, 1973, Rachel Anne Maddow was born. She later became a television news program host and liberal political commentator.

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1973: Political Scandal Surrounding Vice President Spiro Agnew

In 1973, the political scandal surrounding Vice President Spiro Agnew occurred. It became the focus of Rachel Maddow's podcast, Bag Man, launched in 2018.

1994: Graduation from Stanford

In 1994, Rachel Maddow earned a degree in public policy at Stanford and was awarded the John Gardner Fellowship at graduation.

1995: Recipient of Rhodes Scholarship

In 1995, Rachel Maddow received a Rhodes Scholarship and began postgraduate study at Lincoln College, Oxford. She turned down a Marshall Scholarship the same year in favor of the Rhodes scholarship.

1999: Maddow Meets Partner Susan Mikula

In 1999, Rachel Maddow met her partner, artist Susan Mikula, while Maddow was working on her doctoral dissertation.

2001: Earned Doctorate from University of Oxford

In 2001, Rachel Maddow earned a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in politics from the University of Oxford. Her thesis was titled "HIV/AIDS and Health Care Reform in British and American Prisons".

2008: Maddow on Obama's Candidacy

During the 2008 presidential election, Rachel Maddow stated that she does not consider herself an Obama supporter, either professionally or actually.

2008: Time Profile of Maddow

In 2008, Time published a profile describing Rachel Maddow as a "whip-smart, button-cute leftie" who radiates an essential decency.

2010: Speculation About Maddow Running for Senate

In 2010, Republican Senator Scott Brown speculated that Rachel Maddow was going to run against him in the 2012 Senate election. His campaign used this premise for a fundraising email, although Maddow repeatedly denied the speculation and demanded an apology.

2011: Newsweek Profile of Maddow

In 2011, Newsweek published a profile of Rachel Maddow, noting her ability to debate ideological opponents with civility and persistence, but also criticizing her tendency to sound like a smug cable partisan when attacking Republicans.

2012: Elizabeth Warren Defeats Scott Brown

In 2012, Elizabeth Warren ran against and defeated Scott Brown after speculation that Rachel Maddow would run against him.

2012: Maddow Discusses Coping with Depression

In a 2012 interview, Rachel Maddow discussed her experience with cyclical depression since puberty, stating that coping with depression is a part of her everyday life. She explained that she decided to speak about it to help others dealing with depression.