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 an American television news program host and liberal political commentator, most known for hosting 'The Rachel Maddow Show' on MSNBC. She is also the cable network's special event co-anchor. Earlier in her career, she hosted a syndicated talk radio program of the same name on Air America Radio from 2005 to 2010. Maddow is a prominent voice in American political commentary, often associated with liberal viewpoints.

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

1944: 1944 Sedition Trial

In 1944, the sedition trial happened. Rachel Maddow and MSNBC podcast series “Ultra” chronicling U.S. right-wing extremism during the 1940s and World War II, including the 1944 sedition trial.

April 1, 1973: Rachel Maddow's Birth

On April 1, 1973, Rachel Anne Maddow was born. She would later become a prominent American television news program host and political commentator.

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1973: Spiro Agnew Political Scandal

In 1973, the political scandal surrounding Vice President Spiro Agnew occurred. Rachel Maddow's podcast 'Bag Man,' launched in October 2018, focused on this scandal.

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 to study at Lincoln College, Oxford, making her the first openly lesbian winner of the scholarship. She turned down a Marshall Scholarship that she had also been awarded.

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: Doctorate from the University of Oxford

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

2010: Political Views

In 2010, Rachel Maddow described herself as undoubtedly a liberal, aligning with the Eisenhower-era Republican Party platform.

2012: Elizabeth Warren Defeats Scott Brown

In 2012, Elizabeth Warren ultimately ran for Senate defeating Scott Brown, after speculation that Rachel Maddow would run against him.

2012: Maddow discusses her cyclical depression in interview

In a 2012 interview, Rachel Maddow spoke about dealing with cyclical depression since puberty and how it is a part of her everyday life, while also emphasizing that it doesn't diminish her joy, work, or energy.