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. She is best known for hosting *The Rachel Maddow Show* on MSNBC, where she also serves as a special event co-anchor. Previously, she hosted a syndicated talk radio program of the same name on Air America Radio from 2005 to 2010. Maddow's work is characterized by her progressive political views and insightful analysis of current events.

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

1944: 1944 Sedition Trial

In 1944, the sedition trial took place, which was later chronicled in Rachel Maddow's podcast series, Ultra.

April 1, 1973: Rachel Maddow's Birth

On April 1, 1973, Rachel Anne Maddow was born. She is an American 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 took place. This event was later covered in Maddow's podcast Bag Man.

1994: Graduation from Stanford

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

1995: Rhodes Scholarship

In 1995, Rachel Maddow received a Rhodes Scholarship and began postgraduate study at Lincoln College, Oxford, becoming the first openly lesbian winner of the scholarship.

1999: Maddow meets partner Susan Mikula

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

2001: Doctor of Philosophy

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

2002: Campaign directed at the highest levels of government

In 2002 there was a months-long campaign directed at the highest levels of government to get the US to agree to a war based on something that did not happen the way they said it happened. By the end of 2002, the U.S. military is headed to the Gulf.

2003: Campaign directed at the highest levels of government

In 2003 there was a months-long campaign directed at the highest levels of government to get the US to agree to a war based on something that did not happen the way they said it happened. In 2003, Congress is on board, as are British Prime Minister Tony Blair and most of the mainstream media. The stage is set for war.

2003: Opposition to the Invasion of Iraq

Rachel Maddow opposed the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

August 2008: The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC Announced

In August 2008, MSNBC announced that "The Rachel Maddow Show" would replace Verdict with Dan Abrams in the network's 9:00 p.m. slot the following month, making Maddow the first openly gay or lesbian host of a primetime news program in the United States.

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2008: Neutral Stance in the 2008 Presidential Election

During the 2008 presidential election, Rachel Maddow did not formally support any candidate and stated that she did not think of herself as an Obama supporter.

January 21, 2010: End of The Rachel Maddow Show on Air America

On January 21, 2010, Rachel Maddow's radio show ended when Air America ceased operations.

2010: End of The Rachel Maddow Show on Air America Radio

In 2010, "The Rachel Maddow Show" on Air America Radio ended its run after five years.

2010: Speculation about Senate Run

In 2010, Republican Senator Scott Brown speculated that Rachel Maddow was going to run against him in the 2012 Senate election, which Maddow denied by running a full-page advertisement in The Boston Globe.

2010: Political Views

When asked about her political views in 2010, Rachel Maddow stated, "I'm undoubtedly a liberal, which means that I'm in almost total agreement with the Eisenhower-era Republican Party platform."

2012: 2012 Senate Election

In 2012, Elizabeth Warren ran in the Senate election, defeating Scott Brown, after speculation that Rachel Maddow would run.

2012: Maddow discusses her cyclical depression in an interview

In a 2012 interview, Rachel Maddow stated that she has dealt with cyclical depression since puberty, explaining that coping with depression is part of her everyday life. She also explained why she decided to speak about it in interviews.

February 2013: Statement about the Invasion of Iraq

In February 2013, Rachel Maddow made a statement about the campaign leading up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, highlighting how the government influenced the decision to go to war.

2021: Advocacy of Vaccination

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Rachel Maddow was an outspoken advocate of vaccination, encouraging people to get vaccinated for the benefit of themselves and others.