History of Rachel Maddow in Timeline
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.
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.
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: First Radio Job at WRNX
In 1999, Rachel Maddow began her career as a radio host at WRNX in Holyoke, Massachusetts, co-hosting "The Dave in the Morning Show" after winning a contest.
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.
2004: Joins Air America
In 2004, Rachel Maddow left WRSI to join the new Air America radio network.
March 2005: Cancellation of Unfiltered
In March 2005, the radio show "Unfiltered", which Rachel Maddow co-hosted with Chuck D and Lizz Winstead, was cancelled.
April 2005: The Rachel Maddow Show Begins
In April 2005, two weeks after the cancellation of Unfiltered, Rachel Maddow's weekday radio program, "The Rachel Maddow Show", began airing.
June 2005: Regular Panelist on Tucker
In June 2005, Rachel Maddow became a regular panelist on the MSNBC show Tucker, hosted by Tucker Carlson.
2005: The Rachel Maddow Show on Air America Radio
In 2005, Rachel Maddow began hosting "The Rachel Maddow Show", a syndicated talk radio program on Air America Radio.
November 2006: Guest on Paula Zahn Now
During and after the November 2006 election, Rachel Maddow was a guest on CNN's Paula Zahn Now; she was also a correspondent for The Advocate Newsmagazine.
January 2008: MSNBC Political Analyst
In January 2008, Rachel Maddow became an MSNBC political analyst and a regular panelist on MSNBC's Race for the White House with David Gregory.
March 2008: The Rachel Maddow Show Gains a Third Hour
In March 2008, "The Rachel Maddow Show" gained a third hour, broadcasting from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
July 2008: Substitute Host for Countdown
In July 2008, Rachel Maddow filled in as the substitute host for Countdown with Keith Olbermann and also filled in for David Gregory as host of Race for the White House.
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.
2008: Time Profile
A 2008 Time profile described Rachel Maddow as a "whip-smart, button-cute leftie", radiating decency.
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.
2009: The Rachel Maddow Show Moved to a One-Hour Timeslot
In 2009, after renewing her contract with Air America, Rachel Maddow's radio show was moved to a one-hour timeslot at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
January 2010: Maddow interviews Tracey Ullman on her show
In January 2010, Rachel Maddow invited Tracey Ullman, who played Maddow in her Showtime comedy series Tracey Ullman's State of the Union, on her show and interviewed her.
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.
March 2010: Maddow writes introduction to Batwoman: Elegy
In March 2010, Rachel Maddow wrote the introduction to the Batwoman: Elegy trade paperback, noting her appreciation for the work of writer Greg Rucka.
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."
2011: Hollywood Reporter Profile
A 2011 Hollywood Reporter profile of Rachel Maddow stated that she was able to deliver news "with agenda, but not hysteria".
2012: 2012 Senate Election
In 2012, Elizabeth Warren ran in the Senate election, defeating Scott Brown, after speculation that Rachel Maddow would run.
2012: Publication of Drift
In 2012, Rachel Maddow wrote "Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power", which reached the first position on The New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover nonfiction.
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.
November 3, 2013: Maddow appears as a character on The Simpsons
On November 3, 2013, Rachel Maddow appeared as a character on The Simpsons episode "Four Regrettings and a Funeral".
December 2013: Opinion Columnist for The Washington Post
In December 2013, The Washington Post announced that Rachel Maddow would write a monthly opinion column for the paper, contributing one article per month over a period of six months.
2016: Maddow suggests Trump-Russia collusion continued beyond the 2016 election
In 2016, Rachel Maddow suggested that the alleged Trump-Russia collusion had continued beyond the 2016 presidential election, stating that if the Trump presidency resulted from a foreign-intelligence operation, that is a national crisis.
March 2017: Maddow blames Russia for WikiLeaks' Vault 7 disclosure of CIA hacking tools
In March 2017, Rachel Maddow blamed Russia for WikiLeaks' Vault 7 disclosure of the CIA's hacking tools, suggesting it was an attempt by Putin to undermine the CIA.
March 2, 2018: New York Times Crossword Puzzle
On March 2, 2018, The New York Times published Rachel Maddow's first crossword puzzle, in collaboration with Joe DiPietro.
October 2018: Maddow raises concerns about Trump's business ties to Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi's murder
Following the October 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Rachel Maddow argued that Donald Trump's business ties to Saudi Arabia were raising troubling questions.
October 2018: Bag Man Podcast Launch
In October 2018, Rachel Maddow launched the podcast "Bag Man", produced with MSNBC, focusing on the 1973 political scandal surrounding Vice President Spiro Agnew.
December 2018: Maddow criticizes Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria
In December 2018, Rachel Maddow criticized President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
September 10, 2019: OAN Sues Rachel Maddow
On September 10, 2019, the One America News Network (OAN) filed suit against Rachel Maddow for $10 million after she described the network as "paid Russian propaganda" on her program in July. Also named in the suit were Comcast, MSNBC, and NBCUniversal Media.
October 2019: Publication of Blowout
In October 2019, Rachel Maddow's second book, "Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth", was published.
2019: Publication of Blowout
In 2019 Rachel Maddow published her book titled Blowout.
May 22, 2020: OAN Lawsuit Dismissed
On May 22, 2020, Judge Cynthia Bashant dismissed the case filed by OAN against Rachel Maddow, stating that "the contested statement is an opinion that cannot serve as the basis for a defamation".
July 2020: Maddow's unemployment figures prediction named one of the year's most incorrect
In July 2020, Rachel Maddow predicted that unemployment figures covering the previous month would be "absolutely terrible." However, after the figures were released, showing the largest growth in employment in a single month in U.S. history, Politico named Maddow's prediction one of "the most audacious, confident and spectacularly incorrect prognostications about the year".
December 2020: Publication of Bag Man
In December 2020, Rachel Maddow's third book, "Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House", written with Michael Yarvitz, was published.
March 2021: Grammy Award for Blowout Audiobook
In March 2021, the audiobook version of Rachel Maddow's book "Blowout", recorded by Maddow, won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
May 2021: Maddow named as example of reporter manipulated by private intelligence sources
In May 2021, former New York Times reporter Barry Meier published Spooked: The Trump Dossier, Black Cube, and the Rise of Private Spies, which cited the Steele dossier as a case study in how reporters can be manipulated by private intelligence sources. Meier named Rachel Maddow as one example.
August 2021: Decision in favor of Maddow Affirmed
In August 2021, after considering Herring's appeal, the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the decision in favor of Rachel Maddow. The Court of Appeals also affirmed a trial court ruling that requires Herring to pay Maddow's attorneys' fees.
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.
2021: Maddow has surgery to remove cancerous skin growth
In 2021, Rachel Maddow had surgery to remove a cancerous skin growth from her neck.
2021: Grammy Award for Blowout Audiobook
In 2021, Rachel Maddow received a Grammy Award for the audiobook version of her book, Blowout.
April 2022: Hiatus from The Rachel Maddow Show
In April 2022, Rachel Maddow took a hiatus from her show to coincide with production on the film adaptation of Bag Man.
May 2022: The Rachel Maddow Show Moves to Weekly Broadcast
As of May 2022, "The Rachel Maddow Show" has moved to a weekly broadcast on Mondays.
October 2022: Launch of Ultra Podcast
In October 2022, Rachel Maddow and MSNBC launched "Ultra", a podcast series chronicling U.S. right-wing extremism during the 1940s and World War II, including the 1944 sedition trial.
2022: Film Adaptation of Bag Man
In 2022, a film adaptation of the podcast "Bag Man" was announced to be in production, with Ben Stiller attached to direct and Lorne Michaels to produce, and with Rachel Maddow as an executive producer.
October 17, 2023: Publication of Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism
On October 17, 2023, Rachel Maddow's fourth book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism" was published. It is based on her podcast Ultra.
2023: Maddow makes a cameo in Red, White & Royal Blue
In 2023, Rachel Maddow made a cameo as herself in the romance film Red, White & Royal Blue.
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