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DeminPennswoods

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17. "Connections" is a good analogy

Reply to displacedtexan (Reply #11)

Thu Apr 25, 2019, 10:45 PM

Apr 2019

It's the show that first came to mind when I listened to her opening monologue.

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When will Rachel Maddow ever get to the point-again. [View all] Boxerfan Apr 2019 OP

I went to Nicole Wallace on my dvr. badhair77 Apr 2019 #1

I like her in-depth lead ups and explanations StarfishSaver Apr 2019 #2

I love the way she tells the story. I watch her every day. blueinredohio Apr 2019 #59

That 'leadup' is key to making the issue come alive and expanding the base of empedocles Apr 2019 #61

I get so tired of some of you chillfactor Apr 2019 #3

Fraid I had to Boxerfan Apr 2019 #6

whatever, I like history and want more than just headlines JI7 Apr 2019 #4

Still listening, I can wash socks later. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2019 #5

I got the point immediately malaise Apr 2019 #7

Christie's patronage pit malaise Apr 2019 #8

Exactly! JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #53

Yep. It's laziness on her part. stopbush Apr 2019 #9

Lazy is not a word I would ever use for Maddow. Fast-forward or change the channel... Hekate Apr 2019 #16

I don't mind learning something new, but learning the same something new 17 different ways stopbush Apr 2019 #42

Yes PatSeg Apr 2019 #32

Three or four years ago? RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #37

I'm not sure how long it has been PatSeg Apr 2019 #66

It's the opposite of laziness StarfishSaver Apr 2019 #76

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It's spot on. A woman who leaned in to Patriarchy delisen Apr 2019 #10

Exactly!👍 arthritisR_US Apr 2019 #33

Helps me in my precinct this year JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #55

Rachel's first segment is exactly like those I attended at the Univ of London displacedtexan Apr 2019 #11

"Connections" is a good analogy DeminPennswoods Apr 2019 #17

Always loved that show misanthrope Apr 2019 #39

That show may have been the greatest PCIntern Apr 2019 #54

If only 1/25th of us, could contribute 1/1000th of what she's done for our country. Chin music Apr 2019 #12

Rachel always provides CONTEXT for what she's reporting. For most of us, that's helpful. IndianaDave Apr 2019 #13

I hardly ever watch her anymore. Tired of her schtick. stopbush Apr 2019 #43

That's a good solution. And it's true for any program. IndianaDave Apr 2019 #58

I also appreciate the depth treestar Apr 2019 #75

I thought it was refreshing that she led with a piece lordsummerisle Apr 2019 #14

But it does in a roundabout way deal with the turd. Your turd and thief has many arthritisR_US Apr 2019 #38

Although I understand her style I can't stand it, had to give it up appalachiablue Apr 2019 #15

It's her schtick, get used to it DeminPennswoods Apr 2019 #18

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I will be honest.. that's why I don't watch her nini Apr 2019 #20

Really??? That's why she's always at the top of the ratings pile..... a kennedy Apr 2019 #21

it's ok to disagree nini Apr 2019 #23

I love her show because she doesn't play clips of Shitler. Talitha Apr 2019 #22

She also doesn't do pundits and panels StarfishSaver Apr 2019 #77

I had mixed feeling about it. triron Apr 2019 #24

She helped get me through bush years; but, her methodical, long winded connecting Hoyt Apr 2019 #25

Thought I was in a time warp. sarcasmo Apr 2019 #26

Think of Bridge-Gate and Christie this way. House of Roberts Apr 2019 #27

But Walter Timpone JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #56

I love Rachels preambles. They are packed with relevant background data Greybnk48 Apr 2019 #28

Not really PatSeg Apr 2019 #36

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels that way about "over-explaining." As I said above, Hoyt Apr 2019 #62

No, you're not alone PatSeg Apr 2019 #68

Many like what 3.87%? pre-amble on Rachael !!! uponit7771 Apr 2019 #64

Exactly! I LOVE her show as is. n/t Greybnk48 Apr 2019 #78

How about that quickesst Apr 2019 #29

She was all over this story when it hapened msdogi Apr 2019 #30

I was watching the rerun. Had to go to bed. Stretching it out redstateblues Apr 2019 #31

I love Rachel ❤️... But tonight was terrible zaj Apr 2019 #34

Lo Do made a very subtle dig on this when he took the reins from her. Boxerfan Apr 2019 #35

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Over time I totally quit watching her Raine Apr 2019 #41

I like her show because it is different. We don't need all the shows covering the same news pnwmom Apr 2019 #44

I like her show - one of my favorites womanofthehills Apr 2019 #72

OP, you are welcome to to send your resume to her production staff. 912gdm Apr 2019 #45

She was reporting on those crimes in real time as they were committed. Lock him up. Apr 2019 #46

I don't understand people like you. If you don't like her, don't watch her. She's the No 1 Cable OnDoutside Apr 2019 #47

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you seem very concerned ! stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #51

I enjoyed it JustAnotherGen Apr 2019 #52

A 10 minute interesting interview fluffed up to a 60 minute show. Quemado Apr 2019 #57

She is doing exactly what she should do.... Sancho Apr 2019 #60

I think you've got it. SharonClark Apr 2019 #73

I have to say - this is the first time in years I've said to heck with it and gone to bed. Vinca Apr 2019 #63

The OP got 2200+ views, 70+ replies, and 10 recs. Interesting. ariadne0614 Apr 2019 #65

I guess you missed the point of that segment FakeNoose Apr 2019 #67

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+1000000 this😊 thank you. dewsgirl Apr 2019 #79

Last night was her personal indulgence episode. She nails Chris Christie's coffin. ancianita Apr 2019 #69

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She is on every night treestar Apr 2019 #74

Reiteration Rachel randr Apr 2019 #81

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