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15. She connects the dots like NO ONE ELSE does, on TV or cable.

Wed Apr 26, 2017, 12:24 PM

Apr 2017

Like her a LOT! I feel like every time I watch her, I'm really attending a master class in politics, history, sociology, international relations, and economics.

And note, the story in the link was written in late March, BEFORE Bill O'Reilly's ouster. I wonder how Little Tucker Carlson will fare in his new time slot.

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So many male pundits and journalists have been taking to giving Rachel Maddow advice [View all] La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 OP

I love her opening monologue, though I know others don't, including my wife. I do think the OnDoutside Apr 2017 #1

agreed. though i also think she sent two tweets, a lot of the hyping were by other media figures La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #2

They had a "countdown clock" running on MSNBC during the show before hers oberliner Apr 2017 #3

To be fair - MSNBC was doing that countdown clocks for speeches also as well as "specials" bettyellen Apr 2017 #20

I think her openings are too repetitive... LisaM Apr 2017 #10

We're not used to "long form" journalism anymore (n/t) forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #21

Maybe not, but that wasn't my point. LisaM Apr 2017 #26

I see it as a kind of 2naSalit Apr 2017 #52

It is almost a quarter of her show. LisaM Apr 2017 #53

I think that there is too much 2naSalit Apr 2017 #54

If you get a chance, listen to the CBC. LisaM Apr 2017 #55

Oh, I agree that 2naSalit Apr 2017 #57

Exactly - Our news format has come to be dominated by sound bites - IndianaDave Apr 2017 #34

I think she can be repetitive too, but some of the topics are PBass Apr 2017 #23

I don't watch tv, so I just get her free podcasts womanofthehills Apr 2017 #32

Exactly - I appreciate the repetition alwaysinflux Apr 2017 #41

I would prefer more in-depth conversations with the guests. LisaM Apr 2017 #51

FOX repeats over and over and guess what ? rickford66 Apr 2017 #38

You make a good point. n/t Beartracks Apr 2017 #58

She always covers and exposes very important news randr Apr 2017 #56

Men always love to give women advice. For example, reproductive rights. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #4

:::SNAP::: irisblue Apr 2017 #12

That's not advice; that's orders. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #22

Usually its bad advice. we can do it Apr 2017 #28

K&R ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #5

I love Rachel. Everything. She's one of the BEST BROADCAST JOURNALISTS... Raster Apr 2017 #6

She connects the dots like NO ONE ELSE does, on TV or cable. calimary Apr 2017 #15

Yep, I agree... and I sincerely hope bow-tie boy fails miserably... Raster Apr 2017 #17

After John Stewart single-handedly destroyed Crossfire, you'd think they'd have learned that AtheistCrusader Apr 2017 #33

Ratings aren't usually a good measure of quality... Orsino Apr 2017 #7

Rachel rocks!! Doreen Apr 2017 #8

Yes she does! Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #11

you KNOW that she is making the boys in the club nervous. imagine actually doing your job!! niyad Apr 2017 #9

This is extremely pleasant news! Hekate Apr 2017 #13

I am very sure Dr Maddow intelligence irisblue Apr 2017 #14

there was show recently where one of the guests slipped and said "yes, sir"... Raster Apr 2017 #18

And annabanana Apr 2017 #24

Oh yell yes! I can hear the *clink* of well-frozen ice cubes ready and waiting... Raster Apr 2017 #35

Mansplaining, eh? MineralMan Apr 2017 #16

and she ignore them MFM008 Apr 2017 #19

If they aren't Rhodes scholars, they ought to STFU. nt lostnfound Apr 2017 #25

Thank you, Lioness saidsimplesimon Apr 2017 #27

She is smarter than most of the guys trying to mansplain to her :-). I love a smart redstatebluegirl Apr 2017 #29

YES! La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #30

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #36

Congrats Rachel! IronLionZion Apr 2017 #31

Rachel is an outstanding journalist... BrooklynTech Apr 2017 #37

Felt the same way. I check her out once in a while now though it's not with the same enthusiasm. JudyM Apr 2017 #39

Thanks, Judy :) BrooklynTech Apr 2017 #40

sad to hijack this OP. Let's move forward Justice Apr 2017 #44

She was very pro sanders and interviews him multiple times La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #60

Only males of course melman Apr 2017 #42

I love Rachel Maddow and never miss a show Roy Rolling Apr 2017 #43

yeah, they look like idiots whining from the sidelines. Cha Apr 2017 #45

She is driving those over at The Intercept... SHRED Apr 2017 #46

Yay, and... Mike Nelson Apr 2017 #47

to be fair, I'm pretty sure a lot of that advice has been coming in even with knowledge of the JCanete Apr 2017 #48

Lol ok. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #49

I'm saying "I'm glad she didn't listen because look at her ratings" has nothing to do with the point JCanete Apr 2017 #59

'splainers gonna 'splain... (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #50