Rachel Maddow Is Learning to Accept MSNBC’s Rebrand to “MS NOW”

Rachel Maddow on MSNBC's Rebrand and American Authoritarianism

Rachel Maddow, news host and producer, is adapting to MSNBC's rebrand to "MS NOW".

Maddow has been exploring authoritarianism in her podcast Ultra and has also examined the Biden-Ukraine conspiracy theory via the film From Russia With Lev.

Her recent project is the documentary Andrew Young: The Dirty Work, which delves into the life of Andrew Jackson Young Jr., a 93-year-old former pastor, civil rights activist, and politician.

There’s an effort—systemically—to destroy important institutions in the country right now.

Maddow's work reflects her concern about the state of American institutions and the rise of authoritarianism.

Author summary: Rachel Maddow explores American authoritarianism in her work.

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