Rachel Maddow
Yep, it’s true. Everyone loves Rachel Maddow. Maddow is the first openly gay woman to host a primetime television news show, The Rachel Maddow Show. Her intellectual prowess, political acumen, and sharp wit are unmatched by any of her male counterparts. First coming to national attention as the host of her self-titled radio show on Air America, she has skyrocketed to success and in the process has become both a gay and American icon. She has de-throned Larry King Live, beating the long running CNN stalwart in the ratings, especially in the coveted age 25 to 54 demographic. In 2008, Maddow was a lead political analyst for MSNBC’s presidential election coverage, garnering nationwide attention and critical acclaim. Maddow was named “Breakout Star of 2008” by the Washington Post, and “Best of Television 2008” by the Los Angeles Times. Rachel earned her doctorate at Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship. She is currently working on a book on the changing role of the military in U.S. politics. -KD
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