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 produced a documentary, Andrew Young: The Dirty Work, about the life of Andrew Jackson Young Jr.

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

Her recent projects include examining the Biden-Ukraine conspiracy theory and the life of Andrew Young, a former pastor and congressman.

Maddow's work focuses on understanding American authoritarianism and its impact on institutions.

Author's summary: Rachel Maddow explores authoritarianism.

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