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

Rachel Maddow on Embracing Change and 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 films like From Russia With Lev, examining the Biden-Ukraine conspiracy theory.

Her recent project, the documentary Andrew Young: The Dirty Work, delves into the life of Andrew Jackson Young Jr., a 93-year-old former pastor, congressman, and mayor of Atlanta.

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

Maddow's work highlights her concern about the state of American institutions and governance.

Author summary: Rachel Maddow explores authoritarianism and institutional decay.

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