Rachel Maddow Biography | MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is an American television host, political commentator, and author. She hosts The Rachel Maddow Show. A nightly television show on MSNBC. She attended Stanford University. Where she earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy. She later received a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University, where she earned a doctorate in political science.
Quick Facts about Rachel Maddow
1. Name: Rachel Maddow
2. Birth day:1 April
3. Age: [agecalc birthdate=1973-04-01]
4. Profession /Occupation: Tv Host/Author
5. Marital Status: Not available
6. Zodiac Sign: Aries
7. Height : 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
8. Net worth: $20 million
Rachel Maddow Age
Rachel was born On 1 April 1973 in Castro Valley, California, U.S. She is [agecalc birthdate=1973-04-01]
Rachel Maddow Parents
Rachel Maddow parents are Patricia Maddow (née Davis) and Robert Maddow
Her father was a former US Air Force captain and lawyer, while her mother was a school program administrator.
Rachel Maddow Brother – Sibling
Rachel Maddow has one older brother named David Maddow, who is also a former Air Force officer and an attorney. Her family moved to Castro Valley from the San Francisco Bay Area when Rachel was two years old.
Is Rachel Maddow Gay? | Rachel Maddow Lesbian
Maddow is an openly lesbian anchor. She is the first of her kind to host a major prime-time news program in the United States.
Rachel Maddow Wife | Rachel Maddow Partner | Rachel Maddow Susan Mikula | Is Rachel Maddow Married?
Rachel has been in a romantic relationship with her lesbian partner Susan Mikula since 1999. However, the two are not yet married.
Rachel Maddow Education
Maddow graduated from Stanford University in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in public policy. She later earned a political science doctorate from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. Her thesis was on “HIV/AIDS and Health Care Reform in British and American Prisons.”
Rachel Maddow Daughter
There have been some rumors about Maddow daughter, but these rumors have never been confirmed. In 2017, a tabloid magazine reported that Maddow had adopted a daughter from Russia. However, Maddow denied this report and said that she does not have any children.
Rachel Maddow Net Worth
Rachael Maddow net worth is estimated to be of $20 million.Maddow has made her money through her work in radio and television.Earning greatly from her journalism work has seen Maddow have a big fortune to her name.
How Tall Is Rachel Maddow?
The American liberal political commentator stands at a height of 1.8m.
Rachel Maddow Wiki
- Full Name: Rachel Maddow
- Gender: Female
- Profession /Occupation: Television host /Author
Rachel Maddow Birth day
- Date of Birth: 1 April 1973
- How old? /Age: [agecalc birthdate=1973-04-01]
- Birth day: 1 April
- Place of birth: Castro Valley, California, U.S.
Maddow Body symmetry
- How tall?/Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Weight: Moderate
Rachel Maddow Relationships and Family
- Father: Robert Maddow
- Mother : Patricia Madow (née Davis)
- Siblings/Brother/sister: David Maddow
- Girl friend/Dating : Susan Mikula
- Daughter: Not Available
Rachel Maddow Net worth and Salary
- Rachel Maddow Net worth: $20 million.
- Salary: $7 million annually
- Source of income: Journalism
MSNBC Rachel Maddow
Maddow began in radio with Air America, later joining MSNBC. Her show prioritizes investigative journalism, covering politics, LGBTQ rights, environment, and Covid-19. She’s won awards, including Emmys and a Cronkite Award, praised for analytical clarity and journalistic integrity.
Rachel Maddow Podcast
Although lacking an official podcast, Rachel Maddow’s show segments are accessible on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Listeners can enjoy her detailed reporting, analysis of breaking news, and political insights. Maddow has authored books like “Drift” and “Blowout,” available as audiobooks too.
The Rachel Maddow Show
Airing weeknights on MSNBC, the show emphasizes breaking news, political analysis, and interviews. Maddow’s insightful commentary, historical context, and ability to connect diverse information have earned awards, including an Emmy for News Discussion & Analysis. Since 2008, her intense style has attracted a devoted, politically diverse following.
Rachel Maddow Putin | Rachel Maddow Trump
Rachel Maddow suggests ongoing Trump-Russia collusion post-2016. She blames Russia for WikiLeaks’ CIA hacking tools leak, citing Putin’s rivalry with the CIA. On Trump-Russia, she deems a foreign-intelligence-backed presidency a grave national crisis. Maddow questions Trump’s Saudi ties after Khashoggi’s murder in 2018.
Rachel Maddow Ratings
As per May 2018 ratings, Maddow delivered 2.63 million more viewers— doubling CNN at 9 p.m. in total viewers (vs. 846,000). Her Show at 9 p.m., finished the month as the second-most-watched program in all of the cable news for the 2nd month in a row. This was only behind Fox News’s Hannity.
Rachel Maddow Stitcher
Maddow’s show can be heard on the Stitcher app.
Rachel Maddow Book
Maddow wrote Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power (2012)
The book is about the role of the military in postwar American politics. Drift topped The New York Times Best Sellers list for hardcover nonfiction upon its release.
On March 2, 2018, the “New York Times” published Maddow’s first crossword puzzle, in collaboration with Joe DiPietro.
Rachel Maddow Depression
Maddow has dealt with cyclical depression since puberty. In a 2012 interview, she stated, “It doesn’t take away from my joy or my work or my energy, but coping with depression is something that is part of the everyday way that I live and have lived for as long as I can remember.”
Rachel Maddow Awards
- GLAAD Media Award: Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine for “Uganda Be Kidding Me” (2010).
- Maggie Award: Recognized for reporting on healthcare reform, Dr. George Tiller’s murder, and the anti-abortion movement (2010).
- Walter Cronkite Faith & Freedom Award: Presented by the Interfaith Alliance (2010).
- Emmy Award: Outstanding News Discussion & Analysis for “Good Morning Landlocked Central Asia!” (2011).
- Gracie Award: Presented by the American Women in Radio and Television (2009).
- Emmy Award: Outstanding Live Interview for “One-on-One with Kellyanne Conway” (2017).
- Two Emmy Awards: Recognized for coverage of the tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and an interview with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway (2017).
