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PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow

Inspired by her research for the hit podcast Ultra, in PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Coming October 17.

Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News

Rachel Maddow, host of the #1 hits “Bag Man” and “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra,” is back at the mic with a new original series, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News.” In each episode, Rachel and co-host Isaac-Davy Aronson seek a deeper understanding of a story in today's headlines by asking: Has anything like this ever happened before? Would knowing that help us grapple with what’s happening now… and what might happen next?

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Friday’s Mini-Report, 8.25.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Image: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Feb. 1, 2023.
Image: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Feb. 1, 2023.
2d ago

Unrepentant, Trump participates in fundraiser for Jan. 6 defendants

First, Donald Trump participated in a fundraiser for Jan. 6 defendants. Then he did it again. The word “unrepentant” keeps coming to mind.
Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
2d ago

Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.25.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
A worker walks along a path at Googles Bay View campus in Mountain View, Calif. on June 27.
A worker walks along a path at Googles Bay View campus in Mountain View, Calif. on June 27.
2d ago

The Biden-era energy policy Republicans keep pretending not to notice

Republican presidential candidates keep saying it’s time to “unlock American energy,” but there’s no need to unlock something that isn’t currently locked.
Onshore Construction Of Shell's Vito Offshore Oil Platform
Onshore Construction Of Shell's Vito Offshore Oil Platform
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Following charges, Trump again shakes up his legal defense team

For the third time in three months, Donald Trump has parted ways with a member of his legal defense team. It's part of a multifaceted problem.
Image: Former President Trump Is Arraigned On Federal Espionage Charges
Image: Former President Trump Is Arraigned On Federal Espionage Charges
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The biggest flaw in Tim Scott’s odd case against Merrick Garland

Tim Scott is focusing his presidential campaign on targeting Attorney General Merrick Garland. His tactics might be more effective if they made more sense.
 Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., at the Capitol on Feb. 9, 2023.
 Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., at the Capitol on Feb. 9, 2023.
2d ago

Despite obvious risks, RNC chair wants greater focus on abortion

When it comes to abortion, Republican leaders want the party's candidates to "go on offense." Oddly enough, Democratic leaders want the same thing.
Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna McDaniel speaks during a rally ahead of the November elections in Newport Beach, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2022.
Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna McDaniel speaks during a rally ahead of the November elections in Newport Beach, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2022.
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Following arrest, Trump pushes false-equivalence argument (again)

After taking a historic mug shot, Donald Trump said Hillary Clinton and Stacey Abrams did "the same thing" he did. That's not even close to being true.
Image: Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media after his surrender at an Atlanta-area airport on Thursday.
Image: Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media after his surrender at an Atlanta-area airport on Thursday.
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There is now a mug shot of Trump. Take a moment with that.

Let's slow down, just for a second, because this is serious stuff for the nation, and for who we are as a country.
Image: Former President Donald Trump was booked at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta on Aug. 24, 2023.
Image: Former President Donald Trump was booked at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta on Aug. 24, 2023.
2d ago

Thursday’s Mini-Report, 8.24.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
President Donald Trump confers with White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows while departing the White House on Sept. 1, 2020.
President Donald Trump confers with White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows while departing the White House on Sept. 1, 2020.
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Why a House Dem called Jim Jordan’s newest investigation ‘stupid’

In the latest example of Republicans investigating an investigation, Jim Jordan has some questions for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Jim Jordan.
Jim Jordan.

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