A Brief History of Fake Right-Wing Protests A Brief History of Fake Right-Wing Protests
The Nation's Chris Hayes on the not-so-new conservative strategy of disrupting town halls in order to hurt healthcare reform efforts.
Aug 5, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Right-Wing Racism Reaches New Heights Right-Wing Racism Reaches New Heights
Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the latest offensive outbursts directed at Obama. Is it a political strategy or a genuine example of racial prejudice?
Jul 30, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Republicans Cling to Racism Strategy Republicans Cling to Racism Strategy
Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Lacewell weighs in on the troubling trajectory of right-wing race-based attacks on Obama.
Jul 24, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation
Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines how Republican rhetoric on race at Sotomayor's confirmation hearings may backfire.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Is Sarah Palin’s Political Career Over? Is Sarah Palin’s Political Career Over?
The Nation's Chris Hayes reflects on Sarah Palin's premature departure from Alaska and Tea Party politics.
Jul 7, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Sarah Palin: The Last Elephant Standing? Sarah Palin: The Last Elephant Standing?
The Nation's Chris Hayes reflects on the diminishing prospects of a Republican return to the White House in 2012.
Jul 1, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
GOP Struggles to Smear Obama on Iran GOP Struggles to Smear Obama on Iran
The Nation's Chris Hayes analyzes the Republican response to the popular protests in Iran.
Jun 23, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Is Pawlenty Plotting a 2012 Presidential Run? Is Pawlenty Plotting a 2012 Presidential Run?
The Nation's Chris Hayes discusses the possible effects of Tim Pawlenty's decision to forgo a third term as governor of Minnesota.
Jun 3, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Stressing Over the Bank Stress Tests Stressing Over the Bank Stress Tests
Nation columnist Naomi Klein provides context to the bank bailouts, which she calls the 'greatest heist in monetary history.'
May 7, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Does the GOP Know What They’re Saying? Does the GOP Know What They’re Saying?
Maddow and Ana Marie Cox marvel at conservatives' lack of self-awareness or acquaintance with an urban dictionary.
Apr 10, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show