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The Rachel Maddow Show (2008)

  • News
  • Talk
  • 19 seasons
  • TV-PG age guide
  • ★ 5.9/10 from 30 ratings

The Rachel Maddow Show is a daily news and opinion television program that airs on MSNBC, running in the 9:00 pm ET timeslot. It is hosted by Rachel Maddow, who gained popularity with her frequent appearances as a liberal pundit on various MSNBC programs. It is based on her former radio show of the same name. The show debuted on September 8, 2008.

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    On Air with Ryan Seacrest

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    2004 · 60 min · News · Talk

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    On Air with Ryan Seacrest is an American syndicated television talk show, which ran from January 12, 2004 through September 17, 2004. It was distributed in the United States and Canada by Twentieth Television.

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    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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    Newscast

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    2020 · 29 min · News · Talk

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    In a televised version of the popular podcast, Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, and guests chat about the stories behind the news.

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    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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    Q&A

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    2008 · 60 min · News · Talk

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    Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action - the audience gets to ask the questions.

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    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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    Tucker Carlson Tonight

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    2016 · 60 min · News

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    Veteran political journalist Tucker Carlson hosts this nightly series that bears his name. Fox News describes the show as an "hour of spirited debate and powerful reporting," with Carlson taking on issues that viewers care about. He is joined by guests to help him discuss issues that don't seem to get much coverage in other parts of the media. Regular segments include Carlson calling out political correctness that goes too far and putting overblown social-media outrage in its place, all done in what the network calls "his signature style."

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    • substantial genre overlap
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    Tamron Hall

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    2019 · 43 min · News · Talk

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    Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.

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    Rachael Ray

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    2006 · 42 min · Talk

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    Rachael Ray, also known as The Rachael Ray Show, is an American talk show starring Rachael Ray that debuted in syndication in the United States and Canada on September 18, 2006. It is filmed at Chelsea Television Studios in New York City. The show's 8th season premiered on September 9, 2013, and became the last Harpo show in syndication to switch to HD with a revamped studio. In January 2012, CBS Television Distribution announced a two-year renewal for the show, taking it through the 2013–14 season.

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    • substantial genre overlap
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    The Graham Norton Show

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    2007 · 49 min · Comedy · Talk

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    Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.

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