Sunday, May 16, 2010

Rachel Maddow Delivers 2010 Commencement Address @ Smith College

Rachel Maddow, a political commentator who rose to national prominence after launching her career on local radio, was the speaker at Smith College's 132nd commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Maddow and four other accomplished women received honorary degrees prior to the address.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Maddow Discusses America's Sad Cycle of Drilling and Spilling

Rachel reviews America's History of oil disasters and the impotence of the political response which always includes a token vow to reduce the nation's dependence on oil - though even in the face of the current calamity in the Gulf some politicians are advocating for more drilling.

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Monday, May 3, 2010

Maddow Emphasizes Oil's Deep and Lasting Impact on Nature

Larry Schweiger, president and chief exectutive Officer of the National Wildlife Federation, talks with Rachel about the extent of damage to the gulf coast wildlife expected from the oil spill disaster and the anticipated long-term impact on the ecosystem.

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