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Rachel Maddow

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The Resume

    (April 1, 1973- )
    Born in California
    Liberal political commentator
    Graduated from Stanford University with a degree in public policy
    Later received Ph.D. in political science from Oxford University
    Host of 'The Rachel Maddow Show' on Air America
    Appears as a commentator on MSNBC

Why she might be annoying:

    She has a deep voice that makes her sound like a 12-year-old who just finished crying.
    The official website for her radio show has her phone number listed under a page called 'Ask Dr. Maddow.'
    She doesn't participate in the last hour of her radio show, choosing instead to go on TV assignment.
    She sometimes let her political bias get in the way of her commentary.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She is an outspoken advocate for LGBT and prisoner rights, as well as AIDS victims.
    She got her first radio job on a local station when they held a contest for a new radio personality.
    When she served as substitute anchor on 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann' in 2008, it became the highest rated cable news show for 25-54 year olds that evening.
    Her radio show uses oddball sound effects and movie quotes.
    She was a Rhodes Scholar.

Credit: Darrell


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 153 Votes: 38.56% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 382 Votes: 47.64% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2554 Votes: 49.80% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 2279 Votes: 54.15% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3953 Votes: 58.77% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5708 Votes: 45.81% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4000 Votes: 65.20% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2067 Votes: 83.70% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5143 Votes: 97.65% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 1412 Votes: 80.03% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 2554 Votes: 78.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 985 Votes: 67.92% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 1488 Votes: 82.53% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 941 Votes: 77.47% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 1661 Votes: 75.20% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 619 Votes: 73.99% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 2541 Votes: 46.67% Annoying