Ep 12. Season 12, Episode 12
- January 17, 2019
The Rachel Maddow Show is a political talk show that airs on MSNBC. Host Rachel Maddow takes a deep dive into the biggest news stories of the day and offers analysis and commentary on the political landscape.
Season 12, Episode 12 starts with Rachel Maddow diving into the ongoing controversy around the Justice Department's efforts to obtain phone and email records of journalists. This follows the recent revelation that the Department of Justice obtained the phone records of journalists at The Washington Post and CNN. Rachel speaks to a number of experts and journalists about the implications of the DOJ's actions and what it might mean for the future of press freedom in the United States.
Next, Rachel turns her attention to the ongoing debate over police reform in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. She speaks to activist and author Brittany Packnett Cunningham about the progress that has been made so far and what still needs to happen in order to achieve meaningful police reform.
Rachel then speaks to Congressman John Katko (R-NY) about his role in negotiating the recent bipartisan infrastructure deal. Congressman Katko is part of a group of ten senators who helped to craft the infrastructure package, which has been hailed as a rare example of bipartisan cooperation in Washington.
The show then turns to a discussion of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Rachel speaks to Dr. Kavita Patel, a physician and health policy expert, about the latest developments in the fight against COVID-19 and what people can do to protect themselves and their communities.
Rachel concludes the show by highlighting some of the more positive news stories of the day, including a story about a group of teenagers in Texas who volunteered to help clean up their community after a severe winter storm left many people without power or water.
Overall, Season 12, Episode 12 of The Rachel Maddow Show offers a comprehensive look at some of the biggest news stories of the day, from press freedom and police reform to COVID-19 and infrastructure. Rachel's thoughtful analysis and insightful interviews provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the complex issues facing our nation today.
