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Spencer Ackerman and Rachel Maddow Discuss the ‘24’-ification of the National Security Debate

By | 12.30.09 | 9:45 am

After debating Pat Buchanan on “Morning Joe” earlier in the day about the efficacy of torturing terror suspects, TWI’s Spencer Ackerman returned to MSNBC last night to resume the conversation with Rachel Maddow. Video after the jump.

Conservatives Attack Administration for Upholding Constitution

By | 12.29.09 | 1:23 pm

The Wall Street Journal, Pat Buchanan and others are already condemning the Obama administration for treating Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab as a civilian criminal rather than an illegal warrior to whom we can presumably do whatever we please. We are in “a war,” The Journal More…

Spencer Ackerman vs. Pat Buchanan on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’

By | 12.29.09 | 9:43 am

If you weren’t watching MSNBC at around 7 a.m. EST today, you missed some great television. TWI’s Spencer Ackerman appeared on “Morning Joe” alongside NBC chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel and MSNBC contributor Pat Buchanan to talk about the failed Christmas terror plot. The conversation took a sharp turn, however, More…

Weigel on Maddow: Tea Parties, the GOP and 2010

By | 12.17.09 | 9:20 am

TWI’s David Weigel appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” once again last night to talk about recent GOP efforts to co-opt the Tea Party message ahead of the 2010 elections. Watch the clip after the jump.

Inhofe on Maddow: ‘I’ve Grown to Like That Gal’

By | 12.08.09 | 12:31 pm

At a Heritage Foundation luncheon today, Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) went off on a bit of a tangent and told conservative bloggers to check out a five-minute segment about him on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show.”

“I’ve grown to like that gal,” said Inhofe. “She thinks she’s saying such hateful More…

Weigel Discusses Tea Party Movie on MSNBC

By | 11.24.09 | 9:33 am

TWI’s David Weigel appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” last night to talk about the forthcoming movie, “Tea Party: The Documentary Film” with guest-host Larry O’Donnell. Video after the jump.

Yes, Palin Backed the Bailouts

By | 11.20.09 | 1:33 pm

Why has MSNBC embedded one of its top on-air talents with Sarah Palin’s book tour? That’s a good question, but I thought Norah O’Donnell’s grilling of a young Palin fan was a fair use of the network’s time. O’Donnell asked Jackie (no last name given), who was wearing a More…

TWI’s Daphne Eviatar Joins MSNBC’s ‘Morning Meeting’ to Talk Illinois Gitmo Transfers

By | 11.17.09 | 10:38 am

TWI legal reporter Daphne Eviatar appeared earlier today on MSNBC’s “Morning Meeting” alongside NBC terrorism analyst Evan Kohlmann and former Rep. Bob Barr (R-Ga.) to discuss the proposal to transfer Guantanamo Bay detainees to a prison in Thomson, Ill. Video after the jump.

Conservatives, Republicans and the NY-23 Special Election

By | 10.21.09 | 9:45 am

TWI politics reporter David Weigel was back on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” last night to talk about his reporting on the conservative uprising in the New York 23rd Congressional District race and the national implications for the Republican Party. Video after the jump.