The Rachel Maddow Show Season 1 Episode 149
April 16, 2009
Aired Monday 9:00 PM Apr 16, 2009 on MSNBC
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Jonathan Turley talks about President Obama releasing the final set of Bush Administration-era CIA memos that detailed what could be done to detainees; Thomas Frank talks about Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) and other governors talking about seceding from the United States; Ben Affleck talks about his newest film State of Play. Other guests include: Ahmed Rashid.moreless
Who was the Episode MVP ?
 Jonathan Turley |
Himself |
Guest Star |
 Ben Affleck |
Himself |
Guest Star |
 Kent Jones |
Himself |
Recurring Role |
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