The Rachel Maddow Show Season 1 Episode 144
April 9, 2009
Aired Monday 9:00 PM Apr 09, 2009 on MSNBC
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Steven Ramano talks about what kind of problems an FBI hostage negotiator could have with the pirates, in the wake of pirates seizing an American freighter in Somalia; Henry Lee talks about what caused the blackout, in the communication sector, in California and if there was a possible cyber attack; Ana Marie Cox talks about what the purpose of the national tea parties on tax day is and if it's a last ditch effort by the Republicans to gain some power; Paul Rieckhoff talks about President Obama's plan to move the veterans records to a digital system.moreless
Who was the Episode MVP ?
 Ana Marie Cox |
Herself |
Guest Star |
 Paul Rieckhoff |
Himself |
Guest Star |
 Kent Jones |
Himself |
Recurring Role |
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