Why Rachel Maddow is done writing books
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Rachel Maddow says “Department of Fate” will be her last book.
“If I’m being honest, and I’m trying to be humble about the limitations of my brain and my contributions, I don’t know that anybody should have more than five book-length arguments in them to present to the American people, particularly if they have another job,” she said. “So this is it.”
In “Department of Fate,” Maddow, an MS NOW host and author, explores the checkered past of the Department of Justice. She argues the DOJ is “America’s most consequential institution.”
Maddow sat down with Amna Nawaz for the latest episode of PBS News’ podcast, “Settle In,” to discuss the book and the 2026 midterm elections.
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“If I’m being honest, and I’m trying to be humble about the limitations of my brain and my contributions, I don’t know that anybody should have more than five book-length arguments in them to present to the American people, particularly if they have another job,” she said. “So this is it.”
In “Department of Fate,” Maddow, an MS NOW host and author, explores the checkered past of the Department of Justice. She argues the DOJ is “America’s most consequential institution.”
Maddow sat down with Amna Nawaz for the latest episode of PBS News’ podcast, “Settle In,” to discuss the book and the 2026 midterm elections.
For the full episode, click the link in our bio.
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