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a day ago
- Politics
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Trump bot meltdown: Trump's Epstein contradictions befuddle programming meant to mimic MAGA
Rachel Maddow shares NBC News reporting on a collection of Twitter chat bots programmed to say supportive things about Donald Trump, but struggling to reconcile Trump's connections to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and MAGA supporters' animosity for Epstein and his associates. Maddow points out the bots have good reason to be confused, but polling shows the American public is more clear in its negative view of Trump.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
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The MSNBC host described how pro-Trump AI bots are 'malfunctioning' over what to say about the Epstein files.
A network of MAGA bots has no idea what it's supposed to say about Jeffrey Epstein, much to the amusement of Rachel Maddow. The MSNBC host on Tuesday unpacked new reporting from NBC News about hundreds of X accounts that use artificial intelligence to send automated replies showing support for right-wing messaging. With Trumpworld deeply divided on the so-called 'Epstein files,' the bots, which are supposed to mimic MAGA talking points, have been glitching out. Some would post contradictory messages from the same account, calling for the release of the documents while also calling for the matter to be put to bed.
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2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Fact Check: Stephen Colbert and Rachel Maddow aren't teaming up to launch new show
Claim: Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show," announced in 2025 a new show in collaboration with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow. Rating: After CBS said in July 2025 that it was canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" the following May, citing financial reasons, posts circulated on Facebook claiming Colbert announced a new show in collaboration with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow. For example, the text of one Facebook post, which received more than 100,000 reactions as of this writing, read: "SHOCKING TWIST: AFTER THE LATE SHOW CANCELLATION, STEPHEN COLBERT TEAMS UP WITH RACHEL MADDOW FOR EXPLOSIVE NEW SHOW—IS THIS THE FUTURE OF LATE-NIGHT TV?" In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Stephen Colbert, following the sudden cancellation of The Late Show, has announced a bold new partnership with none other than Rachel Maddow for an explosive new program. Could this dynamic duo redefine the landscape of late-night television? The reunion of these two media powerhouses is already causing waves, and fans are wondering if CBS regrets letting Colbert go. The new show promises to be a game-changer, blending Colbert's wit with Maddow's insightful commentary, a combination that could keep viewers hooked for years to come. But with such a bold move, is this the future of entertainment or a risky gamble that could backfire? Snopes readers emailed us and searched our website to ask if the claim was true. However, there was no evidence that Colbert publicly announced a new show in collaboration with Maddow. As a result, we've rated this claim false. No credible media outlets reported that Colbert announced such a partnership with Maddow. A Google search for "Colbert announced new show with Rachel Maddow" turned up unrelated news articles or social media posts with similar text as those included above. Neither Colbert nor Maddow announced any such collaboration on their personal social media accounts. Colbert's Instagram and X accounts did not include any announcements about a show with Maddow, while Maddow's X and Instagram accounts also made no mention of a partnership with Colbert. A spokesperson for MSNBC also told Snopes via email that the claim was false. Representatives for Paramount did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication. Posts that shared the rumor about Colbert announcing a new show with Maddow linked out to articles published by several different websites, including one with a "USA News" logo. Websites with this same "USA News" logo previously published a false story about Maddow announcing that she was having a baby via surrogacy. The articles also showed signs that they were generated using artificial intelligence (AI). We pasted a portion of one of the articles' text into GPTZero, an AI detection tool, which indicated it was "highly confident" that the content was AI-generated, though it's worth noting these types of tools are not always accurate. These kinds of fabricated stories about celebrities are often created to generate advertising revenue for the websites that share them. The text of the articles themselves also indicated the news of a collaboration between Colbert and Maddow was unconfirmed. For example, the text read, in part (emphasis ours): A Stunning Comeback in the Making In a turn of events that has the entertainment world buzzing, sources close to the industry suggest that Stephen Colbert, fresh off the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is set to join forces with MSNBC's powerhouse host Rachel Maddow for an electrifying new venture. Dubbed The Rachel Maddow and Stephen Colbert Show, this hypothetical collaboration could launch as early as late 2026, filling the void left by CBS's bold decision to end its 33-year late-night legacy in May of that year. Imagine the dynamic: Colbert's razor-sharp humor paired with Maddow's incisive political analysis, creating a late-night hybrid that blends comedy, commentary, and cultural critique like never before. Could this be the lifeline late-night TV desperately needs, or a risky experiment that leaves traditional networks scrambling? For further reading, Snopes investigated if Maddow "shattered" White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's reputation during a TV interview and whether White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt debated Colbert on "The Late Show." "Stephen Colbert (@Stephenathome)." Accessed 21 July 2025. X (Formerly Twitter), Accessed 21 July 2025. "Rachel (@Maddowmaddow)." Accessed 21 July 2025. X (Formerly Twitter), Accessed 21 July 2025. Taija PerryCook. "Disproving Claim Rachel Maddow Announced Surrogate Pregnancy." Snopes, 17 July 2025, Accessed 21 July 2025. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
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'I saw myself in those cages': Fl. Dem. Rep. recounts visit to Alligator Alcatraz
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fl.) talks with Rachel Maddow about his visit to inspect Donald Trump's immigrant internment camp in the Florida Everglades. He recounted the importance of his trip as one of the few visitors, not apart of the staff, to investigate the facility's conditions. 'I don't need anyone's permission to pull up to an immigration detention center and do my job,' says Frost.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Climate
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Devastating Texas floods highlight need for coordination, experience amid Trump era service cuts
As the death toll continues to rise and search and rescue teams continue to look for victims, the devastating flood in Kerr County, Texas show not only the vital role of weather forecasters, but also climate researchers who help make more accurate predictive models, and the coordinators and other administrators with the experience to make sure the right people are working with the right information. Eric Holthaus, meteorologist and climate journalist, talks with Rachel Maddow about the challenge
