MSNBC has given Rachel Maddow (political analyst, "Countdown" substitute anchor, and Air America radio personality) her own show beginning September 8. She'll take over the hour-long slot right after "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" (9pm ET, 6pm PT), replacing the hapless "Verdict with Dan Abrams."
Maddow is about as intelligent as they come and can hold her own against the blow-hards on the right. Case in point, here is Rachel handing Pat Buchanan his ass...
I for one will make sure I'm home and in front of the TV for Maddow's show.