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Rachel Maddow has been a massive part of MSNBC and its primetime lineup for years and years. And that will continue, according to a new report.
Maddow has inked an extension to remain with MSNBC, according to a report from The Ankler’s Lachlan Cartwright. After previously earning $30 million per year, it is now being estimated that Maddow has taken a pay cut to remain with the network as she shifted to a weekly program instead of a nightly show.
The news of her extension comes on the heels of the announcement that Comcast is preparing to spin off its cable holdings — including MSNBC and CNBC — into a separate company. Many have questioned what the future of the network looks like without the financial backing and resources that being linked with Comcast and NBC News will mean for the future of the cable news network.
Rachel Maddow currently hosts a one-hour weekly show on Monday during the primetime hours. She had previously helmed a nightly show that was a ratings leader for the network during her tenure. In 2022, she adjusted her schedule to its current state. She also, reportedly, rebuffed a large offer to join SiriusXM at the time.
In addition to her weekly show, Maddow has recently dipped her toe into the documentary and podcasting waters for the network.
