Rachel Maddow to Replace Dan Abrams on MSNBC
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MSNBC is shaking up its prime-time programming lineup, removing the long-time host –- and one-time general manager of the network -- Dan Abrams from his 9 p.m. program and replacing him with Rachel Maddow.
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