Liberal MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow, in an interview published Sunday, discussed the state of the cable news industry with Fox News' Tucker Carlson's I've included amazing accolades.
Although Maddow and Carlson's views are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, she nonetheless appreciates that he has come to dominate the ratings.
This remark was in response to an interviewer's indication that MSNBC apparently has no successor for his time slot after Maddow recently stepped down from his prime-hour nightly hosting duties.
"Tucker is doing great right now, but look at Tucker's career," Maddow told Vanity Fair. It was an 11 o'clock show on MSNBC that wasn't there.But he was always on the run and always talented.It just — this turned out to be his moment.
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Carlson and other right-wing hosts hosted the remaining four nights of the week. When asked how he views that success despite political disagreements, Maddow likened his stance to that of an athlete researching a rival's technique.[32] 
Those who fight to win, have rivalries, and their rivals Some of the relationships are intense rivalries, but that doesn't mean they don't study the pitching techniques of their star pitchers.
"There is such a thing as respect for the game in terms of those who are doing well and those who are good at it," Maddow said. He added.
Maddow, 49, was a guest on Carlson's old MSNBC show "Tucke" from 2005 to 2008. As a panelist on R', Cable got her first big break in news. According to Vanity Fair, the role was Maddow's first pay-TV job.
She told the outlet that she recently ran into Carlson at an event. She was very happy to meet him.
Maddow's public commentary on Carlson has remained largely positive in recent years.
In 2013,Maddow wished Carlson good luck when he was hired as a weekend anchor for "Fox and Friends."
"Tucker and I have very few things in common, but he's always been nice to me and a fun guy to fight with. I wish him the best of luck," Maddow told Salon.
"Tucker Carlson Tonight" has emerged as a major 8pm program. Primetime hours are late, and Carlson has frequently ranked critics for his combative views and broadcasting style.Before joining Fox News, he hosted shows on MSNBC and CNN. rice field.
