The New York Times has already made it public so now it is time to talk about the great news-- MSNBC has given Rachel her own show.  She will be on at 9pm following Countdown 5 nights a week starting September 8.  Rachel will be talking about it on TRMS today and taking your calls.  So to get on the line, call us at (866) 303-2270.

Then Rachel will be talking to John Nichols about who he does and does NOT want to be Obama's running mate.  And Lou Dubose joins us to talk about the way Jack Abramoff continues to haunt the 2008 campaign.