Rachel Maddow is taking a while off work to do extra work.
The MSNBC host introduced Monday evening that she’s happening hiatus to work on some facet gigs, together with serving as an govt producer on the Ben Stiller-directed film adaptation of her ebook and podcast, “Bag Man,” about Richard Nixon’s vice chairman, Spiro Agnew.
“I’m going to take a little bit little bit of day off from this present, to go assist with the film and likewise to work on another issues that I’ve cooking with NBC proper now, together with a brand new podcast,” she stated on Monday’s episode of “The Rachel Maddow Present.”
“There’s additionally an adaptation of a unique ebook that I need to attempt to make for TV as effectively. However I’ve simply began engaged on it. There’s all these items I’ve been engaged on that I need to work some extra on.”
Maddow, who was broadcasting from house to due COVID-19 publicity, will keep on the air till Thursday, then expects to be again in April, she stated, however will return for particular occasions just like the State of the Union.
“As you possibly can inform, I’m nervous about all this as a change in my life, however it’s all for the great. I’m probably not going wherever,” the 48-year-old host stated.
“And there might finally be one other hiatus once more someday in my future. However for now, we’re simply taking it one step at a time… Change is sweet, change is completely terrifying. However on this case, it’s good. So now you realize.”
Maddow didn’t announce who could be filling in for her however is anticipated to get replaced by a rotating group of visitor hosts.
She signed a brand new contract final yr that may preserve her at MSNBC by way of 2024.