We donât know who concocted the first batch of catfish blood bait, but it was a stroke of genius. Today, countless recipes are used to prepare fresh blood for the hook, and anglers frequently debate the merits of their favorite blend.
David Letterman: Rachel Maddow 'Probably the Smartest Person' in 'All of Journalism'. When you think of MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, do you consider her one of the smartest people in all of journalism today? David Letterman does, and actually said so as he introduced her on Monday's CBS Late Show (video follows with transcript and commentary):
Maddow is the author of DRIFT: The Unmooring of American Military Power, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list in March 2012. The Rachel Maddow Show was the most successful show launch in MSNBC history, immediately boosting ratings in its time period when it debuted in September 2008. The Rachel Maddow Show was named one of the top shows of the decade by the Washington Post in 2009.