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Chris Matthews Returns to Politics with Hardball on Substack

4/18/2025

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Chris Matthews is making a bold return to the political arena with his show, Hardball, set to launch on Substack on April 21. After stepping away from MSNBC in 2020 amid controversy, Matthews promises a fresh take with hard-hitting questions and unexpected insights. He joins a growing community of ex-TV hosts on the platform, which boasts over 5 million paid subscribers.

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Chris Matthews is making a bold return to the political arena with his show, Hardball, set to launch on Substack on April 21. After stepping away from MSNBC in 2020 amid controversy, Matthews promises a fresh take with hard-hitting questions and unexpected insights. He joins a growing community of ex-TV hosts on the platform, which boasts over 5 million paid subscribers.