Writers on a New England Stage: Chris Matthews
Series: Writers on a New England Stage
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Length: 00:49:30
Best known for hosting "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on MSNBC, Matthews talks about why he wanted to write this book. In a live interview with host Virginia Prescott, he reveals details about discovering the "two Jacks" in his research, and shows a funny and very personable side of Chris Matthews to the live audience at the Portsmouth Music Hall.
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Best known for hosting "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on MSNBC, Matthews talks about why he wanted to write this book. In a live interview with host Virginia Prescott, he reveals details about discovering the "two Jacks" in his research, and shows a funny and very personable side of Chris Matthews to the live audience at the Portsmouth Music Hall.
Broadcast History
Air date: 12/10/2011 on New Hampshire Public Radio
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