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Chris Hayes just signed off his morning television show. It has to be the smartest television show on the air.
When I was growing up, my parents wouldn't miss a show called "Omnibus". It wasn't a political series, but had topics about music, science and many other cultural topics. I remember complaining a little about having it on... I'm sure we wanted to watch cartoons or some other programming. Back then there were only 4 channels. I guess a lot of that must have made an impression on me. I remember vividly when Leonard Bernstein was on the show. As I got older I couldn't wait to watch it.
I get that same feeling when I watch Hayes. I adore Rachel Maddow, but on her show I sometimes feel that she is acting as a teacher/instructor. She often assumes her audience may not know the subject or the background, so she teaches.
Chris Hayes on the other hand assumes the audience knows what he is talking about. He doesn't talk down to the audience.
After his show is over I feel smarter, invigorated and enlightened.