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Christopher John " Chris " Matthews ( born December 17, 1945 ) is an American news anchor and political commentator known for his nightly hour-long talk show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, which is televised on the American cable television channel MSNBC.

On weekends he hosts the syndicated NBC News – produced panel discussion program The Chris Matthews Show.

Matthews makes frequent appearances on many other NBC and MSNBC programs.

On March 22, 2009, Matthews renewed the contract for Hardball with Chris Matthews through 2012.