Why is Rachel Maddow on now, during the Chris Hayes time slot?

[BigmanPigman]

I read on DU that she would be back tonight for a special appearance but I assumed it would be during her normal time slot.

[Ocelot II]

1. I understand that she is doing a special 2-hour report this evening.

[BigmanPigman]

2. Oh, OK. Thanks.

[nolabear]

3. Two hour coverage of Ukraine?

I’m so glad she’s back! Wonder if she came back especially for this. I would.

[FakeNoose]

4. Special coverage on Ukraine - tonight only

[bdamomma]

5. all

hands on deck we need her expertise now.

[Deuxcents]

6. She said Chris Hayes was off tonight and she's filling in for him

And then doing her show. Good to see her..

[brooklynite]

7. Because there's a war on?

They're not doing regular program blocks.