MSNBC Presents HARDBALL Documentary RISE OF THE NEW RIGHT 6/16

In MSNBC's latest "Hardball" documentary, "Rise of the New Right," Chris Matthews takes a hard look at the recent surge of anger on the political right, particularly the outpouring of support for the Tea Party, which helped secure Rand Paul's victory in Kentucky. The special airs Wednesday, June 16 @ 7PM ET.

The growing fear among citizens of losing their rights and freedoms has created a political backlash toward the US government and manifested itself in violent rhetoric and anti-government groups who want to "take their country back." "Hardball" host Chris Matthews asks the questions: Who are the people on the New Right? What do they want? And how do they intend to get it?

The documentary features interviews across the spectrum of the New Right – from Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader and a powerful figure in the Tea Party Movement to Orly Taitz, unofficial leader of the Birthers, to influential internet radio host Alex Jones. The documentary also gained access to the Michigan Militia's survival training camp and hit the campaign trail with Rand Paul months before he showed up on the national radar. 

"Rise of the New Right" is an MSNBC original production and was produced for MSNBC by Peacock Productions. Mike Rubin is Vice President, Long Form Programming, MSNBC. Scott Hooker is Senior Executive Producer, MSNBC. Timothy Smith is Senior Producer, MSNBC.  For Peacock Productions, Kate Hampson is Producer and Keith McKay is Executive Producer.

To watch the promo, click here.