‘Hardball’ host Matthews loves the Peace Corps

Published July 31, 2011 4:00am ET



Besides marrying my wife Kathleen, serving in the Peace Corps was the best break I ever got.” – Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” reflecting on his time as a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Swaziland. Matthews will serve as master of ceremonies for the National Peace Corps Association’s Promise of the Peace Corps Gala in September.