Dr. Laura: Criticism Of N-Word Rant Was “Astounding” Because “I Didn't Call Her A Name And I Brought Up An Important Point” Written by Media Matters Staff Published 01/18/11 10:13 AM EST From the January 18 edition of NBC's Today: Video file Previously: FULL AUDIO: Dr. Laura Schlessinger's N-word rant Dr. Laura announces she will end her radio show due to criticism of her N-word rant Dr. Laura: N-word rant was “wrong” way to “help” caller with her “hypersensitivity” Dr. Laura Schlessinger's racial rant latest in history of incendiary remarks Dr. Laura on Media Matters' boycott campaign following her N-word rant: “That's how it started in Germany”