Guests: Dave Dayen, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Bharat Ramamurti, Drew Harwell The president's plan to cut taxes for the rich and healthcare for the poor. Tonight: big problems for the big, beautiful bill. Then, Ford announces increased prices on vehicles made in Mexico as "the shopkeeper" has his way. Plus, a major victory for the Tufts student detained on orders from the Trump administration. And new reporting on what could be the largest bribery scandal in presidential history. Want more of Chris?...
May 08, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250507
Guests: Ali Velshi, Charlie Savage, Allison Riggs, Sen. Adam Schiff Tonight: Growing concerns that "the shopkeeper" is out to lunch. Then, alarming new reporting on a U.S. intelligence assessment that undercuts Trump's war-time deportation plan. Plus, Sen. Adam Schiff on a major setback for Trump's pick for D.C. U.S. attorney. And a Trump appointed judge blocks the Republican plot to steal an election. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris H...
May 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250506
Guests: Josh Marshall, Rep. Ro Khanna, Brandy Zadrozny, Ben Terris America's rogue executive orders the defunding of public broadcasting. Tonight: the latest executive power grab and the looming lawsuits to stop an unlawful order. Then, on the eve of still more new tariffs, the chaos economy squeeze on small business. And alarming vaccine headlines coming from America's top health official. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast...
May 03, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250502
Donald Trump's National Security Advisor is out, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking over. Tonight: what we know about the latest bizarre turns in the Michael Waltz saga. Then, new alarms from small business without any relief from the White House. Plus, the most important ruling yet against the illegal Trump rendition regime. And Jamie Raskin on today's big news for the January 6th Truther Donald Trump picked to become Washington's top prosecutor. Want more of Chris? Download and subsc...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 250501
Guests: Tim Miller, Claire McCaskill, Cornell Belcher, Alex Wagner, Jacob Soboroff The economy is shrinking because of Donald Trump—but the buck stops...over there? Tonight: even more brutal polling and the rare candor about what this trade war means for you. Then, Alex Wagner reports on America's authoritarian slide by way of Hungary's example. And the incredible scene in Vermont where a federal judge orders ICE to release a Columbia student. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his po...
May 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250430
Guests: Steve Liesman, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Matina-Stevis-Gridneff, Sen. Ruben Gallego Amazon backs off its plans to show you the Trump Tax. Tonight: the emerging truth about Trump's chaos economy that can't be bullied away. Then, the polling collapse for the president of the United States. Plus, what you should know about the Trump executive order to "unleash America's law enforcement"—and how the states are pushing back. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This...
Apr 30, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250431
Guests:Margie Omero, Fernand Amandi, Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Sen. Chris Murphy, Jennifer Welch Tonight: new evidence that America is rejecting Donald Trump's toxic agenda. Then, the growing concern among American companies that China won't back down. Plus, a judge orders the Trump administration to return a second person wrongfully detained in El Salvador. And Democrats keep teaming up for town halls where Republicans refuse to have them. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his p...
Apr 25, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250425
Guests: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Stephanie Ruhle, Sen. Ed Markey, Paul McLeary Tonight: alarming new reporting on the painful costs of tariffs as the White House tries to contain the chaos Trump began. Then, why Elon Musk is putting down the DOGE chainsaw and returning to Tesla. Plus, Senator Ed Markey on his meeting with a college student facing deportation for writing an editorial. And new reporting over a "complete meltdown" in the Pentagon under Pete Hegseth. Want more of Chris? Download and...
Apr 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250423
Guests: Courtney Kube, Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock, Sherrod Brown Just when you thought the Hegseth news was over...Tonight: bombshell new reporting on the defense secretary sharing "secure messages" with his wife and brother. Then, former senator Sherrod Brown on Trump's tariffs and who is really being hurt. Plus - meet the man who was lured to a meeting to finalize his citizenship—only to be detained and jailed by ICE. And Senator Raphael Warnock on the passing of Pope Francis and so much more. ...
Apr 23, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250422
Guests: Chris Newman, Lee Gelernt, Betsy Stevenson, Jamelle Bouie, Tim Miller Sen. Chris Van Hollen returns home and raises the stakes. What we know about what happened in El Salvador as the White House keeps spinning. Then, as Harvard stands up to the White House, the surprising voices calling for a "civic uprising.” And new warning signs that Trump's tariffs are already causing pain to Americans. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes...
Apr 19, 2025•47 min•Ep. 250418
Guests: Dr. Kevin Hall, Asha Rangappa, Rob Bonta, Patrick Gaspard, Waleed Shahid New concern over the man who says he's “Making America Healthy Again.” Tonight: a top NIH official—who had cheered the MAHA movement—is suddenly leaving, citing censorship under RFK Jr. Then, Trump's latest attempt to keep a Maryland father in a foreign prison: smacked down again in court. And as Trump's tariffs continue to roil markets, new alarm over the president's targeting of the Federal Reserve. Want more of C...
Apr 18, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250417
Guests: Harry Litman, Ben Rhodes, Michelle Goldberg, Claire McCaskill, Alex Wagner The escalating battle between Trump and the rule of law. Tonight: the sheer lawlessness of Trump's illegal deportations—and refusal to bring a Maryland father home to his family. Then, the great American "tourism crash" as the Secretary of State warns "visiting America is not an entitlement.” Plus, Alex Wagner on the alarm bells going off around Social Security offices. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe t...
Apr 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250416
Guests: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Gov. Tim Walz, Jenna McLaughlin, Sarah Longwell The growing calls to return the Maryland man they shipped to El Salvador as the Trump administration refuses to budge despite a judge's orders. And how is Trump's giant tax hike landing with real Americans. Plus, Gov. Tim Walz on the growing resistance in America's heartland. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Apr 16, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250415
Guests: Steve Liesman, Ali Velshi, Vince Warren, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Robert Garcia, Jonathan Allen The chaos economy—and the damage done beyond the stock market. Tonight: consumer confidence craters as fears of a Trump recession mount. Then, Elon overpromises and underdelivers as federal spending goes up under Trump's watch. Plus, the Homeland Security chief who just can't help getting into costume. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris...
Apr 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250411
Guests: Leah Litman, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Joe Weisenthal, Stephanie Kelton, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Michelle Goldberg Another loss for the Trump Administration as the Supreme Court grants a partial victory to one of the men they shipped to El Salvador without cause. Plus, The markets realize Trump's huge tariffs are still in effect. Then, Democrats dig in on the possibility of insider trading on Trump's market comments. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happeni...
Apr 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250410
Guests: Catherine Rampell, Stephanie Ruhle, Rep. Joe Neguse, Sen. Raphael Warnock, Alex Wagner The mad king backs down as chaos and confusion grow. Tonight: How much damage has Trump already done? And how much worse can it get? Plus the only hope to reign in Trump. Then, the new reporting from the front lines of Trump's trade war with Alex Wagner. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Apr 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250409
Guests: Sen. Maria Cantwell, Paul Krugman, Amir Makled, Xavier Beccera Back to the factories and back down the mines. Tonight: as the economy keeps skidding, Donald Trump brings us back to the future. Plus, Paul Krugman on the economic plan even Republicans won't defend. Then, the American attorney detained at an airport for defending protestors joins me exclusively. And what is our top national health official doing as the largest measles outbreak of the century keeps growing. Want more of Chri...
Apr 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250408
Guests: Steve Liesman, Sen. Chris Murphy, Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers, Sen. Andy Kim, Josh Marshall The President of the United States tanks the markets. Tonight: the Trump crash, the Chinese retaliation, and what it all means for you. Then, stunning new details on the national security purge by way of a MAGA conspiracy theorist. And the growing outrage from veterans groups and beyond as the President chooses a weekend of golf over honoring slain American soldiers. Want more of Chris? Downl...
Apr 05, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250404
Guests: Gov. Tim Walz, Katherine Tai, Eric Holder After a rebellion in Wisconsin vaulted Democrats to victory, Donald Trump makes good on his plan to derail the American economy. Tonight: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on the rising Democratic resistance and his response to Elon Musk. Then, former U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the potential for pain from Trump's trade war. And former Attorney General Eric Holder on the big win in Wisconsin and Trump's assault on the rule of law. Want m...
Apr 03, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250402
Chris Hayes breaks down the special elections in Florida and the important court race in Wisconsin. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.
Apr 02, 2025•46 min•Ep. 250401
Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Ken Martin, Ben Wikler, Sen. Mark Kelly From the Putin-esque land grab in Greenland to the subversion of the rule of law at home. Tonight: the stark and mounting evidence that American autocracy is already here. Then, DNC Chair Ken Martin on the big push to flip seats across the country as Trump wrestles with political gravity. Plus, is the co-president breaking the law with his plan to buy an election in Wisconsin. And Senator Mark Kelly on the national security failure o...
Mar 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250328
Guests: Rep. Eric Swalwell, Melanie Zanona, Noah Lanard, Alex Wagner A federal judge orders the Signal chat to be preserved as the attorney general activates pundit mode. Tonight: renewed calls for accountability in the wake of a national security failure. Then, why Elise Stefanik had her White House job revoked as Republicans panic about Democratic gains. Plus, the truth behind Kristi Noem's photo op in El Salvador. And Alex Wagner reports on the authoritarian threat to free speech on campus. W...
Mar 28, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250327
Guests: Sen. Mark Warner, Rep, Adam Smith, James Malone The Atlantic releases the full chat Trump officials keep lying about and the jaw-dropping breach is laid bare. Then, alarming new video of the a Tuft's university grad taken off the streets by federal authorities. And ahead of big votes in Florida and Wisconsin, the Pennsylvania Democrat who just pulled off a stunning victory in Trump country. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes...
Mar 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250326
Guests: Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Marc Elias The White House keeps spinning as the genuine concern and outrage grows. Tonight: Sen. Elissa Slotkin on the massive White House security breach and new calls for resignations. Then, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on today's grilling of the man who would run Social Security. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Mar 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250325
Guests: Jess McIntosh, Michelle Goldberg, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Melissa Murray, Ben Rhodes The man who bought the presidency arrives at the Pentagon for a personal briefing. Tonight: new concerns over Elon Musk's control of the government. Then, new reporting on the dozens of Social Security offices across the country being closed as Trump's Commerce Secretary floats a shocking scenario. Then, the latest smackdown for the Trump administration from a federal judge. And Ben Rhodes on why he sees...
Mar 22, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250321
Guests: Amanda Litman, Waleed Shahid, Lee Gelernt, Alvaro Bedoya, Michael Lewis Big crowds for no-show Republicans, bigger crowds for Democrats in the fight. Tonight: as the President undermines American education, new evidence that the people aren't going to stand for it. Then, the Trump administration courts a constitutional crisis in defiance of a judge’s order on deportation flights. Plus, the Pentagon’s absurd effort to shove all our heads back in the sand. Want more of Chris? Download and ...
Mar 21, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250320
Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Norm Eisen, Jameel Jaffer A five-alarm constitutional fire, and the case for political risk before it's too late. Plus, the Trump administration's actions to destroy higher education in America. And one of the key elections Democrats are pointing to as a place to start a comeback. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Mar 20, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250319
Resisting the Trump assault on the constitutional order. Tonight: My exclusive prime-time interview with Senator Chuck Schumer on meeting this critical moment as Donald Trump attacks the foundation of the country. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.
Mar 19, 2025•41 min•Ep. 250318
Guests: Faiz Shakir, Rebecca Traister, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Ezra Klein Citizens mobilize in protest while Democrats fracture in Washington. Tonight: the growing movement on the ground against Trump's bid for dictatorship. Then: Trump pledges to use the Justice Department as a weapon and threatens to jail his opponents. Plus demands for an investigation after Trump uses the FBI to freeze bank accounts for climate projects. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his p...
Mar 15, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250314
Guests: Catherine Rampell, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rushab Sanghvi, Sen. Bernie Sanders Trump tanks the market and throws a tariff tantrum. Tonight: Trump's emotional reaction and his escalating threats as the trade war he created torpedoes the economy. Then: a major setback for the Trump-Musk chainsaw as a judge sides with thousands of fired federal workers. Plus, protestors take over Trump Tower, demanding the release of a detained green-card holder. And Bernie Sanders heads to Trump Country for th...
Mar 14, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250313
