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
Guests: Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Dr. Asish Jha, Lisa Rubin Trump rampaging through the world economy. Former vice presidential candidate and current Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz. The man in charge of America's health touts Steak ‘n Shake while playing down the measles vaccine. Plus: protestors greet Trump's immigration head after the arrest of a green-card holder for political protest. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Ha...
Mar 13, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250312
Guests: Stephanie Ruhle, Justin Wolfers, Rep. Robert Garcia, Amy Greer, Liz Oyer The mad king sends the markets plummeting. Tonight: how Trump is actively destroying the American economy with no one inside the White House to stop him. Plus, as Tesla stock plummets, Trump threatens the people boycotting it. Then: outrage at the arrest of a legal U.S. resident for political protest. And a top DOJ official gets fired because of Trump's buddy Mel Gibson. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to...
Mar 12, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250311
Guests: Jared Bernstein, Heather Long, Josh Marshall, Dr. Peter Hotez, David Shulkin Tonight: the flashing warning signs that Donald Trump is botching another inheritance. Then, new reporting on an "explosive" confrontation between Trump's cabinet and Elon Musk. Plus, Trump former Veterans Affairs Secretary on the DOGE damage to the VA. And a stunning update to the president's farcical fix for California fires. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? Th...
Mar 08, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250307
Guests: Alex Wagner, Kyle Cheney, Sen. Chris Murphy, Stacey Abrams Elon Musk is told to put the chainsaw down. Tonight: why the co-president is suddenly asking DOGE to chill out. Then, Trump's billionaire treasury secretary explains why you should pay more. Plus, Stacey Abrams after this week's attack from the President. And Sen. Chris Murphy on what he calls Donald Trump's biggest grift yet. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podca...
Mar 07, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250306
Guests: Sen. Cory Booker, Betsey Stevenson, Mark Joseph Stern The Trump White House sets its sights on the social safety net. Tonight: the new "Big Lie" and the Trump threat to Social Security. Then, new reporting on the excruciating mistakes caused by the DOGE chainsaw. Plus, today's surprising defeat for Donald Trump at the Supreme Court. Then, the growing blowback at home and abroad after three days of trade war. And why America's top health official is responding to a measles outbreak...with...
Mar 06, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250305
Guests: Ben Rhodes, John Brennan, David Remnick, Tim Snyder, Sen. Richard Blumenthal An appalling spectacle in the Oval Office as Trump and his cronies ambush the president of Ukraine—and make America and the world a more dangerous place. Tonight: the irreparable damage to the international order. And the craven response of MAGA Republicans. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Mar 01, 2025•47 min•Ep. 250228
Guests: Jon Lovett, Jamelle Bouie, Sen. Chris Murphy, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Chase Strangio Trump starts to actively endanger the American economy. Tonight: a timely reminder of what happens when a democratic society chooses something massively self-destructive. Then, how the Trump administration used international diplomacy to get an accused sex-trafficker back to Florida. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get yo...
Feb 28, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250227
Guests: Cass Sunstein, Alencia Johnson, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Peter Hotez, Gov. Andy Beshear The unlawful Musk coup on full display as he leads the first cabinet meeting. Tonight: the lawless takeover of the federal government while Musk enriches himself at the expense of all of us. Then: America's first measles death in a decade—with an anti-vaxxer in charge of the nation's health. Plus: Kentucky's Governor on the Republican plan to gut Medicaid. And the growing backlash to the MAGA contempt f...
Feb 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250226
Guests: Sahil Kapur, Rep. Joe Neguse, Bob Bauer, Adam Serwer, Alexander Vindman Medicaid is on the table as Republicans pass a radical new budget bill. Then, who is really in charge of the made-up department doing all the cutting and firing? Plus, when the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is fired it's because DEI, but when Donnie Jr’s special hunting friend is hired—well, that's "merit." Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podc...
Feb 26, 2025•47 min•Ep. 250220
Bipartisan backlash to Donald Trump's attack on an American ally. Tonight: the historic stakes of Donald Trump's support of Vladamir Putin. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the world's richest man and his takeover of American government. Sen. Bernie Sanders on his grassroots push to resist the Trump administration. And an exclusive interview with former FTC Chair Lina Kahn. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get ...
Feb 20, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250219
Guests: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Jeff Guzzetti, Jason Stanley, Claire McCaskill, Tim Miller Tonight: the latest flashing warning signs for the rule of law in America. Then, as Eric Adams heads to court, the slippery slope of a quid pro quo with New York's mayor. And as we get incredible new images of that crash landing in Toronto what we now know about what probably caused the horrific accident. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podc...
Feb 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250218
