Guests: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Asha Rangappa, Jacob Soboroff, Sen. Tim Kaine A stunning upset for Democrats in New York. Tonight: Senator Bernie Sanders on what Zohran Mamdani means for national Democrats. Then, Trump's DOJ enforcer asks for a promotion. Plus, the president says he gave Iran permission to attack an American base. And exclusive new reporting on the dangerously ill deportees stuck in El Salvador. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The ...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250625
Guests: Sen. Chris Murphy, Alejandro Barranco, Rep. Mike Quigley A shaken Trump, a shaky ceasefire, and new reporting on what America's attack on Iran accomplished. Tonight: Sen. Chris Murphy on the leaked intelligence assessment that points to less than "obliteration.” Then, growing outrage over the brutal takedown of landscaper in California and the Marine son who is trying to free his father from ICE custody. Plus, the stunning new whistleblower report on the eve of Emil Bove’s nomination hea...
Jun 25, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250624
Guests: Yamiche Alcindor, Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Thomas Massie, Spencer Ackerman, Helene Cooper, Robert Malley, Hooman Majd Donald Trump joins the conflict and today Iran responds. Tonight: Late word of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and what we know about what happens next. Then, the bipartisan push to return war powers to Congress. And new reporting on how Fox News flattery resulted in bombing. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Haye...
Jun 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250623
Guests: Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Jacob Soboroff, Steve Liesman, Jelani Cobb The "world peace" candidate wants to think about it a little more. Tonight: Trumpian timeline for an attack despite everything we learned from the last debacle. Then, ICE agents blocked from entering Dodger Stadium and allegations of retaliation from the federal government. And what American citizens need to know about the "papers, please" evolution of a police state. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his pod...
Jun 20, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250619
Guests: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Ro Khanna, Chase Strangio New concerns about growing autocracy and the Defense Secretary isn't helping. Tonight: the Senate backlash to Trump's police state as Democrats push for answers. Then, the American president teases a new war as the MAGA infighting explodes into the open. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Jun 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250618
Guests: Brad Lander, Wendy Sherman, Rep. Jasmine Crockett Tonight: The man in charge of New York City's money is arrested outside an immigration courtroom. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander joins live. Then, the origin story of a depraved conspiracy theory about the political assassination in Minnesota. And is another American president actually trying to lie us into another war? Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” where...
Jun 18, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250617
Guests: Michelle Goldberg,Lorella Praeli, Hooman Majd, Courtney Kube,Elora Mukherjee, Ta-Nehisi Coates The tanks are in the streets in D.C., the Marines are in the streets in L.A., and the people are preparing to march around the country. Tonight: the latest backlash to Trump's authoritarian push—and the massive protest movement that's rising up. And as Iran retaliates for Israel's strike, new concerns about the U.S. involvement in a new Middle East war. Want more of Chris? Download and subscrib...
Jun 14, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250614
Guests: Rob Bonta, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Courtney Kube, M. Gessen A sitting United States Senator: manhandled, taken to the ground, and handcuffed. Tonight: Breaking news of Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on growing backlash to an authoritarian president. And Masha Gessen on this crucial moment for America. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Jun 13, 2025•56 min•Ep. 250613
Guests: Ben Rhodes, Jamelle Bouie, Jacob Soboroff, Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, Xavier Becerra New alarm and new protests in the wake of the president's threat. Tonight: The indications that Americans are rejecting Trump's heavy hand. Plus, fierce blowback after RFK Jr's radical makeover of America's vaccine advisory board. And some genuinely good news about an amazing program that was spared from DOGE destruction. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The...
Jun 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250610
Guests: Jacob Soboroff, Mayor Karen Bass, Sen. Adam Schiff, Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock Donald Trump orders the American military to support his mass deportation. Tonight: the lawsuit to stop Trump and the dark origins of what's happening in L.A. And as hundreds of "No Kings" protests are planned around the country, Sen. Raphael Warnock on the growing resistance. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcas...
Jun 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250612
Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, Jacob Soboroff, Charlie Warzel Tonight: the new spin that Donald Trump is taking the "high road” as Elon announces his "third party.” Plus, new shockwaves from Elon Musk's Epstein allegations as Democrats demand answers from the Justice Department. And just when you thought due process was dead, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returned to the United States to face charges—and his lawyer will join live. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to hi...
Jun 07, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250606
Guests: Alex Wagner, Asawin Suebsaeng, Julia Ioffe, Rep. Dan Goldman, Rabbi Sharon Brous The Trump-Musk bromance ends in spectacular fashion. Tonight: America's president lashes out at the world's richest man in a social media civil war. Then, Donald Trump's incurious world view on full display in the Oval Office. And the frightening new sights of what feels like secret police on America's streets. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes...
Jun 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 250605
Guests: Former Sen. Jon Tester, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Jon Lovett, Betsey Stevenson America's top oligarch versus the Trump agenda. Tonight: the latest chaos after Elon Musk declares war on the president's "disgusting abomination.” And Sen. Bernie Sanders on the life and death stakes of 11 million people losing health insurance. Plus, growing fears Trump allies are bending government data to fit the party line. And new outrage over Pete Hegseth's decision to strip Harriet Tubman, Thurgood Marshall...
Jun 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250604
Guests: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Sarah Longwell, Jared Bernstein, Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Rob Menendez, Imari Jones Democrats literally roll out the TACO truck as Trump announces new tariffs and new deadlines. Plus, get ready for an easier way for the president to profit through anonymous payments. Then, accusations of "false arrest and malicious prosecution:” the new lawsuit against Trump's former lawyer. And as the Trump administration targets a gay trailblazer, new data on the real world impacts f...
Jun 04, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250603
Who are The Best People? They’re the people who are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. On her new podcast, Nicolle Wallace speaks to the people who inspire her. As a mom. As an American. Or sometimes just as a super fan. In the first episode, she sits down with actor Jason Bateman. His show “Smartless,” which he co-hosts with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, is the podcast that inspired her to do her own. On this special preview, Bateman shares his journey into pod...
Jun 02, 2025•5 min
Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Teddy Schlieffer, Sheera Frenkel, Jacob Soboroff The American people keep pushing back as Republicans find a new bumper sticker for Trump's big bill. Then, stunning new reporting from the New York Times about what Elon Musk was up to on the campaign trail. Plus, Jacob Soboroff on the fight to save FEMA from Donald Trump ahead of hurricane season. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get...
May 31, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250530
Guests: Claire McCaskill, David French, Marc Elias, Jake Lahut Tonight: Elon Musk and the damage he's done as the term of Trump's co-president apparently ends. Then, new trade war fallout as another judge reminds the President he's not a king. Plus, new reporting on the strange self-promotion of Congresswoman Nancy Mace. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
May 30, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250529
On her new podcast, “The Best People,” Nicolle Wallace sits down with the smartest, funniest, wisest people she knows. These are the people who are the best at what they do and use their success to help others. Hear from some of the biggest names in politics, sports, and entertainment; people such as Jason Bateman, Rachel Maddow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Doc Rivers, and Kara Swisher. New episodes drop on Mondays, beginning June 2nd. And you can sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to get ear...
May 29, 2025•2 min
Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Paul Butler, Gina Amato Lough, Ben Rhodes The President's pardon spree continues. Tonight: how Donald Trump is making crime legal again and cashing in along the way. Then, instant backlash over Trump's nomination of his criminal defense attorney for lifetime judicial appointment. Plus meet the newest victim of Trump's deportation dragnet. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcas...
May 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250528
Guests: Adam Serwer, Jelani Cobb, Justin Wolfers, Sen. Chris Murphy, Alexi McCammond, Faiz Shakir Harvard fights back as the attacks keep attacking. Tonight: The Trump administration's war on knowledge. Then, Sen. Chris Murphy on whether the Medicaid lie will make it through the Senate. Plus, renewed concerns about the abilities of America's oldest president. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts...
May 28, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250527
Guests: Eric Lipton, Sen. Ed Markey, Aaron Gilchrist, Alex Wagner, Patrick Gaspard Qatar Force One has landed as the President sells access to the highest bidders. Tonight: new details on the arrival of Donald Trump's “palace” in the sky and new reporting inside Trump's secret memecoin dinner. Then, what can the Senate can do with a bill so brutal even Trump TV won't cover for it. And what we're learning about first degree murder charges after the shooting deaths of two Israeli embassy staff mem...
May 23, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250522
Guests: Rep. Brendan Boyle, Charlie Savage, Lisa Rubin, Sen. Chris Van Hollen Tonight: New red flags in the bill Donald Trump is forcing through Congress. Then, new reporting on a Trump loyalist caught demanding rewrites of intelligence to make the boss look good. Plus, the Trump administration violates a court order to send migrants to a random country on the verge of civil war. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever ...
May 22, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250521
Guests: Mayor Ras Bakara, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Former Sen. Jon Tester, Rep. Jared Moskowitz Donald Trump's personal lawyer charges a sitting member of Congress. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on what he saw that day and his experience with Trump's justice system. Then, Sen. Tammy Baldwin on what worries her most about RFK Jr’s HHS. Plus, what's behind Trump's refusal to send FEMA to help red states struck by natural disasters. And Trump's head of Homeland Security butchers the Constitution. Want more of...
May 21, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250520
Guests: Jamal Greene, Maya Wiley, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Betsey Stevenson, Kylie Robison Tonight, Donald Trump tries to re-write the Constitution. Will the Supreme Court allow Trump to decide who is an American citizen? Then, why Republican defections are causing big trouble for Trump's beautiful bill. Plus, Walmart's plans to raise prices as the Trump tax arrives at America's largest retailer. And what in the world is happening to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok? Want more of Chris? Download and subscr...
May 16, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250515
Guests: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Robert Garcia, Tim Miller, Alex Wagner Tonight, the President keeps cashing in as the MAGA House comes for Medicaid. Senator Bernie Sanders on the slashing of the social safety net in the dark of night. Then, a disturbing day of testimony for America's top health official. Plus, Trump's Homeland Security chief faces Congress. Then, how does the Transportation Secretary answer for his stunning contradictions about Newark Airport? Want more of Chris? Download and ...
May 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250514
Guests: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Jennifer Welch, Dr. Peter Hotez, Omar El Akkad. Tonight, Donald Trump's first big foreign trip: Elizabeth Warren on the Trump corruption tour of the Middle East. Then, even after Trump backs down with China, the real and growing concern over trade war pain. Plus, why is America's top public health official bathing in a creek flowing with sewage and bacteria? Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” ...
May 14, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250513
Guests: Father William Dailey, Miguel Diaz, Steve Liesman, Sam Stein, Kathleen Sebelius Tonight: what we know about Pope Leo the 14th and what the first-ever American Pope means for this country and the world. Then, the concerning reality of Trump's first trade deal as he shrugs his shoulders at Americans losing their jobs. Plus, meet the wellness influencer set to become America's top doctor. And Donald Trump gives up on his pick for DC's top prosecutor—but there's apparently a backup plan. Wan...
May 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250508
