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
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
