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
