August 22, 2025; 8pm: Tonight:, what's in the Ghislane Maxwell tapes, what's obviously missing, and the blaring red sirens over the Trump raid of John Bolton's home. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...
Aug 23, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250822
August 21, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, what California's vote could mean for the balance of power. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the genuinely bold response from Democrats. Then, the president goes for a ride-along to tour his federal occupation. And Nikole Hannah-Jones on the MAGA revision of history at the Smithsonian. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts witho...
Aug 22, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250821
August 20, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Barack Obama joins the growing calls for Democrats to do more in response. Then, the many, many vacations of JD Vance. And you'll never guess what Donald Trump's shadow executive is up to now. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...
Aug 21, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250820
August 19, 2025; 8pm: The growing and vocal resistance of an unpopular president. Then, Jasmine Crockett on the Republican game of keep away with the Epstein files. And as California moves to counter Trump, inside the surreal joke of Gavin Newsom's troll game. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. H...
Aug 20, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250819
August 14, 2025; 8pm: As California Governor Gavin Newsom lays out his plan to counter Trump's congressional power grab, the Republican Congressman making the case that NONE of this should be happening. Then, the brand new reporting about what Donald Trump says about Jeffrey Epstein's victims when the cameras are off. And the New York mayor's race says about the Democratic party on the whole. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wh...
Aug 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250814
August 13, 2025; 8pm: The immediate reality of Trump's D. C. occupation. And as Texas Republicans look to consolidate power for Donald Trump, blue states are taking matters into their own hands. Then, the growing alarm over a MAGA makeover of American history. Plus, a preview of Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podc...
Aug 14, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250813
August 12, 2025; 8pm: What to make of Trump's threat to expand his federal crackdown into other American cities. And as Republicans look to consolidate power for Donald Trump, the attorney general of Texas wants Beto O'Rourke jailed for standing up for democracy. Then, Donald Trump didn't like the jobs numbers so he fired the person in charge of them—and now there’s growing alarms over the MAGA replacement. Plus, the latest Republican to bomb at a town hall in front of his own constituents. Want...
Aug 13, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250812
Tonight, Donald Trump's revenge presidency is here. The American President targets more political enemies and cleans house at the FBI. Then, what's behind the Israeli government's new plan for Gaza. And new reporting on a secret Trump plan that all feels very familiar. Guests: Daniel Koh, Paul Butler, Asha Rangappa, Rep. Greg Casar, Peter Beinart Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this...
Aug 09, 2025•41 min•Ep. 250808
Tonight, it's looking more and more like an authoritarian state. The American President threatens to use the National Guard to seize control of Washington D.C. as his immigration police try to swell their ranks. Then, new scrutiny of the secret meeting to respond to the Epstein files. And the Texas Democrats standing up to Trump's latest power grab. Guests: Ben Rhodes, Harry Litman, TX State Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos, TX State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, Rep. Pramila Jayapal Want more of Ch...
Aug 08, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250807
August 6, 2025; 8pm: The ongoing fallout from Trump's continued battle against reality. And as the situation continues to devolve in Gaza, why the Trump administration keeps passing the buck. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...
Aug 07, 2025•41 min•Ep. 250806
August 5, 2025; 8pm: An American president at war with the truth. Then, new subpoenas as the House demands the DOJ turn over its Epstein files. Plus, Texas Democrats make moves to prevent Republicans from gaming the system. And, Trump's Big Ugly Bill meets the voters. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Pod...
Aug 06, 2025•41 min•Ep. 250805
Guests: Spencer Kuvin, Jared Bernstein, Daniel Koh, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gov. Kathy Hochul A cushy new prison for Jeffery Epstein's accomplice. Tonight: the Trump administration's quiet upgrade for Ghislaine Maxwell—and the angry reaction from Maxwell and Epstein victims. Then, Trump's alarming firing and the flashing sirens for the economy. And Trump's plan to maintain power by redrawing the maps…and Democrats’ plan to fight back. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is Thi...
Aug 02, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250732
Guests: Sigrid McCawley, Steve Liesman, Ilya Somin, Faiz Shakir, Alex Wagner As the family of Virginia Giuffre speaks out, my interview with Giuffre’s longtime attorney on the spiraling Trump-Epstein scandal. Then, the last minute legal fight to stop Trump's tariffs. And as Kamala Harris drops a book and heads to Colbert, how to think about the next leader of Democrats, whoever that may be. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wher...
Aug 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250731
Guests: Michelle Goldberg, Tara Setmayer, Barbara McQuade, Will Sommer, Jared Bernstein Donald Trump's downplay isn't working. Tonight: new evidence the American people are demanding answers on Epstein. Plus, the supreme gambit of Epstein's accomplice as Ghislaine Maxwell gets a date with the high court. Then, growing questions over what we know and what we don't about the Epstein jail video. And on the eve of another massive round of tariffs, the painful truth that the President doesn't want yo...
Jul 31, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250730
Guests: Tim Miller, Norm Eisen, Liz Oyer, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Lisa Rubin The president says Jeffrey Epstein "stole" his teenage employee and Epstein's accomplice demands immunity. Tonight: why Trump's answers are getting sketchier and what we know about a possible pardon. Then, is the Senate about to give Donald Trump's defense attorney a lifetime seat on the bench? Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podc...
Jul 30, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250729
Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Brandy Zadrozny, Cornell Belcher, Sen. Mark Kelly, Wilmer Chavarria The president's evasive maneuvers continue. Tonight: my exclusive conversation with Vice President JD Vance, who is now calling for the Epstein book to be released amid new reporting that Trump's DOJ gave Epstein's accomplice limited immunity. Then, new evidence Donald Trump is losing supporters. And just look who the "America First" President got back in prisoner swap with Venezuela… Want more of Chris? D...
Jul 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250725
Guests: Tara Palmeri, Spencer Kuvin, Rep. Robert Garcia, Sen. Chris Murphy, Sam Seder Trump's DOJ meets with Jeffrey Epstein's partner in crime. Tonight: What we know about the 5-hour long interview, the victim reaction to Ghislaine Maxwell's role, and the MAGA campaign of forgiveness for Epstein's accomplice. And, in the wake of Colbert's cancellation, some other Paramount employees are stepping up... Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes p...
Jul 25, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250724
Guests: Claire McCaskill, Harry Litman, Will Sommer, Sarah Longwell, Chuck Rosenberg, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Breaking news from the Wall Street Journal: Guess whose name DOJ found in the Epstein files. Tonight: new reporting on Pam Bondi's alert to the president that his name was in the Epstein files. Then, how Democrats plan to follow the money. And the increasing concern over Donald Trump's former defense lawyer and his jailhouse meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell. Want more of Chris? Download an...
Jul 24, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250723
Guests: Julie K. Brown, Rep. Jim McGovern, Alex Wagner, Sen. Elizabeth Warren Donald Trump's Ghislaine Maxwell problem. Tonight: the president's former attorney wants a jailhouse interview with Epstein's accomplice. Then: Republicans shut down the House to block a vote on Epstein files. Plus, the Obama response to baseless claims of treason. And Senator Elizabeth Warren on her investigation into the cancellation of Stephen Colbert. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is Thi...
Jul 23, 2025•37 min•Ep. 250722
Guests: Alex Wagner, Lisa Rubin, Rep. Robert Garcia, Angelo Carusone, Carlos Curbelo, Charlie Warzel DOJ asks for some grand jury transcripts to be unsealed and new allegations the FBI was told to flag Pam Bondi when they found Trump's name in Epstein records. Tonight: the ongoing fallout from the Wall Street Journal reporting as the president files a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch. Plus - this is not the first Trump term consumed by Jeffrey Epstein. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his p...
Jul 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250718
Guests: Sen. Cory Booker, Brandy Zadrozny, Eric Holder, Tim Miller Bombshell reporting from the Wall Street Journal on Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Tonight: the bawdy new details and a familiar, forceful denial from the president. Plus, former attorney general Eric Holder on Trump and Bondi's handling of the Epstein files, Democratic "hoax" allegations, and the radical Republican plan to maintain power. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happen...
Jul 18, 2025•47 min•Ep. 250717
Guests: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Josh Marshall, Asawin Suebsaeng, Kristy Greenberg, George Retes Trump calls his own followers foolish, weaklings and stupid. Tonight: new reporting on a frantic White House, a panicked Trump, and the MAGA push for answers. And an exclusive interview with the disabled veteran wrongly arrested and detained at a California ICE raid. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To ...
Jul 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250716
Guests: Sarah Longwell, Annie Karni, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Sec. Jena Griswold, Faiz Shakir, Alexi McCammond Donald Trump alleges a deep state conspiracy over Jeffrey Epstein as bipartisan calls for more information grows. Tonight: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Epstein and much more. Then a man accused of spreading the big lie arrested for firebombing an election office in Colorado. Plus, alarming new inflation numbers as Americans feel the pain of Trump's tariffs. And the confused react...
Jul 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250715
Tonight, the Trump White House in meltdown mode over Jeffrey Epstein. New reporting that the deputy FBI director may resign, new questions about the Epstein evidence that was released, and why MAGA world wants the attorney general fired. Then, as masked ICE agents make arrests inside doctor’s offices, conclusive new evidence that the American public isn't having it. And as Trump tours the damage in Texas, a Presidential clinic in passing the buck. Guests: Ken Dilanian, Brandy Zadrozny, Jon Teste...
Jul 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250711
Guests: Sen. Andy Kim, Norm Eisen, Robert Malley, Brendan Buck, Alex Wagner Kristi Noem conducts a portrait poll on Instagram while the federal response in Texas was delayed. Tonight: new reporting on the alarming execution of Trump's FEMA vision. Then, a federal judge blocks Trump's attempt to gut the 14th Amendment. And the latest chapter of Donald Trump versus Elon Musk: This is the true story of a total stranger picked to run NASA. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is...
Jul 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 250710
Guests: Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Brian Barrett, Sen. Adam Schiff Tonight: the life and death politics of the Texas flood. Then, outrage over broken promises on Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, new reporting on the disturbing turn of Elon Musk's AI program. And Senator Adam Schiff on the DOJ probes of James Comey and John Brennan. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and oth...
Jul 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250709
Guests: Brandy Zadrozny, Julie K. Brown, Rep. Eric Sorensen, Mayor Karen Bass, Sen. Chris Van Hollen Tonight: the spiraling outrage over broken promises to MAGA faithful, and what we know about what the White House isn't willing to share about the Epstein files. Then, devastating new details out of Texas and the life and death decisions that preceded this catastrophe. And the latest on federal troops occupying an American city. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Ha...
Jul 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250708
Guests: Rep. Glenn Ivey, Former Sen. Jon Tester, Tamika Middleton, Leah Greenberg, Jared Bernstein Republicans force through Trump's abomination of a bill without a single Democratic vote. Tonight: what this historically unpopular bill will mean for millions of Americans. Then, the countdown to the midterms begins. Plus, the latest on the next round of anti-Trump protests this weekend. And our first testimony from inside that notorious foreign megaprison. Want more of Chris? Download and follow ...
Jul 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250703
Guests: Jon Lovett, Claire McCaskill, Rep. Nanette Barragan, Dave Dayen, Rep. Jamie Raskin The Republican House majority tries to force through Trump's bill and screw over their own voters in the process. Tonight: How Trump's abomination of a bill sells out his rural base to give tax cuts to billionaires. Then, Idaho says, “No, children all are not welcome.” Plus, how the Trump bill makes ICE the biggest law enforcement agency in America. And Congressman Jamie Raskin on the continuing effort to ...
Jul 03, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250702
Guests: Rep. Joe Neguse, Faiz Shakir, Tim Miller, Sherrilyn Ifill, Michelle Goldberg, Patrick Gaspard Republicans force their terrible bill through the Senate and now it's back to the House. Tonight: Congressman Joe Neguse on the Republican plan to gut healthcare for millions. Then, the worst person you know (Elon Musk) makes a great point as Donald Trump threatens to kick him out of the country. Plus, what Zohran Mamdani's unprecedented victory in New York means for the future of the Democrats....
Jul 02, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250701
