September 19, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on Donald Trump's dangerous path. Then, Donald Trump forces out his own U.S. attorney for failing to prosecute political enemies. And after all the firings and resignations and protests and emergency hearings, what you need you know about today's important decisions on vaccines. 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 a...
Sep 20, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250919
September 18, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Donald Trump and the enormous consequences of Jimmy Kimmel's removal. Plus, why the Trump administration's attempts to charge perceived political enemies with mortgage fraud appears to be backfiring. 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 Ads...
Sep 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250918
September 17, 2025; 8pm: ABC announces Jimmy Kimmel is "pre-empted indefinitely" over comments regarding Charlie Kirk. Then, bombshell testimony against America's top public health official. And the Epstein files take center stage in the House. 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 Simplec...
Sep 18, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250917
September 16, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the White House vs. the first amendment in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. Plus, an interview with the attorney for the fired officials suing the Trump administration for a "campaign of retribution.” And why there's new damage control from the White House after a stunning immigration raid on a Georgia car plant. 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 th...
Sep 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250916
September 11, 2025; 8pm: MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff covers the ongoing manhunt for the gunman in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. 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 collection and use of personal data for adver...
Sep 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250911
September 10, 2025; 8pm: Chris Hayes covers the breaking news of the fatal shooting of conservative activist at campus event in Utah. 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 collection and use of personal data for ...
Sep 11, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250910
September 9, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the mad scramble to deflect and deny as the push for answers continues. Then, Sherrilyn Ifill on the Supreme Court helping Trump dissolve democracy. And Trymaine Lee on the federal government's threat of war on Chicago. 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...
Sep 10, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250909
Tonight, Donald Trump's plan is not working – big flashing warning signs for the Trump economy and what it means for you. Then, is the United States preparing for war on Venezuela? Plus, is the President trying to slink away from RFK after yesterday's Senate hearing? Guests: Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Helene Cooper, CO Gov. Jared Polis, Michelle Goldberg, Jennifer Welch Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcas...
Sep 06, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250905
September 4, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the bizarre and alarming hearing with the man deconstructing American public health. Then - growing questions and concern about the Trump administration's decision to blow up a boat from Venezuela. And why there's new hope for more details a day after Epstein survivors spoke out. 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...
Sep 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250904
September 3, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, what we learned when survivors spoke out, and why the president refuses to end the Epstein cover-up. Then, the growing alarm over extrajudicial killings of 11 people in international waters. Plus, Zohran Mamdani on Donald Trump's intervention in the New York City mayoral race. 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 ad...
Sep 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250903
September 2, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, as most House Republicans try to let Trump off the hook, the bipartisan push to release all of the Epstein files. Then, the president announces his plan to send his "warfighters" to another American city. Plus, the ongoing concern about the oldest president to take office. 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, s...
Sep 03, 2025•41 min•Ep. 250902
August 29, 2025; 6pm: Tonight, Trump's sweeping tariffs are found illegal by a federal appeals court, teeing up a battle at the Supreme Court. Chris Hayes unpacks the ruling, the president's response, and what's next. 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. Se...
Aug 29, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250829
August 28, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the calls for action from a surreal scene in Atlanta. And Dr. Jennifer Layden, who resigned her post at the CDC, joins live. Then, will the Supreme Court actually stop Donald Trump's takeover of America's independent bank. And why lawmakers are demanding answers after DHS reportedly arrests two firefighters while they were fighting a wildfire. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your...
Aug 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250828
August 27, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the mass murder in Minnesota. Meanwhile in DC, Trump's federal troops pick up trash and prosecutors have trouble with grand juries. And what's happening inside the CDC with late breaking news of high level resignations. 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...
Aug 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250827
August 26, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the hostile takeover of America's independent bank. And as the president threatens more big city takeovers, the mayors of Los Angeles and Chicago join live. 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 informat...
Aug 27, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250826
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
