Tonight, the president orders his attorney general to investigate everyone in the Epstein emails that's not named Trump. The ongoing scramble to escape the Epstein story and the new timeline for when Republicans will face an Epstein vote. Then, that affordability crisis and why the Trump administration is finally addressing the Trump tax. And the Fleecing of America – why the newest Trumpian cash grab has even Republicans angry. Guests: Asawin Suebsaeng, Brandy Zadrozny, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barb...
Nov 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251114
Tonight, still no answers from President Trump as the Epstein emails just keep coming – the expanding scope of what we're learning. Plus, why the apparent cover-up just keeps failing and Republican panic sets in as the Epstein vote looms. All that that and Epstein survivors and their families react to the news. Guests: Julie K. Brown, Tara Palmieri, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Arick Fudali, Alex Wagner, Tim Miller Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hay...
Nov 14, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251113
November 12, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the Epstein scandal grows bigger than ever. Plus, the apparent White House pressure campaign to kill the discharge petition as Congresswoman Grijalva triggers the vote to release the files. 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 compan...
Nov 13, 2025•46 min•Ep. 251112
Tonight: Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on the vote to end the shutdown. Then, New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on where the fight goes from here. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna on a new day for the Epstein files. And an interview with swing state candidate who ran on referendum against ICE and won. 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 u...
Nov 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251111
November 7, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, how the Trump steamroller stalled out in the grocery store during his worst political week yet. Then, the major move by Democrats to save healthcare and reopen the government. And the next big fight for Democrats as Obama and friends take a victory lap. 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 Pre...
Nov 08, 2025•43 min•Ep. 251107
November 6, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the latest evidence Donald Trump has entered his lame duck period. Then, the newly emboldened Democratic shutdown strategy after a big ruling on SNAP. And the latest proof that America is rejecting the Trump-Miller crackdown in Chicago and beyond. 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 o...
Nov 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251106
November 5, 2025; 8pm: From California to the New York Island and just about everywhere in between—the American people move from the streets to the ballot box. Tonight, the sweeping victory for Democrats, what the vote means for Trump's plan to redraw democracy, and more. 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...
Nov 06, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251105
October 31, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Donald Trump's new bathroom project as his White House reportedly plans for war. Then, the crucial decision to stop Trump from taking food away from millions of Americans. And the American dystopia of immigration operations on Halloween. 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 Po...
Nov 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251031
October 30, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the growing human toll of the Trump shutdown. Then, alarming new reporting on the White House plan to send troops everywhere. And why the FBI director's latest date night on a private jet is making headlines. 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,...
Oct 31, 2025•41 min•Ep. 251030
October 29, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the truth about the so-called Trump colossus. Then, the president accepts a literal gold crown as the food lines at home are growing. Plus, an interview with the Democratic candidate taken down and now indicted on charges stemming from ICE protests. And alarming new reporting on the DOJ purge of prosecutors who accurately describe the riotous mob on Jan. 6. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherev...
Oct 30, 2025•43 min•Ep. 251029
October 28, 2015; 8pm: Tonight, the surreal scenes in Chicago and the connection to America's next elections. Plus, one week from Election Day, Zohran Mamdani on his closing message. And Pete Souza—White House photographer for Reagan and Obama—on Donald Trump's demolition of the East Wing. 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 NO...
Oct 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251028
October 24, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the Senate demands answers over funding and the legality of Trump's new palace to himself. Then, as farmers, ranchers and consumers struggle, why the president is lashing out at Canada. Plus, today's day in court for the Trump-ordered prosecution of Letitia James. 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...
Oct 25, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251024
October 23, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, why Donald Trump's wrecking ball has captured the nation's attention. Then, the growing fury from farmers and ranchers across America at Donald Trump's Farmageddon. And the ugly truth of American gambling culture after the stunning arrests of an NBA player and coach. 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 ...
Oct 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251023
October 22, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Hakeem Jeffries on Day 22 of the shutdown. Then, actual good news on fighting Trump's plan to redraw democracy. And the Trump administration's latest extrajudicial killing in international waters. 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 ...
Oct 23, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251022
October 21, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Chris Murphy on Trump's assault on Democracy. Then, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver on today's hearing to have her federal charges dismissed. Plus, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein on his state's power grab to prop up Trump. And Sen. Mark Kelly on the legal fight over Trump's killing campaign in the Caribbean Sea. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen ...
Oct 22, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251021
October 16, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the systematic indictment of Donald Trump's opponents continues. Plus, another rejection of Trump's troops in federal court, the free press rejects the Pentagon, and airports from Alabama to South Dakota reject Kristi Noem. 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...
Oct 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251016
October 15, 2035; 8pm: Tonight, growing backlash over the leak of a racist Republican group chat. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Republican plan to take permanent control of Congress by way of the Supreme Court. And as the brutality continues in Chicago, new reporting on the criminals actually being arrested. 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...
Oct 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 251015
October 14, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Sen. Ruben Gallego on Day 14 of the shutdown and the refusal to seat his Arizona colleague. Then, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on American farmers getting crushed. And the wild scandal rocking young Republican leaders across the country after the leak of racist and anti-Semitic texts. 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 with...
Oct 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251014
October 10, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the MAGA turn against the broad popular pushback on Donald Trump. Then, new reporting on a third Trump opponent facing imminent indictment. And as the president visits with his doctor again, his campaign for a Nobel prize comes up short. 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 Po...
Oct 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251010
October 9, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, what we know about what the DOJ is alleging in two counts against New York Attorney General Letitia James what all of this means for the rule of law in America. And reaction on James Indictment and the ongoing shutdown from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jefferies. 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...
Oct 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251009
October 8, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the surreal scene unfolding in Chicago and the high stakes legal fight to keep the National Guard out. Then, James Comey pleads not guilty in his Trump-ordered prosecution. And how Democrats are turning up the pressure on the vote that could lead to the Epstein files. 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 ...
Oct 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 251008
October 7, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the intense questions over Trump corruption at the DOJ. Then, Marjorie Taylor Greene sides with the Democrats on Trump's government shutdown. Plus, the ongoing scandal that Donald Trump just can't shake. And the record-scratch Epstein moment in Pam Bondi's Senate hearing today. 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...
Oct 08, 2025•43 min•Ep. 251007
October 3, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the shutdown, Project 2025, and the biggest lie of the 2024 campaign. Then, as the Trump-Epstein statue returns, an exclusive interview with the Congresswoman-elect whose vote could unlock the Epstein files. And meet the MAGA billionaires taking over TikTok and the CBS News. 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...
Oct 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251003
October 2, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the Trump threat to do "bad things" to Americans to try and hurt Democrats. And Senator Bernie Sanders on how Democrats are fighting back. Plus, the alarming ICE raid of an entire Chicago apartment building—and what it means for constitutional freedom. And you'll never guess why these world leaders were caught on tape laughing at Donald Trump. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your...
Oct 03, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251002
October 1, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, we look at the blame game—and the rise of an imperial president. Then, the conservative legal case that could undo Donald Trump’s prosecution of James Comey. And about that Tom Homan investigation: new reporting reveals how Trump’s former border czar was caught up in an FBI sting operation. 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 podcast...
Oct 02, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251001
September 30, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Chris is live from Chicago with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker. Plus, Sen. Ruben Gallego on Trump's alarming address to military brass. And hours away from a shutdown, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez on the Democratic strategy and the stakes for America. 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 po...
Oct 01, 2025•43 min•Ep. 250930
September 26, 2015; 8pm: Tonight, Donald Trump's retribution campaign and what it means for the rule of law. Plus, new evidence that the strongman tactics from the White House are moving too quickly as Jimmy Kimmel returns to airwaves in every market. 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 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250926
September 25, 2025; 8pm: Chris Hayes covers the breaking news following the indictment of Trump's longtime for James Comey. 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 advertisin...
Sep 26, 2025•47 min•Ep. 250925
September 24, 2025; 8pm: MSNBC reports James Comey is expected to be indicted. Plus, the backlash to Trump censorship continues as the President vows to finish the job. And what we know and what we don't about the fatal shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas. 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. Hos...
Sep 25, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250924
September 23, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, how the Trump administration's failure to fire Jimmy Kimmel—and the pressure campaign that caused it. Then, new alarm over Trump's open demand to prosecute political enemies. And Democrats demand the video that Trump's border czar doesn't want you to see. 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...
Sep 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 250923
