December 16, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the wild fallout for a struggling president. Then, the loud and growing backlash to the president's degradation of a cultural icon. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Republican decision to let healthcare premiums skyrocket. 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 b...
Dec 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251216
December 12, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, New images of Esptein with multiple high-profile men, including Donald Trump and one of his biggest allies. Plus, Epstein survivor Jess Michaels on what this means for the pursuit of justice. Then, stunning new details of Donald Trump's failed pressure campaign in the state of Indiana. 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 w...
Dec 13, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251212
December 11, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Pete Buttigieg on the spectacular redistricting fail in Indiana and the waning power of the Trump White House. Then, the surreal scene on Capitol Hill as the leader of Trump's deportation force is confronted in the House. And what today's big healthcare vote means for Americans already getting crushed by the Trump economy. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To liste...
Dec 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251211
December 10, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Bernie Sanders on Donald Trump's disconnect with America. Then, what we know about the American seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean. Plus, the blaring warning sign for Republicans after last night's election win for Democrats. And why the president is lashing out again about those tests he keeps acing. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. To li...
Dec 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251210
December 9, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, new calls for investigation into Trump's lethal strikes. Then, the president visits a resort casino to Trump-splain your economic pain. Plus, the high-stakes election fight in the Supreme Court. And Jasmine Crockett joins me live on her bid to become the next Democratic Senator in Texas. 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 ...
Dec 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251209
Tonight, the man who just won a "peace" prize from FIFA. The stunning contradictions and alarming new details from the Trump-Hegseth boat strike. Then, Donald Trump's pardon conundrum: what happens now that the January 6th pipe bomb suspect admits belief in the big lie? And the public health uproar after today's vote by RFK Jr.’s vaccine board. Guests: Rep. Mike Quigley, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Ken Dilanian, Brandy Zadrozny, Asawin Suebsaeng, Donna Edwards Want more of Chris? Download and follow hi...
Dec 06, 2025•43 min•Ep. 251205
December 4, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the footage the Trump administration won't show you. Then, the curious lack of detail after an arrest in the January 6th pipe bomb case. Plus, the wild Trump pardon scandal hiding in plain sight. And a funny thing happened on the way to the Letitia James re-indictment. 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...
Dec 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251204
December 3, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, what on earth is happening with Donald Trump? Then, the new alibi and the growing calls for Hegseth's job. Plus, today's release of new video and photographs taken at Epstein Island. And why last night's result in Tennessee is the best sign yet for Democrats to regain power. 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, ...
Dec 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251203
December 2, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Sen. Mark Kelly on the growing calls for investigation as the boat strike scandal transcends politics. Then, the polls are closed in Tennessee: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on tonight's big election, the Hegseth scandal, and the Dem push to save healthcare. And after a wild night of social media posting, Donald Trump's sleeper issue of 2025. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get ...
Dec 03, 2025•43 min•Ep. 251202
November 26, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the latest special election that is making Donald Trump and Republicans nervous. Plus, Congressman Eric Swalwell with big news about his lawsuit against the Trump administration. Then, the latest legal woes for Donald Trump's political targeting. 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 27, 2025•43 min•Ep. 251126
November 25, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the newest White House intimidation campaign and exclusive reporting that the FBI Director may be on his way out. Then, Congressman Jamie Raskin on the spectacular collapse of the Trump case against Comey and Tish James. Plus, Marc Elias on the latest turn in Trump's attempt to stay in power. And the president's latest push to remake American culture—with a "Rush Hour" sequel. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris ...
Nov 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251125
November 21, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the Mamdani meeting with Donald Trump and what it says about where we are. Then, the cracks in MAGA world after the Epstein vote. Plus, the spectacular collapse of Donald Trump's plan to hold onto power. And the ongoing fallout from the president's threats to members of Congress. 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...
Nov 22, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251121
November 20, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, inside the latest Trump meltdown. Plus, Sen. Elissa Slotkin on the president's call for her possible execution. Then, the 30-day countdown to new Epstein Information. And wild new reporting on the DOJ investigation into the man digging up dirt on Trump's targets. 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...
Nov 21, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251120
November 19, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Adam Schiff on the latest twists and turns from Donald Trump's DOJ. Then, a stunning courtroom admission in the Comey case—and why the judge is openly asking if Lindsey Halligan is Donald Trump's "puppet.” And my exclusive interview with the next mayor of New York on his plans to meet Donald Trump. 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 an...
Nov 20, 2025•41 min•Ep. 251119
November 18, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Congressman Jamie Raskin and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva on today's big vote. Plus, Epstein survivors demand accountability. And what this remarkable defeat for Donald Trump means for American politics going forward. 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...
Nov 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251118
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
