Listen to MS NOW’s Special Coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address. During his speech, Trump touted the ending of DEI policies nationwide, railed against the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, and attacked the Somali community of Minnesota. Hear Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, Chris Hayes, and more react to Trump’s remarks, along with the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. Visit ms.now for more coverage. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his po...
Feb 25, 2026•2 hr 30 min
February 20, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the Supreme Court delivers a major blow to the president—only for Trump to say he’ll pursue tariffs anyway. Stephanie Ruhle and Ali Velshi break down the high court’s decision, and one of the small business owners who helped defeat Trump joins live. Plus, how Republicans are responding to what could be the biggest political setback of Trump’s second term. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” whereve...
Feb 21, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260220
February 19, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the arrest of former Prince Andrew and new video from the Les Wexner deposition. Then, Ben Rhodes weighs in on President Trump’s “Board of Peace” speech. Plus, an inside look at the luxury government jet Kristi Noem and Cory Lewandowski are using to crisscross the country. And Stacey Abrams on Trump’s election interference in Georgia. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcas...
Feb 20, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260218
February 18, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins on the DHS plan to crack down on alleged voter fraud. Then, an inside look at the House’s closed-door deposition of Epstein associate Les Wexner. Plus, the latest on President Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward Iran—and what his endgame could mean. 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...
Feb 19, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260218
February 17, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, explosive new developments in the Epstein files and the President’s escalating effort to shift the story. Then, the Arizona sheriff leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance joins MS NOW with new details on DNA evidence, the backpack, and why the family has been ruled out. Plus, Reverend Al Sharpton reflects on the life and legacy of his friend and mentor, Jesse Jackson. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happenin...
Feb 18, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260217
February 13, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Kristi Noem, Cory Lewandowski, and the enormous stakes of the DHS shutdown. Then, the Epstein contagion keeps growing. Plus, new polling shows America prefers Biden to Trump. And new alarm over a White House push to make pollution cute again. 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 Ap...
Feb 14, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260213
February 12, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, my interview with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on his new message to the White House. Then, the growing contagion for Trump over the failed Epstein cover-up. And never mind her stock market report, the bursting balloon over Pam Bondi's breaking news about "cartel drones.” 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, si...
Feb 13, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260212
February 11, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Reps. Daniel Goldman and Robert Garcia on the Bondi hearing and the Epstein files. Plus, Sen. Cory Booker on why he says we're in a constitutional crisis. And as the Guthrie search continues, the FBI Director returns to the airwaves. 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 Podca...
Feb 12, 2026•41 min•Ep. 260211
February 10, 2026; Tonight, more Epstein revelations, more evidence of a coverup, and Jamie Raskin on what he's seeing beneath the redactions. Then, the latest in Arizona where there's new video of the suspect in the Guthrie case. Plus, Trump's deportation force faces Congress. And Sen. Bernie Sanders on the president's disconnect with reality. 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 s...
Feb 11, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260210
February 6, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the unmistakable link between what Donald Trump is saying and what his government is doing. Then, the administration's latest push to deport five-year-old Liam Ramos after his return to Minnesota. Plus, the growing list of curious redactions in the Epstein files. And why last night's election in New Jersey could mean a political earthquake in November. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever yo...
Feb 07, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260206
February 5, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Leader Hakeem Jeffries on the formal Democratic demands to rein in ICE. Then, Trump's election threats—and what on Earth Tulsi Gabbard is doing. Plus, Sen. Elissa Slotkin on why she's now defying her DOJ investigation. And Jacob Soboroff with MS NOW exclusive reporting on the detention of a man and his two-year-old daughter in Minneapolis. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your po...
Feb 06, 2026•41 min•Ep. 260205
February 4, 2026; 8pm: Tonight:, the ongoing occupation and the government lies making it all worse, Then, the Trump plans to choke off democracy. And what we're learning about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein from those new 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 AdsWi...
Feb 05, 2026•46 min•Ep. 260204
Tonight, Donald Trump's latest threat to choke off democracy. Then, the democratic push to reign in ICE. Plus, today's hearing with the family of Renee Good. And new calls for more investigations of the Jeffrey 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 for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
Feb 04, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260203
January 30, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, brand new, blaring alarms over Donald Trump's creeping police state. Then, at least some of the Epstein documents the Trump White House didn't want you to see. New names, new questions and plenty of redactions in the latest release of Epstein docs. 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 ...
Jan 31, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260130
January 29, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, will the backlash to Trump's toxic policy be enough to stop it in Minnesota and beyond? Then, the fight to stop Stephen Miller and ICE in Congress. Plus, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on his pushback to Trump's attack on democracy. And what on Earth is happening in Fulton County, Georgia? 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...
Jan 30, 2026•43 min•Ep. 260129
January 28, 2026; 8pm: "It is my second day here on the ground, and it is clear a moral scandal is eating at the Trump administration," says Chris Hayes, live from Minneapolis. 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 o...
Jan 29, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260128
January 27, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes reports live from the site of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. A ride-along with one of the many "ICE watchers" of Minneapolis. The loud demands for an actual investigation of the killing of Alex Pretti. 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 Podcas...
Jan 28, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260127
January 23, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, as ICE agents snatch young children and toddlers, the outrage flooding Minneapolis streets. Then, brand new polling shows most people disapprove of basically everything Trump is doing. And as thousands march in Minneapolis, the growing resistance to Trump's occupation. 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...
Jan 24, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260123
January 21, 2026; 8pm: The President backs down on territorial conquest. Tonight, inside the global and financial rebuke of Donald Trump. Then, as the siege in Minnesota continues, exclusive reporting Pentagon plans for Troops to Minneapolis. And the harrowing story of one family's fearful attempt to escape Trump's crackdown. 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...
Jan 22, 2026•43 min•Ep. 260121
January 20, 2026; 8pm: From the planetary alarm over Trump's imperial aspirations, to the military on American streets, to economic warfare declared on enemies and allies alike. Tonight, where we stand after Donald Trump's first year. 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 Ad...
Jan 21, 2026•43 min•Ep. 260120
January 15, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, why the Trump's Midwest offensive isn't playing out like he planned. And new reporting on the growing number of ICE shootings into cars. Then, Maine Governor Janet Mills becoming Trump's next target. And Congressman Jamie Raskin on his demand to know if ICE is hiring January 6th participants. 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...
Jan 16, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260115
January 14, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the new turn in Trump's latest conquest. And exclusive reporting from Greenland where resistance is strong. Then, as the Trump siege in Minnesota continues, the new push to reign in ICE. Plus, forceful pushback from a growing list of Democrats targeted by Jeanine Pirro. And a day after facing that "pedophile protector" heckle, what ever happened to those Epstein files, anyway? Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris H...
Jan 15, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260114
January 13, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Rep. Ilhan Omar on the siege on her district. And Senator Amy Klobuchar on the DOJ exodus over what's happening in Minnesota. Then, Donald Trump's threat to the Fed and the global economy. 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....
Jan 14, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260113
Tonight: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on the newly released video and the state investigation that the President does not want. Then, what the growing protests say about the backlash to ICE in Minnesota and beyond. And as the oil companies meet the President at the White House, Sen. Tim Kaine on his attempt to check our imperial president. 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...
Jan 10, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260109
Tonight, the Trump administration's attempt to control the narrative and the investigation in Minnesota. Then, the push to reform DHS, and the Senate vote to check Trump's war powers in Venezuela. And Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on today's breakthrough vote to restore the healthcare subsidies that Donald Trump cut. 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...
Jan 09, 2026•43 min•Ep. 260108
January 7, 2026; 8pm: Separating the distortion from reality on the ground in Minneapolis. What we're learning about the U.S. citizen shot dead in her car by a federal agent. And the warnings from local officials that went ignored the calls for accountability and an end to Trump chaos in American cities. 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, si...
Jan 08, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260107
January 6, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the real world connection between Venezuela and the fifth anniversary of January 6th attack. Then, Sen. Chris Murphy on the public rejection of Donald Trump. And as the White House threatens to snatch Greenland, the growing alarm over Trump imperialism. 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 Prem...
Jan 07, 2026•42 min•Ep. 260106
December 30, 2025; 8pm: New details on how Team Trump shielded Tom Homan from standard vetting after finding out about his bribery allegations. Then, MAGA politicians hit reality face first as their policies begin to strike close to home. Plus, the Kennedy Center goes quiet for New Year's Eve, as artists cancel on the new MAGA board. 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...
Dec 31, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251230
December 19, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, what we know and what we don't as the administration drags its feet on full disclosure. Then, former Attorney General Eric Holder on Trump DOJ’s blatant flouting of the law. Plus, the political fallout for an already-flailing White House. And Epstein survivor Jess Michaels on her reaction to today's 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...
Dec 20, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251219
December 17, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Trump's attempt to turn the page and the wild turn for Obamacare in Congress. Then, new concern over Trump's threats of war with Venezuela ahead of his speech. And what Republicans don't want you to know about Jack Smith's testimony on Capitol Hill. 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 Premiu...
Dec 18, 2025•42 min•Ep. 251217
