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Deadline: White House

Nicolle Wallace, MS NOWwww.ms.now
Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity on where the decision-makers stand on complex issues. Join her for analysis and discussion with the key newsmakers every weekday.
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Episodes

“A horrible marker”

September 29th, 2025, 5pm: Donald Trump expands his list of former FBI Directors to target to include his own appointee Christopher Wray as he urges the Department of Justice to carry out his retribution campaign. Nicolle Wallace discusses the historical implications with former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter. And: an announcement from the NFL enrages the MAGA coalition. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up f...

Sep 29, 202543 minEp. 2509295

“Unthinkable”

September 29th, 2025, 4pm: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker addresses the federal agents Donald Trump sent to Chicago as Trump’s list of American cities with a target on them grows to Portland, Oregon. This comes as Trump is set to crash the highly unusual meeting of top generals that Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth has called. Nicolle Wallace discusses the perversion of the military with former top generals, reporters, and friends. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this sho...

Sep 29, 202550 minEp. 2509294

“Alarms are flashing red”

For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” 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 person...

Sep 26, 202541 minEp. 2509265

“Message of defiance”

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Sep 26, 202549 minEp. 2509264

“Does not seem to be fading”

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Sep 25, 202543 minEp. 2509255

“A watershed moment”

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Sep 25, 202544 minEp. 2509254

“It was never about justice”

September 24th, 2025, 5pm: Last night, a Democratic win in the Arizona special election all but confirmed House Republicans will have to go on the record on releasing the Epstein files. Nicolle Wallace, with our political and legal experts, examine how the Epstein scandal has reached a near unavoidable level for Trump. Plus, she and our panel discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom calling on Democrats to address the “crisis of men and boys” and fight back against the Trump administration. For ...

Sep 24, 202543 minEp. 2509245

“A late night monologue for the ages”

September 24th, 2025, 4pm: Last night, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves after his late night show was suspended by ABC. Now, Donald Trump is threatening legal action against ABC following Kimmel’s return. Nicolle Wallace and our panel of political and entertainment experts discuss what’s next for Kimmel, free speech and Trump’s threats. Plus, the breaking news that James Comey is expected to be indicted by Trump’s Justice Department in the coming days and the latest on the shooting at an IC...

Sep 24, 202547 minEp. 2509244

“A dose of reality”

September 23rd, 2025, 5pm: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returns to the airwaves tonight, though not every household will be able to watch as Sinclair and Nexstar continue to preempt the show on their local ABC stations. Nicolle Wallace and our team of political experts discuss the lingering concerns for free speech despite Kimmel’s return to television. Plus, a potential change in Donald Trump’s opinion on the Russian invasion of Ukraine as he suggests Ukraine could regain the territory it has lost in t...

Sep 23, 202543 minEp. 2509235

“Near-naked corruption”

September 23rd, 2025, 4pm: New polling from The Washington Post finds most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of many, many issues. Nicolle Wallace and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discuss how Democrats can use this moment in Trump’s presidency to fight back. Plus, Nicolle and a panel of political and voting rights experts discuss Former Vice President Kamala Harris throwing her support behind the Democratic counter-redistricting effort. For more, follow us on Instagram @de...

Sep 23, 202543 minEp. 2509234

“The fruits of that unleashing”

September 22nd, 2025, 5pm: After a blistering week of news forcing us to question the state of American democracy, Sue Gordon joins Nicolle to give her perspective. Then later, an Epstein survivor speaks with Nicolle about what she’s looking for from the Justice Department after the former prosecutor who secured Epstein a sweetheart plea deal speaks to the House Oversight Committee. And the Trump administration ties tylenol to autism without sufficient scientific evidence. For more, follow us on...

Sep 22, 202542 minEp. 2509225

“Typically called bribery”

September 22nd, 2025, 4pm: Disney announces that Jimmy Kimmel Live will return to television after widespread backlash over his suspension. Nicolle covers what could have lead to the major reversal with media experts and friends. And Carol Leonnig joins Nicolle to unpack her shocking reporting on White House border czar Tom Homan. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Ni...

Sep 22, 202544 minEp. 2509224

“What he sold us is not what we’re getting”

September 19th, 2025, 5pm: The latest play in Trump’s revenge might find a U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia fired for refusing to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud. Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — and our panel of political experts discuss Trump’s weaponization of the Justice Department. Plus, New York City officials arrested in ICE holding facility protest and the latest targets in the crackdown on free speech. For more, follow us on ...

Sep 19, 202543 minEp. 2509195

“A pivotal day”

September 19th, 2025, 4pm: This afternoon on Capitol Hill, Alex Acosta, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, testifies to the House Oversight Committee on the Epstein case. Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia tells Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — what went on in that closed door testimony. Plus, how Donald Trump is threatening free speech and a judge dismissing Trump’s lawsuit against the New York Times. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to ...

Sep 19, 202543 minEp. 2509194

“Despotic desires shine through”

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Sep 18, 202543 minEp. 2509185

“Endowed by the founders”

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Sep 18, 202543 minEp. 2509184

“A clown show”

September 17th, 2025, 5pm: On Capitol Hill, House Democrats grilled FBI Director Kash Patel on his handling the Epstein files. One of those representatives, Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman joins Nicolle Wallace, to discuss Patel’s evasive answers and his apparent willingness to indulge Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that the birthday book is fake. Plus, she and our political experts discuss President Obama’s warning of a “political crisis” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing. For more, foll...

Sep 17, 202543 minEp. 2509175

“Not so radically transparent”

September 17th, 2025, 4pm: Today on Capitol Hill, the ousted CDC director Susan Monarez testified to the Senate about her firing and HHS Secretary Kennedy’s ask to approve every recommendation of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, regardless of any scientific evidence. Nicolle Wallace, with our political and medical experts, discuss the impacts of her testimony. Plus, she and our panel of economic experts discuss the Fed's first rate cut in nine months. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinew...

Sep 17, 202542 minEp. 2509174

“Undermine his candidacy and disparage his reputation”

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Sep 17, 202543 minEp. 2509165

“Search for answers and accountability”

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Sep 17, 202548 minEp. 2509164

"Interference"

September 15th, 2025, 5pm: Donald Trump continues his campaign to reshape the Federal Reserve while Vladimir Putin enters NATO airspace for the second time. And MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff gives a devastating update to the story of deported honor roll student Nory Sontay Ramos. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People wi...

Sep 15, 202546 minEp. 2509155

“The soul of a nation”

September 15th, 2025, 4pm: Donald Trump and his allies stoke division in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder and blame the ‘radical left’ despite evidence refuting that and former Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey files a new lawsuit against the DOJ over her ouster – Nicolle Wallace discusses all of that with her favorite experts, reporters, and friends. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podca...

Sep 15, 202543 minEp. 2509154

“Unprecedented crackdown”

September 12th, 2025, 5pm: This morning, Donald Trump announced that he will send National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee as part of his administration’s unprecedented policing of Democrat-led cities. Nicolle Wallace discusses the implications of Trump’s promises with Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson and a panel of political analysts. Plus, the bleak state of the economy eight months into Trump’s presidency and the latest state to cave to Trump’s demand to get more congressional...

Sep 12, 202544 minEp. 2509125

“So many unanswered questions”

September 12th, 2025, 4pm: Today in Utah, a suspect is in custody in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, concluding a two day manhunt. Nicolle Wallace, top Justice reporters and a former FBI Special Agent in Charge discuss the latest on the investigation. Plus new reporting on how Secretary of State Marco Rubio is moving the current administration away from decades of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and othe...

Sep 12, 202542 minEp. 2509124

“Step in and clear the way”

For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” 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 person...

Sep 09, 202542 minEp. 2509095

“An alarming display of contempt”

For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” 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 person...

Sep 09, 202544 minEp. 2509094

“The stuff of revolution”

September 8th, 2025, 5pm: The Supreme Court just ruled that federal officials in Los Angeles do not need reasonable suspicion in their immigration crackdown – combine that with Trump threatening to use the “Department of WAR” on the city of Chicago and Nicolle Wallace breaks down the implications all of that has for our democracy. Later in the show, Nicolle asks an economist about the impact of Trump’s immigration policy of cruelty. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this ...

Sep 08, 202543 minEp. 2509085

“We certainly have things in common”

September 8th, 2025, 4pm: The House Oversight Committee released what appears to be Donald Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein featuring his signature as a bombshell New York Times report reveals that JPMorgan Chase financially enabled Epstein. Later in the show, Nicolle discusses the new polling showing a flashing warning sign to Trump on all major issues – and the question of how and if Democrats are capitalizing on it politically. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to...

Sep 08, 202543 minEp. 2509084

“Alarmed”

September 5th, 2025, 5pm: With National Guard troops on the streets of American cities and the military striking down a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs, Trump has contorted the U.S. military far from its traditional and intended role. Nicolle Wallace, our military experts, and Senator Tammy Duckworth discuss Trump's dramatic expansion of the military to carry out his personal agenda. Plus, how “South Park” is loudly criticizing Trump while other institutions capitulate. For more, follow...

Sep 05, 202542 minEp. 2509055

“The latest victim of Donald Trump”

September 5th, 2025, 4pm: The August jobs report numbers are out, and they are not pretty. The unemployment rate is up and the labor market has lost tens of thousands of jobs since Trump took office. Nicolle Wallace and our economic and political experts discuss the strain Trump is putting on the economy. Plus, the latest on the Epstein case and Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin joins Nicolle to discuss Trump’s broken economic promises and what is next for the Democratic Party. For more, follow us...

Sep 05, 202544 minEp. 2509054
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