January 21, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber breaks down the international chaos shaping President Trump’s first month of 2026, with new insights from his interview with former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb. Ambassador Michael McFaul joins the discussion. Plus, the Supreme Court appears skeptical of President Trump’s bid to take control of the independent Federal Reserve, with analysis from NYU law professor Melissa Murray. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for M...
Jan 22, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2601216
January 20, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report on the first year of President Trump's second term. 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 advertising.
Jan 21, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2601206
January 19, 2026; 6pm; In a newly released text message, President Trump cites being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize as part of his unprecedented push to take Greenland. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports. Plus, former Washington Post editor Marty Baron joins for a closer look at Trump’s escalating attacks on free speech. 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...
Jan 20, 2026•52 min•Ep. 2601196
January 15, 2026; 6pm; Trump has sent three thousand federal agents to Minneapolis and is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell ICE protests in the city. Plus, the Trump administration is under fire after Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suggested Americans could consume a three-dollar meal as grocery prices continue to soar. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Chris Hayes. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Po...
Jan 16, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2601156
January 14, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the FBI executing a search warrant at a Washington Post reporter’s home in Virginia. This alarming escalation comes as the Trump administration targets other lawmakers, with Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin confirming federal prosecutors are investigating her for a video she posted urging members of the military to resist illegal orders. Plus, Melber reports on the expected Senate vote on a resolution aimed at curbing the president's use of ...
Jan 15, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2601146
January 13, 2026; 6pm; The Trump administration is probing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. MS NOW’s Ari Melber delivers a special report on the “blatant abuse of power,” coming after Powell upheld his oath to keep the Federal Reserve independent. Plus, Melber reports on how the biggest headlines made their way into the Golden Globes. Melissa Murray and John Slattery join. 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...
Jan 14, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2601136
January 12, 2026; 6pm; The Trump administration has launched an unusual criminal probe into an official who has clashed with Trump for years, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Plus, a special report on the rift among a core group of bro-type podcasters that helped Trump win back the White House. Melber continues to follow the anti-ICE protests erupting in cities all over the country after the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good. Emily Bazelon and Molly Jong-Fast join. To listen to this ...
Jan 13, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2601126
January 9, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on new evidence in the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Plus, Melber covers Jon Stewart taking on President Trump and MAGA, and delivers a special report on music’s redeeming power in politics. Andrew Weismann and Michael Feinberg join. 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...
Jan 10, 2026•43 min•Ep. 2601096
January 8, 2026; 6pm; The Trump administration is blocking state officials from investigating the deadly ICE shooting of an American citizen in Minneapolis. Plus, pressure is mounting on Trump’s Justice Department over Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Robert Garcia, Melissa Murray, and more join MS NOW’s Ari Melber. 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 c...
Jan 09, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2601086
January 7, 2025; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the breaking news out of Minneapolis, where a U.S. citizen was shot and killed by an ICE agent. This follows the Trump administration saying just yesterday it was deploying two thousand agents to the city. Retired NYPD Detective Mark Claxton and Congressman Jim Himes join. Plus, more on Trump's vow to control Venezuelan oil profits. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted b...
Jan 08, 2026•43 min•Ep. 2601076
January 6, 2026; 6pm; President Trump is openly vowing to seize Venezuela's oil, following the ousting of Nicholas Maduro. Plus, MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the five year anniversary of the January 6 riot that came to define President Biden's transition. Legendary Democratic Strategist James Carville joins. 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 ...
Jan 07, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2601066
January 5, 2026; 6pm; Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to charges that include narco-terrorism and drug trafficking in a federal courtroom in Manhattan. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the deepening confusion about the Trump administration’s motives, goals, and plans in Venezuela. Plus, Ambassador James Story and General Barry McCaffrey join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast...
Jan 06, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2601056
December 30, 2025; 6pm; Artists have canceled their upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the performing arts venue to include President Donald Trump’s name. Melissa Murray reports. 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 advertising....
Dec 31, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512306
December 23, 2025; 6pm; Thousands of new pages from the Epstein files have been released. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Vanity Fair's Molly Jong-Fast and Semafor's Margaret Carlson. 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 advertising....
Dec 24, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512236
December 19, 2025; 6pm; The Trump administration facing backlash over the heavily-redacted release of a small portion of the Epstein files, a violation of the legally mandated deadline for all documents. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Emily Bazelon, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, Andrew Weissmann and Maya Wiley. 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...
Dec 23, 2025•47 min•Ep. 2512226
December 19, 2025; 6pm; The Department of Justice has released some of the Epstein files. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former federal prosecutor John Flannery. Plus, Congressman Stephen Lynch and The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg join. 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 advertising....
Dec 20, 2025•38 min•Ep. 2512196
December 17: 2025; 6pm; FCC chairman Brendan Carr testified to a congressional committee for the first time since ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Dylan Ratigan. Plus, Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a "criminal scheme" to overturn the results of the 2020 election. 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...
Dec 18, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512176
December 16: 2025; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the comments from Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles who is on-the-record critiquing everything from tariffs, to immigration, to prosecuting rivals. Former Trump White House veteran Sarah Matthews and Gretchen Carlson join to discuss. Plus, a special report on the cancellation of "Ebro in the Morning". 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 comp...
Dec 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512166
December 12, 2025; 6pm; A manhunt is underway after a shooting at Brown University left two students dead and multiple injured. An antisemitic mass shooting in Sydney Australia over the weekend also left 16 dead, including one of the two suspected gunmen. Plus, fractures showing among Donald Trump's support with MAGA Republicans. And, remembering Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found dead Sunday. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Rob D'Amico, Mark Leibovich, and Margaret Carlson. To ...
Dec 16, 2025•47 min•Ep. 2512156
December 12, 2025; 6pm; House Democrats releasing numerous photos of Jeffrey Epstein with prominent individuals including Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Steve Bannon and Bill Clinton, ahead of the December 19 deadline for DOJ to release its Epstein files. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Molly Jong-Fast, Michelle Goldberg, and 50 Cent. 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.a...
Dec 15, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512126
December 11, 2025; 6pm: President Trump is facing backlash over ICE, the ongoing Epstein scandal, and the economy. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Jen Psaki. Plus, Melber reports on Trump’s announcement that the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, with historian Douglas Brinkley joining for analysis. 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.c...
Dec 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2512116
December 10, 2025; 6pm: Americans are facing high prices. MS NOW’s Ari Melber fact-checks President Trump’s comments on prices and reports on how these prices are shaping voters’ economic priorities. Plus, some of the richest billionaires and companies in the world are battling to take over the Warner Bros. empire. Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by Puck's Matthew Belloni. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcas...
Dec 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2512106
December 9, 2025; 6pm: MS Now's Ari Melber reports on how high prices and economic pain are shaping voters' priorities. President Trump noticed and is responding at a rally in Pennsylvania tonight. Plus, Melber reports on Trump pledging to interfere in the potential Netflix-Paramount-Warner Brothers merger. Maya Wiley, Jared Bernstein, and NPR's David Folkenflik join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simp...
Dec 10, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512096
December 8, 2025; 6pm: MS Now's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors, and his latest attempt to use power to promote himself. Plus, Melber reports on the war crime probe that continues to engulf the Trump administration. Jason Johnson and Molly Jong-Fast join to discuss. 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 abo...
Dec 09, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512086
December 5, 2025; 6pm: Trump Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing war crime allegations. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new details and video from the September strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. Plus, Melber reflects on his interview with 50 Cent. 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 ...
Dec 06, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512056
December 4, 2025; 6pm: Trump defense secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire and facing allegations of having committed or overseen a war crime. Plus, a grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, a political foe of President Donald Trump. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest and is joined by Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Dec 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2512046
December 3, 2025; 6pm: Trump defense secretary Pete Hegseth is facing allegations of having committed or overseen a war crime. Plus, 50 Cent and director Alexandria Stapleton join MS NOW’s Ari Melber on “The Beat” to discuss their new multi-part Netflix documentary series, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” which includes never-before-seen footage released just days before Combs’ arrest. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by S...
Dec 04, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512036
December 2, 2025; 6pm: Trump faces a political tipping point as hundreds of DC Republicans voted to release the Epstein files and demand answers on whether his Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, committed a war crime with a boat strike in the Caribbean. James Carville, Democratic Congressman Adam Smith, and Ankush Khardori join. Plus, Trump held a Cabinet meeting where he talked about inflation and affordability as polls still find him hitting a second-term approval rating low. MS NOW's Ari Melber...
Dec 03, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2512026
December 1, 2025; 6pm: MS NOW’s Melissa Murray reports on an alleged war crime that is engulfing the Trump administration. Plus, Murray breaks down the growing scrutiny over alleged corruption inside the Trump White House. Vanity Fair's Molly Jong-Fast joins. 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 advertis...
Dec 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2512016
Rachel Maddow’s new series lays bare one of the most shocking decisions in American history. It’s story that reveals how an executive order authorizing the mass roundup of innocent Japanese Americans came to be, the powerful players who engineered it, and the burn order that tried to erase it from history. Stay right here to listen to a special preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order.” And for the full episode, search for “Burn Order” and follow the show. To listen to this show and other ...
Dec 01, 2025•10 min
