Who are The Best People? They’re the people who are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. On her new podcast, Nicolle Wallace speaks to the people who inspire her. As a mom. As an American. Or sometimes just as a super fan. In the first episode, she sits down with actor Jason Bateman. His show “Smartless,” which he co-hosts with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, is the podcast that inspired her to do her own. On this special preview, Bateman shares his journey into pod...
Jun 02, 2025•5 min
President Donald Trump targeting steel coming into the United States. Plus, the million-dollar military parade your tax dollars will pay for. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 31, 2025.
Jun 01, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2025052511
May 31st, 2025 7PM The Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to revoke temporary legal status for more than 500,000 immigrants from four different countries. Plus, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins joins to discuss his Tony nominated play "Purpose."
Jun 01, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2025052510
“The Weekend: Primetime” talks with Michael Cohen about whether he’d accept a pardon from President Trump… plus, Dr. Craig Spencer weighs in on some worrying health developments driven by RFK Junior… also, Arwa Damon dives into the chaos unfolding at a distribution site in Gaza.
Jun 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2025052509
Trump delays the 50% charge hits against the European Union. Plus: remembering George Floyd 5 years since his death. Attorney Ben Crump joins the show to discuss what has and hasn't changed in America. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 25, 2025.
May 26, 2025•43 min•Ep. 2025052508
Donald Trump has taken the "bully pulpit" literally and is using his executive power to seek retribution against his political enemies. He's called for a slew of investigations for everyone from Kamala Harris to Beyonce. Plus: The author of "Original Sin" joins to show to discuss the new book on Joe Biden that has people on both sides of the aisle talking. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 25, 2025.
May 26, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2025052507
Trump announced a new date for the European Union tariff. Plus, where the movement for accountability and racial justice stands five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 25, 2025.
May 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 2025052506
President Trump continues to leverage his presidency, as he hosted a private event for hundreds of Trump meme coin investors this week. Critics are already labeling the event a pay-for-access scheme. Plus, the MAHA Agenda in writing. RFK Jr. releases the long awaited health report detailing what he says is causing chronic diseases. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 24, 2025.
May 25, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2025052408
Donald Trump's "Buddy-in-chief" is back in the halls of power just days after suggesting he might take a step back. Plus, Kristi Noem's tortured definition of Habeas Corpus raises fresh concerns for due process. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 24, 2025.
May 25, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2025052407
President Donald Trump using government powers to expand his retribution tour. Plus, why Harvard can keep its international student body, at least for now. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 24, 2025.
May 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2025052406
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer. And President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful budget" some Republicans disagree with. Plus, DNC vice-chair David Hogg on how to solve Democrat’s problems. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 18, 2025.
May 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2025051808
NBC News Chief Washington Correspondent Andrea Mitchell says it's "mystifying" to her that former President Biden's prostate cancer was not detected sooner. Plus, an oncology professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine discusses the details of Biden's diagnosis. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 18, 2025.
May 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2025051807
The political world is rocked by news of President Joe Biden's diagnosis of an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer. Plus, Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson discusses the case of a brain-dead, pregnant Georgia woman being kept alive because of the state's strict abortion law. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 18, 2025.
May 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2025051806
President Trump set to accept a massive gift, described as a “palace in the sky” from Qatar. Plus, Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer’s hilarious take on his nightmare encounter with U.S. immigration. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 11, 2025.
May 12, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2025051108
Donald Trump said he'd hire only the best people, but the ones he's surrounding himself with now seem increasingly unqualified. Plus, why one county in Texas might hold big clues about where the midterms are headed. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 11, 2025.
May 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2025051107
The Trump Grift continues. The administration is preparing to accept a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar that will be used as Air Force One. Plus, the Trump Administration says it has a trade deal with China even as they keep the details in the dark. This episode of the Weekend Primetime originally aired on May 11, 2025.
May 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 2025051106
The Supreme Court's May surprise. President Donald Trump and his unconstitutional attempt to strip Americans of their citizenship. Plus, what former President Joe Biden is saying about Kamala Harris losing the election. This episode of THE WEEKEND PRIMETIME first aired on May 10, 2025.
May 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 25051008
Two congressmembers who witnessed the dramatic arrest of Newark's mayor join to discuss what they saw inside a New Jersey ICE detention center. Plus, the commissioner of the Port of Seattle on when you could start feeling the pain of Trump's tariffs. This episode of THE WEEKEND PRIMETIME first aired on May 10, 2025.
May 11, 2025•42 min•Ep. 25051007
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka held for hours after protesting outside an ICE facility. Plus, the Art of the Yield. U.S. and Chinese officials sit down for trade talks, but is Trump already backing down? And when could we feel the economic pain from his tariff turmoil?
May 10, 2025•40 min•Ep. 25051006
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers gives his take on how the economy has fared since Trump took office, a Harvard professor on why she's suing the administration and comedian Chuck Nice talks about the Met Gala, focused this year on Black men's fashion. This episode of THE WEEKEND PRIMETIME first aired on May 4, 2025.
May 05, 2025•41 min•Ep. 20250439
President Trump tells MTP's Kristen Welker that he doesn't know if he'll uphold the Constitution when it comes to immigration, the U.N. says the situation in Gaza has devolved into a "worst case scenario" and Trump tries to make the ancient papal conclave all about himself.
May 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 20250438
The ACLU's Lee Gelernt responds to Trump's shocking response when asked if he would uphold the Constitution. Plus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss the growing progressive resistance to Trump. This episode of THE WEEKEND PRIMETIME first aired on May 4, 2025.
May 05, 2025•41 min•Ep. 20250440
President Trump tells Meet the Press that the U.S. would be “okay” in the long term if there is a recession, James Carville and David Hogg’s feud finally erupts in public, and a new report says Tesla has started searching for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk.
May 04, 2025•41 min•Ep. 20250437
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi is released after being detained during his naturalization interview, the U.S. may be readying new sanctions against Russia, and President Trump may get a U.S. Army parade… on his birthday.
May 04, 2025•41 min•Ep. 20250436
The Trump White House sees its first major shake-up, a federal judge rejects one of Trump’s key deportation efforts, and Harvard’s President pushes back against Trump’s move to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status.
May 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 20250435
Ayman Mohyeldin, Catherine Rampell, Antonia Hylton and Elise Jordan set the agenda for Saturday, Sunday, and the week ahead; fresh analysis of the week's biggest events.
Apr 28, 2025•35 sec
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Apr 24, 2025•30 sec
