Devastating court penalty shatters Trump myth; Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell join Alex
Plus, "Putin apologia is spreading through the GOP like a cancer."
Feb 17, 2024•44 min
Trumpland with Alex Wagner
On “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” Alex travels the country talking with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies and promises. For the first 100 days of the new administration, she’s taking a break from the anchor’s chair to get out into the field to bring you conversations you can't always find on TV. You’ll get a 360 degree-view of what’s happening both at home and abroad now that Donald Trump is once again president of the United States.
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Episodes
Stormy Monday: More than just a hush money case, Trump's first criminal trial gets a date
Plus, Biden White House still fighting mad over politicized Hur report
Feb 16, 2024•43 min
Delay can be 'fatal' to justice: Smith presses Supreme Court for prompt Trump trial
Plus, Livid Kansas City congressman rips thoughts-and-prayers Congress for doing 'nothing at all' on guns
Feb 15, 2024•42 min
'Full-on, the MAGA party': Election deniers advance as Trump set to take over RNC
Plus, 'More important things to do' not likely to save Trump from criminal trial
Feb 14, 2024•42 min
'Putting her on notice': Jack Smith losing patience with Judge Cannon in Trump documents case
Plus, Hillary Clinton offers advice to President Biden on addressing concerns about his age
Feb 10, 2024•42 min
Alex Wagner talks with Hillary Clinton one-on-one
Former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, talks with Alex Wagner about Russia's war on Ukraine, Israel's war in Gaza, ridiculous Republican fealty to Donald Trump, and more.
Feb 08, 2024•42 min
'Bench slap': Unanimous panel of judges obliterates Trump immunity case
Plus, Amid a string of embarrassing Republican failures, RNC Chair McDaniel to quit: NYT
Feb 07, 2024•43 min
'This is not going to go away': Debate rages over continued Willis role in Trump prosecution
Plus, U.S. launches strikes against Iran-affiliated militias, hitting more than 85 targets
Feb 03, 2024•43 min
Former Trump CFO talking to prosecutors about perjury plea deal: NYT
Plus, Tantrums, weak self control cut against Trump outside the MAGA bubble
Feb 02, 2024•42 min
House GOP turns immigration issue into political theater
Plus, Haley, shy with Trump attacks, reaches for alternative opponents
Feb 01, 2024•42 min
GOP invents Taylor Swift conspiracy theory instead of facing reality about unpopular policies
Plus, Bad timing for Trump as court-appointed monitor flags accounting of tens of millions of dollars
Jan 31, 2024•41 min
E. Jean Carroll jury slaps Trump with penalty big enough to hurt
Plus, 'He is damaged goods.': Gavin Newsom assesses Trump's flaws and the key issues for 2024
Jan 27, 2024•42 min
'So pathetically weak': Newsom rips GOP abandonment of immigration deal at Trump's behest
Plus, 'Divorce is not an option': Gavin Newsom emphasizes national unity as goal in engaging Fox News
Jan 26, 2024•42 min
'Vital piece of information': Holder encourages courts to process Trump trials quickly for voters
Plus, How Joe Biden may inadvertently sabotage Nikki Haley's chances against Donald Trump in South Carolina
Jan 25, 2024•42 min
'The most important question of the 2024 election': Accountability for Trump remains a wild card
Plus, 'Vibes' finally begin to catch up to positive economic indicators
Jan 20, 2024•43 min
This time he knows how to do it: Trump telegraphs intention to 'cross the line' in second term
...Plus, Trump co-defendant hopes to generate scandal to escape Georgia prosecution
Jan 19, 2024•43 min
'Sniveling coward': Once tough-talking Republicans waste no time capitulating to Trump
Plus, Trump tempts judge's wrath with courtroom antics at E. Jean Carroll trial
Jan 18, 2024•42 min
'A certain kind of religion': Trump's MAGA movement hijacks evangelicalism; leaves gospel behind
Plus, 'Fantastical narrative': Trump concocts DOJ, Biden conspiracy theory in new classified docs filing
Jan 17, 2024•42 min
Evangelical leaders lose influence as followers find new savior in Trump
Plus, Trump mainstreams political violence with normalizing repetition
Jan 13, 2024•42 min
Why the judge in Trump's fraud trial may have a heavy penalty in mind
Plus, U.S. and allies launch military strikes on Houthis in Yemen in 'major escalation'
Jan 12, 2024•43 min
How Chris Christie dropping out changes the Republican primary race
Plus, Judge preempts Trump ploy to turn New York trial into circus
Jan 11, 2024•42 min
Donald Trump's impeachment defense already blew up his immunity argument
New report cites Trump aides' testimony on damning new details about Trump on Jan. 6
Jan 10, 2024•42 min
Reality gap grows in GOP as Trump pushes Big Lie; Biden emphasizes democracy
...Plus, Fox shelters deluded viewers from good Biden economic news
Jan 06, 2024•42 min
U.S. reliability on global stage imperiled as GOP plays politics with Ukraine aid
...Plus, Right-wing broadens attacks on U.S. institutions looking to roll back social progress
Jan 05, 2024•42 min
'Dog and pony show politics': GOP border theatrics gives Democrats opportunity for contrast
...Plus, Trump brings battered arguments to ask Supreme Court to put him back on Colorado ballot
Jan 04, 2024•42 min
'More than a century too late': Raskin schools Republicans over 14th Amendment complaints
...Plus, Pro-Trump media bubble, supporters' delusions flummox GOP primary opponents
Jan 03, 2024•43 min
Haley's Civil War distortions shatter 'moderate' campaign image
...Plus, Another state boots Trump off ballot over insurrection; Supreme Court involvement all but assured
Dec 29, 2023•43 min
Biden reportedly adjusts strategy in Ukraine to strengthen defenses
...Plus, Woman faces potential prosecution after dangerous pregnancy ends in miscarriage
Dec 28, 2023•43 min
How to understand the Supreme Court's denial of a quick decision on presidential immunity
...Plus, Reality eludes Ron DeSantis as energy builds behind Nikki Haley
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Jack Smith keeps heat on Supreme Court to deal with Trump issues quickly
...Plus, History has bad news for Trump and his hope for Supreme Court salvation
Dec 22, 2023•43 min