Guests: Jared Bernstein, Heather Long, Josh Marshall, Dr. Peter Hotez, David Shulkin Tonight: the flashing warning signs that Donald Trump is botching another inheritance. Then, new reporting on an "explosive" confrontation between Trump's cabinet and Elon Musk. Plus, Trump former Veterans Affairs Secretary on the DOGE damage to the VA. And a stunning update to the president's farcical fix for California fires. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? Th...
Mar 08, 2025•43 min•Ep 250307•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Alex Wagner, Kyle Cheney, Sen. Chris Murphy, Stacey Abrams Elon Musk is told to put the chainsaw down. Tonight: why the co-president is suddenly asking DOGE to chill out. Then, Trump's billionaire treasury secretary explains why you should pay more. Plus, Stacey Abrams after this week's attack from the President. And Sen. Chris Murphy on what he calls Donald Trump's biggest grift yet. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podca...
Mar 07, 2025•43 min•Ep 250306•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Sen. Cory Booker, Betsey Stevenson, Mark Joseph Stern The Trump White House sets its sights on the social safety net. Tonight: the new "Big Lie" and the Trump threat to Social Security. Then, new reporting on the excruciating mistakes caused by the DOGE chainsaw. Plus, today's surprising defeat for Donald Trump at the Supreme Court. Then, the growing blowback at home and abroad after three days of trade war. And why America's top health official is responding to a measles outbreak...with...
Mar 06, 2025•42 min•Ep 250305•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Ben Rhodes, John Brennan, David Remnick, Tim Snyder, Sen. Richard Blumenthal An appalling spectacle in the Oval Office as Trump and his cronies ambush the president of Ukraine—and make America and the world a more dangerous place. Tonight: the irreparable damage to the international order. And the craven response of MAGA Republicans. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Mar 01, 2025•47 min•Ep 250228•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Jon Lovett, Jamelle Bouie, Sen. Chris Murphy, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Chase Strangio Trump starts to actively endanger the American economy. Tonight: a timely reminder of what happens when a democratic society chooses something massively self-destructive. Then, how the Trump administration used international diplomacy to get an accused sex-trafficker back to Florida. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get yo...
Feb 28, 2025•42 min•Ep 250227•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Cass Sunstein, Alencia Johnson, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Peter Hotez, Gov. Andy Beshear The unlawful Musk coup on full display as he leads the first cabinet meeting. Tonight: the lawless takeover of the federal government while Musk enriches himself at the expense of all of us. Then: America's first measles death in a decade—with an anti-vaxxer in charge of the nation's health. Plus: Kentucky's Governor on the Republican plan to gut Medicaid. And the growing backlash to the MAGA contempt f...
Feb 27, 2025•42 min•Ep 250226•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Sahil Kapur, Rep. Joe Neguse, Bob Bauer, Adam Serwer, Alexander Vindman Medicaid is on the table as Republicans pass a radical new budget bill. Then, who is really in charge of the made-up department doing all the cutting and firing? Plus, when the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is fired it's because DEI, but when Donnie Jr’s special hunting friend is hired—well, that's "merit." Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podc...
Feb 26, 2025•47 min•Ep 250220•Transcript available on Metacast Bipartisan backlash to Donald Trump's attack on an American ally. Tonight: the historic stakes of Donald Trump's support of Vladamir Putin. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the world's richest man and his takeover of American government. Sen. Bernie Sanders on his grassroots push to resist the Trump administration. And an exclusive interview with former FTC Chair Lina Kahn. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get ...
Feb 20, 2025•42 min•Ep 250219•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Jeff Guzzetti, Jason Stanley, Claire McCaskill, Tim Miller Tonight: the latest flashing warning signs for the rule of law in America. Then, as Eric Adams heads to court, the slippery slope of a quid pro quo with New York's mayor. And as we get incredible new images of that crash landing in Toronto what we now know about what probably caused the horrific accident. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podc...
Feb 19, 2025•42 min•Ep 250218•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Andrew Weissmann, Paul Butler, Sen. Peter Welch, John Brennan, Zach Beauchamp Tonight: another stunning resignation, an ultimatum from Trump's DOJ enforcer, and new reporting on brazen corruption of justice unfolding in public view. Then, as the Vice President picks a fight with European allies, new Republican outrage over "rookie mistakes" on the world stage. And four weeks into the second term the evidence that the TRump power grab can be stopped . Want more of Chris? Download and subs...
Feb 15, 2025•42 min•Ep 250214•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Harry Litman, Kristy Greenberg, Brad Lander, Paul Krugman, Maurice Mitchell, Michelle Goldberg Shades of the Saturday Night Massacre at the Trump DOJ. Tonight: the Trump administration's brazen quid pro quo with the Mayor of New York—and the Trump appointee that stopped it. Then, the New York official blowing the whistle on DOGE for yoinking $80 million out of the state's bank account. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podc...
Feb 14, 2025•42 min•Ep 250213•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Ivo Daalder, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Alex Wagner, Sen. Adam Schiff Donald Trump gives up the game on Ukraine. Tonight: the incredible danger of a new world leader and an American autocrat. Then, Alex Wagner on how Elon Musk and the White House are attempting to escape public scrutiny. Plus, Senator Adam Schiff on why he's raising alarms about Kash Patel's foreign financial interests. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” w...
Feb 13, 2025•42 min•Ep 250212•Transcript available on Metacast Guest: AG Andrea Campbell, Faiz Shakir, David Jolly, Kristy Greenberg, Aaron David Miller Tonight: Another major loss for Trump in appeals court as he and the DOGE king face public scrutiny. Then, stunning new whistleblower claims that Kash Patel is directing an FBI purge as a private citizen. Plus, the growing controversy over the Mayor of New York's "get out of jail free" card from the president. And new shockwaves in the Middle East after Trump's latest Gaza claims. Want more of Chris? Downlo...
Feb 12, 2025•42 min•Ep 250211•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Susan Glasser, April Ryan, Rep. Jahana Hayes, Lisa Rubin, Tara Setmayer, Donna Edwards As Donald Trump and Elon Musk zero in on their next target, what Congressional Democrats are doing to defend the Department of Education. Then, are America's courts prepared to stand up to Donald Trump’s agenda? Plus, Elon Musk's war on USAID isn't just traumatizing federal workers, it is causing real pain for American farmers deep in Trump country. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his pod...
Feb 08, 2025•42 min•Ep 250207•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Sen. Jeff Merkley, Norm Eisen, Barbara McQuade, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks An architect of Project 2025 goes up for a vote in the Senate: why tonight's vote on Russell Vought is such a massive deal. Then, a stunning setback for the DOGE team as a key member of Elon Musk's staff suddenly resigns over racist internet posts. And just wait until the president hears about the great egg heist of 2025. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Haye...
Feb 07, 2025•41 min•Ep 250206•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Sen. Chris Murphy, Charlie Warzel, Ayman Mohyeldin Protests erupt all across the country as the world’s richest man continues to dismantle American government. Tonight: new reporting on what Elon Musk is doing with federal payment systems. And about the Trump's plan to takeover Gaza... Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Feb 06, 2025•42 min•Ep 250205•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Jeremey Konydk, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Tonight: The President of the United States appeared to announce a completely unprecedented American policy towards Gaza. Then, the growing protests over Elon Musk's takeover. Plus, the new lawsuit to stop the attempted purge at the FBI. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Feb 05, 2025•42 min•Ep 250204•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Randy Babbitt, Sen. Raphael Warnock, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Michelle Goldberg Tonight: the search for answers the wake of last night's deadly air crash as the President of the United States blames Democrats, women and people of color. Then, a massively consequential day for Trump nominees. Senators Raphael Warnock and Bernie Sanders on all of the above and more. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your...
Jan 31, 2025•42 min•Ep 250130•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Brandy Zadrozny, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Former Gov. Jay Inslee After all the chaos and a major backlash, the White House backs off on the funding freeze. Then, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the confirmation hearing for Robert Kennedy Jr. And former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on how to resist overreach in a second Trump term. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your p...
Jan 30, 2025•42 min•Ep 250129•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, Sen. Ruben Gallego Donald Trump orders a freeze on federal funds—and his own staff isn't sure what that means. Tonight: late developments blocking parts of Trump's order and the big picture on what the new president is doing. Then, will the judicial branch intervene after Trump fires watchdogs and prosecutors? Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Jan 29, 2025•42 min•Ep 250128•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Sahil Kapur, Jane Mayer, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Morgan Chesky, Rep. Robert Garcia, Elie Mystal, Courtney Kube After the final arguments over Pete Hegseth, how many Republicans with break with Trump's pick? Tonight: full coverage of the Pete Hegseth vote. And after calling to end FEMA while in North Carolina, President Trump lands in California. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts....
Jan 25, 2025•44 min•Ep 250124•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Xavier Becerra, Sherrilyn Ifill, Sen. Mark Kelly, Anthony Romero Tonight: the untold cost of three days of Trump. Then, Sherrilyn Ifill on the Trump executive order deemed "blatantly unconstitutional" by a federal judge. Plus, separating propaganda from reality as Trump TV rides along for ICE raids. And a scathing rebuke from two Republican Senators as the Hegseth nomination moves toward a vote. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris ...
Jan 24, 2025•42 min•Ep 250123•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Hayes breaks down Day 2 of the return of the Trump administration. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.
Jan 23, 2025•42 min•Ep 250122•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Hayes breaks down Day 1 of Trump's return to office. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.
Jan 22, 2025•41 min•Ep 250121•Transcript available on Metacast 
