We’re thrilled to share a mashup of our MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024 event that we recently held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The whole day was a celebration of you, our viewers and listeners. It was the first of its kind in-person, interactive experience. We so enjoyed meeting so many of you. But if you couldn’t join us in person, you’re in luck – we’re sharing key conversations in this episode. For more, be sure to check out our TV special airing Saturday, September 14th at 9 p.m. ET. For y...
Sep 11, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been a mere three months since President Joe Biden went up against former President Donald Trump in what would be his last presidential debate. Now, Vice President Kamala Harris faces off in a heated debate against the former president as each make their case to voters ahead of the 2024 election. The debate was hosted by ABC and held in Philadelphia. Listen to the full debate here, along with post-game coverage by Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, Lawrence O’Donnell, and Nicolle Wallace...
Sep 11, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this second episode of “The Threat of Project 2025,” Joy Reid speaks with theGrio ’s Michael Harriot on how the history of segregation in education has echoes today, and how Project 2025 is part of that legacy. Then, a look at how educators, like Dr. Marvin Dunn at Florida International University, are making sure students are properly educated in the face of restrictive policies. And Texas Representative Hugh D. Shine fights against members of his own party in the debate on vouchers and fund...
Sep 09, 2024•39 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Under a second Donald Trump presidency, The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 would provide a blueprint for carrying out extreme policies. But in many parts of the country, these restrictive policies are already in effect and Project 2025 would simply expand these threats to multiple facets of American life. In this first episode of How to Win’s series, “The Threat of Project 2025,” Ali Velshi unpacks the alarming agenda for reproductive rights, including the criminalization of mailing abortion...
Sep 09, 2024•44 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Note: due to a tech error, there was a mixup in the feed. If you're hearing an older 2 hour + episode, please remove the download and refresh your podcast feed. The Harris-Walz team is firing on all cylinders heading into a final campaign blitz with two months to go. This week, MSNBC host and Vice President Harris’ former senior advisor Symone Sanders Townsend joins former Senator Claire McCaskill for an insiders’ take on the vice president’s tireless campaign strategy, in contrast with the mean...
Sep 05, 2024•48 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Claire McCaskill welcomes former Pennsylvania Congressman Charlie Dent as her co-host this week. Together, they lay out a framework for how to reach the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Then, Trymaine Lee, MSNBC correspondent and host of the podcast Into America joins to discuss how Black male voters are feeling about the candidates this election; and how, if it all, their voices are represented within the major parties. Then, a look ahead at tonight’s CNN interview with Vice President Kamala...
Aug 29, 2024•40 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast The energy and enthusiasm of this week was infectious, but with the fanfare of the Democratic National Convention in the rearview, the campaign is gearing up for the battle to come. The Bulwark’s Tim Miller joins former Senator Claire McCaskill to reflect on their favorite moments of the week, as they talk through strategies the vice president should consider as she moves forward with momentum well earned. Then, Harris-Walz campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond stops by for some perspective from ins...
Aug 23, 2024•42 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Democrats are looking ahead as they close out the 2024 Democratic National Convention and gear up for the presidential election. The final night, titled“For Our Future,” focused on gun violence and promises for change. And all eyes were on the Vice President as she made history. The first Black woman and first Asian American person to accept a major party’s nomination for president, she delivered a momentous speech, introducing herself and promising to campaign for all American people. Listen to...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Obamas came out swinging Tuesday night, and the momentum continued on night three of the Democratic National Convention, aptly themed “A Fight for Our Freedoms.” The evening was also a chance for voters to get acquainted with vice presidential nominee, “Coach” Tim Walz, a relative unknown to many Americans. Speakers for the night included Oprah Winfrey, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and capped by the vice presidential nominee himself. ...
Aug 22, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Democratic National Convention continued in Chicago as delegates held a ceremonial roll call vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Night two focused on “A Bold Vision for America’s Future," with speeches from former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Listen to key moments of MSNBC’s special coverage led by Ari Melber, Joy Reid and Alex Wagner live from Chicago plus analysis from Rachel Maddow and the rest of the ...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago Monday after delegates united behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee in a formal virtual roll call earlier this month. Night one of the convention focused on President Biden’s “leadership and legacy" and featured remarks from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, first lady Jill Biden, and culminated with a speech from the president himself. Listen to key moments of MSNBC’s special coverage led by Ari Melber...
Aug 20, 2024•2 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Despite a party-wide effort urging Trump to pivot to policy, he just can’t seem to muster the discipline to talk about any issues. And for two former Senators who know the focus it takes to win a competitive race, it’s wild to watch. This week, former Senator Claire McCaskill’s Senate colleague Heidi Heitkamp joins her as guest-host. After weighing the latest musings from JD Vance’s audio vault, the two ‘post-menopausal grandmas' remind him that older women are still able to vote. Claire also as...
Aug 15, 2024•42 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast After another compelling week for Democrats, Vice President Kamala Harris hit the road with her newly minted running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. To illuminate the upshot of the pick strategically, Former Senator Claire McCaskill is joined by guest co-host David Jolly, former Congressman of Florida’s 13th District. The pair analyze the shifting dynamics in the race, which had been Trump's to lose, and why Harris has been underestimated in the past. Then, they’re joined by Politico’s politi...
Aug 08, 2024•40 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast There is a lightness and an ease felt by Former Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri, as Vice President Kamala Harris continues to flip the script on Trump’s most tired tactics. From demurring on setting a debate, to questioning Harris’ racial identity, the vice president’s responses have been pitch-perfect. And as we dip below the 100-day mark, access to reproductive healthcare is on the minds of many-- especially for women in states with nea...
Aug 01, 2024•43 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast In a record-breaking week, Kamala Harris has united the Democratic party behind her, with significant momentum and grassroots support. Former Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri liken it to the energy felt in the Obama campaign, especially as online support grows organically among younger voters. They also take a beat to reflect on President Biden’s heartfelt address to the nation Wednesday night, and the legacy he leaves after decades of pub...
Jul 25, 2024•43 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast In President Biden’s first televised address since his historic decision to withdraw from the 2024 race, he came before the nation to reassure the American people of the administration’s accomplishments and the work still to be done. Listen to the Oval Office address here, along with reflections from MSNBC hosts Nicolle Wallace, Joy Reid, and Rachel Maddow. And be sure to visit MSNBC.com for continued coverage during this truly unprecedented election cycle....
Jul 25, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast A rocky few weeks for the Democrats culminated in Sunday’s extraordinary statement from President Joe Biden, announcing an end to his candidacy. As he did so, he made space for the next generation of Democratic leaders, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to head the ticket. As the dust settles, former Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri react to the president’s decision, and take stock of what’s next after Harris announced her intent to r...
Jul 22, 2024•31 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast is all about winning in November, so how does that happen in the political climate of this volatile week? The narrative from Democrats has been evolving each day– soFormer Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri walk us through it. Then, The Bulwark's managing editor Sam Stein stops by, after a week on the ground in Milwaukee for the GOP Convention. They note several strange themes that emerged from the gathering of Republicans, as w...
Jul 19, 2024•44 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast On the final evening of the 2024 Republican National Convention, former president Donald Trump took the stage to accept the Republican nomination for the third time. He did so with the longest convention speech in modern history, reflecting on the recent attempt on his life, as well as promising swift action on immigration, energy, and taxes if he’s elected. Plus, big names like Kid Rock, Tucker Carlson, and Hulk Hogan also showed up to lend their support to the former president. Listen here as ...
Jul 19, 2024•3 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Trump’s vice-presidential pick JD Vance takes the stage on day three of the Convention, as the focus moves to the military and foreign policy, with the theme "Make America Strong Once Again." Rachel Maddow leads MSNBC’s special coverage alongside Nicole Wallace, Ari Melber, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, Jen Psaki and many others, as Donald Trump Jr, Kellyanne Conway, Rep. Matt Gaetz, and Governor Greg Abbott, among others, rally behind the former president’s re-election bid in speeches before the gathe...
Jul 18, 2024•3 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 2024 Republican National Convention picks up on day two in Milwaukee, WI with the theme "Make America Safe Once Again." On tonight's MSNBC’s special coverage, the focus is on the GOP platform as Trump’s former rival Nikki Haley takes the stage with a message of party unity. Join Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Joy Reid, and other MSNBC all-stars to assess where things stand on the right, as well as on the left, with President Biden’s nomination still in question. Visit msnbc.com for more ...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Republican National Convention got underway in Milwaukee, WI as delegates from across the country gathered to nominate former President Donald Trump for the top of their ticket. The delegates cast their votes for the former President days after he faced an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. The shootings didn’t deter Monday’s schedule, including Trump’s announcement of Ohio Senator JD Vance as his pick for vice president. Also on Monday, President Joe Biden sat down with NBC’s...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast After the NATO Summit in Washington, President Biden took questions from reporters for the first time since a worrisome debate performance on June 27th. The president has been facing mounting calls to step aside in November, and fielding questions from the White House press corps was a chance to show voters, donors and members of Congress whether he’s still up for the job. Listen to the full press conference here and visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election....
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Senator Claire McCaskill is away this week, so former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri tapped another former co-host to join, veteran GOP strategist and creator of “The Circus”, Mark McKinnon. As President Biden hosts a NATO summit in Washington, all Beltway eyes are focused on whether he has staying power as the Democratic nominee. So, Jen and Mark zero in on how keenly lawmakers and pundits are tracking the shifting winds of that calculation. And NBC correspondent Vaughn H...
Jul 11, 2024•45 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast The fallout from last week’s doozy of a debate continues, with voters, party leaders and donors all working to figure out if Joe Biden is still their guy. This, as a devastating Supreme Court term ends after several extraordinary rulings that will reverberate for years to come. Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri wade through all the feelings, and what Biden needs to do to reassure voters and the Democratic party that he is equipped to stay i...
Jul 03, 2024•45 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast So that happened...the first presidential debate of 2024 is now officially in the books, and it did not go well for President Biden. Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri are joined by the Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens to break down everything that happened between the two candidates in Atlanta. The How to Win team looks at the state of panic among Democrats and dig into how this night will impact the next phase of the presidential campaign ...
Jun 28, 2024•44 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been four years since President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump have gone head-to-head. And on Thursday night, the incumbent and the former president faced off in the first presidential debate of 2024. The debate was held in Atlanta and hosted by CNN. The candidates sparred on issues ranging from reproductive rights to immigration to America’s role overseas.Listen to the full debate here and visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election....
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a scorcher in much of the US, and everyone’s feeling the heat. Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri drill down on how to frame Biden’s important executive action that builds on the work of DACA, and how Trump’s Milwaukee comment is playing amid lower crime stats in many of our biggest cities. And the dynamic duo shares some insightful debate prep in anticipation of next week’s ‘Superbowl’ of politics. Then, Laborers Union General Presiden...
Jun 20, 2024•39 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Is retribution a winning campaign issue? That’s the question Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri want to answer this week. And the striking contrast of the two presidential candidates comes into sharper focus: while one meets with G7 world leaders after honoring the fallen heroes of D-Day, the other tells his supporters he doesn’t care about them, he just needs their vote. Then: what is more of a kitchen table issue to voters than stubbornly ...
Jun 13, 2024•36 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast What a difference a week makes. Last Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri spoke, the jury was deliberating, and now the contrast of the two incumbents is in stark relief. The pair frame how to talk about running against an opponent found guilty on 34 criminal counts, and how desperate Republicans seem to be-- to undermine our judicial system and call for retribution, just to curry favor with Trump. Then Kelley Robinson, President of the Human ...
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