The Weeknight
TV Series·2025 –·1h 8m·2 seasons · 100 episodes
One-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers, and the breaking issues of the day.
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Episode 127Jul 2, 2026 · 1h · Former special counsel Jack Smith called out the president's retribution campaign and issued a stark warning about future elections in an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with MS NOW. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and MS NOW national security and intel analyst Michael Feinberg join The Weeknight to react. Plus, MS NOW political analyst Cornell Belcher joins the table as Trump brags, again, about how much money he's making, while Americans face rising prices.Not rated yet
Episode 127Jul 2, 2026 · 1h · Former special counsel Jack Smith called out the president's retribution campaign and issued a stark warning about future elections in an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with MS NOW. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and MS NOW national security and intel analyst Michael Feinberg join The Weeknight to react. Plus, MS NOW political analyst Cornell Belcher joins the table as Trump brags, again, about how much money he's making, while Americans face rising prices.Not rated yetE128
Episode 128Jul 6, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's attention seems to be squarely on his own money-making ventures and putting his finger on the scale for the U.S. soccer team in the FIFA World Cup, as Americans struggle with high costs. The Weeknight hosts and guests break down the latest corruption.Not rated yet
Episode 128Jul 6, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's attention seems to be squarely on his own money-making ventures and putting his finger on the scale for the U.S. soccer team in the FIFA World Cup, as Americans struggle with high costs. The Weeknight hosts and guests break down the latest corruption.Not rated yetE129
Episode 129Jul 7, 2026 · 1h · A growing number of democrats are calling on Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race after another alarming allegation surfaces. MS NOW political analyst Matthew Bartlett and Democratic strategist Sawyer Hackett discuss where Democrats go from here. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia of the Oversight Committee joins the table as Democrats prepare to investigate the president, his sons, and his allies if the House flips in November.Not rated yet
Episode 129Jul 7, 2026 · 1h · A growing number of democrats are calling on Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race after another alarming allegation surfaces. MS NOW political analyst Matthew Bartlett and Democratic strategist Sawyer Hackett discuss where Democrats go from here. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia of the Oversight Committee joins the table as Democrats prepare to investigate the president, his sons, and his allies if the House flips in November.Not rated yetE130
Episode 130Jul 8, 2026 · 1h · In Donald Trump's latest attempt to undermine elections, his Justice Department sent letters to all 50 states threatening election officials with "criminal penalties" if noncitizens vote. Democracy Docket's Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, the U.S. launched new attacks against Iran, after Trump said the ceasefire is "over." MS NOW political analyst Cornell Belcher and MS NOW senior national security reporter David Rohde join The Weeknight to weigh in.Not rated yet
Episode 130Jul 8, 2026 · 1h · In Donald Trump's latest attempt to undermine elections, his Justice Department sent letters to all 50 states threatening election officials with "criminal penalties" if noncitizens vote. Democracy Docket's Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, the U.S. launched new attacks against Iran, after Trump said the ceasefire is "over." MS NOW political analyst Cornell Belcher and MS NOW senior national security reporter David Rohde join The Weeknight to weigh in.Not rated yetE131
Episode 131Jul 9, 2026 · 1h · Republican Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley joined Democrats in demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel on his spending. Sen. Peter Welch, who also sits on Judiciary, joins The Weeknight to discuss that and preview Todd Blanche's upcoming confirmation hearing. Plus, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C. joins The Weeknight as protests erupt in Texas after ICE shot and killed a Mexican man during a traffic stop.Not rated yet
Episode 131Jul 9, 2026 · 1h · Republican Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley joined Democrats in demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel on his spending. Sen. Peter Welch, who also sits on Judiciary, joins The Weeknight to discuss that and preview Todd Blanche's upcoming confirmation hearing. Plus, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C. joins The Weeknight as protests erupt in Texas after ICE shot and killed a Mexican man during a traffic stop.Not rated yetE132
Episode 132Jul 10, 2026 · 1h · Acting AG Todd Blanche is accused of withholding more than 2 million documents in the Trump DOJ's mishandling of the Epstein files release. House Oversight Dem Rep. James Walkinshaw joins The Weeknight to break it down. And, Trump's voter suppression efforts are full speed ahead, as he fires the last members of the bipartisan election assistance commission, which helps states prepare and run elections efficiently. Cisco Aguilar, NV Secy. Of State, joins The Weeknight to respond.Not rated yet
Episode 132Jul 10, 2026 · 1h · Acting AG Todd Blanche is accused of withholding more than 2 million documents in the Trump DOJ's mishandling of the Epstein files release. House Oversight Dem Rep. James Walkinshaw joins The Weeknight to break it down. And, Trump's voter suppression efforts are full speed ahead, as he fires the last members of the bipartisan election assistance commission, which helps states prepare and run elections efficiently. Cisco Aguilar, NV Secy. Of State, joins The Weeknight to respond.Not rated yetE133
Episode 133Jul 13, 2026 · 1h · Trump's agenda is in limbo after the death of his close ally, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the lengthy absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell. Fmr. GOP spokesman Kurt Bardella and MS NOW Political Analyst Eugene Robinson join The Weeknight to break it down. Plus, MS NOW confirms Trump will use the power of the Oval Office to promote election lies in a primetime address later this week. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins the table to respond.Not rated yet
Episode 133Jul 13, 2026 · 1h · Trump's agenda is in limbo after the death of his close ally, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the lengthy absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell. Fmr. GOP spokesman Kurt Bardella and MS NOW Political Analyst Eugene Robinson join The Weeknight to break it down. Plus, MS NOW confirms Trump will use the power of the Oval Office to promote election lies in a primetime address later this week. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins the table to respond.Not rated yetE134
Episode 134Jul 14, 2026 · 1h · Rep. Jamie Raskin of the House Judiciary Committee joins The Weeknight ahead of consequential Senate confirmation hearings for two Trump loyalists: acting AG Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton. Plus, Senate Democrats delivered a blow to Donald Trump's defense budget, as the U.S. conducts new strikes against Iran. Sen. Jeff Merkley of the Foreign Relations Committee joins The Weeknight to weigh in.Not rated yet
Episode 134Jul 14, 2026 · 1h · Rep. Jamie Raskin of the House Judiciary Committee joins The Weeknight ahead of consequential Senate confirmation hearings for two Trump loyalists: acting AG Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton. Plus, Senate Democrats delivered a blow to Donald Trump's defense budget, as the U.S. conducts new strikes against Iran. Sen. Jeff Merkley of the Foreign Relations Committee joins The Weeknight to weigh in.Not rated yetE135
Episode 135Jul 15, 2026 · 1h · Two Trump loyalists, acting AG Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, faced tough questions during their confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of the Judiciary Committee and Sen. Martin Heinrich of the Intelligence Committee join The Weeknight to weigh in on what they heard during those hearings. Plus, Senate Democrats and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse denounced Todd Blanche's confirmation following his hearing on Capitol Hill. Jennifer Freeman, an attorney for several Epstein survivors, joins The Weeknight to weigh in.Not rated yet
Episode 135Jul 15, 2026 · 1h · Two Trump loyalists, acting AG Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, faced tough questions during their confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of the Judiciary Committee and Sen. Martin Heinrich of the Intelligence Committee join The Weeknight to weigh in on what they heard during those hearings. Plus, Senate Democrats and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse denounced Todd Blanche's confirmation following his hearing on Capitol Hill. Jennifer Freeman, an attorney for several Epstein survivors, joins The Weeknight to weigh in.Not rated yetE136
Episode 136Jul 16, 2026 · 1h · While Donald Trump is preparing to use a primetime address to amplify more election conspiracy theories, The Weeknight hosts talk to Democracy Docket's Marc Elias about what can be done to combat Trump's dangerous rhetoric. Plus, Liz Stein, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, joins The Weeknight after having a long-awaited meeting with acting AG Todd Blanche and other survivors.Not rated yet
Episode 136Jul 16, 2026 · 1h · While Donald Trump is preparing to use a primetime address to amplify more election conspiracy theories, The Weeknight hosts talk to Democracy Docket's Marc Elias about what can be done to combat Trump's dangerous rhetoric. Plus, Liz Stein, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, joins The Weeknight after having a long-awaited meeting with acting AG Todd Blanche and other survivors.Not rated yet
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Episode 138Jul 20, 2026 · 1h · The U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after three more U.S. service members were killed over the weekend, while Donald Trump attended a fundraiser at his resort and the World Cup final. Angelo Carusone, the president and CEO of Media Matters, and Ned Price, a former State Department and CIA official, join The Weeknight to break down the latest developments. Plus, a federal judge paused the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery in response to an antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys general. California AG Rob Bonta, who led that charge, joins The Weeknight to react.Not rated yet
Episode 138Jul 20, 2026 · 1h · The U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after three more U.S. service members were killed over the weekend, while Donald Trump attended a fundraiser at his resort and the World Cup final. Angelo Carusone, the president and CEO of Media Matters, and Ned Price, a former State Department and CIA official, join The Weeknight to break down the latest developments. Plus, a federal judge paused the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery in response to an antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys general. California AG Rob Bonta, who led that charge, joins The Weeknight to react.Not rated yetE139
Episode 139Jul 21, 2026 · 1h · In the Trump Administration's latest attempt to undermine elections, federal monitors are being sent across Arizona as voters head to the polls, and the DOJ is demanding voter data from New Jersey. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard and Neera Tanden, the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, join the conversation to break down the latest developments. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill asking for more taxpayer dollars to fund Donald Trump's war of choice with Iran. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of the Appropriations Committee joins The Weeknight after questioning Hegseth in that hearing.Not rated yet
Episode 139Jul 21, 2026 · 1h · In the Trump Administration's latest attempt to undermine elections, federal monitors are being sent across Arizona as voters head to the polls, and the DOJ is demanding voter data from New Jersey. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard and Neera Tanden, the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, join the conversation to break down the latest developments. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill asking for more taxpayer dollars to fund Donald Trump's war of choice with Iran. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of the Appropriations Committee joins The Weeknight after questioning Hegseth in that hearing.Not rated yetE140
Episode 140Jul 22, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump was back in Georgia, a state that was at the center of his 2020 election conspiracy theory, working to sow doubt in the system ahead of November's midterms. Georgia's democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination may be in peril over his refusal to kill the president's $1.8 billion slush fund. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight as senators weigh their concerns.Not rated yet
Episode 140Jul 22, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump was back in Georgia, a state that was at the center of his 2020 election conspiracy theory, working to sow doubt in the system ahead of November's midterms. Georgia's democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination may be in peril over his refusal to kill the president's $1.8 billion slush fund. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight as senators weigh their concerns.Not rated yetE141
Episode 141Jul 23, 2026 · 1h · The DOJ is in crisis after Rep. Jim Jordan sent a criminal referral of Special Counsel Jack Smith to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Former DOJ Spokesman Peter Carr joins The Weeknight to react. And former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins the table to analyze major new reporting on Donald Trump Jr. profiting from his father's presidency.Not rated yet
Episode 141Jul 23, 2026 · 1h · The DOJ is in crisis after Rep. Jim Jordan sent a criminal referral of Special Counsel Jack Smith to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Former DOJ Spokesman Peter Carr joins The Weeknight to react. And former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins the table to analyze major new reporting on Donald Trump Jr. profiting from his father's presidency.Not rated yetE142
Episode 142Jul 24, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump will address journalists at tonight's rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, after threatening to revoke broadcast licenses for major networks and subpoenaing journalists. In previewing his speech, the President described it as "vicious." Michele Goodwin, Constitutional Law Professor at Georgetown University, joins the table to discuss. And Skye Perryman, President & CEO of Democracy Forward, breaks down how Democratic senators are strategizing and fighting back against Trump's attempts to undermine the midterm election.Not rated yet
Episode 142Jul 24, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump will address journalists at tonight's rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, after threatening to revoke broadcast licenses for major networks and subpoenaing journalists. In previewing his speech, the President described it as "vicious." Michele Goodwin, Constitutional Law Professor at Georgetown University, joins the table to discuss. And Skye Perryman, President & CEO of Democracy Forward, breaks down how Democratic senators are strategizing and fighting back against Trump's attempts to undermine the midterm election.Not rated yetE143
Episode 143Jul 27, 2026 · 1h · Trump struggled to stay on message in battleground Michigan after his team reportedly gave vulnerable Republican candidates permission to distance themselves from his unpopular agenda. Matthew Bartlett, MS NOW Political Analyst, and Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of MediaMatters, join the Weeknight trio to react. Also, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester sits down with the Weeknight hosts to analyze Democrats' strategy to win control of the Senate in November. Plus, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins the table to break down new polling showing the unpopularity of Trump's war in Iran.Not rated yet
Episode 143Jul 27, 2026 · 1h · Trump struggled to stay on message in battleground Michigan after his team reportedly gave vulnerable Republican candidates permission to distance themselves from his unpopular agenda. Matthew Bartlett, MS NOW Political Analyst, and Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of MediaMatters, join the Weeknight trio to react. Also, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester sits down with the Weeknight hosts to analyze Democrats' strategy to win control of the Senate in November. Plus, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins the table to break down new polling showing the unpopularity of Trump's war in Iran.Not rated yetE144
Episode 144Jul 28, 2026 · 1h · Trump's unqualified pick for DNI is confirmed by the Senate, but Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General is facing new roadblocks. Michael Feinberg, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, and Ankush Khardori,Former Federal Prosecutor, sit down with the Weeknight hosts to react. Then, bestselling co-author of Regime Change and NY Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman joins the Weeknight to discuss new reporting on security issues and ballooning costs surrounding Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One. Plus, Scott Colom, the Democratic Senate Nominee in Mississippi, joins the table to explain why Democrats shouldn't count themselves out in the deep-red state this November.Not rated yet
Episode 144Jul 28, 2026 · 1h · Trump's unqualified pick for DNI is confirmed by the Senate, but Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General is facing new roadblocks. Michael Feinberg, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, and Ankush Khardori,Former Federal Prosecutor, sit down with the Weeknight hosts to react. Then, bestselling co-author of Regime Change and NY Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman joins the Weeknight to discuss new reporting on security issues and ballooning costs surrounding Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One. Plus, Scott Colom, the Democratic Senate Nominee in Mississippi, joins the table to explain why Democrats shouldn't count themselves out in the deep-red state this November.Not rated yetE145
Episode 145Jul 29, 2026 · 1h · BREAKING: Sen. Thom Tillis tells MS NOW that the vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee is likely canceled. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, and Miles Taylor, Founder of Defiance.org, join the Weeknight hosts to discuss. Plus, Sen. Jacky Rosen sits down with the Weeknight to react to Trump's relentless attempts to force through his voter suppression bill and the Senate unanimously adopting her resolution to oppose a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.Not rated yet
Episode 145Jul 29, 2026 · 1h · BREAKING: Sen. Thom Tillis tells MS NOW that the vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee is likely canceled. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of Virginia Giuffre, and Miles Taylor, Founder of Defiance.org, join the Weeknight hosts to discuss. Plus, Sen. Jacky Rosen sits down with the Weeknight to react to Trump's relentless attempts to force through his voter suppression bill and the Senate unanimously adopting her resolution to oppose a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.Not rated yetE146
Episode 146Jul 30, 2026 · 1h · Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight with the latest on Donald Trump's openness to delay Todd Blanche's nomination for AG, as two GOP holdouts have, so far, stalled the vote. And, Marc Elias joins the table to discuss why Trump's new Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, has yet to be sworn in days after he was confirmed and the many consequences of failed leadership at Trump's ODNI.Not rated yet
Episode 146Jul 30, 2026 · 1h · Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight with the latest on Donald Trump's openness to delay Todd Blanche's nomination for AG, as two GOP holdouts have, so far, stalled the vote. And, Marc Elias joins the table to discuss why Trump's new Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, has yet to be sworn in days after he was confirmed and the many consequences of failed leadership at Trump's ODNI.Not rated yetE147
Episode 147Jul 31, 2026 · 1h · The Justice Department is admitting there were installation issues with the president's Reflecting Pool project. Senator Cory Booker joins The Weeknight to react to Trump's numerous attempts to weaponize the Justice Department, all as the president's plan to quickly confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General is unravelling. Plus, ABC is calling out the federal government for "attempted censorship," claiming threats to the network sent a message: fall in line or pay the price. FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins The Weeknight to break it down.Not rated yet
Episode 147Jul 31, 2026 · 1h · The Justice Department is admitting there were installation issues with the president's Reflecting Pool project. Senator Cory Booker joins The Weeknight to react to Trump's numerous attempts to weaponize the Justice Department, all as the president's plan to quickly confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General is unravelling. Plus, ABC is calling out the federal government for "attempted censorship," claiming threats to the network sent a message: fall in line or pay the price. FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins The Weeknight to break it down.Not rated yetE148
Episode 148Aug 3, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump hits new lows to protect his ego, doubling down on support for the DOJ's controversial "slush fund" after his acting attorney general claimed it had been rescinded. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and Media Matters President Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to react. Plus, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is spotted leaving the White House after Trump publicly criticized her for acknowledging that the damage to the Reflecting Pool was the result of a "flawed" installation—not criminal vandalism. Skye Perryman joins the table to explain why the controversy extends far beyond a single monument.Not rated yet
Episode 148Aug 3, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump hits new lows to protect his ego, doubling down on support for the DOJ's controversial "slush fund" after his acting attorney general claimed it had been rescinded. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and Media Matters President Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to react. Plus, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is spotted leaving the White House after Trump publicly criticized her for acknowledging that the damage to the Reflecting Pool was the result of a "flawed" installation—not criminal vandalism. Skye Perryman joins the table to explain why the controversy extends far beyond a single monument.Not rated yetE149
Episode 149Aug 4, 2026 · 1h · Former U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin joins The Weeknight after Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Trump's former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to be the next Attorney General. Plus, MS NOW reporters Jacob Soboroff and Ali Vitali, and analysts join the conversation as results begin to roll in on a key primary election night.Not rated yet
Episode 149Aug 4, 2026 · 1h · Former U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin joins The Weeknight after Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Trump's former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to be the next Attorney General. Plus, MS NOW reporters Jacob Soboroff and Ali Vitali, and analysts join the conversation as results begin to roll in on a key primary election night.Not rated yetE150
Episode 150Aug 5, 2026 · 1h · Sen. Jeff Merkley joins The Weeknight to explain why he is introducing the "For Our Republic Act," which aims to curb Trump's escalating authoritarian abuses, and provide Congress with a roadmap to reassert its authority against him. And, after last night's tight primaries, Virginia Dems have an uphill battle to retake control of the House this fall. Gov. Abigail Spanberger sheds light on what she's doing to defend voting rights as Trump sows doubt in the midterm elections, and her party's efforts to flip key seats blue.Not rated yet
Episode 150Aug 5, 2026 · 1h · Sen. Jeff Merkley joins The Weeknight to explain why he is introducing the "For Our Republic Act," which aims to curb Trump's escalating authoritarian abuses, and provide Congress with a roadmap to reassert its authority against him. And, after last night's tight primaries, Virginia Dems have an uphill battle to retake control of the House this fall. Gov. Abigail Spanberger sheds light on what she's doing to defend voting rights as Trump sows doubt in the midterm elections, and her party's efforts to flip key seats blue.Not rated yetE151
Episode 151Aug 6, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is embarrassed and humiliated by his historically low poll numbers, but the president doesn't seem to be shifting his priorities ahead of the midterms. Maine's Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson joins The Weeknight to discuss how his campaign is targeting voters' frustrations to help unseat his opponent. Plus, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen joins The Weeknight as Republicans scramble to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General before their recess.Not rated yet
Episode 151Aug 6, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is embarrassed and humiliated by his historically low poll numbers, but the president doesn't seem to be shifting his priorities ahead of the midterms. Maine's Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson joins The Weeknight to discuss how his campaign is targeting voters' frustrations to help unseat his opponent. Plus, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen joins The Weeknight as Republicans scramble to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General before their recess.Not rated yetE152
Episode 152Aug 7, 2026 · 1h · Senate Republicans seem all but certain to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the family of late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre, and Democratic Sen. Peter Welch join The Weeknight. Plus, former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins The Weeknight as the Trump Administration escalates its retribution campaign against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by trying to fire her… again.Not rated yet
Episode 152Aug 7, 2026 · 1h · Senate Republicans seem all but certain to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the family of late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre, and Democratic Sen. Peter Welch join The Weeknight. Plus, former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins The Weeknight as the Trump Administration escalates its retribution campaign against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by trying to fire her… again.Not rated yetE153
Episode 153Aug 10, 2026 · 1h · Trump is workshopping new, xenophobic attacks against Democrats in a desperate attempt to scare voters ahead of the midterms, while his own approval ratings tank. MS NOW Political Contributor Jason Johnson and Ashley Davis, fmr. White House official under the George W. Bush administration, join The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Brian Poindexter, the Democrat running to unseat embattled GOP Congressman Max Miller, joins The Weeknight to respond to his opponent's decision to stay in the race despite abuse allegations.Not rated yet
Episode 153Aug 10, 2026 · 1h · Trump is workshopping new, xenophobic attacks against Democrats in a desperate attempt to scare voters ahead of the midterms, while his own approval ratings tank. MS NOW Political Contributor Jason Johnson and Ashley Davis, fmr. White House official under the George W. Bush administration, join The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Brian Poindexter, the Democrat running to unseat embattled GOP Congressman Max Miller, joins The Weeknight to respond to his opponent's decision to stay in the race despite abuse allegations.Not rated yet
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Episode 156Aug 13, 2026 · 1h · Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered an uncharacteristically normal speech to the Justice Department workforce in a stark difference from his daily efforts to weaponize the DOJ. Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to break down the Trump admin's latest attacks on the rule of law and election integrity. Plus, independent journalist Katie Phang joins the table to discuss her lawsuit against Trump's DOJ for its botched release of the Epstein Files. And Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and former Republican John Giles join The Weeknight to explain how they're fighting against Trump's lies with a message of affordability and unity.Not rated yet
Episode 156Aug 13, 2026 · 1h · Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered an uncharacteristically normal speech to the Justice Department workforce in a stark difference from his daily efforts to weaponize the DOJ. Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to break down the Trump admin's latest attacks on the rule of law and election integrity. Plus, independent journalist Katie Phang joins the table to discuss her lawsuit against Trump's DOJ for its botched release of the Epstein Files. And Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and former Republican John Giles join The Weeknight to explain how they're fighting against Trump's lies with a message of affordability and unity.Not rated yetE157
Episode 157Aug 17, 2026 · 1h · Attorney General Todd Blanche refuses to pledge that the Justice Department will remain independent from Donald Trump, and threatens to take the administration's fight for access to state voter rolls all the way to the Supreme Court. Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, and Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor, join The Weeknight to discuss the stakes. Plus, Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, joins the table as voter frustration grows over gas prices driven higher by Trump's war with Iran.Not rated yet
Episode 157Aug 17, 2026 · 1h · Attorney General Todd Blanche refuses to pledge that the Justice Department will remain independent from Donald Trump, and threatens to take the administration's fight for access to state voter rolls all the way to the Supreme Court. Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, and Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor, join The Weeknight to discuss the stakes. Plus, Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, joins the table as voter frustration grows over gas prices driven higher by Trump's war with Iran.Not rated yetE158
Episode 158Aug 18, 2026 · 1h · More primaries are underway as Trump's approval rating falls to an embarrassing second term low that matches the lowest point of his first term. Matthew Bartlett, MS NOW political analyst, and Mo Elleithee, Executive Director of Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service, join The Weeknight to discuss. Then, NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke joins the table to react to Trump's repeated hypocrisy over voting by mail and his DOJ's plan to sent 1,000 poll monitors across the country in November. Plus, ABC sues the Trump administration's FCC over First Amendment violations as Trump continues to hurl personal attacks at reporters.Not rated yet
Episode 158Aug 18, 2026 · 1h · More primaries are underway as Trump's approval rating falls to an embarrassing second term low that matches the lowest point of his first term. Matthew Bartlett, MS NOW political analyst, and Mo Elleithee, Executive Director of Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service, join The Weeknight to discuss. Then, NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke joins the table to react to Trump's repeated hypocrisy over voting by mail and his DOJ's plan to sent 1,000 poll monitors across the country in November. Plus, ABC sues the Trump administration's FCC over First Amendment violations as Trump continues to hurl personal attacks at reporters.Not rated yet
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Episode 160Aug 20, 2026 · 1h · The DNC is suing the Trump administration for failing to respond to its public records request on potential plans to seize ballots in the upcoming midterm elections. Norm Eisen, fmr. ambassador and Co-Founder and Executive Chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund joins The Weeknight to respond. And, MS NOW exclusive reporting reveals Trump's close personal aide Natalie Harp worked at the White House without security clearance for a year, filling out the official forms in recent months only after the President personally intervened. MS NOW White House Correspondent Jake Traylor, who co-authored the piece, joins The Weeknight with more details from his reporting.Not rated yet
Episode 160Aug 20, 2026 · 1h · The DNC is suing the Trump administration for failing to respond to its public records request on potential plans to seize ballots in the upcoming midterm elections. Norm Eisen, fmr. ambassador and Co-Founder and Executive Chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund joins The Weeknight to respond. And, MS NOW exclusive reporting reveals Trump's close personal aide Natalie Harp worked at the White House without security clearance for a year, filling out the official forms in recent months only after the President personally intervened. MS NOW White House Correspondent Jake Traylor, who co-authored the piece, joins The Weeknight with more details from his reporting.Not rated yetE161
Episode 161Aug 21, 2026 · 1h · Democrats are hopeful about their odds of gaining a Senate majority come November's midterm elections, while an unpopular president is stumping for a Republican running for a safely red Senate seat. Jess Mackler, the president of Emily's List, joins the conversation. Plus, former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins The Weeknight as Donald Trump threatens to sue a liberal think tank publishing a report he didn't like.Not rated yet
Episode 161Aug 21, 2026 · 1h · Democrats are hopeful about their odds of gaining a Senate majority come November's midterm elections, while an unpopular president is stumping for a Republican running for a safely red Senate seat. Jess Mackler, the president of Emily's List, joins the conversation. Plus, former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins The Weeknight as Donald Trump threatens to sue a liberal think tank publishing a report he didn't like.Not rated yetE162
Episode 162Aug 24, 2026 · 1h · The Supreme Court just dealt a major blow to election integrity today by easing the way for Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in ballots. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, and Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of MediaMatters, join the Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Trump's dealmaking skills are called into question after trade talks with Canada collapse and his prolonged war in Iran keeps prices high for Americans. Jared Bernstein, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, joins the table.Not rated yet
Episode 162Aug 24, 2026 · 1h · The Supreme Court just dealt a major blow to election integrity today by easing the way for Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in ballots. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, and Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of MediaMatters, join the Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Trump's dealmaking skills are called into question after trade talks with Canada collapse and his prolonged war in Iran keeps prices high for Americans. Jared Bernstein, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, joins the table.Not rated yetE163
Episode 163Aug 25, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's endorsement power is put to the test in South Carolina as voters voice frustration over his war of choice with Iran and soaring prices. Democratic Strategist Chuck Rocha breaks it down. Then, Norm Eisen, Co-founder of Democracy Defenders Action, joins The Weeknight to discuss the ongoing legal fight over the Trump administration's effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. Plus, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) joins the table to discuss the growing threat of Christian nationalism.Not rated yet
Episode 163Aug 25, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's endorsement power is put to the test in South Carolina as voters voice frustration over his war of choice with Iran and soaring prices. Democratic Strategist Chuck Rocha breaks it down. Then, Norm Eisen, Co-founder of Democracy Defenders Action, joins The Weeknight to discuss the ongoing legal fight over the Trump administration's effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. Plus, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) joins the table to discuss the growing threat of Christian nationalism.Not rated yetE164
Episode 164Aug 26, 2026 · 1h · A federal judge has lifted the final block on Trump's mail-in ballot executive order that threatens to throw the midterms into chaos. Janai Nelson, President of the Legal Defense Fund, and Jason Johnson, MS NOW political contributor, join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez joins the table to react to Trump barely getting his chosen candidates over the finish line in deep-red states.Not rated yet
Episode 164Aug 26, 2026 · 1h · A federal judge has lifted the final block on Trump's mail-in ballot executive order that threatens to throw the midterms into chaos. Janai Nelson, President of the Legal Defense Fund, and Jason Johnson, MS NOW political contributor, join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez joins the table to react to Trump barely getting his chosen candidates over the finish line in deep-red states.Not rated yetE165
Episode 165Aug 27, 2026 · 1h · An unpopular president is making a rare appearance on the campaign trail in Texas. Bharat Ramamurti, Former NEC Deputy Director, and Dave Weigel, Politics reporter at Semafor, join The Weeknight as Donald Trump deflects blame for his poor standing with voters. Plus, Rep. Joyce Beatty was at the table after calling out Trump's latest attempt to get his name on the Kennedy Center and filing an emergency motion to block the Trump-backed board from making further changes to the center.Not rated yet
Episode 165Aug 27, 2026 · 1h · An unpopular president is making a rare appearance on the campaign trail in Texas. Bharat Ramamurti, Former NEC Deputy Director, and Dave Weigel, Politics reporter at Semafor, join The Weeknight as Donald Trump deflects blame for his poor standing with voters. Plus, Rep. Joyce Beatty was at the table after calling out Trump's latest attempt to get his name on the Kennedy Center and filing an emergency motion to block the Trump-backed board from making further changes to the center.Not rated yetE166
Episode 166Aug 28, 2026 · 1h · Thousands of protestors gathered on the National Mall today to voice opposition to Donald Trump's new wave of voting restrictions measures. Rev. Al Sharpton, host of "Politics Nation," Martin Luther King III, and Arndrea Waters King join The Weeknight to react. Plus, Rep. LaMonica McIver joins the table to after a federal appeals court allowed assault charges against her to move forward. A federal judge says the prosecution might be an act of political retaliation.Not rated yet
Episode 166Aug 28, 2026 · 1h · Thousands of protestors gathered on the National Mall today to voice opposition to Donald Trump's new wave of voting restrictions measures. Rev. Al Sharpton, host of "Politics Nation," Martin Luther King III, and Arndrea Waters King join The Weeknight to react. Plus, Rep. LaMonica McIver joins the table to after a federal appeals court allowed assault charges against her to move forward. A federal judge says the prosecution might be an act of political retaliation.Not rated yetE167
Episode 167Aug 31, 2026 · 1h · As Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran stretches beyond the six-month mark, there are no signs of it ending. Ret. U.S. Army Brig. General Steven Anderson and MS NOW political contributor Jason Johnson join The Weeknight to respond to the latest consequences of the war, as the U.S. carries out more strikes in the Middle East. And, the first mail-in ballots ahead of November's midterms go out on Friday, as new reporting confirms they're being rejected for late arrival in roughly a dozen states. Marc Elias, Founder of Democracy Docket, joins The Weeknight to explain what's at stake ahead of the crucial election.Not rated yet
Episode 167Aug 31, 2026 · 1h · As Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran stretches beyond the six-month mark, there are no signs of it ending. Ret. U.S. Army Brig. General Steven Anderson and MS NOW political contributor Jason Johnson join The Weeknight to respond to the latest consequences of the war, as the U.S. carries out more strikes in the Middle East. And, the first mail-in ballots ahead of November's midterms go out on Friday, as new reporting confirms they're being rejected for late arrival in roughly a dozen states. Marc Elias, Founder of Democracy Docket, joins The Weeknight to explain what's at stake ahead of the crucial election.Not rated yetE168
Episode 168Sep 1, 2026 · 1h · The Pentagon is in chaos under Pete Hegseth's leadership as the military continues Trump's war of choice, launching a new round of strikes against Iran. Democratic strategist John McCarthy and Frank Kendall, Former Air Force Secretary under the Biden Administration, join the conversation. Plus, MS NOW Legal Analyst Melissa Murray joins The Weeknight after a whistleblower sounds the alarms on the Trump administration's plot to restrict mail-in voting.Not rated yet
Episode 168Sep 1, 2026 · 1h · The Pentagon is in chaos under Pete Hegseth's leadership as the military continues Trump's war of choice, launching a new round of strikes against Iran. Democratic strategist John McCarthy and Frank Kendall, Former Air Force Secretary under the Biden Administration, join the conversation. Plus, MS NOW Legal Analyst Melissa Murray joins The Weeknight after a whistleblower sounds the alarms on the Trump administration's plot to restrict mail-in voting.Not rated yetE169
Episode 169Sep 2, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is hosting vulnerable Republicans at the White House ahead of the midterms. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha joins The Weeknight as Trump vows to bring his toxic brand to the campaign trail. Plus, Rep. Debbie Dingell joins The Weeknight as the president's latest strikes in Iran send oil and gas prices surging again.Not rated yet
Episode 169Sep 2, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is hosting vulnerable Republicans at the White House ahead of the midterms. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha joins The Weeknight as Trump vows to bring his toxic brand to the campaign trail. Plus, Rep. Debbie Dingell joins The Weeknight as the president's latest strikes in Iran send oil and gas prices surging again.Not rated yetE170
Episode 170Sep 3, 2026 · 1h · Two months from Election Day, and Trump is threatening vulnerable Republicans with the possibility of burdening them with his presence, by campaigning for them. MS NOW Political Analyst Cornell Belcher and Santiago Mayer, Executive Director of Voters of Tomorrow, join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna joins The Weeknight to respond to the administration's failure to handle the conflict, as new reports confirm Defense Secretary Hegseth is extending military deployments to the Middle East through 2027.Not rated yet
Episode 170Sep 3, 2026 · 1h · Two months from Election Day, and Trump is threatening vulnerable Republicans with the possibility of burdening them with his presence, by campaigning for them. MS NOW Political Analyst Cornell Belcher and Santiago Mayer, Executive Director of Voters of Tomorrow, join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna joins The Weeknight to respond to the administration's failure to handle the conflict, as new reports confirm Defense Secretary Hegseth is extending military deployments to the Middle East through 2027.Not rated yetE171
Episode 171Sep 8, 2026 · 1h · Eight weeks out from the midterm elections, Republicans on the campaign trail are having to defend high prices and Donald Trump's war of choice with Iran. Republican strategist Brittany Martinez and Robert Jones, President of the Public Religion Research Institute, join The Weeknight as Trump makes it all about himself ahead of the Republican midterm convention. Plus, Norm Eisen, co-founder of Democracy Defenders Action, joins the table to break down the administration's latest attempt to target mail-in voting.Not rated yet
Episode 171Sep 8, 2026 · 1h · Eight weeks out from the midterm elections, Republicans on the campaign trail are having to defend high prices and Donald Trump's war of choice with Iran. Republican strategist Brittany Martinez and Robert Jones, President of the Public Religion Research Institute, join The Weeknight as Trump makes it all about himself ahead of the Republican midterm convention. Plus, Norm Eisen, co-founder of Democracy Defenders Action, joins the table to break down the administration's latest attempt to target mail-in voting.Not rated yetE172
Episode 172Sep 9, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is taking center stage on night one of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, Democratic strategist Joel Payne, and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia of the Oversight Committee joins the conversation as Epstein survivors hold their own event in Dallas.Not rated yet
Episode 172Sep 9, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is taking center stage on night one of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, Democratic strategist Joel Payne, and political strategist Lucy Caldwell join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia of the Oversight Committee joins the conversation as Epstein survivors hold their own event in Dallas.Not rated yetE173
Episode 173Sep 10, 2026 · 1h · The Weeknight hosts are live from Dallas, Texas for day two of Trump's midterm convention. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard joins the conversations from inside the convention center. Plus, Symone sits down exclusively with Texas Democratic Senate Nominee James Talarico to hear what he's focused on two months out from the midterms.Not rated yet
Episode 173Sep 10, 2026 · 1h · The Weeknight hosts are live from Dallas, Texas for day two of Trump's midterm convention. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard joins the conversations from inside the convention center. Plus, Symone sits down exclusively with Texas Democratic Senate Nominee James Talarico to hear what he's focused on two months out from the midterms.Not rated yetE174
Episode 174Sep 11, 2026 · 1h · Gas prices near $10 per gallon at some pumps because of Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran, but the president is still claiming America is in the "golden age." Democratic strategist John McCarthy and MS NOW host Antonia Hylton join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins the conversation after ABC pulled an interview with Texas Democratic Senate Nominee James Talarico from airing on a live TV broadcast.Not rated yet
Episode 174Sep 11, 2026 · 1h · Gas prices near $10 per gallon at some pumps because of Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran, but the president is still claiming America is in the "golden age." Democratic strategist John McCarthy and MS NOW host Antonia Hylton join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez joins the conversation after ABC pulled an interview with Texas Democratic Senate Nominee James Talarico from airing on a live TV broadcast.Not rated yetE175
Episode 175Sep 14, 2026 · 1h · In the Trump Administration's latest attack on voting, DHS agents may have illegally accessed voter data, according to a new whistleblower report. Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight with the latest. Plus, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight amid alarming calls for more government regulation from leading voices in the A.I. industry.Not rated yet
Episode 175Sep 14, 2026 · 1h · In the Trump Administration's latest attack on voting, DHS agents may have illegally accessed voter data, according to a new whistleblower report. Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight with the latest. Plus, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight amid alarming calls for more government regulation from leading voices in the A.I. industry.Not rated yetE176
Episode 176Sep 15, 2026 · 1h · Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel spent the day defending Donald Trump and the actions they've taken on his behalf. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maya Wiley join The Weeknight. Plus, a judge says Trump's name cannot be on the Kennedy Center building or its grounds. Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the Kennedy Center board, joins the conversation after the Trump-backed Kennedy Center board voted to close the center immediately and indefinitely.Not rated yet
Episode 176Sep 15, 2026 · 1h · Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel spent the day defending Donald Trump and the actions they've taken on his behalf. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maya Wiley join The Weeknight. Plus, a judge says Trump's name cannot be on the Kennedy Center building or its grounds. Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the Kennedy Center board, joins the conversation after the Trump-backed Kennedy Center board voted to close the center immediately and indefinitely.Not rated yetE177
Episode 177Sep 16, 2026 · 1h · Less than 50 days from the midterm elections, Republicans are testing out a new message: give us another chance. Michigan Democratic Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed joins The Weeknight as Donald Trump pours millions of dollars from his war chest into the race. Plus, Rep. Greg Casar joins the table after making an urgent plea to A.I. leaders. And Rep. Chris Deluzio reacts to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for the first time in three years.Not rated yet
Episode 177Sep 16, 2026 · 1h · Less than 50 days from the midterm elections, Republicans are testing out a new message: give us another chance. Michigan Democratic Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed joins The Weeknight as Donald Trump pours millions of dollars from his war chest into the race. Plus, Rep. Greg Casar joins the table after making an urgent plea to A.I. leaders. And Rep. Chris Deluzio reacts to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for the first time in three years.Not rated yetE178
Episode 178Sep 17, 2026 · 1h · Rep. Robert Garcia, ranking member of the Oversight Committee, is investigating Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration and its reported ties to a Russian oligarch. He joins The Weeknight to discuss the Trump family's blatant corruption and his plans if Democrats retake the House. Plus, Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic Nominee for Senate in South Carolina, joins The Weeknight as her campaign gains momentum. And Don Lemon joins the table to weigh in on Donald Trump and the FCC targeting journalists and news organizations to chill free speech.Not rated yet
Episode 178Sep 17, 2026 · 1h · Rep. Robert Garcia, ranking member of the Oversight Committee, is investigating Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration and its reported ties to a Russian oligarch. He joins The Weeknight to discuss the Trump family's blatant corruption and his plans if Democrats retake the House. Plus, Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic Nominee for Senate in South Carolina, joins The Weeknight as her campaign gains momentum. And Don Lemon joins the table to weigh in on Donald Trump and the FCC targeting journalists and news organizations to chill free speech.Not rated yetE179
Episode 179Sep 18, 2026 · 1h · Election officials nationwide are bracing for chaos as the Trump Administration works to sow doubt about the election process. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou joins The Weeknight as early voting gets officially underway in a few states. Plus, Rep. Melanie Stansbury joins the table to discuss Donald Trump's latest attempt to reshape the nation's capital in his own image, as hundreds of protesters gather outside of the Kennedy Center.Not rated yet
Episode 179Sep 18, 2026 · 1h · Election officials nationwide are bracing for chaos as the Trump Administration works to sow doubt about the election process. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou joins The Weeknight as early voting gets officially underway in a few states. Plus, Rep. Melanie Stansbury joins the table to discuss Donald Trump's latest attempt to reshape the nation's capital in his own image, as hundreds of protesters gather outside of the Kennedy Center.Not rated yetE180
Episode 180Sep 21, 2026 · 1h · President and CEO of MediaMatters Angelo Carusone and Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, join The Weeknight to respond to the latest in Trump's attack on the First Amendment, after MS NOW, CNN and Politico sue the White House for banning journalists from the press pool. This, as the Trump admin does everything in its power to distract from its destruction of the economy. Jared Bernstein, Fmr. Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joins to discuss.Not rated yet
Episode 180Sep 21, 2026 · 1h · President and CEO of MediaMatters Angelo Carusone and Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, join The Weeknight to respond to the latest in Trump's attack on the First Amendment, after MS NOW, CNN and Politico sue the White House for banning journalists from the press pool. This, as the Trump admin does everything in its power to distract from its destruction of the economy. Jared Bernstein, Fmr. Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joins to discuss.Not rated yetE181
Episode 181Sep 22, 2026 · 1h · Behind closed doors, Republicans are preparing for the worst in November's midterms, with one lawmaker telling MS NOW: "we're gonna get crushed." Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, joins The Weeknight to react six weeks out from Election Day. Plus, the FBI was investigating donations made to Maine Senator Susan Collins, until Donald Trump returned to office and purged agents who handled public corruption investigations. Molly Redden, National Reporter at ProPublica, joins the conversation to break down her latest reporting.Not rated yet
Episode 181Sep 22, 2026 · 1h · Behind closed doors, Republicans are preparing for the worst in November's midterms, with one lawmaker telling MS NOW: "we're gonna get crushed." Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, joins The Weeknight to react six weeks out from Election Day. Plus, the FBI was investigating donations made to Maine Senator Susan Collins, until Donald Trump returned to office and purged agents who handled public corruption investigations. Molly Redden, National Reporter at ProPublica, joins the conversation to break down her latest reporting.Not rated yetE182
Episode 182Sep 23, 2026 · 1h · Sen. Cory Booker joins The Weeknight to respond to the fallout from Trump's latest foreign policy blunders as diesel prices hit historic highs and his approval numbers sink to historic lows. Plus: Trump's justification for banning the media, building a ballroom, even tanking the economy? "National security." Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins to explain the President's popular excuse to get whatever he wants.Not rated yet
Episode 182Sep 23, 2026 · 1h · Sen. Cory Booker joins The Weeknight to respond to the fallout from Trump's latest foreign policy blunders as diesel prices hit historic highs and his approval numbers sink to historic lows. Plus: Trump's justification for banning the media, building a ballroom, even tanking the economy? "National security." Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins to explain the President's popular excuse to get whatever he wants.Not rated yetE183
Episode 183Sep 24, 2026 · 1h · Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to discuss journalists' renewed access to the White House Press Pool. Plus: Warning signs for Republicans, as new reporting reveals the Chair of the National Republican Senate Committee has pulled back from two key battleground states ahead of the midterms. Pollster, Democratic strategist and MS NOW Political Analyst Cornell Belcher joins The Weeknight to break it down. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple PodcastsNot rated yet
Episode 183Sep 24, 2026 · 1h · Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to discuss journalists' renewed access to the White House Press Pool. Plus: Warning signs for Republicans, as new reporting reveals the Chair of the National Republican Senate Committee has pulled back from two key battleground states ahead of the midterms. Pollster, Democratic strategist and MS NOW Political Analyst Cornell Belcher joins The Weeknight to break it down. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple PodcastsNot rated yetE184
Episode 184Sep 25, 2026 · 1h · With just 39 days until Election Day, Trump's dismal approval ratings are sending Republicans running, forcing them to campaign in deep red territory, and abandoning any hopes of reaching moderate or undecided voters. Congressman James Clyburn joins The Weeknight to break it down. And, Senate Republicans have spent $117 million in ads boosting Ken Paxton, despite vocal concerns from voters about his character and qualifications. Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Kendall Scudder joins The Weeknight to discuss.Not rated yet
Episode 184Sep 25, 2026 · 1h · With just 39 days until Election Day, Trump's dismal approval ratings are sending Republicans running, forcing them to campaign in deep red territory, and abandoning any hopes of reaching moderate or undecided voters. Congressman James Clyburn joins The Weeknight to break it down. And, Senate Republicans have spent $117 million in ads boosting Ken Paxton, despite vocal concerns from voters about his character and qualifications. Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Kendall Scudder joins The Weeknight to discuss.Not rated yetE185
Episode 185Sep 28, 2026 · 1h · With just 36 days until the midterm elections, Donald Trump is producing desperate propaganda ads to boost his dismal approval ratings … with your taxpayer dollars. Media Matters President and CEO Angelo Carusone joins The Weeknight with MS NOW White House Reporter Laura Barron Lopez to break it down. And, Senate Democrats are taking action against voter suppression efforts from Trump's cabinet, accusing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin of pressuring states to participate in illegal activities, threatening to remove grant funding if said states fail to comply with the administration's wishes. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord joins The Weeknight to respond.Not rated yet
Episode 185Sep 28, 2026 · 1h · With just 36 days until the midterm elections, Donald Trump is producing desperate propaganda ads to boost his dismal approval ratings … with your taxpayer dollars. Media Matters President and CEO Angelo Carusone joins The Weeknight with MS NOW White House Reporter Laura Barron Lopez to break it down. And, Senate Democrats are taking action against voter suppression efforts from Trump's cabinet, accusing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin of pressuring states to participate in illegal activities, threatening to remove grant funding if said states fail to comply with the administration's wishes. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord joins The Weeknight to respond.Not rated yetE186
Episode 186Sep 29, 2026 · 1h · Sen. Chris Coons was in today's Judiciary hearing where Republicans made an embarrassing display of their attempt to grill former special counsel Jack Smith. He joins The Weeknight to discuss.
Plus: Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor, joins the table just 35 days ahead of the midterm elections, as GOP favorability drops to record lows in traditionally red strongholds. And, Sen. Mark Kelly joins The Weeknight after Trump's day-long A.I.-focused White House event to discuss the importance of safety with this new technology.Not rated yet
Episode 186Sep 29, 2026 · 1h · Sen. Chris Coons was in today's Judiciary hearing where Republicans made an embarrassing display of their attempt to grill former special counsel Jack Smith. He joins The Weeknight to discuss.
Plus: Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor, joins the table just 35 days ahead of the midterm elections, as GOP favorability drops to record lows in traditionally red strongholds. And, Sen. Mark Kelly joins The Weeknight after Trump's day-long A.I.-focused White House event to discuss the importance of safety with this new technology.Not rated yetE187
Episode 187Sep 30, 2026 · 1h · With just 34 days until the midterm elections, Donald Trump is blaming his party for his plummeting approval rating, saying Republicans are "doing an extremely poor job of promotion." Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and Tre Easton, Vice President of the Searchlight Institute, join The Weeknight to break it down. And, Senate Republicans just failed at their hail mary attempt to pass any legislation that might curry favor with voters ahead of the midterm elections. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins the table, after Democrats successfully blocked two of their deceptively messaged bills.Not rated yet
Episode 187Sep 30, 2026 · 1h · With just 34 days until the midterm elections, Donald Trump is blaming his party for his plummeting approval rating, saying Republicans are "doing an extremely poor job of promotion." Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and Tre Easton, Vice President of the Searchlight Institute, join The Weeknight to break it down. And, Senate Republicans just failed at their hail mary attempt to pass any legislation that might curry favor with voters ahead of the midterm elections. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins the table, after Democrats successfully blocked two of their deceptively messaged bills.Not rated yetE188
Episode 188Oct 1, 2026 · 1h · Fmr. Ambassador Norm Eisen joins The Weeknight to discuss the President's flailing attempts to control the media, his image, and the election results ahead of November. Sen. Maggie Hassan joins The Weeknight after sending a letter to the White House this week, demanding the Trump admin provide detailed info about its taxpayer- funded 30-second political ad that's been airing nationwide.Not rated yet
Episode 188Oct 1, 2026 · 1h · Fmr. Ambassador Norm Eisen joins The Weeknight to discuss the President's flailing attempts to control the media, his image, and the election results ahead of November. Sen. Maggie Hassan joins The Weeknight after sending a letter to the White House this week, demanding the Trump admin provide detailed info about its taxpayer- funded 30-second political ad that's been airing nationwide.Not rated yetE189
Episode 189Oct 2, 2026 · 1h · FBI Dir. Kash Patel is doing everything in his power to help reshape the FBI and the Department of Justice in Donald Trump's favor… from election lies to rewriting history itself. MS NOW's Ari Melber joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor, David Crowley, joins The Weeknight to discuss a devastating new jobs report and what it shows for Americans in Trump's economy. And, in his new book, retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis is going public with how his relationship with Donald Trump fully disintegrated. The Weeknight hosts react.Not rated yet
Episode 189Oct 2, 2026 · 1h · FBI Dir. Kash Patel is doing everything in his power to help reshape the FBI and the Department of Justice in Donald Trump's favor… from election lies to rewriting history itself. MS NOW's Ari Melber joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor, David Crowley, joins The Weeknight to discuss a devastating new jobs report and what it shows for Americans in Trump's economy. And, in his new book, retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis is going public with how his relationship with Donald Trump fully disintegrated. The Weeknight hosts react.Not rated yetE190
Episode 190Oct 5, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is threatening to withhold money from states that don't vote MAGA. Iowa's Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek joins The Weeknight to weigh in, as new polling shows him in a virtual tie with his Republican opponent. The Trump administration is once again escalating its media ban, now barring Politico from Politico from boarding Air Force One. Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of Media Matters joins The Weeknight to respond to the White House's latest attacks on the First Amendment.Not rated yet
Episode 190Oct 5, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is threatening to withhold money from states that don't vote MAGA. Iowa's Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek joins The Weeknight to weigh in, as new polling shows him in a virtual tie with his Republican opponent. The Trump administration is once again escalating its media ban, now barring Politico from Politico from boarding Air Force One. Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of Media Matters joins The Weeknight to respond to the White House's latest attacks on the First Amendment.Not rated yetE191
Episode 191Oct 6, 2026 · 1h · Retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis joins The Weeknight to discuss his new book, the demise of his working relationship with Donald Trump, and his party's dimming chances of success just four weeks before the midterms. And, Sky and Amanda Roberts, family of the late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre, appear in a new ad criticizing Colorado's GOP incumbent in what has become a tight House race. They join The Weeknight to lay out the importance of their continued activism ahead of November.Not rated yet
Episode 191Oct 6, 2026 · 1h · Retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis joins The Weeknight to discuss his new book, the demise of his working relationship with Donald Trump, and his party's dimming chances of success just four weeks before the midterms. And, Sky and Amanda Roberts, family of the late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre, appear in a new ad criticizing Colorado's GOP incumbent in what has become a tight House race. They join The Weeknight to lay out the importance of their continued activism ahead of November.Not rated yetE192
Episode 192Oct 7, 2026 · 1h · Republicans are scrambling ahead of the November elections, while the president is campaigning to defend a historically red seat in Texas. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, Kristen Clarke, NAACP general counsel, joins the table to discuss how ICE is being used to undermine our elections.Not rated yet
Episode 192Oct 7, 2026 · 1h · Republicans are scrambling ahead of the November elections, while the president is campaigning to defend a historically red seat in Texas. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, Kristen Clarke, NAACP general counsel, joins the table to discuss how ICE is being used to undermine our elections.Not rated yetE193
Episode 193Oct 8, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's DOJ is seeking a federal indictment against former aide Cassidy Hutchinson for her testimony in the January 6 congressional hearings. Michele Goodwin, professor at Georgetown Law, and Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor, join The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, Nevada gubernatorial nominee Aaron Ford joins The Weeknight less than four weeks before the midterms to discuss data centers in his state, as Donald Trump hands out awards to Elon Musk and other A.I. leaders.Not rated yet
Episode 193Oct 8, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's DOJ is seeking a federal indictment against former aide Cassidy Hutchinson for her testimony in the January 6 congressional hearings. Michele Goodwin, professor at Georgetown Law, and Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor, join The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, Nevada gubernatorial nominee Aaron Ford joins The Weeknight less than four weeks before the midterms to discuss data centers in his state, as Donald Trump hands out awards to Elon Musk and other A.I. leaders.Not rated yetE194
Episode 194Oct 9, 2026 · 1h · With just 25 days to go until the midterms, Republicans are beginning to realize that despite their war chest and gerrymandered maps, they might not be able to save this election. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Brittany Martinez join The Weeknight as Donald Trump campaigns in New York. Plus, Journalist and author Michael Lewis joins The Weeknight to discuss his new book, offering a look at DOGE's attacks on the civil service and the government workers who resisted its pressure.Not rated yet
Episode 194Oct 9, 2026 · 1h · With just 25 days to go until the midterms, Republicans are beginning to realize that despite their war chest and gerrymandered maps, they might not be able to save this election. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Brittany Martinez join The Weeknight as Donald Trump campaigns in New York. Plus, Journalist and author Michael Lewis joins The Weeknight to discuss his new book, offering a look at DOGE's attacks on the civil service and the government workers who resisted its pressure.Not rated yetE195
Episode 195Oct 12, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's Justice Department is targeting five major television networks, in his latest escalation against the free press. Former FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya and MediaMatters President and CEO Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to discuss how conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer publicly encouraged the DOJ to investigate the networks. Plus, Rep. Chris Pappas, New Hampshire Democratic Senate Nominee, joins The Weeknight as high energy prices from Donald Trump's war of choice become a key issue in his state 22 days out from election day.Not rated yet
Episode 195Oct 12, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's Justice Department is targeting five major television networks, in his latest escalation against the free press. Former FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya and MediaMatters President and CEO Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to discuss how conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer publicly encouraged the DOJ to investigate the networks. Plus, Rep. Chris Pappas, New Hampshire Democratic Senate Nominee, joins The Weeknight as high energy prices from Donald Trump's war of choice become a key issue in his state 22 days out from election day.Not rated yetE196
Episode 196Oct 13, 2026 · 1h · A federal judge is set to rule on Donald Trump's media ban by midnight, but as this case plays out, the White House is openly flouting orders from other judges across the country. Jim Acosta, former CNN Chief White House Correspondent, and Fatima Goss Graves, president of the National Women's Law Center Action Fund, join The Weeknight. Plus, MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord joins the conversation after Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as Trump's Ambassador to Greece following bribery allegations.Not rated yet
Episode 196Oct 13, 2026 · 1h · A federal judge is set to rule on Donald Trump's media ban by midnight, but as this case plays out, the White House is openly flouting orders from other judges across the country. Jim Acosta, former CNN Chief White House Correspondent, and Fatima Goss Graves, president of the National Women's Law Center Action Fund, join The Weeknight. Plus, MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord joins the conversation after Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as Trump's Ambassador to Greece following bribery allegations.Not rated yetE197
Episode 197Oct 14, 2026 · 1h · Just 20 days before the midterms, Donald Trump is amplifying old election lies while stumping for election deniers in Arizona. Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats can take the House and what they plan to do if they regain power. Plus, Republicans are privately saying they no longer believe they can win the House this November and are turning their attention to salvaging the party's Senate majority. MS NOW host Chris Hayes joins The Weeknight live from Atlanta.Not rated yet
Episode 197Oct 14, 2026 · 1h · Just 20 days before the midterms, Donald Trump is amplifying old election lies while stumping for election deniers in Arizona. Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats can take the House and what they plan to do if they regain power. Plus, Republicans are privately saying they no longer believe they can win the House this November and are turning their attention to salvaging the party's Senate majority. MS NOW host Chris Hayes joins The Weeknight live from Atlanta.Not rated yetE198
Episode 198Oct 15, 2026 · 1h · BREAKING: The AP is reporting that five people are believed dead after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. MS NOW Senior Reporter Josh Einiger, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Rob D'Amico, and Rep. Janelle Bynum of Oregon join the conversation. Plus, NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke joins The Weeknight to respond to the dangerous escalation of Trump's widening retribution campaign, as the Trump DOJ investigates Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota in what appears to be an attempt at stripping her of her U.S. citizenship.Not rated yet
Episode 198Oct 15, 2026 · 1h · BREAKING: The AP is reporting that five people are believed dead after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. MS NOW Senior Reporter Josh Einiger, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Rob D'Amico, and Rep. Janelle Bynum of Oregon join the conversation. Plus, NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke joins The Weeknight to respond to the dangerous escalation of Trump's widening retribution campaign, as the Trump DOJ investigates Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota in what appears to be an attempt at stripping her of her U.S. citizenship.Not rated yetE199
Episode 199Oct 16, 2026 · 1h · Today Donald Trump campaigned in Georgia, the epicenter of his past election fraud claims. This as his DOJ sues top elections officials in California, claiming they planned to count ballots from thousands of "non-citizens." CA AG Rob Bonta joins The Weeknight to discuss. And, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill joins The Weeknight to explain why she's calling for a "new generation of leadership" to break with the Democratic party's old habits, while Donald Trump repeatedly insults his own supporters.Not rated yet
Episode 199Oct 16, 2026 · 1h · Today Donald Trump campaigned in Georgia, the epicenter of his past election fraud claims. This as his DOJ sues top elections officials in California, claiming they planned to count ballots from thousands of "non-citizens." CA AG Rob Bonta joins The Weeknight to discuss. And, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill joins The Weeknight to explain why she's calling for a "new generation of leadership" to break with the Democratic party's old habits, while Donald Trump repeatedly insults his own supporters.Not rated yetE200
Episode 200Oct 19, 2026 · 1h · With just 15 days until midterm elections, Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff joins us to explain what he's doing to target voters' concerns over cost of living and inflation. Plus: Donald Trump has just confirmed that he's open to meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, under terms that would likely be favorable to Putin. Nayyera Haq, former White House Senior Director and State Department Senior Adviser, joins The Weeknight to break it down.Not rated yet
Episode 200Oct 19, 2026 · 1h · With just 15 days until midterm elections, Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff joins us to explain what he's doing to target voters' concerns over cost of living and inflation. Plus: Donald Trump has just confirmed that he's open to meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, under terms that would likely be favorable to Putin. Nayyera Haq, former White House Senior Director and State Department Senior Adviser, joins The Weeknight to break it down.Not rated yetE201
Episode 201Oct 20, 2026 · 1h · BREAKING: A new report reveals Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of Starlink relied on by Ukraine, resulting in mass panic and confusion from Kyiv to Washington, D.C. Sen. Chris Coons, member of the Foreign Relations Cmte., joins The Weeknight to discuss. And, The Weeknight hosts respond to Trump's failing economy trickling down to his supporters, as a new report details how the price of the signature MAGA hat has increased 120% in about ten years.Not rated yet
Episode 201Oct 20, 2026 · 1h · BREAKING: A new report reveals Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of Starlink relied on by Ukraine, resulting in mass panic and confusion from Kyiv to Washington, D.C. Sen. Chris Coons, member of the Foreign Relations Cmte., joins The Weeknight to discuss. And, The Weeknight hosts respond to Trump's failing economy trickling down to his supporters, as a new report details how the price of the signature MAGA hat has increased 120% in about ten years.Not rated yetE202
Episode 202Oct 21, 2026 · 1h · Just 13 days from the midterms, Republicans are doubling down on their toxic rhetoric. Lauren French, Senior Advisor for the Senate Majority PAC, and Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, join the conversation. Plus, Early voting is underway in North Carolina, but new mail-in ballot restrictions have led to an increase in rejected ballots. Fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic Senate nominee in the state, joins The Weeknight as Donald Trump admits his handpicked Senate candidate will likely lose.Not rated yet
Episode 202Oct 21, 2026 · 1h · Just 13 days from the midterms, Republicans are doubling down on their toxic rhetoric. Lauren French, Senior Advisor for the Senate Majority PAC, and Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, join the conversation. Plus, Early voting is underway in North Carolina, but new mail-in ballot restrictions have led to an increase in rejected ballots. Fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic Senate nominee in the state, joins The Weeknight as Donald Trump admits his handpicked Senate candidate will likely lose.Not rated yetE203
Episode 203Oct 22, 2026 · 1h · Democrats are suing the Trump Administration to stop any election interference by the DOJ or DHS ahead of November's midterms. Marc Elias, Chair of Elias Law Group, is helping to lead that charge and joins The Weeknight. Plus, Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC might be backfiring after the judge ordered him to testify under oath. Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of MediaMatters, joins The Weeknight.Not rated yet
Episode 203Oct 22, 2026 · 1h · Democrats are suing the Trump Administration to stop any election interference by the DOJ or DHS ahead of November's midterms. Marc Elias, Chair of Elias Law Group, is helping to lead that charge and joins The Weeknight. Plus, Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC might be backfiring after the judge ordered him to testify under oath. Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of MediaMatters, joins The Weeknight.Not rated yetE204
Episode 204Oct 23, 2026 · 1h · Trump openly admitted he's trying to rig the midterms before a single race is called. He instructed his DOJ to file a lawsuit blocking the certification of the Senate race in Alaska if the Republican incumbent loses by a narrow margin. Kristen Clarke, NAACP General Counsel, and Esosa Osa, Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, join the conversation. Plus, Republicans seem worried about a Senate race in deep-red Mississippi. The Democratic Senate nominee in the Magnolia State, Scott Colom, joins The Weeknight as Democrats see a glimmer of hope for the race.Not rated yet
Episode 204Oct 23, 2026 · 1h · Trump openly admitted he's trying to rig the midterms before a single race is called. He instructed his DOJ to file a lawsuit blocking the certification of the Senate race in Alaska if the Republican incumbent loses by a narrow margin. Kristen Clarke, NAACP General Counsel, and Esosa Osa, Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, join the conversation. Plus, Republicans seem worried about a Senate race in deep-red Mississippi. The Democratic Senate nominee in the Magnolia State, Scott Colom, joins The Weeknight as Democrats see a glimmer of hope for the race.Not rated yetE205
Episode 205Oct 26, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is taking his toxic rhetoric to the campaign trail in deep-red Mississippi, while Democrats are focused on issues actually affecting Americans. Pete Buttigieg and DNC Chair Ken Martin join The Weeknight just eight days from Election Day. Plus, Donald Trump's DOJ has brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey… again. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, joins The Weeknight to break down the latest charges.Not rated yet
Episode 205Oct 26, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is taking his toxic rhetoric to the campaign trail in deep-red Mississippi, while Democrats are focused on issues actually affecting Americans. Pete Buttigieg and DNC Chair Ken Martin join The Weeknight just eight days from Election Day. Plus, Donald Trump's DOJ has brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey… again. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, joins The Weeknight to break down the latest charges.Not rated yet
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Episode 207Oct 28, 2026 · 1h · Less than a week from election day, a California judge is set to rule on Trump's latest voter suppression tactics in the state. John Bisognano, the President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, joins The Weeknight. Plus, Maine's Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson joins The Weeknight as his Republican opponent resorts to personal attacks on his working-class background in a desperate effort to sway voters just six days away from election day.Not rated yet
Episode 207Oct 28, 2026 · 1h · Less than a week from election day, a California judge is set to rule on Trump's latest voter suppression tactics in the state. John Bisognano, the President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, joins The Weeknight. Plus, Maine's Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson joins The Weeknight as his Republican opponent resorts to personal attacks on his working-class background in a desperate effort to sway voters just six days away from election day.Not rated yetE208
Episode 208Oct 29, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is working to undermine the election before a single vote is counted. Norm Eisen, co-founder of Democracy Defenders Action, joins the table as Trump's Justice Department takes legal action in Alaska and California. Plus, Gov. Abigail Spanberger joins to discuss Democrats' closing message and how she's helping candidates across Virginia win next week. And Texas Governor Greg Abbott is trying to keep his communications with the world's richest man, Elon Musk, secret five days from Election Day. Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa is fighting in court to access them and joins The Weeknight.Not rated yet
Episode 208Oct 29, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump is working to undermine the election before a single vote is counted. Norm Eisen, co-founder of Democracy Defenders Action, joins the table as Trump's Justice Department takes legal action in Alaska and California. Plus, Gov. Abigail Spanberger joins to discuss Democrats' closing message and how she's helping candidates across Virginia win next week. And Texas Governor Greg Abbott is trying to keep his communications with the world's richest man, Elon Musk, secret five days from Election Day. Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa is fighting in court to access them and joins The Weeknight.Not rated yetE209
Episode 209Oct 30, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's Justice Department is opening a criminal probe in the Alaska Senate race just days before Election Day, despite the state's top prosecutor not being able to name the crime. Jessica Mackler, President of Emily's List, and Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, join the table. Plus, Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks joins The Weeknight to discuss how she's supporting candidates across the country in the final sprint to the election. And House Democrats are calling for a special counsel to investigate Donald Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein as they push to regain control of the chamber. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of the House Oversight Committee joins the conversation.Not rated yet
Episode 209Oct 30, 2026 · 1h · Donald Trump's Justice Department is opening a criminal probe in the Alaska Senate race just days before Election Day, despite the state's top prosecutor not being able to name the crime. Jessica Mackler, President of Emily's List, and Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, join the table. Plus, Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks joins The Weeknight to discuss how she's supporting candidates across the country in the final sprint to the election. And House Democrats are calling for a special counsel to investigate Donald Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein as they push to regain control of the chamber. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of the House Oversight Committee joins the conversation.Not rated yetE210
Episode 210Nov 2, 2026 · 1h · Governor Wes Moore joins The Weeknight to discuss Democrats' final message to voters… as Donald Trump makes his final midterms pitch all about himself. And, a federal judge is expected to rule in a case filed by the NAACP that would prevent Trump's Justice Department from dispatching 1,000 poll monitors across all 50 states tomorrow for election day. Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund joins The Weeknight.Not rated yet
Episode 210Nov 2, 2026 · 1h · Governor Wes Moore joins The Weeknight to discuss Democrats' final message to voters… as Donald Trump makes his final midterms pitch all about himself. And, a federal judge is expected to rule in a case filed by the NAACP that would prevent Trump's Justice Department from dispatching 1,000 poll monitors across all 50 states tomorrow for election day. Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund joins The Weeknight.Not rated yetE211
Episode 211Nov 4, 2026 · 1h · After last night's stunning blue wave, DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to explain the winning strategy that helped flip Texas blue for the first time in nearly 40 years… despite a near half billion-dollar investment from the world's richest man. And, Congresswoman-elect Paige Cognetti is one of over 30 Dems who flipped the House of Representatives, paving the way for accountability for the Trump administration's mishandling of the Epstein files, unlawful entrance into the war with Iran, blatant corruption, and much more. She joins The Weeknight.Not rated yet
Episode 211Nov 4, 2026 · 1h · After last night's stunning blue wave, DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to explain the winning strategy that helped flip Texas blue for the first time in nearly 40 years… despite a near half billion-dollar investment from the world's richest man. And, Congresswoman-elect Paige Cognetti is one of over 30 Dems who flipped the House of Representatives, paving the way for accountability for the Trump administration's mishandling of the Epstein files, unlawful entrance into the war with Iran, blatant corruption, and much more. She joins The Weeknight.Not rated yetE212
Episode 212Nov 5, 2026 · 1h · Midterm results are still coming in nationwide after Tuesday's blue tsunami. Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, joins the table with the latest, as the Mississippi Senate and over a dozen House races still haven't been called. Plus, Judiciary Cmte. member Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight to break down Democrats' plans to hold Donald Trump and his allies accountable with their newfound majority. And Rep. Ro Khanna returns to The Weeknight to discuss the top issues Democrats are already working on before they retake control of the House.Not rated yet
Episode 212Nov 5, 2026 · 1h · Midterm results are still coming in nationwide after Tuesday's blue tsunami. Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, joins the table with the latest, as the Mississippi Senate and over a dozen House races still haven't been called. Plus, Judiciary Cmte. member Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight to break down Democrats' plans to hold Donald Trump and his allies accountable with their newfound majority. And Rep. Ro Khanna returns to The Weeknight to discuss the top issues Democrats are already working on before they retake control of the House.Not rated yetTop cast
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- May 5, 2025
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- 1h 8m
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