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Special recap: Both sides make summations in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'He will never leave': Robert De Niro uses platform to caution against Trump
Fani Willis blasts 'clown' Jim Jordan and MAGA followers for trying to interfere in Trump case
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Republican efforts to sabotage Georgia prosecution of Trump hit brick wall in Fani Willis
Recap special: Michael Cohen testimony in Trump's criminal trial, Day 2
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, 'Utterly humiliating': Trump sycophants in matching suits audition for Trump outside trial
Recap special: Michael Cohen testifies for the prosecution in Trump's New York criminal trial
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, 'The most important piece of paper of all': Smoking gun document presented at Trump trial
Maddow: Trump, GOP attacks on courts, prosecutors is actively damaging U.S. rule of law
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Why the fight to preserve democracy in the U.S. is part of a global struggle against authoritarian forces
Bonus: Joy Reid & Rachel Maddow Live at the Apollo
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Rachel Maddow teamed up for a live event at the historic Apollo Theater in NYC. They discussed Joy’s New York Times best-se...
Republicans assemble oddly insulting set of 2024 candidates with Senate control on the line
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Trump fails to attract courthouse protest despite all-caps pleas for support
Prime time recap: MSNBC panel reviews Supreme Court arguments on 'presidential immunity'
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'Genuinely shocking': Pro-Trump justices give presidential immunity case bad faith treatment
Special coverage of opening statements in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, 'Like a child, give him a time out': Weissmann urges 'firm hand' as Trump flouts gag order
The real DOJ corruption scandal at the heart of Trump's criminal trial in New York
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, More than mere media bias: How New York prosecutors see Trump's scheme with the National Enquirer
BONUS: The Stakes of Immigration with Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing the first episode of a special series from “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast,” called “W...
Media whiffs on the news in Trump's abortion statement as Dobbs becomes weaponized on global scale
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Why Republicans are hiding behind the politics of personality
Judge has enough of Trump's attacks on family members; extends gag order on 'defendant's vitriol'
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, China follows Russian model of fake online Trump supporters; U.S. more vulnerable than ever
Maddow joins colleagues in objecting to McDaniel for legitimizing Trump, attacking democracy
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Combat training for election workers? Arizona braces for Trump-addled election deniers
Panicking Trump coming up short for civil fraud penalty; no friends stepping up to help
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, How pro-Trump election officials could make sure your vote doesn't count
'Everything's for sale': Trump TikTok flip-flop follows disturbing pattern
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, 'Massive national security risk': Trump financial desperation makes access to U.S. secrets dangerous
MSNBC special prime time coverage of President Biden's State of the Union address
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The before, middle, and after of MSNBC's prime time coverage an analysis from Rachel Maddow and her colleagues on one of the high holidays for U.S. de...
Rachel Maddow on the state of the race after Super Tuesday
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listeners, After Super Tuesday, Rachel joined a few of her colleagues on their respective shows to discuss the state of the 2024 race. First she ...
MSNBC prime time special coverage of Super Tuesday primaries
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Listener, It's always tricky to figure out what parts of extended TV coverage to share as a podcast. In this case, it felt like the more interest...
'The Republican Party is going through some things': Maddow marvels at GOP veering into extremism
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, U.S. voters face stark contrast in 2024 choices, with no 'magic wand' coming to help
With each new election cycle, Republicans accept Russian help with greater ease
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Conservative anti-gay movement built on foundation of questionable credibility
Special coverage: South Carolina Republican presidential primary
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow and her prime time MSNBC colleagues discuss the viability of Donald Trump's candidacy as he fails to drive Nikki Haley out of the race e...
Maddow: The world needs Russian dissidents against growing threat of Putin aggression
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Wisconsin dumps GOP-manipulated maps to better reflect voters' will
Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, and Alex Wagner discuss Donald Trump's massive civil fraud fine
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, "Putin apologia is spreading through the GOP like a cancer."
BONUS: Ep. 1 of Into America presents: Uncounted Millions
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations, award-winning MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee dives into one of today’s mo...
U.S. allies fear a faithless America under Trump in thrall to Putin
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, 'Kind of nuts': Trump legal woes converge in high stakes week in multiple courts
Supreme Court Trump ballot disqualification prime time recap
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After reacting to an impromptu press conference by President Joe Biden, Rachel Maddow and a prime time panel discuss the arguments made before the Sup...
The GOP is 'dissolving itself': Trump appears to set up McDaniel as fall guy for failures
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Court keeps Oregon GOP senators off ballot over constitution violation; Ominous parallels for Trump
'He is nothing': E. Jean Carroll on the biggest surprise of confronting Trump in court
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Three state Republican leaders ousted in less than a month as GOP disorder spreads under Trump
Special coverage of the New Hampshire Republican primary
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A highlighted portion of MSNBC's special coverage of the New Hampshire Republican primary.
'The end of politics': Donald Trump makes offer of simplicity to voters
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear listeners, Rachel had a cold tonight, so she didn't do the full 9pm hour as she usually would. She is in the second block of tonight's show with ...
Special MSNBC coverage of the Iowa Republican caucuses
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A portion of MSNBC's live rolling coverage of the Republican caucuses in Iowa
Decision 2024 Caucus Countdown Special
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow and her prime time MSNBC colleagues look ahead to Monday's Iowa caucuses and discuss Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis debating, Chris Christ...
U.S. GOP shows unique rejection of democracy with embrace of Trump: Maddow
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Trump's day-one dictatorship tops litany of contrasts targeted by Biden campaign
Maddow: Why does Trump keep talking like a fascist? Because it works.
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Sex scandal, rape accusation drive Florida GOP to strip chair's power in model of self-policing
'The need for speed': Jack Smith adds specialist to shortcut Trump delay tactic
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Maddow: 'This Congress is pitiful.'; Historically weak output from a vital institution
'He is not the lesser of two evils': Cheney emphasizes severity of Trump threat
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, 'I'm not your girlfriend': Cheney blasts GOP men getting emotional over impeachment
Republican threat to Fani Willis runs into legal wall at state supreme court
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Republican refusal to certify local election results seen as dress rehearsal for 2024 chaos
BONUS: Live with Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow joins “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” for a live taping at New York City’s Town Hall concert venue. They discuss ...
PREVIEW: WITHpod Live with Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow joined Chris Hayes for the final stop in his “Why Is This Happening?” podcast tour. They took to the stage at The Town Hall in New Y...
'This is what they do': U.S. sees familiar pattern of authoritarian attack on the media
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, 'No way to run a democracy': Court advances new attack on Voting Rights Act
Trump tests Republican Party willingness to follow him into fascism
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Why the Supreme Court's new toothless code of ethics matters 'a little bit'
Special coverage: Post-debate analysis of the third Republican presidential primary debate
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow leads an MSNBC prime time panel for post-debate analysis of the third Republican presidential primary debate.
Report paints ominous picture of early days of planned second Trump term
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, UAW president defies skeptics (including Trump) to negotiate historic deal for union workers
Legal snowball rolls over Trump as judge reinstates gag order
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, A mosaic of failures: As list of pre-Oct. 7 failures grows, Netanyahu fights to shift blame
'Negotiations large and small': Hostage releases, aid to Gaza suggest possible shift as war rages
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Democrats inexplicably allow indicted Senator Bob Menendez to continue serving
Glimmer of hope as Hamas broaches subject of releasing some hostages
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Biden hopes to head off any regional expansion of war with trip to Israel: Himes
'Like no nightmare I can ever imagine'; Israeli seeks help in the return of his abducted family members
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, 'Hamas needs to be eliminated': Rep. Goldman calls for 'neutralizing' terror group as 'initial mission'
'Both-sidesism' is dead: Utter Republican meltdown paints stark contrast with Democrats
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Why Donald Trump's New York fraud trial matters more to him
'The make-or-break moment for the Republican Party': Hutchinson talks GOP loyalty to Trump
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, 'I have much higher standards in men.': Hutchinson rejects Gatez claim; Calls out creeps
Maddow: What sets us apart as a country is fragile and worth fighting to protect
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, It's complicated: Options limited when U.S. companies work contrary to U.S. interests
'Like dealing with a drug gang': Putin takes hostages to trade for captured spies and assassins
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Voter wrath flares as Wisconsin GOP tries to disregard election results
Report on Trump's private remarks reveals true stakes of 2024 election
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Meadows takes risk with surprise testimony that has potential to backfire
MSNBC's special coverage of the arrest and booking of Donald Trump
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow leads the MSNBC prime time panel in extended live coverage of this historic event.
Special team analysis of the first GOP primary debate
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC's special post-debate analysis of the first Republican presidential primary debate
The dog that didn't bark: Trump's calls for massive protests go unanswered
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Historic "Little Rock Nine" school pushes back on Arkansas law limiting race studies
Trump and associates charged in wide-ranging indictments by Georgia grand jury
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the portion of MSNBC's special coverage of the fourth indictment of Donald Trump from the time in which the details of the indictment were rel...
Hillary Clinton reacts to news of another Trump indictment
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks with Rachel Maddow in the time between breaking news that a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia has r...
Judge sets deadline to decide on protective order restraining Trump on evidence, witnesses
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, The Trump fraud case you forgot about: Scammy scheme lawsuit unnoticed among big cases
Special MSNBC coverage of Donald Trump's second federal indictment
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...A two-hour special broadcast
'Exciting, blustering nutjobs': Republican Parties in five key states floundering
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, 'Stop the Steal became a cash machine': Dishonest fundraising could come back to bite Trump
Expect a federal indictment of Trump soon: Rosenberg; But who else might prosecutors name?
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, What's three million dollars between friends?
Trump, Republican allies make plan to concentrate power in Trump's hands: NYTimes
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Prosecutorial feeding frenzy takes shape around Trump's effort to subvert 2020 election
Tennessee A.G. weaponizes private medical records in GOP campaign against trans people
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Putin's war on Ukraine backfires as NATO set to expand again
Bag Man Bonus Episode: Indictment Edition
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1973, in the throes of the Watergate scandal, three young federal prosecutors uncovered a separate criminal scheme being run inside the White House...
Audio of Trump discussing classified documents published by CNN
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, How the 'doofus dictator of Belarus' ended up at the center of the Russia crisis
What ever happened to the federal investigation of Trump's fake elector scheme?
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Book shows Putin broke unwritten rule with plot to kill defector on U.S. soil: NYT
Special prime time coverage of the indictment of Donald Trump
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Trump victim act debunked by consistent DOJ record of Espionage Act prosecutions
Why banning Trump from public office could tempt DOJ on a no-jail plea deal
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Authorities are concerned bloodthirsty chatter from online Trump supporters could motivate lone wolf violence around Trump indictment
Anticipation of federal Trump charges mounts as public learns of Florida grand jury
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Rachel Maddow announces new podcast series: 'Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News' - Rachel Maddow alerts viewers that her new podcast series,...
Saddled with Trump, unpopular policies, GOP toys with tanking economy under Biden
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Carroll moves to teach Trump lesson he failed to learn from loss in court
Durham report, long-awaited by Trump supporters, fails to deliver on hype
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, E. Jean Carroll 'thrilled' to finally hold Donald Trump to account for his lies
Radical right wing mass violence sits dangerously close to Republican politics
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Jury hears closing arguments, begins deliberations in Carroll lawsuit against Trump
In uncommon trend, blue states pass laws to protect rights from red states
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, U.S. religious extremists help African countries pass anti-gay laws
Carlson's fall marks another step in declining power of right-wing figureheads
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, How 'verification in reverse' powers the conservative media bubble and right-wing politics
84-year-old charged in shooting of Black teen who went to wrong house
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Local paper records county officials in violent, racist discussion
Anti-abortion GOP takes radical turn with cruel new laws
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee legislature after expulsion by Republicans
Trump indictment prime time special coverage
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The whole prime time gang is here for this extended special broadcast.
Trump's demands for protests appear to fall on deaf ears
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Nashville students walk out, demand gun safety legislation
How to prosecute a major (ex-)public official
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Judge puts last minute temporary hold on Tennessee drag ban
Donald Trump indicted by New York grand jury
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Trump, Republicans raise specter of violence, lawlessness
Prevalence of mass shootings extends reach of gun violence across communities
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
....Plus, 'Pissed off at cowards and profiteers': Outrage grows over gun safety inaction
Maddow: A Trump indictment would not be as remarkable as it seems
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Twitter troll goes on trial over misleading election information
Senator Warren on how to fix what Trump broke in banking rules
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Democratic activist delivers straight talk to his party on long term strategy
Georgia Republicans target legal system seeking to hold Trump accountable
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Because she made a fuss, Judy Heumann made everyone's life better
Principled state Democrat stands up to Republican anti-trans frenzy
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Republican congressman's biography falls apart under scrutiny (no, not Santos)
Biden makes historic visit to Kyiv ahead of Russia war's anniversary
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, The amazing story of how a young Navy lieutenant from Georgia named Jimmy helped avert a nuclear disaster in 1952.
Trump attacks on judiciary expected as potential indictment looms
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Police seek active shooter as Michigan State University community shelters in place
State of the Union Address special coverage
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow and her MSNBC colleagues react to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and the Republican rebuttal.
Trump case 'cried out for federal investigation': Pomerantz
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Neo-Nazis intent on race war target U.S. infrastructure
NYDA probing Trump payment to Stormy Daniels despite Barr's efforts to make it go away
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Fallout continues for responders tied to Tyre Nichols killing
Senior FBI counterintel official charged for work helping Russian oligarch Deripaska
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, Exclusive video: Santos describes assassination attempt, mugging in new video
Police arrest disgruntled Republican candidate in connection with shootings in New Mexico
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, U.S. health officials on edge as Covid ravages China
American shame: U.S. far right becomes model for insurrectionists around the world
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, House Republicans want to give Jim Jordan the power to oversee *ongoing* criminal investigations being conducted by the DOJ
Weak support for McCarthy compromises House Republicans before they even begin
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...Plus, January 6 Committee tries to protect work from new GOP House majority
The January 6th Committee Special Coverage with Rachel Maddow, Alex Wagner and Ari Melber (12/21/22)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the release of 34 transcripts by the January 6th Committee and...
The January 6th Committee Final Public Meeting Recap Special with Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and Alex Wagner (12/19/22)
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the final public meeting presenting the findings of the invest...
Post-Meeting Analysis with Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson (Final Public Meeting, 12/19/22)
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests review the highlights of the final public meeting presenting the fin...
The January 6th Hearings: Final Public Meeting (12/19/22) full meeting
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds its final public meeting after a series of hearings to s...
Pre-Meeting Analysis with Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur and Hallie Jackson (Final Public Meeting, 12/19/22)
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur and Hallie Jackson, along with a range of expert guests, preview the final public meeting of the Select Committee to Investi...