The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': We bring you the latest on the violent attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband. Former President Obama hits the campaign trail for Democrats before the midterms. A Russian court rejected Brittney Griner's appeal of her nine-year sentence for alleged cannabis possession. Plus, Tax Professor Dorothy Brown stops by to explain how corporate profiteering is driving record-high inflation. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': Democratic National Committee chairman Jaime Harrison discusses his party's plan to address voters' top issues ahead of the midterms. The January 6th committee formally subpoenaed Donald Trump. Newly released bodycam footage shows the arrests of formerly incarcerated people in Florida charged with allegedly voting fraudulently in the 2020 election. Plus, a new documentary tells the story of Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, and her message of strength and heroism. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': The January 6 committee closed out their final hearing by voting unanimously to subpoena Donald Trump. Representative Karen Bass discusses her campaign for Los Angeles Mayor and the L.A. City Council members who were caught on tape making racist remarks. Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker battled it out in Georgia in their first debate for U.S. Senate. Plus, Grammy-nominated poet and spoken word artist J. Ivy  talks about his new album “The Poet Who Sat By The Door.”  All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': Five members of the right-wing militia group Oath keepers went on trial this week for seditious conspiracy. Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin Mandela Barnes discusses his campaign for the U.S. Senate fresh off his debate against Senator Ron Johnson. New reporting reveals that the woman who accused Herschel Walker of paying for her abortion is allegedly the mother of one of his children. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': We bring you the latest on the recovery efforts in South Carolina and Florida after Hurricane Ian barreled through the Southeast. Paco Veléz, CEO of Feeding South Florida, speaks about his organization's effort to provide meals and clean drinking water to those affected. And the Congressional Black Caucus kicked off its 51st annual legislative conference in Washington D.C. this week to prepare voters for the midterms. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a sweeping lawsuit accusing Donald Trump, the Trump Organization, and three of his children of widespread fraud. Dr. Chris Pernell discusses what experts call an “out of control” rise in sexually transmitted diseases. "The Woman King” is the number one movie in America right now; historical advisor to the film Prof. Leonard Wantchekon breaks down the history of woman warriors in Africa. Plus, the new documentary “Defining Us: Children at the Crossroads of Change” tells the stories of the students and teachers at the center of the culture wars happening in classrooms across America.  All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

With this year's midterms more critical than ever, MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee is taking his podcast, Into America, to some of the country's most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a special series “Into America: The Power of the Black Vote” to learn how the next generation of Black thinkers and doers are harnessing the power of Democracy to shape America's future. Listen a preview of the second episode: “Knocking Out Student Loan Debt.” And head over to the Into America feed to follow and download the full series: https://link.chtbl.com/IA

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': The DOJ has appealed a Florida judge's decision that blocked access to hundreds of classified documents seized from Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. Senator Lindsey Graham introduced legislation for a federal ban on most abortions at 15 weeks of pregnancy, despite saying last month that abortion issues should be left to the states. Plus, Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou discusses his foundation's three-part running and music event series “Africa Reconnect,” which honors Africa's history and celebrates diversity. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

This week on ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' President Joe Biden warns the nation about the potential collapse of democracy during a prime-time speech in Philadelphia. NASA's Artemis I makes a second attempt to launch to the moon. Plus, Donald Trump's legal woes continue after the DOJ releases more details about the documents they seized at Mar-a-lago. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': Dr. Jason Johnson fills in for Tiffany Cross and discusses the newly released affidavit at the center of the search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. President Biden made good on his campaign promise to cancel $10,000-$20,000 in federal student loan debt for individual borrowers making less than $125,000 per year. Three officers have been suspended following a viral video that appeared to show them pinning down a suspect and beating him repeatedly. Plus, Dr. Mustafa Santiago and actor Jay Ellis of ‘Insecure' speak about how climate change is causing record-setting draughts and what we can do to address it and build a sustainable future. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': Former Trump officials push back on Trump's claim that he had a ‘standing order' to declassify documents he took from the White House residence. The school year has just begun, but classrooms across America face a catastrophic teacher shortage. Seventeen years later, a new documentary tells the story of the children who survived Hurricane Katrina. Plus, Tiffany speaks with directors Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah on their Emmy-nominated documentary “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy,” which follows superstar Kanye West's journey to fame. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': The newly unsealed search warrant that led to the nine-hour search at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence showed officials were seeking classified documents. Representative Jamaal Bowman discusses “The Rap Act,” a new bill he co-sponsored to protect artists' creative expression from being used as criminal evidence. Plus, Tiffany talks about the state of Mississippi following the news that a grand jury declined to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham, the woman whose accusations led to the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till 67 years ago. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': The Senate is working a rare Saturday session to advance the "Inflation Reduction Act," which includes healthcare provisions, corporate tax reform, and substantial investments in climate change. Dr. Chris Pernell discusses the latest on monkeypox following President Biden's decision to declare it a public health emergency. And just over 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, a judge ruled the three remaining survivors could sue for reparations in court. Plus, Tiffany talks about the future of police reform after the Senate passed a bill to provide $250 million in grant funding for law enforcement agencies. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': The countdown to the November midterm elections begins, and a recent Gallup poll shows that at least half of Americans are more enthusiastic about voting in 2022 than in previous years. The Dep't. of Justice acknowledges a wide-ranging investigation into the Jan. 6th insurrection. And after centuries of genocide and oppression, descendants of the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre are being denied access to their stolen belongings. Plus, Tiffany speaks with Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Billy Porter about his directorial debut, “Anything's Possible,” a groundbreaking teen romance. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of 'The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross,' guest host Charles Blow fills in for Tiffany. Steve Bannon, a former top advisor to Donald Trump, was found guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress following an explosive January 6 hearing that zeroed in on Trump's hours of inaction during the insurrection. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs of California discusses a new bill protecting contraception access that was just passed by the House of Representatives. Plus, The World Health Organization has declared the Monkeypox virus a public health emergency of international concern; Dr. Uché Blackstock joins the show to break down this latest development. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': The January 6th Committee issued a subpoena to the U.S. Secret Service for missing texts amid accusations that the agency erased text messages from January 5th and 6th. Tiffany examines the state of our republic following a recent poll showing that a majority of Republicans and Democrats think that American democracy will cease to exist. Plus, Malcolm Nance is back from Ukraine and discusses the deadly toll of the war, as well as insurgencies taking place domestically and around the world. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

MSNBC's Joy Reid and Tiffany Cross host a dinner party at Minton's in Harlem with Black female trailblazers who are shaping America's culture, including:Ryan Michelle Bathe, Actress and Producer, Star of NBC's "The Endgame”Tarana Burke, Activist, Author, and Founder of the Me Too MovementNikole Hannah-Jones, New York Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Creator of the 1619 ProjectCaptain Timika Lindsay, Partner, “Diversity Crew” and Retired U.S. Navy CaptainRep. Ayanna Pressley, Congresswoman, Democrat from MassachusettsMaria Taylor, NBC Sports, HostRobin Thede, Creator and Showrunner, HBO Max's “A Black Lady Sketch Show”Tamika Tremaglio, The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), Executive DirectorMelba Wilson, founder and executive chef, Melba's in HarlemThroughout the revelatory dinner, guests share personal stories and experiences about what it's like to be a Black woman in America and what it's like to spark change. The episode also features Reid's exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris in Mississippi. They discuss Harris' historic role as the first Black woman to hold the office. 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis issues new subpoenas in the investigation into potential election interference by former President Trump in Georgia's 2020 election. Newly released body cam footage shows the moment police fatally shot unarmed 25-year-old Jayland Walker with *60* bullets. And WNBA star Brittney Griner pled guilty this week to drug charges in Russia. Plus, Tiffany speaks with a new generation of candidates looking to reshape Congress. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': Congresswoman Val Demings drops by to discuss new reports of alleged witness tampering in the January 6th investigation. Airlines are in chaos after thousands of flights are canceled for the holiday weekend. And activists and lawyers are on high alert for what a post-Roe v. Wade era could mean for the criminalization of women. Plus, Tiffany discusses the impact of Black music as the Essence Festival gets underway. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross': The Supreme court overturned Roe V. Wade, undoing decades of legal precedent. New York's Attorney General Letitia James drops by to give her reaction to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down her state's law that limited licenses to carry firearms. Meanwhile, President Biden signed the most sweeping gun legislation in almost 30 years into law. Plus, Tiffany recaps the last bombshell to come out of the January 6 hearings. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' the January 6 Committee held their third public hearing. Capitol officer Harry Dunn joins Tiffany Cross to discuss what he witnessed on the day of the insurrection. Georgia Republican Senatorial Candidate Herschel Walker confirms that he has three other kids that he hadn't publicly acknowledged until now. Plus, some abortion clinics across the country have already stopped providing abortion services ahead of the SCOTUS ruling. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'   

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' The January 6 committee held its first public hearing on Thursday and released new footage and testimonies that revealed key new details about the insurrection. The Los Angeles mayoral run-off election will have Rep. Karen Bass and billionaire Rick Caruso go head-to-head in November. Plus, the DOJ launches an investigation into the Louisiana State Police after allegations of excessive force and racial profiling. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' former Trump advisor Peter Navarro is indicted on contempt of congress charges for refusing to cooperate with the January 6 committee. Victims, survivors and parents from the Buffalo and Uvalde mass shootings prepare to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday. Plus, it's been 103 years since the United States Senate approved the 19th amendment. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' As the nation mourns the nineteen children and two teachers murdered in the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting this week, the NRA decided to proceed with their convention in Texas. And on the two-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, President Biden is urging Congress to pass more comprehensive police reform legislation. Plus, Cherelle Griner speaks out for the first time since her wife Brittney's detention in Russia. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Katie Phang fills in for Tiffany Cross to discuss the latest January 6 developments. DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison discusses the upcoming primary races and the Democrats message to voters moving forward. Plus, the Republican-led legislature in Oklahoma passed what could be the strictest abortion ban in the country. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' The January 6 committee subpoenas five sitting members of Congress to testify on what they knew about the planning of the insurrection. Tiffany has the latest on the Russian invasion in Ukraine. A new study says ICE crafted a surveillance network designed to spy on people in the United States. Plus, a shocking new report by The Department of Interior highlights the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse that Indigenous children endured while attending Indian boarding schools. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Senate Democrats are planning a vote next week on a bill that could codify abortion rights into federal law after a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion gave clues that Roe V. Wade could be overturned. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden continues her eastern European tour to visit Ukrainian refugees during Mother's Day weekend. Plus, Karine Jean-Pierre is set to become President Biden's new White House Press Secretary. She will be the first Black woman and out gay person to speak for the President. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

As a bonus for The Cross Connection listeners, we're sharing a special preview of In Their Court, a new podcast series from NBC News and NBC Sports about the impact of Title IX in women's basketball and beyond. Follow now to get the first two episodes on Monday, May 9: https://link.chtbl.com/itc_feeddrops

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' The January 6th committee is set to begin their public hearings on June 9th. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy finds himself in the hot seat again after another leaked audiotape reveals that he admitted how dangerous the GOP rhetoric has become. Tiffany has the latest on the war in Ukraine. Plus, DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison joins Tiffany to discuss how Democrats plan to get voters to the polls for the upcoming midterm elections. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' The New York Times leaked a conversation between House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Liz Cheney as they discussed Donald Trump and the Jan. 6th insurrection. Tiffany Cross talks about latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Plus, a scathing new justice department report found that Mississippi's largest prison routinely violated the rights of prisoners by failing to protect them from violence or provide them with mental health treatment. All this and more on this week's episode ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' a massive explosion rocked Kyiv, prompting the mayor to practically beg his city's residents not to ignore air alarms Saturday morning. Michigan police are investigating a shooting in Grand Rapids after a police officer kills an unarmed Black man during a traffic stopy. Plus, New York's accused subway shooter sparks a conversation about gun violence in America. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Ukrainian officials say Russian short range missile struck a crowded train station in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on Friday killing at least 52 people and wounding dozens more civilians trying to flee. The Biden administration is being called out for the ‘double standards' that exists in the United States' immigration policies as Ukrainians arrive at the southern border. Plus, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed by the U.S. Senate to the Supreme Court. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'  

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Jared Kushner met with the Jan. 6 Committee for more than 6 hours on Thursday. The House committee investigating the insurrection is expected to begin public hearings in about a month. Plus, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is still on her way on becoming the first Black woman on the Supreme Court as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on Monday. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Tiffany provides the latest on the Russian invasion in Ukraine. The SCOTUS confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to begin on Monday. Plus, Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams sits down with Tiffany Cross for an exclusive interview. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that negotiations with Russia have progressed to concrete topics rather than exchanging ultimatums. Protests erupt across the besieged city of Melitopol after Zelenskyy claimed that Russian troops kidnapped the mayor. Plus, Russian forces violently seize two of five nuclear plants in Ukraine. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

Listen to a special preview of the first episode of “Future Of” from MSNBC's Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast. Seismic, and in some cases, irreversible changes have taken place since the dawn of the fossil fuel age. Compounded by a pandemic, these changes will continue to impact every facet of our lives. What's in store for rapidly evolving areas like innovation, energy, and entertainment? How have the social media revolution and COVID crisis affected our personal relationships, and how might this time influence our friendships in the future? Will the next few years look remotely like the present day?In this four-part miniseries, Chris Hayes speaks with leading experts in their respective fields to unpack these questions and explore the changes we're facing. Listen to the first episode featuring Seth Meyers on the Future of Entertainment, and subscribe to the series: https://link.chtbl.com/with_futureof_drop

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed U.S. Senators in a closed-press meeting over Zoom. NATO rejects the idea of implementing a ‘no fly zone' to slow down the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Plus, the United States may be vulnerable to destructive cyberattacks by Russia. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Tiffany provides the latest on the situation between Russia and Ukraine. President Biden makes history by nominating Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson – hoping to make her the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. Plus, 10 years after 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's death sparked the Black Lives Matter movement the struggle continues. You won't want to miss this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' President Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin has already decided to invade Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls out the U.N., in a speech at the Munich Security conference. The Nation's Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal discusses the latest in Donald Trump's legal troubles. Plus, Democrats are still trying to understand the complexity of the Latino community when it comes to voting. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' We may be getting close to seeing the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court. Tiffany has the latest on Canadian truckers blocking a vital trade route as they protest a Covid vaccine mandate. Plus, Vice-President Kamala Harris visits Newark, New Jersey to tout the city's success replacing more than 23,000 lead pipes. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' The Republican National Committee formally rebuke Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their roles in the January 6th investigation. A new survey by the country's largest teachers' union shows that 55% of teachers want to quit earlier than they had planned. Plus, more than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities were flooded with bomb threats on the first day of Black history month. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire at the end of this current term and President Biden announces that the next justice to sit on the United States Supreme Court will be a Black woman. In the meantime, the Supreme Court agreed to take up two major cases challenging race consideration in college admissions. Plus, a new report released this month show that a record number of Latinos are holding elected seats in 2021. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Congressmen Jamaal Bowman and Ruben Gallego talk about what's next in the fight for voting rights and getting Build Back Better legislation passed. Plus, 49 years after Roe v. Wade was decided, the Supreme Court will decide on a Mississippi case that could lead to the end of legal abortions. Tamron Hall, host of ‘the Tamron Hall Show,' is here to discuss the legacy of her friend, fashion icon André Leon Talley. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' The fight to pass federal voting rights legislation is taking on new intensity as senate democrats gear up to bring versions of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act to the senate floor this Tuesday. The last eviction moratorium in the country expires today in New York as thousands of people face losing their homes. And new reporting shows how student loan debts aren't just pushing back students' futures but also the retirement plans for millions of parents who took out supplemental federal loans to help their kids get through college. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' Thursday marked the one year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection – a reminder that our current democracy is fragile and requires change.  Plus, Senator Joe Manchin turns his back on his $1.8 trillion counteroffer to President Biden's build back better agenda. Democrats prioritize voting rights as we get closer to 2022 midterm elections. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.' 

On this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross:' The world enters the New Year with a new variant as only 15,000 people were allowed to watch the ball drop in person in New York City. Plus, the wildfire in Boulder, Colorado destroys thousands of homes and two people are currently missing. The world honors cultural icon Betty White after she passed away at the age of 99 on New Year's Eve.  The Senators are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Monday to officially commence the first session of this year's new Congressional calendar. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.'