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    Former U.S. Surgeon General: RFK Jr.'s decisions are “bad for the nation's health”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 41:01


    September 7, 2025; 9am: This week, lawmakers grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr over the firing of the CDC director and his stance on vaccines. A NBC News Decision Desk poll released this morning found that an overwhelming majority supports using vaccines to prevent diseases. Dr. Jerome Adams  – who was Donald Trump's first Surgeon General – joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump Vs The Courts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 40:51


    September 7, 2025; 8am: Federal judges are fed up with the Supreme Court for siding with Trump after lower courts have blocked parts of his sweeping agenda. SCOTUS has come to Trump's aid on a number of cases, and now the president is asking them to overturn a ruling that found his sweeping tariffs to be illegal. MSNBC legal analyst Melissa Murray joins “The Weekend” to discuss how the Trump administration is using shadow dockets to fast-track cases.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump's War On American Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 40:57


    September 7, 2025; 7am: The protests come as as ICE began new immigration enforcement operations in Massachusetts, setting up a fight between the Trump administration and Boston. President Trump has also renewed his threats on social media to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. former Rep. Conor Lamb and former Federal Prosecutor Kristy Greenberg join The Weekend to discuss  For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. 

    Trump's DOJ Continues Its Losing Record In Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 40:04


    September 6, 2025; 9am: “It's not fair to say they're losing credibility. We're past that now,” is what a judge recently said about the Department of Justice's handling of arrests during Trump's law enforcement surge in DC. The DOJ incurred a substantial amount of losses in court recently concerning deportations, tariffs, college grants, and more – though the Trump administration has already appealed many of these rulings in the hope of getting them in front of the conservative majority Supreme Court. Legal expert Andrew Weissmann and senior adviser of The Lincoln Project, Stuart Stevens, join “The Weekend” to discuss what's next.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Epstein Files Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 40:37


    September 6, 2025; 8am: The Epstein estate is set to hand over a trove of documents to lawmakers, including the infamous “birthday book,” flight logs, phone records and financial transactions. Survivors met this week to pressure Congress to fully release the files. And if they don't, they plan to compile their own list of names. Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump's Chicago Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 41:01


    September 6, 2025; 7am: In a sign that the Trump administration is planning a repeat of what happened in Los Angeles in June, fencing was put up around a federal courthouse in downtown Chicago in preparation for protests. The Pentagon has officially greenlit using a Naval base north of the city as a staging ground to launch operations. Former House Rep. Max Rose and Maya Wiley join The Weekend to discuss President Trump's plans in Chicago and DC.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Congress' Epstein Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 40:58


    August 31, 2025; 9am: The Epstein estate plans to hand over the convicted sex offender's 'Birthday Book' and other documents to Congress on September 8th. The book is reportedly filled with well wishes from friends and associates, including an explicit message and drawing by President Trump, which he denies. Epstein survivors Jess Michaels and Teresa Helm, join The Weekend to discuss, as well as  Ameshia Cross, and Eugene Craig.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump's Imperial Presidency

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 40:41


    August 31, 2025; 8am: Donald Trump says some people might like a dictator and declares he has the right to do anything he wants. From saying he would be comfortable if both the former FBI director and CIA director were arrested to ramping up his war on Democratic-led cities, Trump has sparked concerns about authoritarianism. Executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund and former White House ethics czar under President Obama, Norm Eisen, former federal prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst, Joyce Vance, and former DHS Chief of Staff during Donald Trump's first term, Miles Taylor join “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Resistance In Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 41:03


    August 31, 2025; 7am: All eyes are on Chicago after President Trump's continued threats to deploy the National Guard to the Windy City. On Saturday, Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order demanding that Trump stand down. In response, President Trump continued his threats, warning Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to “straighten out” Chicago quickly or the city will be subjected to federal law enforcement takeover. The President has echoed these threats to several Democrat-led cities, and elected officials are issuing a warning: military troops who carry out Trump's orders might be at risk for prosecution. Philadelphia's District Attorney, Larry Krasner, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Joni Ernst Won't Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 40:20


    August 30, 2025; 9am: The big shakeup could lead to a potentially competitive Senate race in Iowa. Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls is one of the Democratic candidates running to replace Ernst. He joins The Weekend to discuss what this could mean for the 2026 midterm elections.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. 

    Leveraging Federal Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 41:08


    August 30, 2025; 8am: President Trump revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection -- which raises even more questions about Trump leveraging the federal government against his critics -- along with his new threats to investigate Chris Christie and George Soros.  Former CIA Director John Brennan and Liz Oyer, former DOJ Pardon Attorney and Federal Public Defender, join “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    The War Against Expertise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 41:03


    August 30, 2025; 7am: CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired after refusing to resign.  Her attorneys said the firing came after she refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives in line with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In response, top officials at the agency quit, and hundreds of staffers staged a clap out in support. Plus, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration over their attempt to oust her. In an emergency hearing, the judge expressed concern over Trump's comments about securing a majority on the board. Neera Tanden and George Conway join “The Weekend” to discuss how this could impact everything from your finances to your physical health.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Rep. Maxwell Frost: Trump voters are ‘waking up'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 40:19


    August 24, 2025; 9am: Recent polling shows President Trump's self-proclaimed “Big Beautiful Bill” is unpopular and many constituents are imploring Democrats to push back harder against his agenda. Several Democrats see this as an opportunity to rally through red states and remind voters who is to blame when they cast their ballots this November. Representative Maxwell Frost joins “The Weekend” to discuss the reaction from his latest town hall in Omaha, Nebraska, and Democrats' messaging around the spending bill leading into the midterms.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump Crackdown Expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 40:44


    August 24, 2025; 8am: The Pentagon has reportedly been planning a military deployment to Chicago for weeks in a model that could later be used in other major cities. President Trump indicated that Chicago would be his next target, along with New York, another Democratic-leaning city with a Black mayor. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins The Weekend to discuss how Trump's plan to use the National Guard will impact his city.For more, follow us on social media.Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts

    All the President's Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 41:03


    August 24, 2025; 7am: President Donald Trump has previously stated that his goal is retribution and the DOJ seems willing to assist. Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton was seemingly added to that list when FBI agents raided his home on Friday. Anthony Coley and Tara Setmayer join The Weekend to discuss how retribution may be the largest part of how President Trump will define success in his second term. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Rep. Ro Khanna: Less than 1% of the Epstein files have been released

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 40:25


    August 23, 2025; 9am: After years of public pressure to release the Epstein files, the Department of Justice sent the first batch of documents to the House Oversight Committee on Friday. However, there are mixed reactions about the latest drop. While the Committee's chair, Congressman James Comer, praised the DOJ for “moving at a pace far faster than anything ever produced by the Biden DOJ,” Representative Robert Garcia said most of the files they've received were already public. Representative Ro Khanna, who is also a member of the committee, confirmed Rep. Garcia's assertion on this hour of “The Weekend.”For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump Vs. The Fed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 40:20


    August 23, 2025; 8am: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the bank could cut interest rates in September, citing rising economic risks. Meanwhile, President Trump said he'd fire a member of the Fed's board, Lisa Cook, if she did not resign.  Trump had called on Cook, the first black woman to serve on the board, to step down after federal housing regulator Bill Pulte accused her of committing mortgage fraud.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    The Maxwell Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 41:18


    August 23, 2025; 7am: The interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, which was conducted by President Donald Trump's former criminal defense attorney and now top DOJ official Todd Blanche, covered topics such as Preident Trump's association with Jeffrey Epstein, whether Maxwell believed Epstein's death was caused by suicide, and if Epstein held a list of names. Miles Taylor, Paul Butler, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr join The Weekend to discuss the DOJ's release of the interview and what it could mean for Maxwell.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. 

    Fighting Urban Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 41:22


    August 17, 2025; 9am: President Trump isn't stopping after his attempt to federally takeover Washington DC's police. He has now singled out a number of cities as the worst in the country. Yet, they have all seen a decrease in crime, some even at historic lows. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee join The Weekend to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Zelenskyy Trump Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 44:10


    August 17, 2025; 8am: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have reinforcements in his high-stakes meeting with President Trump at the White House. European leaders plan to join Zelenskyy when he meets with President Trump. The announcement comes after Zelenskyy said he is skeptical about Russia's willingness to work toward peace but welcomes further conversations. It will be Zelenskyy's first visit to the White House since February, when President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance antagonized and humiliated Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on live TV.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbc To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Taking It To The Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 41:01


    August 17, 2025; 7am: Saturday,  the Democratic National Committee organized hundreds of “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests in 43 states, according to the event website. Protesters took to the streets to oppose what they see as a sweeping power grab by Texas Republicans: a gerrymandering plan designed to lock in Republican control of the House of Representatives in the midterms. Protestors also took to the streets in Washington, DC, to rally against President Trump's federal police takeover as more Republican-led states plan to deploy National Guard troops to the city. Miles Taylor, former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff during Donald Trump's first term, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Home Rule Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 41:07


    August 16, 2025; 9am: Attorney General Pam Bondi pulled back her order to strip authority from Washington, DC's police chief. But that isn't stopping President Trump, who's continuing to exert his authority as hundreds of National Guard troops fan out across the city. Plus, the Trump administration warns more cities could be next. Former New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Washington, D.C. Shadow Senator Paul Strauss join “The Weekend” to discuss.  For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Redistricting War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 41:07


    August 16, 2025; 8am: Late on Friday, California Democrats released proposed maps that would likely flip five Republican-held seats, giving Democrats 48 of the state's 52 districts, up from 43. It's a direct counter to Republican gains that Texas Republicans are proposing. State lawmakers will vote on the plan next week.  Additionally, Texas Democrats plan to return home after leaving the state in protest of the Republican redistricting plan. But the nationwide redistricting fight is far from over, with President Obama offering his support to the Texas Democrats, as well as the DNC organizing “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests in 43 states to condemn Trump-backed redistricting.And as they return to Austin, Texas Democrats are getting some major backup. Democratic National Committee is planning to organize hundreds of “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests in 43 states to condemn Trump-backed redistricting. This week, former President Obama added his voice to the fight in a call with Texas Democrats. California Redistricting Commissioner Sara Sadhwani, joins The Weekend to discuss California's effort to counter Texas RepublicansFor more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. 

    No Deal At Trump-Putin Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 40:43


    August 16, 2025; 7am: On Friday, President Trump hosted President Putin in Alaska to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine with the hopes of brokering a peace deal. However, the nearly three-hour meeting ended without a ceasefire or peace agreement. Now, just hours after the summit, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced his plans to travel to Washington on Monday. Richard Haass and Celeste Wallander join “The Weekend” to discuss. Then, Richard Engel joins “The Weekend” from Kharkiv, Ukraine, with reaction from the region.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Beto O'Rourke: ‘We've got to fight fire with fire'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 40:31


    August 10, 2025; 9am: Texas Republicans have unleashed a wave of legal action aimed at forcing Texas Democrats to return to the Lone Star State. A recent lawsuit accused Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke of bribing lawmakers to break quorum by raising money for their travel expenses and legal defense. A district judge temporarily sided with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, blocking O'Rourke from providing financial support to the Texas Democrats. O'Rouke joins “The Weekend” to explain why the fight is far from over.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump Deploys Federal Officers in DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 40:46


    August 10, 2025; 7am: President Donald Trump has dispatched roughly 450 federal law enforcement officers from various agencies across Washington DC near high traffic areas. The move comes a week after a former DOGE staffer was attacked in an attempted carjacking. Despite the president's habit of trashing the city where he currently lives, violent crime is actually down 26% from last year when it was at a 30 year low. He's recently announced on social media that he will hold an event at the White House that will "essentially stop violent crime" in DC, which he claims has become one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser joins The Weekend to discuss the president's threats and what they could mean for the city.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. 

    Redistricting Retaliation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 41:20


    August 10, 2025; 8am: One week in, Texas Democratic lawmakers are standing strong despite growing legal threats after leaving the state in protest of the GOP redistricting effort. Texas State Representatives James Talarico and Jolanda Jones join “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Texas Redistricting Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 41:10


    August 9, 2025; 9am: Texas Democrats are facing a full-blown retaliation campaign after leaving the state to block the GOP's redistricting campaign. Governor Greg Abbott is asking the Texas Supreme Court to expel the House Democratic leader from office. Plus, Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit demanding that 13 House Democrats be declared vacant from their seats. One of those Democrats, State Representative Ron Reynolds, joins “The Weekend” to discuss the latest.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump Administration Corruption

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 40:54


    August 9, 2025; 8am: Pam Bondi's promises from her confirmation hearing back in January have fallen by the wayside. NBC News has learned that the DOJ is now investigating one of Trump's outspoken political rivals, New York Attorney General Letitia James. Plus, the DOJ continues its purge of those who have either been involved in a past investigation against Trump or who have not been willing to take a knee to any of his demands. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    Trump's Approach to World Affairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 41:16


    August 9, 2025; 7am: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a proposal from President Donald Trump to discuss "swapping territory" with Russia after it was announced that President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Alaska to discuss the ongoing conflict between the two warring nations. There is also a dramatic escalation in another international conflict, putting pressure on the Trump administration. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel plans to take control of Gaza, but says it does not plan to “keep” Gaza long term.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

    The Weekend August 3 9a: Are Trump's Tariffs Legal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 41:02


    As Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs go into effect, a federal appeals court is deciding whether a bulk of Trump's tariffs are even legal. Neal Katyal joins The Weekend to discuss the legal challenge brought against the president's ability to set tariffs. The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News host who has defended Trump for years, as U.S. attorney for Washington, DC. The news comes after the U.S .Office of Special Counsel announced it was launching an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who previously indicted President Donald Trump, over an alleged violation of the Hatch Act. Andrew Weissmann joins The Weekend to discuss the President's use of the DOJ.

    The Weekend August 3 8a: A Political Earthquake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 40:33


    Following a marathon 16-hour hearing, Texas Republicans have advanced the Trump-backed congressional map, which is expected to shift five Democratic House districts to Republican control. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a special election this November to adopt new congressional maps of his own. Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa joins The Weekend to discuss the latest in the redistricting saga. Then, cities across the country are grappling with the influence import tariffs will have on their local industries and residents. The Weekend talks to Mayor Jim Rose of Arlington, Texas, and Mayor Andy Schor of Lansing, Michigan, to get their first-hand accounts. Plus, a dozen House Democrats sue the Trump administration after being barred from visiting immigration detention centers. Representative Adriano Espaillat of New York joins The Weekend to discuss the latest.

    The Weekend August 3 7a: Controversial Confirmation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 40:51


    Fox News host and one of President Trump's close allies, Jeanine Pirro, was confirmed by the Senate Saturday night as U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC. Former Special Counsel and Special Assistant to President Obama, Norm Eisen, and Political Strategist Rina Shah join The Weekend to discuss how Pirro has been known for going after the Department of Justice and pushing baseless conspiracy theories. Plus, Trump's war on facts. Trump's firing of the Labor Statistics Chief raises alarms about the future of government data after he claimed the newest jobs numbers were “rigged.”

    The Weekend August 2 9a: The Trump Tariff Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 40:43


    President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics just hours after the release of a weaker-than-expected jobs report. Critics say the termination of Erika McEntarfer could undermine confidence in the U.S. economy. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joins The Weekend to discuss the impact of the recent jobs report and the President's tariff wars.. There are lots of new developments in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice and convicted sex trafficker, was transferred from a low-security federal prison in Florida to a smaller, less restrictive prison camp in Texas. Arizona Rep. Yassamin Ansar joins The Weekend to discuss the latest developments of the scandal.

    The Weekend August 2 8a: Texas Redistricting Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 41:25


    Texas Republicans, following President Trump's demands, unveiled a new congressional map this week that could hand the GOP five additional House seats, each drawn in areas Trump carried by double digits. Representative Lloyd Doggett and Texas State Representative Rafael Anchía join The Weekend to discuss what Democrats can do at the local and national level. Plus, a dive into the escalating tensions with Russia that led Trump to order the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions".

    The Weekend August 2 7a: Economic Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 40:40


    Just hours after a weak jobs report showed signs of a clear slowdown in the job market, President Trump did what he does best: fire the messenger. Senior Economics reporter for Axios, Courtenay Brown, and former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota join The Weekend to discuss the president's direction to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and his claim that the job numbers were “rigged.” Plus, humanitarian aid groups have issued a new warning about the starvation in Gaza. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert joins The Weekend to discuss the growing international frustration with Israel over the humanitarian crisis, as he says, “enough is enough.”

    The Weekend July 27 9a: Epstein Firestorm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 40:46


    President Trump's DOJ continues to take unprecedented actions in handling the Jeffrey Epstein case. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Epstein's convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, but little is known about what was discussed between the two. Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins The Weekend to share his thoughts on the two-day meeting. Plus, Holder weighs in on Republican-led efforts to redraw congressional districts and how Democrats are pushing back.

    The Weekend July 27 8a: Retribution Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 40:53


    President Trump unleashed a retribution campaign inside the Department of Justice on those involved in either investigating him or those who dealt with the January 6 cases. Former Senior Trial Counsel Mike Gordon was among the group who were terminated without warning in June. He joins The Weekend to share his story and discuss how he is now suing the Trump administration over the firing. Plus, Trump is playing politics with disaster aid. After approving disaster relief for several Republican states, the president denied FEMA aid to Maryland after devastating floods swept through the state. Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins The Weekend to discuss.

    The Weekend July 27 7a: Footing The Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 41:19


    President Trump took a weekend trip to Scotland to promote his latest golf course, with taxpayers footing the bill. However, this trip was met with protestors showing opposition to the administration's immigration policies, the war in Gaza, and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Eugene Robinson and Brendan Buck join The Weekend to discuss the optics of this trip as the country demands answers about Epstein. Plus, fired federal workers are spending the summer on Capitol Hill with their kids, forcing lawmakers to see the true cost of their cuts to government. Former USAID worker Kathleen Borgueta joins The Weekend to explain. 

    The Weekend July 26 9a: DOJ's Assist on Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 40:59


    Deputy Attorney General and former defense attorney to Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, spent two days in Florida interviewing Epstein's longtime accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. New reports say the DOJ granted Maxwell limited immunity during these meetings. Legal experts Andrew Weissmann and George Conway join The Weekend to dissect these rare actions. Then, Representative Maxwell Frost explains what Democrats are doing to push for answers on Trump and Epstein. Plus, a look at the pushback federal judges are giving the Trump administration on its deportation tactics.

    The Weekend July 26 8a: Demanding Transparency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 41:20


    In this hour, Teresa Helm, a Jeffrey Epstein survivor, joins The Weekend to describe the anguish survivors are dealing with and why it is important to release the Epstein files. Plus, Texas State Representative James Talarico joins The Weekend to discuss his newfound popularity and how he's getting Lone Star Democrats fired up for the next big election. Then, former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone shares his thoughts on House Republicans' new January 6th subcommittee. 

    The Weekend July 26 7a: Epstein Files Deflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 40:56


    President Donald Trump tries to deflect from the Jeffrey Epstein controversy amid calls for transparency. Former Congressman Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania and Republican strategist Annalyse Keller join The Weekend to discuss Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, meeting for two days with a top DOJ official and the DOJ's decision to offer her limited immunity. Plus, in an effort to distract Americans from the Epstein case, the Trump administration is now trying to accuse President Barack Obama of treason. Administration officials claim he manufactured a false assessment that Russia meddled in the 2016 elections. This has been widely debunked.

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