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1 - Can James Talarico win in Texas? His opponent Ken Paxon lays out what he is during his primary victory speech. 110 - Your calls. 115 - How is Markwayne Mullin fighting back against sanctuary cities? 120 - Why are Mikie Sherrill and NJ suing FIFA? How did Trump drop the ball with FIFA? 140 - What does The View think about Jaxson Dart's introduction of President Trump? Your calls. 150 - What does Brendan Boyle think of Philadelphia's 250th music show? Your calls.
12 - Why do Philadelphia teachers and principals think taxing ridesharing is the new way to “save” the school system? 1215 - Side - all time journey 1220 - How much does it take to get into the NBA Finals this year? Why is New York so unaffordable? Is Mamdani right? 1230 - Joe Concha of Fox News and DC Examiner, is here today. Who are the most unlikable people? Why are people like Harry Cisson comparing Jaxson Dart's plight to Colin Kaepernick's? What is with the young, smug liberals in the media? What's with the Knicks and the affordability problems fans might have going into The Finals? What does Joe do to prepare as a host? 1250 - Can Kathy Hochul get her years right? 1 - Can James Talarico win in Texas? His opponent Ken Paxon lays out what he is during his primary victory speech. 110 - Your calls. 115 - How is Markwayne Mullin fighting back against sanctuary cities? 120 - Why are Mikie Sherrill and NJ suing FIFA? How did Trump drop the ball with FIFA? 140 - What does The View think about Jaxson Dart's introduction of President Trump? Your calls. 150 - What does Brendan Boyle think of Philadelphia's 250th music show? Your calls. 2 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew is here today. What does Jeff predict the Democrats will do if they win the midterm elections? Will we have a solution in Iran, what are Republicans thinking about the situation? Can these oil companies benefit the US in addition to themselves? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Are the AI delusions of grandeur not working on common people anymore? 235 - Your calls here. How bad is Philadelphia School District's budget problem? 250 - The Lightning Round!
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he wants Venezuela to be the 51st state. Also, Trump's war in Iran is hurting the U.S. economy. Plus, Trump's redistricting war escalates nationwide. And Trump's second term retribution campaign continues. Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Norm Eisen, and Barbara McQuade join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fixates on the ballroom as the Iran war spikes gas prices. Also, Republicans move to redraw Black-majority districts in the south. Plus, Democrats pass a bill to block whites-only communities in Pennsylvania. And Vladimir Putin scales back his “Victory Day” parade. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Melissa Murray, Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: Iran reportedly offers the U.S. a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republican lawmakers back Trump's White House Ballroom plans. And a new book by Nicholas Enrich details USAID's dismantling under Trump and Elon Musk. Sen. Adam Schiff, Garrett Graff, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Nicholas Enrich join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is no closer to ending his “war of choice” in Iran. Also, the Trump budget boosts defense spending and cuts programs. Plus, the Trump Justice Department moves to vacate 12 Capitol rioters' convictions. And Democrats demand more Epstein files detail from the Trump Justice Department. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trump's removal under the 25th Amendment. Plus, Trump calls for historic defense spending and deep domestic cuts. And Democrats stack wins in Wisconsin ahead of the midterms. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Ben Wikler join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump pushes the SAVE Act to restrict voting rights. Plus, experts worry that Trump's war could wreck the global economy. And the upcoming "No Kings" protests could see the largest crowds in U.S history. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Ezra Levin join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox speaks to Democratic congressman Brendan Boyle ahead of the Taoiseach's meeting with Donald Trump.
Tonight on The Last Word: Iran's new leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Also, Donald Trump suggests high oil prices are a positive. Plus, the DHS shutdown strains TSA staffing at airports nationwide. And the Senate passes a bipartisan housing affordability bill. Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Sen. Adam Schiff join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Also, House Republicans reject the bipartisan effort to stop Trump's war in Iran. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blames the press for the coverage of U.S. solider deaths. And the Iran war is reportedly costing the U.S. one billion dollars a day. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Ro Khanna, Tom Nichols, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department withheld Epstein documents including some relating to Donald Trump. Also, Democrats demand the Justice Department investigate Attorney General Pam Bondi for potentially lying to Congress. Plus, a teen who spent six days in an ICE facility is targeted by the Department of Homeland Security. And Donald Trump proposes replacing income tax with tariffs. Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Seth Moulton, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: The UK's ousted Prince Andrew is arrested over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Also, the House Oversight Committee release Leslie Wexner's deposition on Epstein. Plus, families in Trinidad sue the U.S. over deadly boat strikes. And Donald Trump erroneously claims he's “won affordability.” Rep. Robert Garcia, Jeffrey Stein, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 - The Teachers' Union is a menace! Corey DeAngelis, school choice Evangelist, joins us again today to explain why and how. How do we prove that the NEA is using children as political pawns now? What leads to these protests possibly being dangerous? How is Oklahoma's school choice enrollment going? Why do teachers need not be afraid of the unions? When are we getting a Corey book? 120 - Is there a worse organization than the UN? Why is former Eagle Seth Joyner squaring off with Brendan Boyle? Your calls. 140 - Kaitlan Collins doesn't realize the hypocrisy of what she said on The Late Show last night. We're going to ban federal law enforcement from being in New Jersey? 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild!
12 - Is Philadelphia a sanctuary city? NBC 10's Claudia Vargas goes toe to toe with the mayor over where the office stands on the matter? 1215 - Side - associated with victory 1220 - Is Wawa in decline? That's seemingly what the city is saying… Your calls. Is Cherelle Parker actually a good mayor? 1235 - Your calls. 1245 - What is the deal with Brian Fitzpatrick? 1 - The Teachers' Union is a menace! Corey DeAngelis, school choice Evangelist, joins us again today to explain why and how. How do we prove that the NEA is using children as political pawns now? What leads to these protests possibly being dangerous? How is Oklahoma's school choice enrollment going? Why do teachers need not be afraid of the unions? When are we getting a Corey book? 120 - Is there a worse organization than the UN? Why is former Eagle Seth Joyner squaring off with Brendan Boyle? Your calls. 140 - Kaitlan Collins doesn't realize the hypocrisy of what she said on The Late Show last night. We're going to ban federal law enforcement from being in New Jersey? 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 2 - Enes Kanter Freedom, Human Rights Activist, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, former NBA Player, and NYT Bestselling Author joins us again. Why is Chinese athlete Eileen Gu a traitor for being borned and raised in America, but competing for China in the Olympics? Was Enes critical of China before Daryl Morey's “Free Hong Kong” tweet? He tells us a story about that. What was Enes' conversation with Daryl like on his tweet and the advice he gave Enes? Did Enes' endorsement deals dry up after speaking out against the atrocities in his native Turkey? Will Eileen Gu's deals go away? How are his book sales and reviews going? Who is this athlete that we have who stands opposite of Eileen Gu? How are his travels and life going with a bounty on his head? What is Enes' stance on tanking? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - What is RFK Jr. doing with his jeans? Parents SOS sounds the alarm on social media use affecting our children as Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand today. 235 - How much are people paying to see Bruce Springsteen? Is the cat out of the bag that he is a phony? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round! Not! 3 - The show goes on! Why do city officials hate Wawa? 305 - Dom has a question for Kirk. What's everyone's shoe size? 310 - Bucks County rules that ICE detention centers will not be in their jurisdiction. Where are the criminals going to get due process? Has Wawa “fallen off”? 320 - Your calls. 330 - Award-winning investigative journalist, author, and Pulitzer finalist Gerald Posner joins us late in the afternoon here. Why does Gerald find it crazy that CHOP has not reversed course on gender affirming care and surgery? Why does Gerald think that people's minds have turned on how Big Pharma and hospitals handle children when it comes to opiates and then subsequently, gender affirming care? What will eventually curtail these hospitals from doing gender-altering procedures? Does Gerald feel the same way on GLP-1 weight loss drugs? What is Gerald working on next? 350 - Just how much is Springsteen charging for tickets in Philadelphia? 4 - We finish where we start. What does “sanctuary city” mean to Mayor Cherelle Parker? Your calls. 415 - The Lightning Round!
Tonight on The Last Word: Attorney General Pam Bondi deflects questions on the Epstein files. Also, a federal grand jury declines to indict six Democratic lawmakers. And six House Republicans rebuke Donald Trump on Canada tariffs. Sen. Mark Kelly, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Valencia Property Podcast - February 2026 Update Welcome to another dose of sun, sarcasm and ... sensible advice about moving to Valencia and Spain! In this episode, recorded from our brand new office/studio, we cover: How 2026 is shaping up in Valencia (rising minimum wage, falling unemployment, and why Spain wastes less food than almost anywhere in Europe) A busy start at Valencia Property with January signings and a packed February ahead Our latest blog posts including the definitive Cost of Living in Valencia 2026 guide, our complete services menu, and why Valencia wins in 2026 What we've been writing on Substack about 15-minute cities, living in Spain with EVs, and why "if not now, then when?" is no longer a rhetorical question An update from Stepping Stone Rentals and why Airbnb doesn't work for proper relocations Plus, stick around for our second quiz where defending champion David takes on Gavin in a battle of Spanish knowledge covering Valencia towns, provinces, and Olympic gold medallists. The bar may be reassuringly low. And then there are two bonuses, a roundup of reasons to move to Valencia in 2026 and interviews with some of our clients where they describe what happened to them moving to Valencia. Sponsored by light - because today is a new day and the sun is in the sky. Links featured in the episode https://forms.gle/9Qtm9cAZhHTPqQqE7 Fill in the form here to tell us what you want. https://valencia-property.com/new/2026/01/26/the-cost-of-living-in-valencia-2026/ The Cost of Living in Valencia 2026 https://valencia-property.com/new/2026/01/18/valencia-property-services-2026-27/ Valencia Property Services 2026-7 https://valencia-property.com/new/2026/01/04/sun-space-and-sanity-10-reasons-valencia-wins-in-2026-part-1/ Part one of Sun Sea and Sanity https://valencia-property.com/new/2026/01/11/sun-space-and-sanity-10-reasons-valencia-wins-in-2026-part-2/ Part 2 of Sun Sea and Sanity https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/the-15-minute-city-and-spain The 15 Minute City and Spain https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/living-in-spain-with-an-ev-or-two Living in Spain with an EV (Or two) https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/lifes-hard-and-then-you-die Life's Hard and Then You Die https://brendyboyle.substack.com/p/spainfographics-9 Brendan Boyle's Substack with Spainfographics
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats demand answers from the Justice Department's refusal to probe the Minnesota shootings. Also, Donald Trump tries to pivot to the economy as consumer confidence plummets. And a Trump impeachment witness launches his Senate bid in Florida. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Lt. Col. Alex Vindman join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump gives a rambling 70-minute speech at the World Economic Forum. Also, the Trump Justice Department subpoenas Minnesota Democrats after the ICE killing. And the House Oversight Committee plans to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on February 9. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Mary Moriarty, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Department of Homeland Security confirms a new non-fatal shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis. Plus, Obamacare enrollment drops by 1.4 million as premiums rise. Also, Trump escalates his fight with the Federal Reserve. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Jason Furman, and Lt. Gen Mark Hertling join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Republican leaders losing their minds this morning on Capitol Hill after a major ordered by a federal judge in New York and Meiselas speaks with Congressman Brendan Boyle about the GOP and Trump corruption and lies to the American people. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tonight on The Last Word: Minnesota officials reject the narrative that the deadly ICE shooting was justified. Also, Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie ask a federal judge to step in on the Epstein files release. And the House passes a bill restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. Laurence Tribe, Kirk Burkhalter, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, we cover the emotional conclusion to the trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, who was found not guilty on all charges. We also remember former Philadelphia highway patrol officer Andy Chan, who was laid to rest six years after suffering a severe injury in the line of duty. Finally, we discuss the new bill introduced by Congressman Brendan Boyle to restore federal funding for the major infrastructure project designed to reconnect the Chinatown neighborhood. The SEPTA trolley tunnel remains closed but we get an important update and lastly we go around to Philadelphia's public schools to find out the different ways children today celebrate the holidays To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jen Psaki shares highlights and insights from a new Vanity Fair article based on interviews with Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles. The article not only shows that there are no "adults in the room" at Trump's White House, but shows Wiles to be so incompetent that agreeing to interviews with a reporter looks like a really bad idea.Rep. Adam Smith, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee talks with Jen Psaki about the lack of information and evasiveness by the Trump administration in explaining to Congress the reasoning behind Donald Trump's increasing belligerence toward Venezuela and the clear risk of plunging the United States into another forever war.With a new release of Epstein documents set for this Friday, Donald Trump and his supporting Republicans are getting anxious, but Rep. Robert Garcia isn't sure how much Friday's release will contain.Another looming deadline as the year comes to an end is the expiration of health care subsidies. Rep. Brendan Boyle explains that the best hope that Republicans will act to prevent millions of Americans from losing their healthcare is that enough angry voters make Republicans more afraid of them than they are of Donald Trump. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: New polls paint a bleak picture for the Trump economy. Plus, the weekly jobless claims hit their highest level in over four years. Also, Trump's redistricting push fails in Indiana. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Jared Bernstein, Charlie Sykes, Tom Nichols, State Sen. Shelli Yoder, and Rep. Maxwell Frost join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: After a classified briefing on the Sept. 2 boat strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner says he believes the survivors of the first strike were “incapacitated.” And Donald Trump's tariffs are negatively impacting U.S. businesses. Sen. Mark Warner, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: The GOP is distancing from an increasingly unpopular Donald Trump. Also, the Justice Department refuses to release the files in the Tom Homan bribery probe. Plus, six Democrats tell the military not to follow unlawful orders. And USAID workers sue Elon Musk over illegal DOGE firings. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Nick Kristof join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department has 29 days to release the Epstein files. Also, the U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.4%. And Congress has a December 31 deadline to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight, the president orders his attorney general to investigate everyone in the Epstein emails that's not named Trump. The ongoing scramble to escape the Epstein story and the new timeline for when Republicans will face an Epstein vote. Then, that affordability crisis and why the Trump administration is finally addressing the Trump tax. And the Fleecing of America – why the newest Trumpian cash grab has even Republicans angry.Guests: Asawin Suebsaeng, Brandy Zadrozny, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barbara McQuade, Faiz Shakir, Tara Setmayer To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court considers the legality of Donald Trump's tariffs. Also, California approves of a new state redistricting map. And Democrats look to carry momentum into the 2026 midterms. Professor Laurence Tribe and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: MSNBC reports two federal prosecutors were placed on administrative leave at the direction of the Trump White House. Also, polls show a tightening race for New Jersey governor. Plus, the government shutdown threatens food assistance for 42 million Americans. And four Senate Republicans join Democrats to block Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada. Ken Dilanian, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Rep. Jim McGovern, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 26 2025; 8am: President Trump's on and off again fight with Canada continues after he called off trade talks over an anti-tariff ad early this week. Days later, he posted on Truth Social that he planned to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because the ad wasn't pulled off the air immediately. Plus, as inflation is on the rise, SNAP benefits are about to expire November 1st. Rep. Brendan Boyle, ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee, joins “The Weekend” to discuss it all. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 20, 2025; 6pm: Organizers for the nationwide "No Kings" protests estimate that over 7 million people attended over the weekend. Plus, James Comey files motions to dismiss the criminal case against him. Melissa Murray reports and is joined by Molly Jong-Fast, David Litt, Maya Wiley and Rep. Brendan Boyle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: “No Kings” protests against Donald Trump are expected to draw a historic turnout. Also, Democrats demand Speaker Johnson swear in Arizona Rep.-elect Adelina Grijalva. Plus, Americans brace for a spike in health care premiums if ACA subsidies aren't extended. And Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches her 2026 campaign for Texas governor. Timothy Snyder, Dan Kasun, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa join Ali Velshi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
MSNBC’s Alex Wagner examines how Trump is overplaying his hand on immigration.Then Congressman Brendan Boyle details how Republicans are losing the messaging war over the government shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James and Al sound off on the presence of ICE and other federal agents on our streets, call out the DOJ's failure to uphold the law, and explain the dangers that come with the usurpation of democracy, from civil unrest to lost faith in elections. Then, they welcome Rep. Brendan Boyle of PA to discuss the NJ Governor's race, lay out the perils of the government shutdown and what it means for people around the country, and investigate how our healthcare under the ACA is being put at risk. They also try to lighten the mood in tough times by discussing Al's native Philadelphia sports when many of the teams are doing well and in the news. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Check Out Andrew Zucker's New Politicon Podcast: The Golden Age Get More From This Week's Guest: Rep. Brendan Boyle: Twitter | House.gov | Website | FaceBook | Instagram Please Support Our Sponsors: Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/WARROOM. Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/WARROOM and use code WARROOM for both the code AND PASSWORD.
October 1 2025; 6pm: On day one of the government shutdown, President Donald Trump is exerting presidential pressure, targeting blue states in what Democrats claim is an abuse of power. MSNBC's Melissa Murray reports, and is joined by The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg, Vanity Fair's Molly Jong-Fast and Congressman Brendan Boyle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump rambles through a military speech as a government shutdown is looming. Also, the government is set to shut down as Democrats fight health care hikes. Plus, Senate Democrats demand the Tom Homan files from Trump officials. And Bloomberg News reports Jeffrey Epstein's emails reveal a support network. Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Ken Dilanian, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
September 14, 2025; 9am: Democrats are signaling they are ready for a fight as we're just a couple weeks away from the government shutdown deadline. But, President Trump is hoping to push it down until early next year. Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania, who also serves as a ranking member on the House Budget Committee, 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.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump forcing the government into a potential shutdown as his lies about bringing in $17 trillion have been utterly exposed and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle who is the Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee who discusses the economic disaster Trump has caused. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tonight on The Last Word: A federal judge rejects the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury transcripts in Ghislaine Maxwell's case. And the Congressional Budget Office reports Donald Trump's tax law boosts income for the rich while leaving the poorest Americans with less. Rep. Daniel Goldman, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: House Republicans scramble to advance Donald Trump's budget bill. And researchers say USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Norm Ornstein, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate passes Donald Trump's budget bill with Medicaid and food assistance cuts. And Stanford University Professor Jack Rakove says the Trump era is a “constitutional failure.” Rep. Brendan Boyle and Jack Rakove join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: Congress expects to be briefed on the U.S. strike on Iran Thursday. Also, Democrats grill Emil Bove in a judicial confirmation hearing. And 16 House Republicans break rank and denounce Medicaid cuts. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Republicans losing all control as Democrats go on the offense and expose their disaster budget bill and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle who is the Ranking Member of the Budget Committee. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guests: Rep. Brendan Boyle, Charlie Savage, Lisa Rubin, Sen. Chris Van HollenTonight: New red flags in the bill Donald Trump is forcing through Congress. Then, new reporting on a Trump loyalist caught demanding rewrites of intelligence to make the boss look good. Plus, the Trump administration violates a court order to send migrants to a random country on the verge of civil war. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al give their take on the growing news surrounding Biden's health problems in the final days of his presidency and reemphasize why they were calling for a fresh face to represent the party before welcoming Congressman from PA, Brendan Boyle. They discuss the dangers of the Republican budget, lay out its failure to constrain costs in light of DOGE cuts, and highlight how it has also ignored the desires of the Republican electorate. Then, they delve into the best action items that Dems can focus on going forward, celebrate Philadelphia's sports teams, and look at the bigger picture surrounding the intersection of sports and politics. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Check Out Andrew Zucker's New Politicon Podcast: The Golden Age Check Out Kimberly Atkins Stohr's New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Get More From This Week's Guest: Rep. Brendan Boyle: Twitter | House.gov | Website | FaceBook | Instagram Please Support Our Sponsors: Fay Nutrition: Listeners of Politics War Room can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting FayNutrition.com/WARROOM Quince: Get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you'll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text WARROOM to 64000. Message and data rates apply.
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats say the CBO finds Trump's budget bill contains $500 billion in Medicare cuts. Also, Senate Democrats question Trump's IRS pick on ethical issues. Plus, Reuters reports $98 million in U.S. food aid is rotting in warehouses after the Trump-Musk cuts to USAID. And Jonathan Capehart discusses his new memoir, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from A Black Man's Search for Home.” Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jonathan Landay, and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump family seeks business deals in the Middle East. And the Congressional Budget Office reports the Trump budget could kick 13.7 million Americans off their health insurance. Eric Lipton, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Republicans blowing up their own budget bill as infighting breaks out and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle who is the Ranking Democratic Member of the House Budget Committee. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices