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November 30 2025 8AM: After multiple wins in races across the country earlier this month, the party is hoping to ride that momentum to another victory in a surprisingly close race between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps. Ameshia Cross and Adrienne Elrod join The Weekend, as well as Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, join "The Weekend" to discuss what this race signals ahead of the midterms. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam also joins The Weekend to discuss job loss to A.I. in the workforce.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.

November 29 2025 7AM;The State Department paused all asylum decisions and stopped issuing visas to people from Afghanistan. The decisions comes after President Trump threatened to "permanently pause" immigration from some countries and remove millions of immigrants by revoking their legal status in the wake of Wednesday's tragedy. Akayla Gardner and David Rohde join The Weekend to discuss the fallout from this week's shooting.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.

November 29 2025 9AM;Officials say the 29-year-old suspect, who will likely be charged with first-degree murder, was an Afghan National who previously served alongside U.S. troops. The shooting claimed the life of 20-year-old National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom while the other Guardsman, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition. David Noriega joins The Weekend to discuss Lakanwal's background from where he lived in Bellingham, WA.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.

November 23 2025 8AM; The Department of Justice has 26 days left to release all the information. But House Oversight Democrats tell MS NOW there has been an "intense White House cover-up," and warn that Attorney General Pam Bondi could use what they call "sham" investigations to withhold key evidence from the public. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam joins The Weekend to discuss what comes next on the release of more Epstein files.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnowTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. 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.

November 21, 2025 8AM; One of those issues include the very appointment of Lindsey Halligan as the interim U.S. Attorney. Comey's lawyers are now filing a new motion asking the judge to throw out the charges based on the reckless and ill-conceived” attempt to prosecute him. Paul Butler and Miles Taylor join The Weekend to discuss why the DOJ's case against Comey may be falling apart.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnowTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. 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.

November 16, 2025;  For Republican lawmakers, Donald Trump will be watching closely, but so will Epstein survivors, some of who are planning to be at the Capitol ahead of the vote. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Haley Robson join The Weekend to discuss the fight to release all of the Epstein files to the public.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnowTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. 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.

November 16, 2025; 8am: We're getting a new look at the much-awaited Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. It is slated to open in the spring of 2026 and will feature text of one of President Obama's most meaningful speeches. CEO of the Obama Foundation, Valeria Jarrett, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnowTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. 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.

The city is expected to see an influx of border patrol agents, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. Maya Eaglin joins The Weekend to discuss the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Charlotte. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also joins The Weekend to discuss the Democrats agenda now that the government shutdown is over.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnowTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. 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.

President Trump then went on to push his latest deflection tactic, claiming that any investigation into Epstein's relationships should be focused on Democrats. It follows Trump's Friday morning social media post where he directed his Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Epstein's relationship with prominent figures not named Trump. Laura Barrón-López and Mary McCord join The Weekend to discuss the latest in the Trump-Epstein scandal. Gov. Wes Moore also joins The Weekend to discuss redistricting efforts in Maryland.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. 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.

November 9, 2025 8am: President Donald Trump is unilaterally ramping up the pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as U.S. military presence continues to grow in the Carribbean. In a rare show of bipartisanship, House Republicans and Democrats are demanding answers. Rep. Jason Crow joins The Weekend to discuss congress' concerns about military activity in 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. It comes as Republican lawmakers find themselves in a potentially unwinnable scenario.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 8, 2025 8am: They're responding to the Democratic blowout with a mixture of anger, denial, and deflection. President Donald Trump is also playing the blame game. It comes as Republican lawmakers find themselves in a potentially unwinnable scenario. Basil Smikle and Susan Del Percio join The Weekend to discuss the fallout from Tuesday's election.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.

November 2, 2025 7am: The two off-year races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia mark the first major electoral tests of Donald Trump's agenda, and could offer an early glimpse of what's ahead in next year's midterms. In Virginia, Democrat and former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger holds a commanding lead in the latest polls. In New Jersey, on the other hand, Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is in a much closer race, with one poll even showing the election within the margin of error. Maria Teresa Kumar and former Rep. Joe Walsh join The Weekend to discuss the off year 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 2, 2025 9am: The White House confirmed it conducted yet another strike against an alleged Venezuelan drug vessel - at least the 15th since early September. Earlier this week, a string of reports said that the administration had identified Venezuelan military sites as potential targets to disrupt drug-smuggling networks and pressure the Maduro regime. Rep. Adam Smith joins The Weekend to discuss the military strikes.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.

November 1, 2025 8am: Former Gov. Cuomo will run as an independent against New York State Assembly Member and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, and Republican and Guardian Angels Founder Curtis Sliwa in one of the most closely watched mayoral races in the country and in  New York City's history. While recent polling shows the race tightening slightly, Mamdani still maintains a lead against Cuomo and Sliwa by double digits.  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 26, 2025 7am: The New York Times reports that while plans are not finalized, the ICE proposal stems from frustration from Donald Trump and within the Department of Homeland Security over the pace of deportations, which are lagging behind the President's goal of more than a million at the end of his first year back in office. Meanwhile Democrats are speaking out about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon joins The Weekend to discuss what she observed while visiting Chicago.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 25, 2025; 7am: The indictment is one of several brought on by the Department of Justice, which seemingly is targeting perceived political opponents of President Donald Trump. The case against James, specifically, is being sought by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, a former member of President Trump's legal team with no prosecutorial experience, who accused James of misleading a bank to secure favorable mortgage terms. Paul Butler and Sam Stein join The Weekend to discuss the DOJ's attempts at targeting political opponents.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.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about ex-White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre looking shocked as “The Late Show's” Stephen Colbert made clear that he didn't believe her story about Joe Biden being cognitively alright and called her out repeatedly to the surprise of his audience; “CBS Mornings'” Gayle King uncomfortable grilling ex-White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about how she could possibly be unaware of Joe Biden's mental decline; Robert De Niro surprising MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels by doubling down on calling Stephen Miller an actual nazi; Bill Maher pointing out to Club Random Podcast guest Billy Bush the real reason he doesn't have celebrities on “Real Time with Bill Maher”; “The View's” Sara Haines exposing Bernie Sanders' hypocrisy on live on-air about his justifying of politicians continuing to get their paychecks during the government shutdown while federal workers are furloughed; “The Daily Show's” Jon Stewart making Bernie Sanders look visibly uncomfortable by pointing out how Donald Trump has enacted some more socialist policies that Bernie has pushed for in the past; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Perplexity AI - Use the Comet web browser, the new AI-web browser from Perplexity, that will completely change the way you are able to interact with your browser. Download Perplexity's new AI-web browser, Comet, by heading to: https://pplx.ai/RUBIN Plus, right now when you download Comet - you get a month of Rumble Premium for free! Harvest Right - Use a Harvest Right freeze dryer. It handles all the freezing, vacuum sealing, and drying automatically. You can build food security that is reliable, cost-effective, and actually delicious. Go to: http://harvestright.com/rubin for a Harvest Right Home Freeze Dryer. Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA… or you want physical coins and bars delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple, safe, and stress-free. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com  

After organizers say nearly seven million people across the nation participated in the "No Kings" protests, opponents of President Trump's agenda are looking to build on that momentum. The rallies come as President Trump continues to expand his authoritarian reach, attempting to militarize American cities and target people and institutions that go against him. Actor Robert Deniro joins The Weekend to discuss the nation-wide protests and the opposition to President Trump.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 18, 2025; 8am: The provision was meant to protect voters from racial gerrymandering that weakens minority voting power. Many of the seats that could be affected are in the Deep South. — the very region the Voting Rights Act was written to protect. The outcome could shift as many as 19 House seats toward Republicans. Janai Nelson and Jelani Cobb join The Weekend to discuss the potential effects of the Supreme Court's decision.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.

Twenty remaining Israeli hostages released from Hamas to Israel as historic ceasefire deal comes to fruition. President Trump given a hero's welcome at the Israeli Parliament today. Vice President JD Vance clashes with George Stephanopoulos on ABC. Who made money regarding the Nobel Peace Prize announcement last week? Qatar to have a military presence in Idaho … but why?? Help needed: robot trainers. Despite the government shutdown, military pay and welfare to get funded. "Hamas" is mentioned in the Bible?? American Left: There is no Antifa … but there is literally a book about Antifa. Kamala Harris clearly no longer speaks to Joe Biden. Don Lemon proves yet again that he is devoid of common sense. Anthony Fauci has predicted yet another pandemic. Video of Mark Sanchez wandering around an alley in Indianapolis before his fight with a truck driver. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:21 Hostages Return Home to Israel 02:31 Betting Markets for Nobel Peace Prize? 07:28 JD Vance Calls Out Chuck Schumer 09:01 JD Vance Calls Out JB Pritzker 09:40 JD Vance Calls Out ABC News & They Cut Him Off 13:52 Mike Johnson on October 18th No Kings Rally 14:48 Bernie Sanders Responds to Mike Johnson on No Kings Rally 16:14 Qatar is Coming to America? 19:17 FLASHBACK: Trump on Qatar in 2017 22:18 Why is Qatar Training in America? 28:21 Greta Thunberg on Climate Change & Palestine 31:18 Fat Five 49:58 Israeli Parliament Member Protest 50:34 Hamas in the Bible? 52:26 Palestinian Flag in the Bible?? 57:28 Jimmy Kimmel Says there is No Such Thing as ANTIFA 58:56 Mainstream Media "No ANTIFA" Montage 1:07:45 Marco Rubio's Ears 1:10:09 Kamala Harris on Joe Biden's Cancer 1:12:14 Who is Eugene Daniels? 1:18:06 Don Lemon in Chicago on Illegal Immigration 1:26:18 Trump Adds More Tariffs to China 1:30:05 FLASHBACK: Anthony Fauci back in 2017 1:30:52 Another Pandemic is Coming?! 1:31:40 FLASHBACK: Anthony Fauci on AIDS in the 1980s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 11, 2025; 9am: New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a grand jury on one count of bank fraud and one count of false statements to a financial institution just a week after President Trump publicly directed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to indict James. The president is also broadening his military takeover across the nation as the National Guard began patrolling the city of Memphis. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins The Weekend to discuss the president's use of armed forces in American cities. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also joins The Weekend to discuss the government shutdown weaponization of the justice department. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 5, 2025; 8am: President Trump's new attempt to exert control over higher education is being called a “code-red” by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The University of Southern California is just one of the nine institutions that the Trump administration is pushing to commit to the president's political agenda. Erwin Chemerinsky joins The Weekend to discuss how it is impacting college campuses across the nation and why it's "extortion."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 4, 2025; 8am: ICE and other federal agents have taken to the streets of Chicago, donning tactical gear, carrying military grade weapons, and driving armored cars, while protesters gathered outside a detention center. The escalation comes days after an early morning raid on an apartment building that involved 300 federal agents, including those rappelling down from a black hawk helicopter. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins The Weekend to discuss the Trump Administrations federal crackdown that has besieged 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 28, 2025; 7am:  President Trump continues to attack those who are perceived to be his enemies. In his latest attack, the president has accused Christopher Wray, the former FBI Director, who he appointed to replace James Comey, of lying. In the last few days, he has called on Microsoft to fire executive Lisa Monaco, who previously served as President Biden's deputy attorney general and has been a regular target of Trump's rants. His Department of Justice has also gone on to fire prosecutors who refuse to take cases up against James Comey and Letitia James. Miles Taylor and Ankush Khardori join The Weekend to discuss the president's retribution campaign.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.

September 27, 2025; 7am:  After the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, President Trump has warned that there will be other indictments. Attorney General Pam Bondi says everything is on the table. Paul Butler and Glenn Thrush join The Weekend to discuss the DOJ's willingness to go after President Trump's perceived enemies.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.

September 21, 2025; 9am: This week Mamdani has received support from top democrats across New York, including Rep. Yvette Clarke, Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. There are still some key holdouts who have yet to offer their endorsements, including Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer. Mamdani joins The Weekend to discuss his campaign for Mayor of New York 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 20, 2025; 9am:the U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Erik Siebert resigned under pressure, after Trump said he wanted him "out" over his refusal to bring criminal charges related to alleged mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James. It comes as the administration is also planning to take action against left-wing groups the president and his allies claim have contributed to political unrest and violence. Stacey Abrams joins The Weekend to discuss how the administration is conducting its retribution campaign and what it could mean for the president's political adversaries.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.

September 14, 2025; 8am: Additionally, revised numbers show that the U.S. added almost a million fewer jobs than previously reported over the 12-month period ending in March.It should be pointed out that most of that period was during the Biden administration. Courtenay Brown joins The Weekend to discuss how this impacts the U.S. economy.  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. 

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are expressing concerns for their own safety and taking greater security precautions. Tom Manager and Eugene Robinson join The Weekend to discuss how the assassination of Charlie Kirk is prompting calls for changes in security protocol on Capitol Hill.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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

MSNBC or MS NOW, or whatever they identify as, had hosts Eugene Daniels and Johnathan Capehart debate the whole ordeal with the Cracker Barrel. However, James T. and Producer Aaron thought their conversation sounded awfully familiar. Take a listen.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Epstein, Epstein, Epstein. Six months into President Trump's second term, lingering questions about his relationship with the sex trafficker are consuming his White House and paralyzing Congress. Join guest moderator Franklin Foer of The Atlantic, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Eugene Daniels of MSNBC, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker and Jonathan Karl of ABC News to discuss this and more.

Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly fired more than 20 employees from the Department of Justice who worked on cases involving January 6 and President Donald Trump's classified documents case. The DOJ confirmed it opened criminal investigations into two of Trump's repeated targets, former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey. Former DHS Chief of Staff, Miles Taylor and Former Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the FBI, Michael Feinberg join The Weekend to discuss the Trump administration's attempt at going after those who are at odds with the president. Plus, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in a press conference Saturday announcing that five other states are in talks to develop similar facilities modeled after Florida's new immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Ofirah Yheskel and Brendan Buck join The Weekend to discuss how the DHS is looking to ramp up its immigration policy.

The war between Israel and Iran is escalating and the new conflict is a rejection of President Trump's deal-making efforts. Join guest moderator Ashley Parker of The Atlantic, Eugene Daniels of MSNBC, Tyler Pager of The New York Times, Matt Viser of The Washington Post and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.

Eugene Daniels, Rick Wilson, April Ryan, and Jason Johnson join Michael Steele to discuss whether Elon Musk is ACTUALLY leaving the White House. Go to https://surfshark.com/steele or use code STEELE at checkout to get four extra months of Surfshark VPN! Follow  Eugene Daniels @EugeneDaniels2 Follow  Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson Follow  April Ryan @AprilDRyan Follow  Dr. Jason Johnson  @DrJasonJohnson Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

Michael Steele is joined by some of his favorite past guests for a special live stream barbershop episode to wrap up the podcast before it goes on hiatus. Eugene Daniels, Rick Wilson, April Ryan and Jason Johnson join Michael to discuss whether Elon Musk is ACTUALLY leaving the White House, the coverups to keep Biden in the 2024 race, how to turn Democrats into fighters and what kind of Democratic leadership we need right now. Plus, Michael and his guests take questions from the live audience. Catch Michael and a new roundup of guests for a final part II of the barbershop livestream next Tuesday, June 10th at 10amET on The Bulwark's YouTube page.

The Michael Steele Podcast (in its current form) is going on hiatus, so Michael is bringing together some favorite podcast guests from past episodes for a big, live streamed barbershop on politics, culture and current events. Join Michael Steele, Rick Wilson, Eugene Daniels, Tara Setmayer, Dr. Jason Johnson and April Ryan on Tuesday, June 3rd at 10 a.m. ET. (They will be taking audience questions at the end of the podcast!)

SEASON 3 EPISODE 130: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) BREAKING NEWS: A Reagan judge, an Obama judge, and a Trump judge walk into a courtroom and rule Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs - which not only crashed our economy but that of the entire world's - are not a legal use of the 1977 laws empowering him to take actions in the event of an economic emergency. This is not just any court. It's the United States Court of International Trade. Trump already appealed. Stephen Miller already called it a "judicial coup." The fact that America's corporations simply went along with Trump's crap when it knew - as the court knew - this was executive overreach - is its own problem. The halt on the tariffs will itself probably be halted by the appeals. So the re-shaping of the market will be re-re-shaped by the judges, and re-re-re-shaped by the further litigation. That, of course, is not Trump's problem. His only job is to break stuff. SPECIAL COMMENT: Now it's Governor Gretchen Whitmer has learned the lesson - twice. Never appease Trump, never negotiate with Trump, never cooperate with Trump, never support anything Trump wants, never do anything Trump wants. All that registers with him is: you are easier for him to destroy. She sucked up to him. She worked with him. He tricked her into appearing at his photo-op. She hid her face behind a folder like it was a perp walk. Now, he says he's looking into PARDONING THE TERRORISTS CONVICTED OF TRYING TO KIDNAP HER. There is only one way Gretchen Whitmer is going to SURVIVE Trump, Governor. Apple is going to SURVIVE Trump, Tim Cook. There is only one way Columbia is going to SURVIVE Trump, Claire Shipman. There is only one way the White House Correspondents are going to SURVIVE Trump, Eugene Daniels. If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’ll spell it out. Doing what he wants only tells him you will DO WHAT HE WANTS. So he comes back and gives you ANOTHER list of what he wants. He’s a blackmailer. He’s a crooked businessman. He’s a bully. There is only one way to SURVIVE Trump and that is to DESTROY Trump. In a world of White House Correspondents, be the PENTAGON Correspondents. In a world of Apples, be Wal-Mart. In a world of Columbias, be a Harvard. Put your hands on Trump’s shoulders and knee him in the groin. Stand up to him and you can then own HIM, like the Harvard newspaper op-ed writer who has proposed settling the disputes between her school and Trump by challenging Secretary of "Education" Linda McMahon, the wife of the wrestling slime bag, to a Steel Cage Match. ALSO: TRUMP CONFESSES to operating on Russia's behalf and to protecting Putin. HE LEARNS for the first time of the Wall Street analysts mocking him with the tariff acronym "TACO" ("Trump Always Chickens Out") and he chickens out. Turns out Tom Homan also worked for the top Private Prison company. A woman who contributed a million to Trump gets a pardon for her jailbird son. Anybody remember Rudy Giuliani's alleged boast he could sell you a pardon for two million, to be split between him and Trump. And a past president's grandson has died. The president he was the grandson of, left office in... 1845. B-Block (33:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Kristi Noem and the camel she rode in on. Jesse Watters and Rep. Tim Burchett try to make fun of men using straws not remembering there's a photo of Trump at Yankee Stadium using a straw. And boy did THIS sound familiar: Rupert Murdoch just buried a New York Post reporter who followed all the rules and instructions Murdoch's minions had laid out for him, because somebody didn't like the story... Just like in 2001 Rupert personally fired ME for doing exactly the same thing (C-Block 43:00 THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL). The punchline is the reporter's name is Josh Kosman and last September he was the guy at The Post who called and told me they were about to update the RFK Jr/Olivia Nuzzi sexting story by claiming I had lived with Olivia. So I busted his scoop and put the story out immediately. Now we're in the Rupert Isn't A Journalist Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lovett or Leave It returns to the beautiful Lincoln Theatre for a perfect night in our nation's perfect capital. Pete Hegseth is in the barrel, Trump's poll numbers are in the tubes, and JD Vance kills the pope — (cough) I'm sorry — kills the pope's vibe. Congressman Ro Khanna joins to talk about defending democracy and finding courage. Jen Psaki and Eugene Daniels talk softballs and hard truths. Federal workers are off the leash and biting back at DOGE, and Lovett and his guests offer their thoughts and prayers to phrases that are no longer serving us.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.