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After a tumultuous month, stocks soared after President Trump delayed tariffs on the European Union. Then, a look at Trump Media's $2.5 billion deal to buy bitcoin, deepening Trump's crypto footprint. And, the President escalates his feud with Harvard as the White House moves to pause all student visa interviews. David Drucker, Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Joe Weisenthal, Tracy Alloway, Mark McKinnon, and Tom Di Liberto join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.    

The President visits Saudi Arabia, where his priorities are all about making "deals". Plus, Trump renews attacks on Fed chair Powell as new data shows how inflation is impacting the economy. And, breaking down new reporting on how the Trump adminstration wants to use FBI, drug and gun agents on immigration enforcement. Jeff Mason, Carol Leonnig, Daniella Diaz, Justin Wolfers, Max Chafkin, Chuck Rocha, Mark McKinnon, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Randi Weingarten join The 11th Hour with Alicia Menendez this Tuesday night. 

Mark McKinnon, political strategist to George W. Bush and John McCain, joins James Poulos to discuss how he went from politics to creating Showtime's "The Circus." They break down the new era of politics, media, and digital manipulation being seen in AI-driven campaigns. Gen Z's main form of activism is via TikTok, leading to increased disinformation, personalization, and storytelling that have been reshaping American democracy and leading to a rise of conservative Gen Z support. After a new wave of Trump populism, Hollywood has steadily been collapsing, while the mainstream media continues to lose touch with reality, leaving a vacuum in how Americans consume information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New polls reveal rising anxiety over Trump's handling of the economy while the president reflects on his first 100 days with The Atlantic. Then, Trump's former economic advisor warns of the coming impact of the president's tariffs. And, Elon Musk is taking a step back from DOGE, but that doesn't mean DOGE is going anywhere. David Drucker, Tyler Pager, Ron Insana, Natasha Sarin, Brian Barrett, and Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Monday.

The White House races to hold off an economic free fall. Plus, a tense court battle in the case involving the father mistakenly deported to El Salvador. And, the President escalates his threats against Harvard. Jon Allen, Luke Broadwater, Gillian Tett, Natasha Sarin, Mark Joseph Stern, Mark McKinnon, Dave Weigel, and Wilfred Frost join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

The Trump administration challenges a federal judge's request for more information on deportations. Plus, the Fed raises concerns of higher economic uncertainty and a slowing economy. And, a look from the inside of Trump's return to power and what to expect next. Tara Palmeri, Alex Isenstadt, Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Stocks start the week with heavy losses as Trump's trade war heats up and he refuses to rule out a recession. Plus, Mike Johnson scrambles to avoid a government shutdown with just days to go before this Friday night's deadline. Then, Democrats face the challenge of fighting Trump's agenda while Steve Bannon and Elon Musk battle for the soul of MAGA. Susan Glasser, Dave Weigel, David Drucker, Jeff Stein, Chris Lu, James Carville, and Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Monday.

 Day 22 in the second Trump administration and the Justice Dept. has ordered the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York to dismiss all charges against Eric Adams. Plus, the White House seems headed for showdown with federal courts over the effort to overhaul government. Also, the  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being dismantled - how that will impact Americans everywhere. And, the lawmaker speaking out against his state's move to pass a school choice bill. He calls school vouchers "welfare for the wealthy". Dan Diamond, David Drucker, Alex Isenstadt, Mark McKinnon, Heather Long, Dan Nathan, Rohit Chopra, and James Talarico join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

Trump signs more executive orders that mirror policies outlined in Project 2025's playbook. Plus, why Chinese AI startup 'DeepSeek' spooked investors. And, Elon Musk faces backlash after his weekend comments at a rally for Germany's far-right party. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Dave Weigel, Brendan Greeley, Ron Insana, Mark McKinnon, and Brad Meltzer join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

We could see the SCOTUS decision on the TikTok ban tomorrow, but Biden and Trump are looking to stop it from taking effect. Plus, Trump's Treasury nominee defends the president-elect and his economic plans. Then PM Netanyahu says Israeli negotiators have signed the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Peter Baker, Andrew Desiderio, Mark McKinnon, Hagar Chemali, Justin Wolfers, Brendan Greeley, and Craig Fugate join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

The long-awaited House Ethics Committee report into Matt Gaetz is released. Plus, Silicon Valley's growing influence in the next administration as Trump taps more tech leaders for government positions. And a sitting Congresswoman from Texas is absent for months from Capitol Hill only to turn up in a senior living facility. Carol Leonnig, Dave Weigel, Charles Coleman Jr., Max Chafkin, Roger McNamee, Chuck Rocha, and Mark McKinnon join the 11th Hour this Monday night.

Trump's taps loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI. Patel has vowed to go after Trump's opponents -- as well as the media -- if he is confirmed for the post. Plus, the growing backlash from both Republicans and Democrats after Biden pardons his son Hunter. And, Trump threatens several developing nations with a potentially crippling 100% tariff if they try replace the US dollar with another reserve currency. Susan Glasser, Andrew Desiderio, Neal Katyal, Peter Spiegel, Peter Goodman, John Avlon, Mark McKinnon, and Ben Rhodes join the 11th Hour this Monday. 

Mark McKinnon is former chief media advisor to George W. Bush & John McCain, cocreator of Showtime's The Circus, and current writer at Vanity Fair. In this episode, he joins Ben & Bob to recap the 2024 election and what they think might come next.   Click here to read Mark's “An Open Letter to My Daughter,” published November 6, 2024 in Vanity Fair.   This episode was edited by Ben Sawyer.

CNN's Michael Smerconish interviews the U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on whether the postal service will deliver all mail-in ballots on time for the 2024 election. David Axelrod and Mark McKinnon discuss the impact of Trump's interview with Joe Rogan while Harris rallies in Houston, TX with Beyonce. Later, Marty Baron, a former executive editor for the Washington Post, chats with Michael about the Post's recent decision to not endorse a presidential candidate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barack Obama & Bruce Springsteen campaigned with Kamala Harris while Trump again dialed up his anti-immigration messaging. Then, Elon Musk ramps up his efforts to support Trump's campaign. And what's behind the MAGA-bro movement? Why so many young male voters are drawn to Trump. Jon Ralston, Tia Mitchell, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Basil Smikle, Mark McKinnon and Heather Cox Richardson join the 11th Hour this Thursday. 

VP Kamala Harris will win the 2024 Presidential election because women will not allow men, the patriarchy, to take their reproductive rights, abortion rights, and agency of their bodies away. Mark McKinnon nails it. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Harris urges Americans to vote "country over party" as she asks anti-Trump Republicans for their support. Meanwhile, Trump calls himself the "father of IVF" in a Fox News town hall with women voters. Plus, GOP donors Elon Musk, Miriam Adelson and Dick Uihlein give a combined $220M to pro-Trump groups in just three months. And Congressman Colin Allred's campaign raises over $1 million after his debate with Senator Ted Cruz. Hayes Brown, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Mark Mckinnon, Brendan Greeley, Bill Cohan, Rep. Colin Allred, and Richard Reeves join the 11th Hour this Wednesday

While Republicans paint a vision of America as a dystopian hellscape, Kamala is helping herself to the sunny optimism of Reagan and the Bushes. Plus, Taylor is breaking MAGA's brains and driving up voter registrations, Sarah Palin is no longer the worst VP candidate, and Laura Loomer is even too crazy for MTG. Mark McKinnon joins Tim Miller.

A look at the tight race with less than 70 days till election day as the first mail-in ballots will be sent this week. Plus, what polling is saying about the 2024 election. And, Democrats are bringing reproductive freedom front and center- how voters feel about the issue. Susan Glasser, Errin Haines, Dave Weigel, Mandela Barnes, Mark McKinnon, John Della Volpe, Mark Murray, and Nikki Fried join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Vice President Kamala Harris has officially chosen a running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Plus, a look at Walz's congressional record and how he compares to JD Vance. And, how the stock market rebounded after its major loses from yesterday. Basil Smikle, Yamiche Alcindor, Jasmine Wright, Blois Olson, Dave Weigel, Doug Jones, Mark McKinnon, Dan Nathan and David Gura join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

The Harris campaign is quickly taking shape, with help from additional Democratic endorsements and a record-breaking surge in campaign funds. We look at Harris' message and the Trump-Vance campaign response. Jeff Mason, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Jennifer Palmieri, Wes Moore, Tim Ryan, Mark McKinnon, Basil Smikle, and Jon Meacham join.

Senator Claire McCaskill is away this week, so former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri tapped another former co-host to join, veteran GOP strategist and creator of “The Circus”, Mark McKinnon. As President Biden hosts a NATO summit in Washington, all Beltway eyes are focused on whether he has staying power as the Democratic nominee. So, Jen and Mark zero in on how keenly lawmakers and pundits are tracking the shifting winds of that calculation. And NBC correspondent Vaughn Hillyard previews the Republican Convention set to begin Monday, and the many unknowns still hanging in the air—including who is speaking, how strongly they embrace Project 2025, and who Trump will choose as his running mate.A Note: Next week, we'll be recording and releasing on Friday so we can break down the  Republican Convention as a whole. In the meantime, we'll be sharing audio of MSNBC's coverage in this feed for people to stay up to date during the convention next week.

Joe Biden is pushing back against calls to drop out of the presidential race, trying to reassure Capitol Hill Democrats and campaign donors that he's in it to win it. Also, Donald Trump takes to social media to deny any knowledge of or involvement in Project 2025, saying he even disagrees with some of the content. Plus, French voters reject a far-right takeover -- could the same thing happen here in November? Susan Glasser, Mike Memoli, Dave Weigel, Ahmed Baba, Mark McKinnon, and Chuck Rocha join The 11th Hour.

Political Analyst Mark McKinnon is adamant that Democrats will lose 2024 if Joe Biden remains on the ticket. He believes Biden is selfish for remaining on the ticket. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message

Joe Biden sharpens his message on abortion rights ahead of the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. The Biden team released a campaign ad taking aim at Donald Trump for his role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Also, the government and Trump's lawyers face off at a hearing on a proposed gag order in the classified documents case. Plus, Special Olympics chair Tim Shriver on how his "Dignity Index" can help us all find common ground. Barbara McQuade, Jon Allen, Josh Gerstein, Neal Katyal, Mark McKinnon, Heidi Heitkamp, and Tim Shriver join.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Vaughn Hillyard, John Heilemann, Kristy Greenberg, Amanda Carpenter, Karine Jean Pierre, Courtney Kube, John Brennan, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Mark McKinnon, Tara Setmayer, and Michelle Kinney. 

The Biden administration considers potentially negotiating a unilateral deal with Hamas to free 5 Americans hostages taken on Oct. 7 if current talks including Israel fail. And, Trump met with his probation officer remotely from his Florida resort, benefitting from what he refers to as a "two-tiered system of justice." Plus, Steve Kerr talks about his recent endorsement of Biden for the 2024 presidential election. Charles Coleman Jr, Sam Stein, Carol Leonnig, Peter Baker, Mark McKinnon, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Steve Kerr join.

Biden speaks out on Donald Trump's recent criminal conviction, calling the former president a "convicted felon" at a fundraiser. Plus, a presidential executive order imposes new restrictions on migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. And, a look at the potential impact of A.I. on the 2024 presidential election. Jeremy Saland, Hans Nichols, Susan Glasser, Mark McKinnon, Tim Ryan, Larry Sabato, and Josh Tyrangiel join 11th Hour tonight. 

This week Murphy is flying solo, so he brought in A-team Hackeroos and frequent guests Mark McKinnon and Steve Israel. The Hacks discuss Trump's 34 guilty verdicts and how both sides should adjust their messaging, what this means for undecided voters, the second big polling panic, the upcoming debate worth all the marbles, the Trump VP candidate smell test, pop vs. soda, and so so so much more. You won't want to miss this one!

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 15, and reports on the upcoming Biden-Trump presidential debate, Donald Trump's criminal trial, and backlash to House Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance in Trump's courtroom. Plus, Chai Komanduri and Baron Davis join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Kristy Greenberg, Joe Trippi, and Mark McKinnon also join.

Tomorrow Donald Trump heads back to court where his criminal trial continues as well as another hearing for alleged gag order violations. Plus, how college campuses across America are dealing with escalating protests over the Israel-Hamas war. And, chaos in Congress as the far right moves to oust Speaker Johnson while Democrats vow to block their efforts. Joyce Vance, Mike Memoli, Molly Jong-Fast, Irie Sentner, Joe Perticone, Mark McKinnon, and Frank Bruni join. 

Jack Smith takes action to protect the documents case. Plus, new revelations come to light about who saved Trump's Truth Social when it needed a cash to stay afloat. And the ladies of March Madness: the frenzy over the final four. Lisa Rubin, Catherine Christina, Mark Leibovich, Hugo Lowell, Vaugh Hillyard, Juanita Tolliver, Mark Mckinnon, Jemele Hill, and LaChina Robinson joins.

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers tell a New York appeals court he's unable to find a company to underwrite his bond for the judgment against him in his civil fraud case. Trump's attorneys said he has approached 30 underwriters to back the bond, all of them rejected him. Then, new fears about the threat from the Big Lie and how it could affect elections in Arizona, where election deniers are working over time to push lies and conspiracies. Plus, which candidate is raking in the big bucks in the 2024 race for the White House. Carol Leonnig, Mark Mckinnon, Jim Sciutto, Charles Coleman, Nikki Fried, Tyler Pager, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Stephen Richer join. 

Well, it finally happened: Nikki Haley quit while Trump and Biden won a bunch of states on Super Tuesday. Shocking. Meghan (and Miranda's) brain crush, Steve Kornacki, joins us to go through the numbers and see who these pesky independents might vote for come November. Then, Meghan's long-time friend and real cowboy political advisor, Mark McKinnon, comes on to share stories about their time together working on campaigns and even poke fun at some of Washington, D.C.'s elite.

 The Supreme Court has decided former president Donald Trump cannot be removed from the ballot in Colorado or in any other state. The case was brought by a group of Colorado voters who challenged Trump's ballot eligibility based on his actions leading up to January 6th and on a clause in the 14th amendment barring former office holders from seeking a new office – if they've engaged in insurrection. Also, the political “lay of the land” ahead of Super Tuesday and where Joe Biden and Donald Trump stand in the 2024 Presidential race. Plus, “No Labels”  worries about missing the window for launching a third-party presidential candidate. Mark Joseph Stern, Ankush Khardori, Suzanne Craig, Mckay Coppins, Larry Sabato, Mark Mckinnon, and Larry Hogan help break it all down.

Tim is joined by John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri, and Mark McKinnon, his former colleagues from "The Circus," for a South Carolina primary preview. Plus, the prospects for a post-Trump GOP, and some advice for the Biden campaign: Normalize his gaffes.

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accuses Putin of killing her husband as she vows to continue Navalny's work. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spends part of his weekend hawking $400 gold high-tops after being hit with a multi-million dollar penalty for fraud. And the stunning court decision in Alabama that could impact the fight for reproductive rights – as well as couples trying to start a family. Susan Glasser, Eugene Scott, Michael McFaul, Glenn Kirschner, Jennifer Palmieri, and Mark McKinnon join Symone Sanders-Townsend to break it down.

 Immigration is a top issue in the 2024 election. But instead of addressing it, House Republicans are focused on impeaching the U.S. Homeland Secretary. Meanwhile, the economy is off to a strong start under President Biden, but a new poll shows voters think Donald Trump would do a better job on the economy. Then, Nevada's GOP primary will be held tomorrow, while the state's GOP caucus will be held on Thursday. Trump and Nikki Haley will not be on the same ballot, and it's causing some confusion. Dave Aronberg, Yamiche Alcindor, Luke Broadwater, Cornell Belcher, Mark McKinnon, Amy Tarkanian, Fmr. Nevada State GOP Franciso Aguilar, and Steve Waldman join.

The nation gets a stark split screen of the 2024 frontrunners in the presidential race as Biden hits the campaign trail in Wisconsin, while Trump takes the witness stand in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. Meanwhile, Donald Trump officially files to dismiss his Georgia election interference case amid allegations of an improper relationship between Fulton County DA Fanis Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Then, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell reportedly casts doubt on the potential deal for border and Ukraine funding as Trump pressures republicans to oppose the pact. Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Barabara McQuade, Mark McKinnon, Robert Gibbs, and Texas State Rep. Eddie Morales join.

Donald Trump appear for closing arguments in his civil fraud trial while Hunter Biden appeared in a federal court in Los Angeles to plead not guilty to tax-related charges. Then, The U.S. and Britain carried out military strikes on Iran-backed rebels in Yemen. And just one day after ESPN host Pat McAfee announced he wouldn't allow Aaron Rodgers back on his show this season, the controversial Jets quarterback returned. Peter Baker, Mike Memoli, Barbara McQuade, General Barry McCaffrey, Jennifer Palmieri, Mark McKinnon, Bill Carter, and Sean Gregory join.

The Senate will return Monday to continue negotiations on border security measures to grant wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel. The House has left for the holiday recess and will not return until January 9th. The Supreme Court will decide on the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone, a drug commonly used for medical abortions. Peter Baker, Annie Linskey, Basil Smikle, Glenn Kirschner, Mark McKinnon, David Plouffe, and Dr. Kavita Patel join.

This week the Circus comes to town, literally, as the guys are joined by Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann, who created Showtime's beloved show “The Circus.” The Hacks clown around while juggling a variety of topics, ranging from Biden's acrobatics around recent poll numbers, Joe Manchin's disappearing act, the elephants walking on a tight rope (and dropping off it), and Trump's hare pulling. Tune in for even more puns, and even better analysis!

Nicolle Wallace discusses new revelations from testimony of the ex-president's election fraud co-defendants in the Georgia case, threats of physical altercations on Capitol Hill, the D.C. march in support of Israel and condemning antisemitism, continued threats from the former president against those prosecuting him, a new lawsuit against Fox News from a former reporter alleging he was fired for challenging 2020 election lies, and an update from the ground in the Middle East. Joined by: Tim Heaphy, Charlie Sykes, Carol Leonnig, Mark McKinnon, Maya Wiley, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Tim O'Brien, Lisa Rubin, and Raf Sanchez.

The former president is now calling for his political opponents' ‘vermin' and has pledged to go after the ‘radical left'. Then Israel Defense Minister has said that after 16 years in power, Hamas has lost control of Gaza. In 1998, November 13th was established as ”World Kindness Day” to highlight good deeds and remind us all to be kind to others. Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Kristy Greenberg, Conor Lamb, Mark McKinnon, Sally Abed, Alon Lee-Green, and Lauren Brenzel join. 

Former President Donald Trump took the witness stand in this $250 million-dollar civil fraud trial in New York. Trump blasted the judge, attack prosecutors and insisted the case was the work of his political opponents. Also, with about a year to go until election day 2024, a New York Times/Siena poll shows President Biden trailing former President Trump in most key battleground states. Plus Israel's ground operations move deeper into Gaza after one month of war with Hamas. 240 hostages are still being held and Israel's Prime Minister has rejected a cease-fire until they are released. Hugo Lowell, Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, Robert Gibbs, Mark McKinnon, and Jeremy Bash join.

The IDF pushes deeper into Gaza. Israel says it rescued a hostage during a military operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells his nation, “This is a time for war.” Then Judge Chutkan reimposes a gag order on former president Trump in his federal election interference case in DC. The order bars him from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff, and likely witnesses. Trump is under another gag order in his civil fraud case in New York. Then, Former “crypto-king” Sam Bankman-Fried was grilled on the witness stand in his criminal fraud trial as prosecutors cross-examined him for hours. He faces multiple federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering, and could spender decades in prison. Ellison Barber, Amb. Dennis Ross, David Rohde, Dr. Nahreen Ahmed, Barbara McQuade, Mark Mckinnon, Adam Lehman, Jonathan Greenblatt, and David Gura join.

Summary: Three days after the release of two Americans, Hamas released two more hostages. It comes as the U.S. advises Israel to delay a possible ground invasion in Gaza to allow for more hostage negotiations. Then, Stephanie sits down with GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie to discuss the chaos in the House, Donald Trump, and the Israel-Hamas war. Meanwhile, eight House Republicans are running for Speaker after one dropped out. An internal vote is expected Tuesday, which marks three weeks since the party's far-right wing ousted Kevin McCarthy. Ellison Barber, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, Chris Christie, Mark McKinnon, Stuart Stevens, and Claire McCaskill join.

Former President Trump's legal team is scrambling to postpone or throw out four of his five pending cases. It comes as new reporting finds Trump revealed nuclear submarine secrets to an Australian businessman at Mar-a-Lago. Meanwhile, the House returns without a Speaker as two Republicans throw their hat in the ring. Plus, the power of young activism and what it means to engage in democracy at a young age. And are influencers losing their influence? Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Charles Coleman, Jason Johnson, Mark McKinnon, Eric Willoughby, State Sen. Zach Wahls and Taylor Lorenz join.

The judge in Trump's federal election interference case sets the trial date for March 4th, 2024 – right in the heart of primary season. Meantime, Trump and his 18 co-defendants are scheduled to be arraigned next week in the Georgia election case. It comes as Mark Meadows takes the stand for nearly five hours in an effort to move his case to federal court. Plus, the community of Jacksonville, Florida is grieving after three people were killed in a racially motivated shooting. Peter Baker, Catherine Christian, Glenn Kirschner, Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker, Don Calloway, Maria Teresa Kumar and Mark McKinnon join.

This week Axe was joined by living political legend/greatest Hack of all time James Carville and hat model/co-host of The Circus/also an amazing Hack Mark McKinnon. The guys discuss Christie's post Covid vendetta against Trump, GOP field elimination and late entries, Trump's leaked audio, DeSantis' charisma problem, post-Roe politics, No Labels, breaking glass, and so much more!