Podcasts about why is this happening

Monday, August 31, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the historic dark money deception in this year's midterms. Then, the growing backlash to the racist tirades of Trump advisor Laura Loomer. Plus, Sen. Ruben Gallego on the growing alarms over Pete Hegseth and the Iran war. And why it comes as no surprise that this president is now fuming over the backlash to AI data centers. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Friday, August 28, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump's podcast plan to stop the inflation he caused. Plus, six months into Trump's war of choice, the enormous cost of war on Iran. Then, as MAGA's 2028 infighting breaks out into the open, is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth considering a potential presidential run? Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Thursday, August 27, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario, Lake America. Plus, RFK Jr. and what may be a worst-case scenario for American public health. Then, new reporting on what produced the catastrophic flood in Nepal. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tonight, Marc Elias on the growing election denial threat to the midterms. Then, genuine polling shockwaves from a massive pickup state for Democrats. Plus, exclusive new reporting on a Pentagon punishment for a desperate sailor on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the unpopular Trump and the vote to replace Lindsey Graham. Then, the fierce Canadian response to Trump's economic war of choice. And America comes together to mourn the loss of music icon Dolly Parton.    Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Monday, August 24, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump's new trade war with Canada. Plus, Beto O'Rourke on why this could finally be the year for a blue Texas. And Grammy winner Freddie Gibbs on the crisis in Gary, Indiana. Then, California Attorney General Rob Bonta on his state's legal fight against the White House.   Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Friday, August 21, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Republicans fear Trump may “drag them down hard” in the midterms. Plus, Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon on how a progressive can win in a ruby-red state. Then, America more polarized than it's been in 160 years. But could there actually be a “national divorce?” Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Thursday, August 20, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, data center backlash emerges as a sleeper issue in the midterms. Plus, Kim Jong Un taunts Donald Trump just days after the president snubbed South Korea to accommodate him. And Texas Senate nominee James Talarico on his vision to flip the Lone Star State blue for the first time in decades. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump's foreign policy turmoil is alienating key U.S. allies. Plus, Sen. Chris Van Hollen on the geopolitical savvy of his newest colleague. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on the legal battle to extradite an ICE agent to face charges in his state. Then, brand new whistleblower claims about the real story behind Trump's Harvard plan.   Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, polls close in Florida as we cover a slate of key races and take a deeper look at some of the state's most problematic candidates. Plus, Peter Alexander talks to the first CIA officer to transition openly about the Trump administration's push to remove scores of dedicated civil servants. And David Jolly joins to discuss his race to become the next governor of Florida. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Monday, August 17, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump bails on America's South Korean allies and effectively sides with the “Axis of Upheaval.” Plus, Congressman Jamie Raskin on Trump's Justice Department takeover and an attorney general who refuses to be independent. And more than 50 years after Richard Nixon resigned the presidency in disgrace, the striking parallels between Nixon and Donald Trump.   Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Friday, August 14, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the ongoing strains from Trump's Iran war at home and abroad. Plus, alarming new reporting examines a deadly plane crash in New Mexico and a potential link to American military tests. And Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman explains why the economy may not be doing as well as Donald Trump says.   Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump fixates on a Kennedy Center makeover as the Iran war strains the U.S. military. Plus, brand-new reporting on the Trump DOJ investigation into Minnesotans who protested the ICE shootings earlier this year. And former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown on Trump's plan to make corruption even easier.   Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, election deniers and Big Lie believers remain central to Donald Trump's midterm strategy. Plus, newly-minted Minnesota Democratic Senate nominee Peggy Flanagan on her push to dismantle ICE. And new reporting on Trump's decoy plane stunt that put several members of his own cabinet at risk. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, six states vote in high-stakes primaries. Plus, new reporting on how Donald Trump used a plane full of journalists and his Secretary of State as a decoy. Then, Trump's new plan that could make it more difficult for children to get vaccinated.   Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Monday, August 10, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Donald Trump's GOP struggles with candidate quality. Plus, Trump quietly admits that maybe he was a little bit wrong about the Reflecting Pool. And Max Miller is officially on the ballot despite the serious allegations against him.   Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Friday, August 7, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the President obsesses over his ballroom as Americans feel the sting of his failing policies. Plus, Epstein survivors speak out as Trump's personal lawyer moves closer to his Attorney General confirmation. And the plan to trick American voters into choosing the wrong candidate. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Thursday, August 6, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the party of Trump takes a decidedly dark turn. Plus, 160 days into his war of choice, the president responds to reports of “extreme munitions shortages.” And new reporting reveals MAGA's alarming descent into conspiracy theories. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, what last night's results mean for Election Day, now 90 days away. Plus, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse weighs the pros and cons of Donald Trump's personal lawyer serving as the nation's Attorney General. And as calls grow for Republican Congressman Max Miller to step down, an interview with the Democrat challenging him for his House seat. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

August 3, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Jamie Raskin on Trump's slush fund and the fate of Todd Blanche. Plus, the surreal Republican double standard for allegations of abuse. Then, is Donald Trump about to fire his Fox News prosecutor over the reflecting pool fiasco? And Sen. Bernie Sanders on the national implications of Michigan's big vote. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

July 30, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump threatens to pull his own Attorney General nominee as Republicans try to shut down his slush fund for good. Plus, what happens when the world's richest man is also its most notorious racist. And Stephanie Ruhle on the market reaction to Donald Trump's new Fed Chair. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

July 29, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Cory Booker responds to another Republican show trial as Senator Bernie Moreno directs his anger at the wrong man. Plus, Senator Mark Kelly weighs in on whether the best people are running Trump's Iran war. And President Obama enters a major Senate showdown. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

July 28, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, new polling gives Democrats reason to be optimistic and gives Trump reason to do anything he can to stop them. Plus, the pros and cons of having Mitch McConnell "out of action." And Donald Trump's new drama with his old buddy Netanyahu.  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

July 27, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, as the illusion of Trump's power wanes, his enemies and allies learn how to wait him out. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren on the truth about American casualties from Trump's war. And Troy Jackson on his campaign to unseat Susan Collins in Maine. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Friday, July 24, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner unfolds against the backdrop of Donald Trump's war on the free press. Plus, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal receive awards for blockbuster reporting on major Trump scandals. And Congressman Joe Neguse discusses this dangerous moment for Trump and the country.  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Thursday, July 23, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the Saudi nuclear deal comes after the Trump family cashes in. Plus, wild new reporting reveals the billions Donald Trump Jr. is raking in. Then, Trump's Justice Department retracts subpoenas targeting The New York Times as Democrats prepare for whatever Trump may be planning in November. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Donald Trump attends the dignified transfer of four U.S. soldiers killed in his war with Iran while trying to convince Americans the deeply unpopular conflict has public support. Plus, Republicans hold up Olive Garden as the standard for election security. And Congressman James Walkinshaw shares what he learned during a closed-door briefing with ICE leaders. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Chris Van Hollen discusses Trump's demand for more war funding, the contentious Hegseth hearing and the brutal political backlash. Plus, the new playing field for Democrats in Maine takes shape. And the nexus between Donald Trump and the Tate brothers amid new reporting on their latest arrest in Miami. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Monday, July 20, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, FIFA's "Peace Prize" winner parties on stage as his war of choice takes a dark turn. Plus, the response to new reporting that the FBI will stop investigating confrontations with ICE. And Pablo Torre and Ayman Moyheldin on the highlights and lowlights of a wild month of World Cup on this continent. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tonight, the new air quality normal—and why Donald Trump is floating a pollution tax. Then, Donald Trump gets the election deniers back together to plot next steps after last night's speech. Then, stunning new details about the ICE agent who pulled the trigger in Maine. And the unbelievable move by Trump's social media platform to cash in on insider trading. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Thursday, July 16, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, new reporting and new warnings about what Trump is planning tonight. Then, the DOJ attorney fired by Todd Blanche on her case to stop Todd Blanche. And new depths of Trump corruption—from the reflecting pool that went from blue to green to gray to a White House staffer caught cashing in on Trump's speeches.  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

8pm: Wednesday, July 15, 2026; Tonight, Todd Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling on Capitol Hill. Then, exclusive MS NOW reporting on the vice president's misuse of military hardware. Plus, Donald Trump's latest attempt to undermine voting in America. And the backlash to the latest ICE killings in Texas and Maine continues to swell. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump's deportation force faces backlash with voters in Maine and beyond. Then, Donald Trump's personal lawyer faces a reckoning over the Epstein cover-up and much more. And why Democrats think they have an election winner in the backlash to AI. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Monday, July 13, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the key to understanding the Donald Trump and the Republicans, by way of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Then, an interview with California's attorney general on his lawsuit to block Paramount's takeover of Time Warner. Plus, new outrage in Maine at the scene of yet another fatal ICE shooting. And Congressman Ro Khanna on his detention in the West Bank. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Sometimes saving the planet can feel like a massive, exhausting guilt trip. In this episode, Debbie sits down with University of British Columbia professors Elizabeth Dunn and Jiaying Zhao to talk about their book, Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species. Their main point is about the whole "you must be perfect" climate messaging is totally backfiring, and focusing on joyful, high-impact changes is actually what keeps people motivated. Jiaying breaks down a massive 63-country study showing how scare tactics just make people want to shut down, and the duo debunks some common eco-myths.It turns out that obsessing over turning off the lights or choosing the perfect reusable bag doesn't move the needle much. Instead, they shout out smarter, high-leverage moves like treating beef and lamb as occasional splurges, eating more plants, and traveling lighter. They also get into how to influence the people around you by making sustainable choices easy, attractive, and non-political, proving that individual habits and big systemic changes (like voting) both matter.Listen and Learn: How "doom and gloom" climate messaging actually backfires by discouraging real-world actionSurprising insights from a massive global study of 60,000 participants across 63 countriesFinding joyful, climate-friendly lifestyle changes to create a positive feedback loop that makes us happier and more motivated to protect the planet How making practical, high-impact shifts in your daily habits like smarter food choices can create a truly sustainable difference for both you and the planetData-backed truth behind common environmental myths and how to easily focus your energy on the daily lifestyle choices that actually make a high-impact difference for the planet How to significantly lower your carbon footprint without sacrificing the foods you loveReducing your carbon footprint without giving up the joy of travel by mastering the art of packing light, making smarter flight choices, and embracing the unexpected adventure of staycations How to inspire positive behavior change in others without lecturing them on climate change Why individual action and systemic change are not a false dichotomy, but rather a powerful partnership where local community engagement can drive larger policy shifts and boost your personal happiness Resources: Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Specieswww.happyclimate.org Book Debbie mentioned: Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden, by Camille T. DungyDebbie's essay about the drought in Denver, with pictures of her low-water garden: https://drdebbiesorensen.substack.com/p/drought-dispatches-from-denver About Elizabeth Dunn Elizabeth Dunn is Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and coauthor of Happy Money. She directs UBC's Happy Lab, which focuses on how to optimize valuable resources including time, money, and carbon to maximize human well-being. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, TIME, Rolling Stone, and Harvard Business Review; and on numerous podcasts and television shows, including Hidden Brain, NPR's Short Wave, The Happiness Lab, Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris, Morning Joe, and CBS Mornings. Dunn spoke on the TED mainstage in 2019, and her talk was selected as one of the top ten TED talks of the year.About Jiaying Zhao Jiaying Zhao (JZ) is Professor of Psychology and Sustainability and founded the Behavioral Sustainability Lab at the University of British Columbia, which designs and tests behavioral solutions that encourage climate action. She has worked with NASA, NOAA, and the US and Canadian Forest Service to develop pathways to net zero. Zhao has appeared on numerous podcasts and in documentary films, including Why Is This Happening? With Chris Hayes and Close the Divide. Her research has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, TIME, The Economist, Scientific American, CNN, and NBC. In 2023, Zhao gave a TED talk on climate strategies rooted in happiness, which was selected as one of the top TED Talks to be a better you in 2024.Related Episodes:262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with Us 255. Influence is Your Superpower with Zoe Chance 215. How to Change with Katy Milkman 371. Uniting Toward a Better Future with Diana McLain Smith 431. Ordinary Magic: Social Psychology for Big Change with Gregory Walton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friday, July 10, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, exclusive reporting on Kash Patel's summons to the White House. Then, new evidence and a familiar pattern in the latest fatal ICE shooting. Plus, The president's surreal demands to choke off Democracy in exchange for housing relief. And stunning new polling on the Senate path for Democrats after Maine. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Thursday, July 9, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, alarming new reporting on Trump and Air Force One. Then, new reporting on Republican support for a Kash Patel investigation. Plus, Rebecca Traister on the new race to defeat Susan Collins in Maine. And outrage and anger grow in Houston after ICE agents shoot and kill another man in his car.  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

July 8, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Graham Platner releases a video announcing the end of his campaign for Senate. What that means for Democrats in the battle for control of Congress. Then, Trump travels to Turkey for a NATO summit where he manages to find new ways to embarrass himself and the United States.  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the fight to win the Senate by way of Maine. And a tale of two parties in regards to deeply flawed candidates. Then, separating the facts from the rumors on the health status of Mitch McConnell. And it's the latest chapter of "Everything Trump Touches...” Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Monday, July 6, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the president's wild intervention on behalf of a birthright citizen. Then, the mad scramble for Democrats in Maine amid bombshell allegations of sexual assault against Graham Platner. And new reporting on Trump's crypto windfall—and billions in losses for investors. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

July 2, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Sen. Bernie Sanders on Trump's government of, by, and for the billionaires. Then, MS NOW's exclusive interview with Jack Smith and his warning for the midterms. And Democratic candidate Cait Conley on her plan to flip a key swing district.  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

July 1, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on the President's explosion of personal wealth. Then, the 29-year-old candidate who just shocked the political world in Colorado. And after a major loss on birthright citizenship, the MAGA plans for a kind of pregnancy test to get into America. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, birthright citizenship hangs on by a thread while the court says even more dark money can buy our elections. Then, the ongoing debacle that is Trump's empty state fair. Plus, new razor thin margins in two key Senate races. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

Monday, June 29, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the big Supreme Court decisions, and what it means for the imperial presidency. Then, a safari into Donald Trump's low-energy America 250 celebration. And Congressman Jamie Raskin on his bid to force a vote to kill Trump's $1.776B payout fund. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

June 26, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the latest revelations from the Epstein files. Plus, Trump's Fox News prosecutor vows to protect his reflecting pool. And the MAGA Supreme Court clears the way for more indiscriminate deportations. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

June 25, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the latest Supreme Court decision allowing Trump to kick out thousands of legal immigrants. Then, the Stephen Miller memo that exposes the plan to make life miserable for millions of Americans with disabilities. And with less than five months until the midterms, Donald Trump realizes that gas prices might, in fact, be too high. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

June 24, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the Trump demand to control elections at the cost of Americans everywhere. Then, national shockwaves from a New York earthquake: Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins me live on his meeting with Hakeem Jeffries. All that—and another reality check on Trump's green pool. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

June 23, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Rep. Ro Khanna responds to Elon Musk and the legacy of DOGE. Then, Sen. Chris Coons on the Senate rebuke to Trump's war in Iran. And as voters go to the polls in Maryland, New York and beyond, what tonight's big intra-Democratic battles mean for the country in November. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

June 22, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, an American Olympic athlete has been arrested for touching water—and he joins for an exclusive interview. Then, Sen. Chris Murphy on the reported firings by Trump's pick for DNI. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Todd Blanche and a rare bipartisan success story on housing. And wild new reporting on a Trump pardon controversy involving a former Catholic priest from Queens. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.

June 19, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, why that water is still green, and why the reflecting pool origin story is starting to stink. Plus, why Todd Blanche is now refusing court orders on Trump's Jan. 6th slush fund. Then - the impossibly high stakes for Trump's fall guy on Iran. And counting down to MS NOW's big interviews with Barack and Michelle Obama. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.