Podcasts about why is this happening

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.

June 18, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the algae and the agony over Donald Trump's reckless decisions. Plus, Marc Elias on his win against the Trump attack on mail-in ballots. And fresh off the Knicks parade, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on his vision for the Democratic Party.  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 17, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the blaring mid-term alarms over Trump's push for Bill Pulte. Then, the wild blowback for a president all but admitting defeat with Iran. All that and Ta-Nehisi Coates on the grand opening of the Obama library—and his essay on the next black president. 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 16, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Ali Velshi with early results, and Senator Raphael Warnock on the high stakes of these midterms. Then, the alarming secrecy of Donald Trump's bid to try and cut a deal with Iran. And the insane story of millions of single cell organisms undoing Donald Trump's “greatest triumph.” 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 15, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the president rolls over on Iran as he tries to cover up his another embarrassing loss. Then, Trump's latest abuse of the Department of Justice. Plus, Pablo Torre on the Knicks jubilation in New York, the World Cup excitement across the country, and the bizarre, bloody circus on the White House lawn. 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 12, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the President's patchwork plan to corrupt free and fair elections. Then, the court order to remove the Trump name from the Kennedy Center. Plus, the emerging reality of an Iran deal that falls short of Trump's stated goals. And a big day for the wealthiest men on the planet, with DOJ approving the Paramount merger and Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire. 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 11, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, dusting off Trump's covid playbook for his messaging war with Iran. Then, Congressman Jamie Raskin on the new Epstein cover-up bombshells. And how we got from Elon's DOGE chainsaw to the screwworm emergency unfolding in Texas.  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 10, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Donald Trump struggles with the latest threat to his grip on Congress as his Iran war hurts Americans at home. Then, an inside look at how Trump's prosecutors twisted the legal system. And Sen. Adam Schiff on the Trump stooge heading up America's Intelligence. Plus, Bill Gates talks to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein amid new report on Trump's attempt to bury the whole thing. 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.

On this episode: as part of the Watson School's programming for Brown University's Commencement and Reunion Weekend, Dean John Friedman spoke with MS NOW's Chris Hayes ‘01 about how social media and the attention economy have reshaped American politics, how politicians should react to these seismic changes in political media, and what this means for the 2026 mid-term elections and beyond. Chris Hayes is a journalist and the Emmy Award-winning anchor of “All In with Chris Hayes,” which airs weekdays at 8:00 p.m. on MS NOW. He is the anchor of the MS NOW Original podcast “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast,” and author of, most recently, “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.” This conversation has been edited for clarity. Watch the full, unedited conversation on our YouTube channel. Transcript coming soon to our website.

June 9, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, all the election results that are fit to report with the polls now closed in Maine—and Ali Velshi at the Big Board. Then, Republicans revive the animating lie of the January 6th insurrection. Plus, new U.S. strikes on Iran 101 days after Trump declared war. And new evidence that the "manhood" argument isn't working in Texas. 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 5, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, as Graham Platner carries on, the unbelievable stakes of this Senate race and reaction on the ground in Maine. Then, the president says the quiet part loud about Bill Pulte's promotion. And why the threat of Trump family corruption is igniting protests across Albania. 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 4, 2026: 8pm: Tonight, Graham Platner responds to reporting from the New York Times where women recount “unsettling behavior.” Then, the latest results from California and what to make of the midterm landscape, next. Plus, Donald Trump's latest move to weaponize the DOJ. 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 3, 2026: 8pm: Tonight, the bipartisan fight to rein in Trump corruption. Then – Sen. Mark Warner on his ultimatum on the Bill Pulte nomination. Plus, what we know about what's happening in those big California elections. And dire warnings from oil executives about the potential for skyrocketing gas prices. 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.

May 29, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Congressman Jamie Raskin on a big, bad day in court for the president. Then, Congressman James Walkinshaw on today's alarming interview with Pam Bondi. And David Remnick on the MAGA makeover of an American institution and the future of "60 Minutes.” 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.

May 28, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the undeniable proof that the president has abandoned all interest in helping anyone but himself. Then, the former federal judges fighting to block Trump's sedition slush fund. And new reporting on E. Jean Carroll and the latest DOJ investigation on Trump's revenge tour. 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.

May 27, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the unpopular President, the reality for Democrats in Texas, and the high stakes of this midterm election. Plus, Rep. James Clyburn on the failed Trump push to eliminate his congressional district. And Trump's casual new threat to expand war. 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.

May 26, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the unbelievably high stakes of the Paxton, Cornyn runoff in Texas. Plus, how Trump's plan to redraw democracy ran into a surprise in South Carolina. Then, Sen. Andy Kim on getting tear-gassed outside an ICE detention facility. And the growing frustration with Trump corruption. 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.

May 25, 2026; 6pm: Tonight, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner join Chris Hayes. Plus, Trump's confusing and confounding twists and turns on Iran. And the big protest today at an ICE detention center in New Jersey. Then, the return of Jim Crow in South Carolina.  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, lawsuits pile up against the president's slush fund for Jan. 6 rioters. Then, Trump's war on Iran enters Day 87. And the high-stakes vote in Texas tomorrow. Plus, the president's fourth medical exam of his second term. 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.

May 21, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, how Trump's slush fund, his ballroom and his entire agenda are suddenly in jeopardy. Then, parting shots from Stephen Colbert an American institution ends at the hands of a wannabe autocrat. All that—and is the President about to skip his own son's wedding? 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.

May 20, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, as the President declares his fund open for business, Congressman Joe Neguse on the congressional response. And Officer Daniel Hodges on his lawsuit to stop rioters from getting paid. Then, the growing concern Trump's trying to J6 the midterms. Plus, as the White House lays the groundwork in Cuba, new reporting on who they wanted to run Iran. 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.

May 19, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on why she says Donald Trump is stealing your money. Then, Rep. Jamie Raskin on Trump corruption and growing stock scandal. Plus, shockwaves in Texas from a Trump endorsement stunner. And election night results from Trump's vendetta against Thomas Massie.  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.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing virtually every facet of our lives. While there's a lot of doom and gloom predictions, what does a future look like if we're more intentional about using AI to actually better lives? We're sharing a recording of Chris and the New York Times' Ezra Klein's discussion at the Center for American Progress 2026 CAP IDEAS conference. They discuss what a new approach to artificial intelligence might look like–one intended to maximize AI's benefits for the public good. And for more on AI, be sure to check out "WITHpod: The AI End Game," a new special series all about the revolutionary impact of AI, wherever you get your podcasts.  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.

May 14, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the big winners of Trump's trip to China. And new reporting that Trump's IRS lawsuit could turn into a slush fund for Trump allies. Plus, today's fascinating victory for reproductive rights at the Supreme Court. All that and the new reporting on Kash Patel's VIP snorkeling adventure—in Pearl Harbor.  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, new reporting on Trump's IRS lawsuit and what could be the most corrupt act in the history of the presidency. Then, the Republican push to eliminate black elected Democrats—and the new Democratic plan to fight back. And genuine outrage in North Carolina after Congresswoman Virginia Foxx berated a 10-year-old constituent.  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.

May 12, 2026; 8 pm: Tonight, as the president leaves for China, Sen. Chris Murphy on Trump's costly war and souring economy. Then, today's intervention with Kash Patel. And as Democrats look to take back Congress, Iowa governor candidate Rob Sand on what it takes to win in Trump 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.

Kate & Leah talk to Melissa about her new book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader, or, as we like to call it at Strict HQ, The Constitution (Melissa's Version). Then all three unravel what happened with the Virginia Supreme Court invalidating voter-approved redistricting maps, along with other voting-related shenanigans in the wake of Callais. Finally, they talk with Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, about why and how anti-abortion forces are once again targeting mifepristone.Favorite things: Kate: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke; NYC Mayor Mamdani skipping the Met Gala to hang out with fashion industry workers; Chris Hayes' interview with Molly Crabapple on Why Is This Happening?; the Artemis II crew answering kids' questions on The Daily Leah: Middle of Nowhere, Kacey Musgraves; Dancing on the Wall, MUNA; “Who Will Stand Up to the Supreme Court Justices?” By Niko Bowie and Daphna Renan; “John Roberts Believes in an America That Doesn't Exist,” by Jamelle Bouie Melissa: Amy Sherald's Met Gala look Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2026! 6/20/26 – New York City Learn more: http://crooked.com/eventsBuy Melissa's book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderPreorder a signed paperback of Leah's book, Lawless, here.Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky