The Rachel Maddow Show

Rachel Maddow looks at a string of bizarre headlines about Donald Trump's secretary of defense, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, whose insistence on surrounding himself with close family while acting in his official capacity speaks poorly of his professionalism.

Rufus Gifford, former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, talks with Rachel Maddow about the animosity and mistrust Donald Trump is sowing among even allied nations, and the shock of betrayal people around the world are feeling about Americans they'd previously held in high regard but who they do not see pushing back against Trump and standing up for long-term international friendships.

Not only has the scandal over Trump officials discussing military plans in a group chat on an insecure commercial platform made the Trump administration look like fools to Americans paying attention, but overseas allies are drawing conclusions about the risk of sharing intelligence with America when its top officials are so careless with sensitive data. Alexander Ward, national security reporter for the Wall Street Journal, talks with Rachel Maddow about his reporting that it was actually an Israeli intelligence asset that was exposed by the sloppiness of the Trump officials' group chat. 

Donald Trump says the scandal over his top officials discussing secret military plans in an unsecured group chat is just a "glitch" in an otherwise perfect first two months in office. Rachel Maddow looks back to help Trump jog his memory and realize that "perfect" is probably not the best word for what has happened so far in Trump's second term.

Rachel Maddow looks at Donald Trump's ridiculously poor track record of mishandling sensitive information, with the scandal of several of his top officials thoughtlessly discussing military plans in an insecure group text raising questions of criminality on top of the widespread outrage over the sheer sloppiness of their actions.

Top officials in the Trump administration discussed a military operation in a group chat on a commercially available messaging platform with a random member of the media added to the chat without anyone bothering to look at who else was in the chat. Senator Mark Warner, top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, shares his reaction to the news with Rachel Maddow.

Rachel Maddow follows up on last night's breaking news that the Pentagon planned to brief Donald Trump's top campaign donor, Elon Musk, on top-secret U.S. plans for a potential war with China, with new reports that Trump says he only learned of the plan from the media and ordered that the briefing not take place. Trump's explanation is not especially reassuring as it raises new, unsettling questions.

Rachel Maddow reports on the ridiculous, bungled spectacle of the Trump administration's release of unredacted documents related to the JFK assassination. Donald Trump appears to have thoughtlessly announced the release of the documents, and the sycophants who serve him followed his order to the letter, apparently without thinking about what they were doing. The result was the unredacted publishing of the social security numbers of people who were involved in the investigation, including many people who are still alive, like Trump's own lawyer, Joe diGenova. 

Rachel Maddow looks at recent acts of sabotage by Russia in countries that support Ukraine, including what is believed to be the planning stages of detonating a bomb in a cargo plane over the United States. Erin Banco, national security correspondent for Reuters, joins to discuss her new reporting that the U.S. is now taking steps to back away from its role in helping to counter Russian acts of sabotage.

Rachel Maddow reports on yet another bad day in the courts for Donald Trump as he was made to restore jobs his top campaign donor, Elon Musk, had slashed, and was similarly made to restore USAID, another victim of Musk's DOGE, and lastly, had his anti-trans military policy rejected and was given a lesson in the language of the Declaration of Independence for good measure.

The U.S. Institute for Peace announced Monday that despite being independent of the executive branch and controlling its own building and the land it sits on, their objections to members of Elon Musk's DOGE team trespassing in their building were overridden by D.C. police. That came after an earlier confrontation in which DOGE was accompanied by the FBI. Skye Perryman, president of Democracy Forward, who is suing the U.S. Marshals for information on DOGE after a similar raid, joins to discuss the unprecedented nature of DOGE leveraging the threat of armed law enforcement against another part of the government.

Rachel Maddow shares the amazing, historic story of how former Senator Alan Simpson and former Representative Norm Mineta partnered on hearings into the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, and why Donald Trump's reported plan to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which was used to justify Japanese internment, is raising alarm.

Rachel Maddow reads from the court transcript in which a federal judge blasts the Trump administration's defense of its firing of thousands of federal workers and orders that the jobs be restored, with some harsh words for Trump's lawyers to boot.

Rachel Maddow shares video of Rep. John Larson channeling the outrage of his constituents at the anticipation that Donald Trump's top donor, Elon Musk, is intending to destroy Social Security in order to privatize it. The Washington Post reported early Wednesday that Musk was planning cuts to Social Security's telephone customer service, but by the end of the day those plans had been cancelled. Between the public outcry and the exposure in the media, the pushback on Social Security cuts appears to have worked.  

Plus, House Republicans literally alter time to avoid responsibility for Trump wrecking the economy

Rachel Maddow shows how the United States under Donald Trump is growing increasingly reliant on Elon Musk, and his Starlink program in particular. But Musk's words and deeds suggest he is not acting for the good of the United States.

As Donald Trump guts the programs and agencies behind some of America's greatest scientific achievements and fires the people responsible for those achievements and working on new ones, scientists across the country from every discipline took to the streets in protest to "stand up for science."

Rachel Maddow talks with Hampton Dellinger, former chief of the Office of Special Counsel, about the importance of political independence for his watchdog agency, and his fight against Trump to restore the jobs of improperly fired federal workers.

Rachel Maddow reports on the number of Trump cuts, firings and other initiatives that have been reversed, blocked, walked back or reconsidered, and the variety of American institutions, from the courts to the streets, that have contributed to restraining Trump from asserting the full force of his will.

Rachel Maddow and a panel of her MSNBC colleagues react to Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress of his second term.

Rachel Maddow surveys the varied and widespread protests in opposition to Donald Trump's wanton destruction of the federal government. From weather scientists to immigrants to LGBTQ+ and its allies to consumer advocates to park rangers, each round of firings or extremist executive orders brings a new collection of anti-Trump activists under an ever-widening tent.

Rachel Maddow looks at a string of peculiar behavior by Donald Trump and Trump administration policies that don't seem to have the welfare of the United States as their goal, and wonders who those policies are good for if they aren't good for the U.S.

A bright red line before a country loses democracy entirely is when its government loses respect for the rule of law and feels free to ignore rulings by judges. So when some of Donald Trump's nominees to be senior DOJ officials gave soft answers on whether a president can ignore judges, alarms rang for many senators present, even Republicans. Senator Dick Durbin, leading Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, talks with Rachel Maddow about the peril Trump poses to the essence of America's identity.

The measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow and has now claimed the life of an unvaccinated child. In Washington, D.C., at a Cabinet meeting apparently assembled for TV cameras, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements about the outbreak were distressingly erroneous.

Elon Musk's DOGE team removed key items from its "wall of receipts" after journalists fact-checked their boasts of billions in savings from cuts to federal programs and exposed sloppy errors and outright falsehoods. Rachel Maddow reports on the walk back taking place shortly after a withering rebuke from a federal judge for not complying with an order to allow funding to continue, all amid the embarrassment of having to un-fire federal workers recklessly let go without consideration for the necessity of their role. 

Rachel Maddow reports on Republican legislators being confronted at town hall meetings by angry constituents who want them to resist Donald Trump's dismantling of the federal government. But Republicans aren't the only focus of voters' outrage as Democratic legislators are being confronted to be more aggressive in obstructing Trump. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, top Democrat in the House, talks with Rachel Maddow about what Democrats are doing to get in Trump's way. 

Rachel Maddow notes that while Donald Trump golfs and performs stunts for TV cameras, Elon Musk is hard at work on the project of dismantling the U.S. government. And even though Musk's behavior is so poorly received it is hurting business for his car company, his business interests broadly are reaping rewards from the very government he is destroying.

Rachel Maddow checks in on new polling data about how Americans are feeling about the first few weeks of the second Donald Trump administration and the numbers are not good for Trump.

Rachel Maddow emphasizes the importance of resistance by Republican legislators to Donald Trump's agenda, and points out that the unpopularity of Trump's actions may help that resistance politically, but also some senators, like Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, have enough expertise in their chosen field to know how destructive Trump and his Cabinet are, and may be vulnerable to pressure on those issues. 

Rachel Maddow looks at how principled resignations are not only slowing down Donald Trump's agenda to destroy the U.S. federal government, but are drawing attention to the sketchy stunts Trump and Elon Musk are trying to get away with. 

Rachel Maddow follows the reporting on Donald Trump's reckless firing of federal employees who work in the nuclear industry, cleaning up nuclear waste, managing a nuclear power plant, and ensuring the safety of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, and the ridiculous situation of instantly regretting firing nuclear safety personnel but being unable to get in touch with them to rescind the dismissal.

Rachel Maddow looks at a series of unforced errors by Elon Musk and the DOGE team that calls into question the accuracy of their "tech genius" image and whether they have the competence to tinker with the systems that run the federal government.

Donald Trump was caught by surprise when Department of Justice prosecutors were too dedicated to the rule of law to go along with a deal to drop federal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Rachel Maddow describes that drama that led to six protest resignations under new Trump attorney general, Pam Bondi.

Rachel Maddow looks at the many ways Americans are obstructing Donald Trump's goal of dismantling the Department of Education, from street protests to lawsuits to acts of defiance by congressional Democrats, and notes that the response to the threat to the Department of Education is emblematic of the broader national opposition to Trump's agenda.

Rachel Maddow runs through a surprisingly lengthy list of people Donald Trump has chosen to work in his administration who had previously lost elections. Being rejected by voters did not disqualify them from serving in representative government, as far as Trump is concerned.

On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again?Listen to the full first episode here, as Jen sits down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. They reflect on the meaning of patriotism, where the party can be bolder, and authenticity as a winning factor.Follow “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” to catch new episodes. Episode two with writer Jack Schlossberg is in the feed now. And sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen without ads.

Rachel Maddow explains how the disclosure forms for Kash Patel, Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, show at $25,000 payment from a Russia-linked filmmaker for Patel's participation in a pro-Russia propaganda documentary attacking the FBI.

Despite Donald Trump being accommodating to staffers whose views on race would be disqualifying in most administrations, a member of Elon Musk's team has reportedly resigned after the discovery of his past racist online statements. Rachel Maddow looks at new details that are coming to light about some of the other members of Musk's crew that will make people already uncomfortable with Musk's overreach feel even worse.

Rachel Maddow looks at how Donald Trump's attack on USAID has sparked a widespread backlash, including from within his own party, as people speak out for the agency's mission and workers, as well as the economic ties in some parts of American to specific USAID programs, all of which Trump appears to have assumed no one cares about.

Rachel Maddow looks at how even on ideas that Donald Trump emphasized on the campaign trail he is doing a poor job executing or he is panicking and backpedaling when he realizes how many people he is upsetting, and the more his incompetence is exposed, the more his opponents are emboldened to find ways to stop him.

Rachel Maddow looks at examples of how Donald Trump and his allies are undermining news outlets, both local and national, by targeting revenue streams and exploiting oppressive legal strategies, while Trump embraces and rewards outlets that are politically loyal, building the basis of a state press. 

In an effort to not only rewrite the history of his January 6 insurrection but to exact revenge on the agents and lawyers who worked to hold his rioting supporters accountable, Donald Trump appears to be in the midst of a massive purge of the FBI and the DOJ, turning them into agencies that cater to his interests and concerns instead of the law. Rachel Maddow explains.

Rachel Maddow looks at the impressive list of accomplishments and credentials of former Secretary of Defense General Lloyd Austin, who served under President Biden, and the relatively meager experience of cable news personality Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to replace him.

Rachel Maddow looks at the myriad ways Donald Trump has not only humiliated himself with foolish statements ill-considered ideas, but also embarrassed the United States of America for electing a fool for president.

In an exclusive interview, Rachel Maddow interviews Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, former Democratic nominee for vice president, in his first interview since the election, about how the Donald Trump administration's ill-advised freeze of federal funds exposes the role of Project 2025 in the Trump administration's plans, and Trump's ultimate goal of destroying the U.S. government.  

Rachel Maddow takes a closer look at Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, who several of his past colleagues from the first Trump administration warn has a tendency to make stuff up.

Senator Tammy Duckworth expresses her disappointment with her Republican colleagues for voting for Donald Trump's unqualified defense secretary nominee, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with only Senators Murkowski and Collins voting "no" until, somewhat unexpectedly Senator Mitch McConnell also cast a vote against.

A closer look at Trump defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth's, divorce papers from his second wife shows language forbidding them from saying disparaging things about each other in public, which matters right now because of recent claims that raise questions about Pete Hegseth's character. Rachel Maddow talks with MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin about this new reporting.

Introducing “Trumpland with Alex Wagner.” On “Trumpland,” MSNBC’s Alex Wagner takes a break from the anchor chair to get out into the field and speak with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies—and promises.  Listen to the full first episode here, as Alex travels to DC—but not for the inauguration. Hours after President Trump was in sworn into office for the second time, he began issuing a series of presidential pardons for the January 6th insurrection. Listen along as Alex speaks to the inmates, their families, and the police officers who survived one of the most violent attacks on the Capitol in our nation’s history. Catch new episodes of “Trumpland with Alex Wagner” on Thursday evenings during Trump’s first 100 days. You can find the show in the “Alex Wagner Tonight” feed.  Remember to follow the show so you don’t miss a single episode. And sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen without ads.

Rachel Maddow talks with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington about speaking from the pulpit directly to Donald Trump about showing mercy for the vulnerable people targeted by his policies, and what has happened since, as well as the role of the church in moral leadership in the United States.

Rachel Maddow looks at the stammering and squirming by Republican members of Congress who are on record opposing the pardoning of January 6th rioters who were convicted of acts of violence against police, and who are now struggling to answer for Donald Trump doing exactly that.

Rachel Maddow explains why Donald Trump's family favors, grift, conflicts of interest, and uninhibited mix of money and politics are more than just inappropriate or in violation of some esoteric ethics code, but actually have real-world consequences for how government functions (or doesn't). 

Rachel Maddow marvels at the fact that even with a second chance at it, Donald Trump cannot manage to oversee a presidential transition that isn't chaotic and in poor order, including failing to get the proper paperwork done on his own Cabinet nominees.

Rachel Maddow remarks on Donald Trump's embrace of the January 6 rioters and the insurrectionist militias that have declared themselves for him, pointing out on this peaceful January 6th the new implicit threat of violence if Donald Trump and Republicans in league with him are not assured electoral victories.

Donald Trump's transition ahead of his second term in office was already a series of humiliations and failures as his inability to pick qualified members of his administration was laid bare, but the spending bill debacle showed that in addition to that incompetence, Trump is vulnerable to being taken advantage of, as Elon Musk did with apparent ease.

What does the United States look like when the presidency is purchased by billionaires? How do they reap the benefits of their investment and how does it end up hurting everyone else? And perhaps more importantly, as we see the new Trump era oligarchy taking shape, what can Americans do to slow that slide? Rachel Maddow talks with Timothy Snyder and the ACLU's Anthony Romero.

How much will Americans get to know about the people Donald Trump is choosing to run the U.S. government? In the absence of any real vetting the way it's supposed to go, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap with a closer look at Trump's choice for homeland security secretary, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, whose state’s Covid record might seem disqualifying and whose personal stories have caused her political damage.

How much will the American people get to know about the people Donald Trump is choosing to run the U.S. government? In the absence of any real vetting the way it's supposed to go, Rachel Maddow presents a Rachel Maddow Show Public Servant Announcement to hopefully help fill that gap with a closer look at Trump's choice for U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, from his dubious business dealings to his dearth of relevant experience.

While Donald Trump fills his administration with relatives and people he has seen on TV, reality stubbornly refuses to conform to the narratives Trump spun on the campaign trail.

Rachel Maddow looks at the shocking level of nepotism in the early staffing of Donald Trump's second administration, leaving him without grounds to criticize President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, to spare him further political prosecution by Trump's supporters.

Rachel Maddow looks at how Republican overreach in attempting to secure permanent power is already inspiring pro-democracy pushback while the Trump team goon squad fight and grift each other.

United States of Emergency? Rachel Maddow on her expectations for the US under TrumpMillions interned in camps? Assassinations? Political imprisonments? That is what America's leading liberal commentator Rachel Maddow - and The World's first guest - says could happen during Trump's next stint in the White House.Richard and Yalda also bring listeners up to date with the conflict in Ukraine and the latest developments in the Middle East, as both are just back from the region.

Rachel Maddow looks at ways that Democrats can, and are, using their power and positions to prevent Trump from taking full, unfettered power.

From the November 14 episode of Deadline White House, Rachel Maddow talks with Nicolle Wallace about Donald Trump's clown car of Cabinet picks and how they fit into his broader authoritarian project, and what Americans who care about democracy should keep an eye on as the second Trump administration takes shape.

Rachel Maddow looks at how Donald Trump is assembling his cabinet with the same disregard for ethics and integrity that marked his first term, and early signs that Trump is following the authoritarian playbook of subjugating the legislature to consolidate power in himself.

Rachel Maddow and some of her prime time colleagues discuss the outcome of the 2024 election. 

Rachel Maddow looks at Elon Musk's influence in Donald Trump's campaign and his relationship with American adversaries and figures either Kamala Harris will have a national security mess to deal with or, if Trump wins, the U.S. will shift alliances toward Russia, China, and North Korea. Also, on the eve of Election Day, Rachel wonders if the prosecutions of Donald Trump's foot soldiers from the last insurrection will deter more violence this time.

Rachel Maddow and her MSNBC colleagues look ahead to Election Day.

Rachel Maddow looks at how the politicization of abortion has imperiled the health of women in the United States, making all aspects of reproductive health more dangerous, and showing real-world tragic outcomes, and how Donald Trump's continued kowtowing to anti-abortion activists threatens to solidify these harmful conditions.

Plus, Russian interference has become a feature of American elections when Trump is involved

Plus, Yulia Navlanaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is Rachel Maddow's special guest.

Plus, At fringe gathering, a peek at what waits in the wings for a Trump return to power

Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in the Oval Office. In light of this moment, we’re resharing our 2020 series “Kamala: Next in Line,” from MSNBC and Wondery. Hosted by Joy Reid, "Next In Line" is an intimate and immersive look into what drives Harris, what her critics say about her, and how she arrived at this historic moment.This is a special program for our MSNBC Premium subscribers. Listen to an excerpt from the first episode here. And to download the full series, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. You’ll find the series in the How to Win feed. Plus, as a subscriber, you’ll get all MSNBC original podcasts ad-free, along with bonus exciting content from Prosecuting Donald Trump, Rachel Maddow, and more. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

Plus, Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers might have a voter fraud problem.

Plus, 'The most damning moment': Vance seals debate loss by botching January 6 answer

Plus, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hails the heroes working to help his state recover from Hurricane Helene.

Plus, the list of Republicans backing Kamala Harris continues to grow 

A special Friday edition of the Rachel Maddow Show

Plus, Hillary Clinton and Timothy Snyder

We’re thrilled to share a mashup of our MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024 event that we recently held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The whole day was a celebration of you, our viewers and listeners. It was the first of its kind in-person, interactive experience. We so enjoyed meeting so many of you. But if you couldn’t join us in person, you’re in luck – we’re sharing key conversations in this episode. For more, be sure to check out our TV special airing Saturday, September 14th at 9 p.m. ET. For your reference, here are timecodes for the sessions included here:Claire McCaskill, Jen Psaki, and Andrea Mitchell 0:01:30-0:31:23Chris Hayes & Kate Shaw 0:31:36-0:51:20Andrew Weissmann & Ari Melber 0:51:25-1:12:53Rachel Maddow & Lawrence O’Donnell 1:13:13-1:45:45

Plus, 'She put a bully in his place': Gov. Tim Walz celebrates Kamala Harris debate performance (and Taylor Swift's endorsement)

Plus, More information seen as key weapon to combat Trump election subversion

Plus, 'Ferocious pushback': Pro-Trump election board's tricks draw legal backlash

'An inflection point in history': Rachel Maddow and her MSNBC colleagues reflect on the DNC and Kamala Harris' historic nomination acceptance speech.

Vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz caps another raucous evening of high profile speakers at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. 

A powerful conclusion to the evening with speeches from Dough Emhoff and Michelle and Barack Obama

A night of impassioned speeches and Democratic luminaries, capped by a historic address from President Joe Biden

Plus, How to stop Trump's election-stealing plan

Following rousing speeches before an energized crowd of Democrats at a packed rally in Philadelphia, an MSNBC panel reacts to the roll-out of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 election.

Plus, One of the biggest scandals in American presidential history... that wasn't.

Plus, Biden takes the first steps toward fixing the Supreme Court's corruption

Plus, Rachel Maddow interviews Pete Buttigieg as Kamala Harris' presidential campaign kicks off

Maddow on Democratic ticket switch: 'The old era is over and the new era is here.'

Plus, Maddow: Trump's record of disgrace makes for awkward Republican convention

Plus, Rachel Maddow exposes the real reason J.D. Vance was chosen to be Trump's running mate

Plus, Forfeiting their souls: Haley performs Republican ritual of personal debasement for Trump

Plus, Lester Holt's interview with President Joe Biden

Plus, NATO anniversary highlights perils of a second Trump presidency

Plus, the real reason Stormy Daniels agreed to meet with Donald Trump

Plus, Trump immediately puts Supreme Court immunity ruling to use in trying to delay sentencing on his New York felonies

It’s been four years since President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump have gone head-to-head. And on Thursday night, the incumbent and the former president faced off in the first presidential debate of 2024. The debate was held in Atlanta and hosted by CNN. Listen to the full debate here and visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

Featuring interviews with Vice President Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom

Plus, Julian Assange agrees to guilty plea in exchange for release, ending years-long standoff

Plus, Maddow: Dr. Fauci exemplifies the Trump Republican war on expertise

Plus, Elections in Europe eyed for clues about American voter attitudes ahead of 2024 U.S. elections

Plus, More unpleasant legal surprises for Trump possible, newly revealed investigations suggest

Includes the full, exclusive interview with the prosecution's star witness, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.

'He will never leave': Robert De Niro uses platform to caution against Trump

Plus, Republican efforts to sabotage Georgia prosecution of Trump hit brick wall in Fani Willis

Plus, 'Utterly humiliating': Trump sycophants in matching suits audition for Trump outside trial

Plus, 'The most important piece of paper of all': Smoking gun document presented at Trump trial 

Plus, Why the fight to preserve democracy in the U.S. is part of a global struggle against authoritarian forces

MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Rachel Maddow teamed up for a live event at the historic Apollo Theater in NYC. They discussed Joy’s New York Times best-selling book, Medgar & Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America, and how the mission of these civil rights pioneers is now more urgent than ever.

Plus, Trump fails to attract courthouse protest despite all-caps pleas for support

'Genuinely shocking': Pro-Trump justices give presidential immunity case bad faith treatment

Plus, 'Like a child, give him a time out': Weissmann urges 'firm hand' as Trump flouts gag order

Plus, More than mere media bias: How New York prosecutors see Trump's scheme with the National Enquirer 

As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing the first episode of a special series from “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast,” called “WITHpod 2024: The Stakes.” For the first time since 1892, we have an election in which both candidates have presidential records. It’s a unique chance to take a hard look at what both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have actually done as president. Chris Hayes talks to experts about both candidates’ records on specific policy areas. This week, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, policy director at the American Immigration Council, joins to unpack immigration policies under Trump vs. Biden, the state of the asylum system, and more. Follow and listen to the whole series: https://link.chtbl.com/withpod_tsfd

Plus, Why Republicans are hiding behind the politics of personality

Plus, China follows Russian model of fake online Trump supporters; U.S. more vulnerable than ever

Plus, Combat training for election workers? Arizona braces for Trump-addled election deniers 

Plus, How pro-Trump election officials could make sure your vote doesn't count

Plus, 'Massive national security risk': Trump financial desperation makes access to U.S. secrets dangerous

The before, middle, and after of MSNBC's prime time coverage an analysis from Rachel Maddow and her colleagues on one of the high holidays for U.S. democracy, the State of the Union address. 

Dear Listeners, After Super Tuesday, Rachel joined a few of her colleagues on their respective shows to discuss the state of the 2024 race. First she spoke with Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House, and later she and Alex Wagner joined Chris Hayes on All in. Taken together the segments amount to roughly a podcast-worth of audio, so with a not-very-pretty edit we present those discussions to you here. Enjoy!

Dear Listener, It's always tricky to figure out what parts of extended TV coverage to share as a podcast. In this case, it felt like the more interesting developments came in the back end of our six hours of live coverage, so this podcast is from roughly 9:30pm ET to midnight. Enjoy!

Plus, U.S. voters face stark contrast in 2024 choices, with no 'magic wand' coming to help

Plus, Conservative anti-gay movement built on foundation of questionable credibility

Rachel Maddow and her prime time MSNBC colleagues discuss the viability of Donald Trump's candidacy as he fails to drive Nikki Haley out of the race even as he continues to win state contests.

Plus, Wisconsin dumps GOP-manipulated maps to better reflect voters' will

Plus, "Putin apologia is spreading through the GOP like a cancer." 

On Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations, award-winning MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee dives into one of today’s most pressing debates: reparations. Months ago, Trymaine discovered the little-known story of Gabriel Coakley and it blew his mind. In the midst of the Civil War, Coakley was among a handful of Black people who found a way to get compensated for slavery by the US government. On Uncounted Millions, Trymaine talks to Coakley’s descendants about how reparations forever changed their family’s trajectory. And as more cities and states consider the issue at a policy level, he imagines how reparations might shape the whole of Black America.  Listen to the first episode now. And follow the show: https://link.chtbl.com/iapum_fdlw

Plus, 'Kind of nuts': Trump legal woes converge in high stakes week in multiple courts

After reacting to an impromptu press conference by President Joe Biden, Rachel Maddow and a prime time panel discuss the arguments made before the Supreme Court about whether Donald Trump's role in the January 6 insurrection should disqualify him from holding office.

Plus, Court keeps Oregon GOP senators off ballot over constitution violation; Ominous parallels for Trump

Plus, Three state Republican leaders ousted in less than a month as GOP disorder spreads under Trump

A highlighted portion of MSNBC's special coverage of the New Hampshire Republican primary.

Dear listeners, Rachel had a cold tonight, so she didn't do the full 9pm hour as she usually would. She is in the second block of tonight's show with Jen Psaki. Rachel will be on the air for several hours in a row on Tuesday for New Hampshire coverage beginning at 6pm ET, so she's saving her voice and energy for that. We'll publish a healthy portion of that in this podcast feed tomorrow evening.

A portion of MSNBC's live rolling coverage of the Republican caucuses in Iowa

Rachel Maddow and her prime time MSNBC colleagues look ahead to Monday's Iowa caucuses and discuss Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis debating, Chris Christie dropping out of the Republican primary race, and Donald Trump's Fox News town hall.

Plus, Trump's day-one dictatorship tops litany of contrasts targeted by Biden campaign

...Plus, Sex scandal, rape accusation drive Florida GOP to strip chair's power in model of self-policing

...Plus, Maddow: 'This Congress is pitiful.'; Historically weak output from a vital institution 

...Plus, 'I'm not your girlfriend': Cheney blasts GOP men getting emotional over impeachment

...Plus, Republican refusal to certify local election results seen as dress rehearsal for 2024 chaos

Rachel Maddow joins “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” for a live taping at New York City’s Town Hall concert venue. They discuss what we can do to save American democracy, how we got to this particular political moment and her New York Times bestselling book, “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.” You can hear more episodes of “Why Is This Happening?” wherever you get your podcasts. And as another bonus, you can stream the show on Peacock right now and you can watch the show on MSNBC starting at 7 PM Eastern today, 11/24.

Rachel Maddow joined Chris Hayes for the final stop in his “Why Is This Happening?” podcast tour. They took to the stage at The Town Hall in New York to talk about the 2024 election, the future of American democracy, and Rachel’s new book “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.” The entire conversation will be available here and in the “Why is This Happening” feed starting Friday, 11/24, but we’re happy to share a preview of the conversation with you today. And if you like what you hear, head over to Peacock – because as a treat for subscribers, and extended version of our conversation is available now as a video special. 

...Plus, 'No way to run a democracy': Court advances new attack on Voting Rights Act

...Plus, Why the Supreme Court's new toothless code of ethics matters 'a little bit'

Rachel Maddow leads an MSNBC prime time panel for post-debate analysis of the third Republican presidential primary debate.

...Plus, UAW president defies skeptics (including Trump) to negotiate historic deal for union workers

...Plus, A mosaic of failures: As list of pre-Oct. 7 failures grows, Netanyahu fights to shift blame

...Plus, Democrats inexplicably allow indicted Senator Bob Menendez to continue serving 

...Plus, Biden hopes to head off any regional expansion of war with trip to Israel: Himes

...Plus, 'Hamas needs to be eliminated': Rep. Goldman calls for 'neutralizing' terror group as 'initial mission'

...Plus, Why Donald Trump's New York fraud trial matters more to him

...Plus, 'I have much higher standards in men.': Hutchinson rejects Gatez claim; Calls out creeps 

...Plus, It's complicated: Options limited when U.S. companies work contrary to U.S. interests 

...Plus, Voter wrath flares as Wisconsin GOP tries to disregard election results

...Plus, Meadows takes risk with surprise testimony that has potential to backfire

Rachel Maddow leads the MSNBC prime time panel in extended live coverage of this historic event.

MSNBC's special post-debate analysis of the first Republican presidential primary debate

...Plus, Historic "Little Rock Nine" school pushes back on Arkansas law limiting race studies

This is the portion of MSNBC's special coverage of the fourth indictment of Donald Trump from the time in which the details of the indictment were released to the public to the press conference held by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks with Rachel Maddow in the time between breaking news that a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia has returned indictments of Donald Trump and the eventual unveiling of those indictments.We'll make a separate podcast episode of some of the special MSNBC coverage once the charges were published.

...Plus, The Trump fraud case you forgot about: Scammy scheme lawsuit unnoticed among big cases

...A two-hour special broadcast

...Plus, 'Stop the Steal became a cash machine': Dishonest fundraising could come back to bite Trump

...Plus, What's three million dollars between friends?

...Plus, Prosecutorial feeding frenzy takes shape around Trump's effort to subvert 2020 election

...Plus, Putin's war on Ukraine backfires as NATO set to expand again

In 1973, in the throes of the Watergate scandal, three young federal prosecutors uncovered a separate criminal scheme being run inside the White House — the sitting vice president, Spiro Agnew, was taking envelopes stuffed with cash in exchange for official acts as an elected official. If Nixon left office, Agnew would be the next President. And so, what would happen if the President was charged with a federal crime? Worse yet, what if he was convicted? Now that Donald Trump has been charged with 37 federal crimes – as he runs again for president — Rachel Maddow and Bag Man executive producer Mike Yarvitz talk with the three Spiro Agnew prosecutors who have the only experience in our nation’s history with a situation like this.

...Plus, How the 'doofus dictator of Belarus' ended up at the center of the Russia crisis

...Plus, Book shows Putin broke unwritten rule with plot to kill defector on U.S. soil: NYT

...Plus, Trump victim act debunked by consistent DOJ record of Espionage Act prosecutions

...Plus, Authorities are concerned bloodthirsty chatter from online Trump supporters could motivate lone wolf violence around Trump indictment

...Plus, Rachel Maddow announces new podcast series: 'Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News' - Rachel Maddow alerts viewers that her new podcast series, co-hosted by Isaac-Davy Aronson, called “Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News” will premier next Monday, June 12. The trailer has been published and listeners can follow the series wherever they get their podcasts or use this shortcut: https://link.chtbl.com/rmpdn_dlp 

...Plus, Carroll moves to teach Trump lesson he failed to learn from loss in court

...Plus, E. Jean Carroll 'thrilled' to finally hold Donald Trump to account for his lies

...Plus, Jury hears closing arguments, begins deliberations in Carroll lawsuit against Trump

...Plus, U.S. religious extremists help African countries pass anti-gay laws

...Plus, How 'verification in reverse' powers the conservative media bubble and right-wing politics

...Plus, Local paper records county officials in violent, racist discussion

...Plus, Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee legislature after expulsion by Republicans

The whole prime time gang is here for this extended special broadcast.

...Plus, Nashville students walk out, demand gun safety legislation

...Plus, Judge puts last minute temporary hold on Tennessee drag ban 

...Plus, Trump, Republicans raise specter of violence, lawlessness

....Plus, 'Pissed off at cowards and profiteers': Outrage grows over gun safety inaction

...Plus, Twitter troll goes on trial over misleading election information

...Plus, Democratic activist delivers straight talk to his party on long term strategy

...Plus, Because she made a fuss, Judy Heumann made everyone's life better

...Plus, Republican congressman's biography falls apart under scrutiny (no, not Santos)

...Plus, The amazing story of how a young Navy lieutenant from Georgia named Jimmy helped avert a nuclear disaster in 1952.

...Plus, Police seek active shooter as Michigan State University community shelters in place

Rachel Maddow and her MSNBC colleagues react to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and the Republican rebuttal.

...Plus, Neo-Nazis intent on race war target U.S. infrastructure

...Plus, Fallout continues for responders tied to Tyre Nichols killing

...Plus, Exclusive video: Santos describes assassination attempt, mugging in new video

...Plus, U.S. health officials on edge as Covid ravages China

...Plus, House Republicans want to give Jim Jordan the power to oversee *ongoing* criminal investigations being conducted by the DOJ 

...Plus, January 6 Committee tries to protect work from new GOP House majority

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the release of 34 transcripts by the January 6th Committee and an exclusive interview of committee chairman Rep. Bernie Thompson.

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the final public meeting presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests review the highlights of the final public meeting presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds its final public meeting after a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the final meeting in its entirety.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur and Hallie Jackson, along with a range of expert guests, preview the final public meeting of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

...Plus, Another giant oil spill from leaky Keystone Pipeline

...Plus, New prosecutor added in Trump case indicates severity of Trump's legal trouble

...Plus, Arizona Republicans could sabotage their own votes with election denying stunt

... Plus history repeats itself as Rachel recalls a World War II scandal involving Congressmen who undermine the government and try to get away with it.

...Plus, Trump is hit with another accusation of criminality by his former chief of staff

Rachel Maddow leads an MSNBC Prime Time panel

Tuesday's Election Day coverage begins at 6pm ET and runs way, way way into the wee hours.

...Plus, the criminal trial of the Trump Organization gets under way

...Plus, Early voting numbers suggest we're in a whole new world of turnout

...Plus, Full scope of Trump administration interference in the CDC during Covid onset greater than previously known

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the ninth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

Andrea Mitchell and Katy Tur along with a range of expert guests review the highlights of the ninth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the ninth in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the ninth hearing in its entirety.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests preview the ninth in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

As a bonus for “The Rachel Maddow Show” listeners, Rachel joins Chris Hayes on “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast” to discuss what she’s been up to since dialing back from her nightly cable news show, how she found the story that’s told in her new podcast, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra,” the editorial and creative process that has followed, and more.

...Plus, Republicans seek to reverse wildly popular law that lowers drug prices

...Plus, Rachel Maddow announces her new podcast, Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra, will launch with the first two episodes on Monday, October 10th. Follow now wherever you get podcasts!

...Plus, another amazing NASA feat serves as inspiration to us all

This is not a Rachel Maddow Show episode, but we knew it was something you'd want to hear for yourself.

...Plus, Ukraine makes remarkable gains in driving back Russian invasion

...Plus, Why people are advised to take iodine tablets in the event of a nuclear disaster

...Plus, Dr. Fauci on the 'fog of war' in fighting disease, and the health threat of toxic politics

...Plus, Republican 'clown show' puts midterm Republican 'red wave' into question

...Plus, Pete Buttigieg on the role of transportation infrastructure to connect communities, not divide them.

...Plus, As legal woes mount, Trump struggles to secure quality legal representation

...Plus, Rep. Adam Kinzinger: "I've been kicked out of my tribe, and that's OK."

...Plus, Meet Alex Wagner! Alex Wagner Tonight starts tomorrow, Tuesday, August 16 at 9pm ET and every Tuesday through Friday thereafter.

...Plus, Secret documents at Mar-a-Lago raise questions about legal exposure of Trump aides

...Plus, Man who attacked F.B.I. field office threatened violence, was at Capitol on January 6 

...Plus, Afghan interpreter safe but still not settled in the U.S.

...Plus, Progressives pleased to see their influence on landmark Democratic reconciliation bill

...Plus, Schumer: GOP's indulgence of 'MAGA Republicans' will backfire

...Plus, Texas jury sends big message to Alex Jones with damages ruling

...Plus, Democrats to move ahead with climate, tax, health care bill as Sinema signs on

...Plus, A very bad day for Alex Jones, but a mighty good day for the truth.

Note to listeners: Because there was still so much undecided in tonight's primaries during the 9pm ET hour, we took the audio for this episode from MSNBC's live midnight coverage when at least a call had been made by NBC News in the Kansas abortion referendum. 

Plus, What is going on with Paxlovid rebound infections?

Ari Melber hosts a special report that takes a unique look at the January 6th Committee’s findings to date, former President Trump’s actions as they unfolded in real time, and whether the President may have crossed a legal line. 

...Plus, Secret Service document dump to January 6th Committee adds to list of suspicious behavior

...Plus, U.S. weapons systems give boost to Ukraine in fight against Russian invasion

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests review the highlights of the eighth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the eighth in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the eighth hearing in its entirety.

Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and Nicolle Wallace along with a range of expert guests preview the eighth in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

...Plus, DOJ sends message with 'domestic terrorism' sentencing enhancement for Jan. 6 rioter

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the seventh hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

Nicolle Wallace and a range of expert guests review the highlights of the seventh hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the seventh in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the seventh hearing in its entirety.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests preview the seventh in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

...Plus, New reporting on weapons among January 6th mob amplifies severity of attack 

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the sixth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

Andrea Mitchell and Katy Tur along with a range of expert guests review the highlights of the sixth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the sixth in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the sixth hearing in its entirety.

Andrea Mitchell and Katy Tur, along with a range of expert guests, preview the sixth in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the fifth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

Nicolle Wallace and a range of expert guests review the highlights of the fifth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the fifth in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the fifth hearing in its entirety.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests preview the fifth in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the fourth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests review the highlights of the fourth hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the fourth in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the fourth hearing in its entirety. 

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests preview the fourth in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the third hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee. 

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests review the highlights of the third hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the third in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the third hearing in its entirety.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests preview the third in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the second hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson along with a range of expert guests review the highlights of the second hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the second in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the second hearing in its entirety.

The Morning Joe team on MSNBC previews the second in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the first hearing presenting the findings of the investigation by the January 6th Committee.

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol holds the first in a series of hearings to share the findings of their investigation with the American public. This is the first hearing in its entirety.

Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and Nicolle Wallace preview the first in a series of public hearings by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to share the findings of their investigation.

...Plus, the January 6th hearings and associated MSNBC analysis will be uploaded to this podcast feed.

...Plus, New reporting shows shameless self-dealing by Trump administration's Jared Kushner, Steve Mnuchin

...Plus, NATO set to expand as Putin steps on foreign policy rake

He was brash. Politically incorrect. An “outsider” political candidate who rose to the White House, out of nowhere, with a reputation as a “counter-puncher.” But Vice President Spiro Agnew was also something else… an active criminal whose secrets were about to be exposed. What happens when a “counter-puncher” in the White House suddenly sees his political future directly threatened by investigators inside his own Justice Department?Reference links, transcripts and more at MSNBC.com/BagMan.Contact us via e-mail at BagManPod@gmail.com.