The Weekend

Democrats are holding rallies across the country urging Americans to resist the Trump agenda. Beto O'Rourke, Doug Jones and Rep. Greg Casar join the Weekend to discuss the role of progressives in the age of Trump. Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Republican Rep. Don Bacon hope their bipartisan bill will "return Congress’ constitutionally authorized role in setting and approving U-S trade policy." 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.

Since Trump took office over 100 days ago, DOGE has slashed thousands of federal workers’ jobs. Everett Kelley and Michele Norris join The Weekend to discuss upcoming nationwide protests as people vent their frustration over the Trump agenda. Plus, Elon Musk is stepping away from his role in DOGE to shift back to his ailing companies. 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.

We’re just a few days removed from the 100-day mark of Donald Trump’s second presidency, and it has been met with cabinet shakeups, legal challenges, rising costs, and many protests. Our hosts dive into these peculiar times with an expert panel of guests. 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.

Trump's sweeping policy changes have left the country reeling from federal worker layoffs to a massive immigration overhaul. A former special counsel to President Barack Obama, Norm Eisen weighs in. Plus, states nationwide are fighting back against those policy changes. One of those state attorney generals, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, joins to discuss. 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.

We're barely 100 days into Trump's second term in office and his approval rating is sinking as Americans criticize the White House's sweeping policy changes. MSNBC contributor Michele Norris and political analyst Brendan Buck discuss. Plus, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari talks about traveling to El Salvador with fellow Congressional Democrats. 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.

A Milwaukee County judge was arrest and charged by federal authorities after she allegedly misdirected federal agents away from an undocumented immigrant. This judge, Judge Hannah Dugan, says she's committed to the rule of law, but Attorney General Pam Bondi says some people think they're above the law. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter weighs in. Legal experts Joyce Vance and Lisa Rubin also discuss how the Trump administration is politicizing the legal fight over immigration. 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.

Trump might be beginning to realize that all of that business acumen he thinks he has, might not really exist. He's starting to soften his tariff stance as the markets quake. Former deputy director of the National Economic Council, Bharat Ramamurti, discusses. Plus, John McCarthy, President Biden's former senior adviser for political engagement who would meet with Pope Francis, discusses the Pope's legacy and how he influenced the political world. 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.

Aisha Braveboy, the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Maryland, joins to discuss the tools at her disposal to hold people accountable for the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein on the new lawsuits facing Trump for his economy-tanking tariff regime. 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.

Former ICE official Jason Houser joins to discuss exclusive new video showing just how close a group of Venezuelan detainees were to being deported amid a late-night legal battle. Plus, Symone and Michael discuss the exploding generational divide in the DNC after Vice Chair David Hogg announced his plan to primary older incumbent Demcorats. 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.

Trump has had an ongoing back-and-forth with the courts over his use of the Alien Enemies Act. In a late-night ruling, the Supreme Court halted deportations of Venezuelan nationals from Texas, just as at least one charter bus was set to leave a detention center there. This decision is temporary, while the litigation over Trump's use of this 18th century wartime law is underway. Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey discusses. Plus, political analyst Anthony Coley and legal expert Ankush Khardori discuss what happens if Trump decides not to listen to judges' orders. 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.

A late-night decision from the Supreme Court halts deportations of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act while litigation is underway. Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam joins to discuss. Plus, despite the famous Hamilton line, "everything is legal in New Jersey," Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill doesn't want Elon Musk to think he can come through and just get away with cutting jobs. She joins to discuss. 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.

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain joins to discuss his stance on Trump’s tariffs. Plus, Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on why Democrats fear Trump’s economic policy is causing international damage and shaking the global financial order. 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.

Tara Setmayer and Basil Smikle join to discuss Trump’s tariff exemptions for tech titans after he said repeatedly that there would be no exemptions. Plus, ACLU Deputy Director Esha Bhandari on what’s next for Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil after a judge ruled that he can be deported despite being charged with no crime. 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.

George Conway makes the case that Trump and his allies are twisting the law to deport whoever they want for any reason. Plus, Eugene Daniels and Maria Teresa Kumar on the administration’s plan to screen immigrants’ social media accounts for “antisemitism.” 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.

Economics Professor Justin Wolfers on his warning that “life will never be the same” after Trump’s tariff regime. Plus, former HHS employee Mack Schroeder discusses his viral run-in with Indiana Senator Jim Banks who called him a “clown” who “probably deserved” to be fired. 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.

Canadian International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc joins to discuss Trump’s chaotic tariff regime that has frayed the U.S.-Canadian partnership and completely upended the global economy. Plus, Michigan Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow on her high-stakes race to help Democrats retake the U.S. Senate. 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.

America prepares for another week of tumbling stocks and rising prices. Meanwhile, Trump spent his weekend, where else? On the golf course trying to see if he "strike the iron" to a win...somewhere? Former Congressman Denver Riggleman and retired Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath discuss. Plus, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, Everett Kelley, talks about the "Hands Off!" rallies across the country. 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.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss Trump’s torpedoing of the economy and the brewing battle over the Republican budget. Plus, Maya Wiley and Paola Ramos on the fight to bring home the man wrongly deported to an El Salvadorian mega-prison due to an “administrative error.” 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.

Trump's tariff tumult has left the world reeling. Global leaders are scrambling to respond. Companies, both small and large, are worried about their futures. Most importantly, everyday Americans are not sure how they're going to afford retirement, rent and groceries. Former Congressman David Jolly and Congressman Robert Garcia discuss. Plus, two top National Security Agency officials are dismissed. Analyst and former executive editor of Defense One, Kevin Baron, weighs in. 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.

Elie Mystal and Mark Zaid join to discuss the “deeply disturbing” trend of international university students with pro-Palestinian views having their visas revoked and being detained or even deported. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Trump Administration playing fast and loose with the justice system. 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.

Trump has entered the Signal chat, despite supposedly not knowing what it is. What he does know, is that it is a "witch hunt." That's what the President told NBC's Kristen Welker exclusively on Saturday. Former Congressman Denver Riggleman and former deputy chief of staff to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Caroline Zier, discuss. Tuesday is also a critical state supreme court election in Wisconsin, an election that has already seen record-breaking turning and money spent. The chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Ben Wikler discusses. 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.

Marc Elias joins to discuss the legal smackdown dealt against Trump’s grudge-filled crusade against private law firms. Plus, Delaware Sen. Chris Coons on his call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign for his role in the Signal-gate security fiasco. 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.

Fist emoji, American flag and fire emoji...if you've been following the news this week, you know that refers to the now-infamous signal chat between senior Trump administration officials discussing military attack plans that also inadvertently included a journalist. Symone, Michael and Alicia discuss with Angelo Carusone, former Congressman Charlie Dent and former CIA director John Brennan. 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.

Former Obama special counsel Norm Eisen joins to discuss the potential consequences of a private law firm bending the knee to Trump. Plus, California Congressman Jimmy Gomez on his effort to bring the Democrats’ message into Republican districts. 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.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins to discuss how Trump dismantling the Department of Education could impact students of color. Plus, Elon Musk appears to be trying to grow his influence in the Republican Party one donation at a time. 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.

Trump has been known to show a disregard for the judicial system when he was a regular citizen, but now that he is the leader of the free world, he's taken that hostility to a whole new level. The sitting president of the United States of America is suggesting we impeach a sitting judge, because he blocked a Trump Administration effort. Legal experts Melissa Murray and Ankush Khardori weigh in. Plus, voters are showing up to town halls across the country frustrated and concerned that Congress isn't doing enough. Congressman Glenn Ivey talks about what he heard from his constituents in Maryland. 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.

Who needs education anyway? That seems to be the question Trump is posing as he took his Sharpie and signed yet another executive order, working to dismantle the Education Department. Eugene Daniels and Tara Setmayer discuss. Plus, Elon Musk expands his influence, heading to the Pentagon with a mysterious itinerary. Congressman Gregory Meeks weighs in. 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.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss the rift in his party after a dramatic vote to fund the government. Plus, a new NBC News poll finds voters souring on Trump’s handling of the economy. 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.

Rep. Jim Clyburn joins to discuss being “blindsided” by Sen. Chuck Schumer caving to Trump’s government funding bill. Plus, the president of the largest teacher’s union in the country discusses Trump’s plan to gut the Department of Education. 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.

Sen. Chuck Schumer faces the ire of furious Democrats incensed that he helped Trump and Musk pass their government funding bill. Plus, the detainment of a Columbia University student activist raises alarms over free speech in America. 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.

Ten Democratic senators helped Republicans pass Trump and Musk’s partisan government funding bill, and a lot of members of their party are unhappy about it. Plus, former Rep. Charlie Dent makes the case that Trump’s tariffs give Democrats a massive opportunity to go on the offense. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee discusses Democrats’ plan to vote against Republicans’ short-term government funding bill that she has deemed a “nonstarter.” Plus, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Susan Crawford discusses the high-stakes race that could decide many critical issues in the state. 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.

Trump and his allies admit that America’s economic future could be facing “a little disturbance” despite big campaign promises. Plus, Elon Musk appears to endorse a right-wing suggestion to pardon George Floyd’s murderer. 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.

Trump and House Republicans are pushing forward with their multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint. Now, the Congressional Budget Office, which is nonpartisan, says that budget will not be able to move forward without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. The ranking member of the Budget Committee, Congressman Brendan Boyle joins to discuss. Plus, Congressional town halls are getting louder nationwide, as voters call for lawmakers to fight back against Elon Musk's DOGE. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam talks about what he's hearing and how he's helping his constituents. 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.

Trying to follow what is happening with Trump's tariff plan is nearly as hard as trying to figure out what some of our significant others are thinking: one minute they're hot, and the next cold... Former Congressman David Jolly and Molly Jong-Fast help try to keep track of it all. Plus, Trump might be following through on a long-held campaign promise. No, not lower the costs of eggs, but creating a tiered system for NATO. Former CIA Director John Brennan weighs in. 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.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury says Americans can expect Democrats to get into some “good trouble” during Trump’s upcoming Joint Address to Congress. Plus, Peter Baker joins to discuss his comparison of Donald Trump’s media controls to the early days of Vladimir Putin. 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.

Global leaders are stepping up, rallying around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the rift between him and Trump deepens. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, a member of the Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees talks about that as well as Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, which take effect Tuesday. Speaking of Tuesday, that's also the day the president is set to address a joint session of Congress. Charlie Sykes and Tara Setmayer talk about what we can expect. 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.

John Bolton joins to discuss Donald Trump and JD Vance’s Oval Office ambush of Volodymyr Zelenskyy on live TV. Plus, a former DOJ lawyer on the Trump Administration’s demotion of senior federal prosecutors who handled some of the biggest January 6th cases. 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.

It was the meeting seen around the world: Trump and his vice president openly berating the president of Ukraine, whose country was invaded by Russia three years ago. The globe is still reverberating from the clash and world leaders are responding. Former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Evelyn Farkas discuss. Plus, employees for the watchdog group, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau say Trump and Elon Musk are planning to fire nearly everyone and wind down the agency. Rohit Chopra, the CFPB's former director, talks about it. 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.

Elon Musk’s massive DOGE cuts receive major backlash from voters, but many Republicans are still trying to defend them. Plus, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on the numerous lawsuits he’s now involved in against the Trump Administration and the path forward for Democratic resistance. 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.

Elon Musk's ultimatum: you've got one week to justify your work or you're out of a job. The billionaire posted that to X on Saturday, telling federal employees to defend themselves, but not every agency plans to comply, with leaders at the FBI and State Department telling their employees not to respond. Corey Brettschneider and Heath Mayo join to discuss. Plus, as eggs become a scarce commodity and measles cases rise, Dr. Kavita Patel discusses the public health concerns in America. 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.

Elon Musk’s DOGE is now in more than a dozen agencies as Donald Trump calls for him to be even more aggressive after already cutting thousands of jobs. Plus, the second-largest egg producer in America on the skyrocketing price of eggs amid the bird flu outbreak. 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.

Donald Trump fires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused him of pushing a “woke” agenda. Plus, new DNC Chair Ken Martin on the Democrats’ path forward as public opinion on Trump begins to sour. 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.

"He who saves the country does not violate any law." Trump, using a menacing Napoleon Bonaparte line, suggests yet again that he is above the law. Legal expert and founder of the Democracy Docket, Marc Elias, joins to discuss. Plus, Assistant Democratic Leader, Congressman Joe Neguse, talks about how Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration. 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.

As Trump proposes increasing tariffs on our trade partners across the globe, experts say you should get ready to pull out more cash from your wallet. Michael, Alicia and Symone talk to MSNBC political analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr about how Trump's reciprocal tariff plan could raise inflation even more. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Middle East talking the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Next, he meets with the Russians over their invasion of Ukraine. Senator Jack Reed gives his advice to the Trump administration. 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.

George Conway joins to discuss New York Mayor Eric Adams’ capitulation to the Trump Administration after the DOJ moved to dismiss the case against him. Plus, the Trump Administration works overtime to discredit America’s legal system after multiple judges issued rulings against the administration’s radical moves. 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.

Top Democrats says DOGE is “clearly breaking the law” as Elon Musk is blocked from accessing U.S. Treasury systems. Plus, former acting Labor Secretary Julie Su on Trump admitting that prices “could go up” despite vowing to bring them down. 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.

Trump’s legal cronies move to dismiss charges against Eric Adams prompting chaos and resignations in the Justice Department. Plus, Hamas releases three more hostages including one American Israeli. 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.

Trump and his lackeys are gutting federal agencies, stripping longtime civil servants of their security clearances and firing government officials who have served both parties, including trying to get rid of the commissioner of the Federal Election Commission. The commissioner, Ellen Weintraub, discusses why it's illegal. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna talks about Trump's second-hand man, Elon Musk and his relationship with the billionaire. 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.

Trump has determined it's time for payback, announcing he'll strip security clearances from a former president, national security officials and multiple attorneys. A former special counsel to President Barack Obama and co-counsel to the House Judiciary Committee during Trump's first impeachment, Norm Eisen, discusses Trump's plan to strip him of his security clearance. Plus, Rep. John Garamendi talks about both the global and local impact of Trump targeting USAID. 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.