The Weeknight

December 15, 2025 8pm: Sen. Chris Coons joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump’s latest threats against Venezuela. Plus, the senator’s new essay on how democrats should sharpen their message heading into 2026. And, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg joins The Weeknight with the latest following Sunday’s mass shooting on Brown University’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 15, 2025 7pm: Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins The Weeknight to break down what’s happening inside the DOJ. And, Media Matters President Angelo Carusone joins The Weeknight to respond to the latest efforts by the Trump administration to interfere with how states manage and monitor federal elections. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 12, 2025 7pm: House Oversight Democrats have released dozens of new photos from Epstein’s estate, offering a glimpse into what they say is a massive archive now under congressional review. Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor and senior writer for Politico Magazine joins The Weeknight with MS NOW legal analyst Kristy Greenberg to break it down. And, as the Trump administration doubles down on the legitimacy of its legally dubious boat strikes in South America, top Democrats are demanding Secy. Pete Hegseth release the complete, unedited video of the September 2nd attack. Todd Huntley, a retired Navy Judge Advocate General joins the conversation. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 11, 2025 7p: The Trump Administration continues to evade calls for transparency regarding the legal dubious boat strikes and the seized oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela. Rep. Ro Khanna of the Armed Services Committee joins The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, Rep. Dan Goldman joins the table to discuss two issues that Republicans are afraid to talk about: affordability and healthcare. And, MS NOW’s Lisa Rubin and Charles Coleman join to discuss the latest failed indictment against NY Attorney General Letitia James.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 10, 2025 7pm: BREAKING: President Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker near the Venezuelan coastline in a major escalation against President Nicolas Maduro. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight to respond. And, in an attempt to focus his messaging on the economy, Donald Trump mocked everyday Americans while returning to an old talking point: Americans should make do with less. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins The Weeknight to discuss this and more.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 9, 2025 7pm: Trump is in Pennsylvania touting “A-plus-plus…” economic success as prices surge and even his own voters say he’s losing the inflation fight. Now, his team says they’re putting him “on the ballot”in 2026. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) joins The Weeknight to respond. And, Trump’s DOJ now has 10 days to cough up the Epstein files under the transparency law. House Oversight Cmte Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) joins The Weeknight to discuss.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple 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.

December 8, 2025 8pm: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joins The Weeknight to discuss the economic strain Americans are facing, as President Trump heads to the Keystone state to address the affordability crisis. And, Trump loyalist turned U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has announced she’s leaving her post after an appeals court ruled her appointment was unlawful. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to break it down. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 8, 2025 7pm: Democrats are pushing for transparency in Pete Hegseth’s boat strikes scandal. Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg join The Weeknight to explain what comes next. Plus, it’s a make-or-break week in Indiana as the state senate takes up Trump’s push for mid-decade redistricting. Former U.S. Senator from Indiana Joseph Donnelly and Abha Khan, partner at Elias Law Group, join The Weeknight to break it down. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 5, 2025 7pm: Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth is doubling down on the legality of his boat strikes, despite growing alarm from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. MS NOW Military Analyst and retired 4-star Army General Barry McCafferty joins The Weeknight to break it down with retired Navy JAG officer Todd Huntey. Plus: MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin and Brendan Ballou, former federal prosecutor, react to new reporting indicating the January 6th pipe bomber supported President Trump. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 4, 2025 7pm: MS NOW confirms a grand jurors decided not to issue a second indictment against New York AG Letitia James. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin breaks down the latest in Trump’s failing retribution campaign. Plus, Pete Hegseth is facing more scrutiny over the new report on his Signal communications and today’s classified briefing on the Pentagon’s boat strikes. Rep. Chris Deluzio, one of the Democrats targeted by President Trump for saying troops can refuse illegal orders, joins The Weeknight to discuss. And, hosts respond to breaking news at the Supreme Court, which just green-lighted Texas to use its new gerrymandered congressional map ahead of next year’s midterms. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

Sources tell MS NOW The Pentagon’s independent watchdog has found that Pete Hegseth shared classified information over Signal and put American troops at risk. Rep. Eugene Vindman of the House Armed Services Committee and retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling weigh in. Plus, former Federal Prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins The Weeknight as House Oversight Democrats release new photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 2, 2025 7p: The Trump Administration is trying to justify its legally dubious boat strikes in international waters. Retired Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty and retired Lt. Col. Dan Maurer weigh in. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins The Weeknight hosts to respond to new reports that Trump’s DOJ is considering a new indictment against James Comey. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 1, 2025 8p: Donald Trump’s handpicked prosecutors aren’t standing up in court. Rep. LaMonica McIver and MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord join the table after an appeals court disqualified Alina Habba from serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Plus, Rep. Sarah McBride joins The Weeknight hosts as Republicans scramble to find a solution to their manufactured healthcare crisis. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

December 1, 2025 7p: Democrats and Republicans are raising questions about the legality of boat strikes being conducted by the U.S. military. The Weeknight hosts are joined by Senator Jacky Rosen of the Armed Services Committee, former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, and retired Lieutenant Colonel Rachel VanLandingham to break down the latest developments. Plus, Indiana lawmakers are being targeted after rejecting Donald Trump’s gerrymandered congressional map. John Bisognano, the President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, and Neera Tanden, the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, join the Weeknight to discuss. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

November 26, 2025 7p: Two national guard members were shot in Washington, DC. The Weeknight hosts are joined by MS NOW reporters and analysts to break down the latest developments. Plus, Rep. Chris DeLuzio joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump’s retribution campaign against Democrats in Congress. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

November 25, 2025 7p: The six democrats who released a video reminding service members of their oath to the Constitution are being asked to sit down for interviews with the FBI. This comes as the cases against Trump’s political foes continue to unravel. MS NOW legal analyst Lisa Rubin and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join the table to break down the latest developments. Plus, Congressman Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss exclusive MS NOW reporting that Trump might be tiring of FBI Director Kash Patel. And Rep. Seth Moulton joins to discuss peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

November 24, 2025 8p: Trump is continuing to attack members of Congress. Now, the Pentagon is targeting Arizona Senator Mark Kelly after he urged members of the military to refuse illegal orders. Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Congressman Eric Swalwell weighs in on Trump’s latest escalations against democrats and how he plans to take on the president. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

November 24, 2025 7p: A federal judge dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding Trump’s prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not lawfully appointed. MS NOW legal analyst Charles Coleman and former Justice Department Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer join The Weeknight to react. Plus, Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight ahead of a potential Supreme Court decision on Texas’ rigged congressional maps. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.

November 21, 2025 7pm: Former Naval ReserveIntelligence Officer Rep. Maggie Goodlander joins The Weeknight to discuss the threats and the video she and other Democrats shared that sparked violent threats and backlash from President Trump. Plus, House Oversight Chairman James Comer announced Jeffrey Epstein’s main accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is expected to plead the fifth in the Committee’s ongoing investigation into the late sex offender. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and MS NOW Political Analyst Michelle Goldberg join to break down the latest in the Epstein scandal. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple 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.

November 20, 2025 7pm: Trump calls for executing his political enemies in chilling, violent posts. Retired Army Ranger Rep. Jason Crow, one of the lawmakers in the video that sparked the outburst, joins The Weeknight to answer the President’s unprecedented charge of sedition “punishable by death.” Plus, a federal grand jury is investigating two Trump officials as they struggle to carry out the President’s retribution campaign. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin and Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters, join to explain what may come next. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple 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.

November 19, 2025 7pm: Attorney General Pam Bondi now says “new information” forced her to reopen the DOJ’s case into Jeffrey Epstein, as the bill to release the Epstein files heads to Trump’s desk for a signature. We dig into what comes next with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) from the House Oversight Committee. Plus, Several Democratic lawmakers posted a video calling on members of the military and intelligence community to stand up for the Constitution, telling them they "can refuse illegal orders." Navy veteran Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joins The Weeknight to explain the message and its risks. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple 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.

November 18, 2025 7pm: Rep. Lateefah Simon, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to unpack the House vote to release the Epstein files, and whether it marks real Republican pushback against Trump or a momentary break. Plus: Annie Farmer, a survivor of Epstein's abuse, and attorney Jennifer Freeman join The Weeknight to talk about the power of survivor voices now that Congress has moved one step closer to releasing the Epstein files. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple 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.

November 17, 2025 8pm: With lawmakers voting tomorrow, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have released a powerful new video and will stand with bipartisan lawmakers to demand transparency. One of those survivors joins The Weeknight. And, Trump’s use of presidential pardons to exonerate more January 6th defendants is backfiring. Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer and New York Times Columnist David French explain why. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple 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.

November 17, 2025 7pm: Former Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews and MS Now Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg join The Weeknight with the latest aslawmakers gear up for a big Epstein vote, as Trump says he will sign a bill to release the files if it can pass hurdles in Congress. And, a rift is growing between Trump and his long-time ally and supporter Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene because of the Epstein files. Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, joins the conversation. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple 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.

November 14, 2025 7pm: As the Epstein scandal engulfs Trump’s presidency, survivors of the late sex offender are demanding Congress release the Epstein files. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and MSNBC Political Analyst Michelle Goldberg join The Weeknight to break it down. And, while the government shutdown may be over, Affordable Care Act subsidies are stalled, premiums are rising, and millions are caught in the middle. Health equity advocate Dr. Uche Blackstock joins The Weeknight to discuss the future of affordability and access to care. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 13, 2025 7pm: Rep. Eric Swalwell joins The Weeknight for his first TV interview since a Trump official referred him for a federal criminal investigation over mortgage fraud. Plus, fallout from the Epstein emails is rocking the White House and could soon reveal a deep divide within the Republican party. Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to discuss the latest drop and what we should expect next. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 12, 2025 7pm: House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins The Weeknight with the latest as the House prepares to vote on a Senate-approved resolution to end the government shutdown. Plus: The White House ramps up pressure on Republicans over the Epstein files as the House moves toward a showdown vote. Rep. Yassamin Ansari joins us as newly sworn-in Rep. Grijalva takes her seat. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 11, 2025 7pm: Re.-Elect Adelita Grijalva joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the shutdown and what her vote could mean for the Epstein files once she’s in office. Plus: From air traffic controllers working odd jobs to Main Street businesses crushed by health care spikes, Trump insists it’s all “a con job” and that the economy is “the strongest it’s ever been.” Rep. James Walkinshaw joins The Weeknight to respond. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 10, 2025 8pm: Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight to unpack what a potential end to the government shutdown could mean for the Epstein files and Rep-Elect Adelita Grijalva’s swearing in. Plus, Media Matters President and CEO Angelo Carusone joins the conversation with MSNBC Political Analyst Tim Miller as Democrats look optimistically towards the 2026 midterms. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 10, 2025 7pm: As Trump’s policies squeeze families and flights are canceled nationwide, the Senate is voting on the compromise funding package to reopen the government. Rep. Brendan Boyle joins The Weeknight to break down what happens next. And, Democrats just scored a blue sweep across the country, notching record-breaking wins even in red states. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval joins The Weeknight to talk about what fueled the victories, including his defeat over JD Vance’s brother. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 7, 2025 7pm: Today, Democratic senators proposed a deal to end the government shutdown by extending ACA subsidies for a year. Republicans say that’s a non-starter. Sen. Chris Coons joins The Weeknight with more on where things stand. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom will headline a rally in Texas tomorrow following his big redistricting win on Election Day. John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, and Abha Khanna, Partner at Elias Law Group, join The Weeknight to explain how Democrats are trying to counter GOP gerrymandering efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 6, 2025 7pm: Democrats are energized by big election wins and now see new openings in key Senate races. With the shutdown spiraling and Trump ramping up pressure on his own party to nix the filibuster, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester joins The Weeknight to break down what comes next. And, MSNBC Legal Analyst Mary McCord joins former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori with the latest as MSNBC reports Trump’s DOJ is preparing to issue a series of subpoenas in its escalating retribution campaign against the President’s critics. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 5, 2025 7pm: DNC chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to lay out what he thinks last night’s blue wave means for 2026. And, The Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, who led a 12-state coalition challenging the move, joins The Weeknight to explain what’s at stake. Plus: Latino voters swing key races back to Democrats as the shutdown fight grows. Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the results.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

Nov. 3, 2025 8pm: Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight with the latest amid the government shutdown. Plus, The Trump shutdown is pushing non-profits to the brink as families face shrinking food aid. Catholic Charities USA CEO Kerry Alys Robinson and Share our Strength CEO Anne Filipic join The Weeknight to share the challenges they’re facing and what is at stake for millions of Americans. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

November 3, 2025 7pm: Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Tina Smith are back from Miami after talking to Obamacare customers facing rising health costs, while gridlock in Washington, D.C. drags on. They join The Weeknight live as the battle over health care and the shutdown’s fallout intensifies. And, former associate counsel to President Obama Ian Bassin joins with MSNBC Political Analyst Cornell Belcher to discuss the consequential governors’ races in New Jersey and Virginia ahead of Election Day. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 31, 2025 7p: Donald Trump is now saying that he will provide SNAP funding once he gets clarity from his lawyers on “how we can legally fund” the program. This comes after a federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump Administration must use backup funds to keep the SNAP food assistance program running during the shutdown. The Weeknight hosts discuss the national ramifications with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Jill Dixon, the President of the New Mexico Association of Food Banks, and Tommy Sheridan, the Deputy Director at the National Head Start Association. Plus, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are finally seeing some accountability in the United Kingdom, yet Republicans in Congress still refuse to act. MSNBC Legal Analyst Catherine Christian and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Mimi Rocah join The Weeknight to discuss.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 30, 2025 7pm: Trump’s Pentagon has reportedly ordered the National Guard to establish “quick reaction” forces in all 50 states trained to respond to civil unrest. Marc Elias joins The Weeknight as Trump escalates his authoritarian threats against the American people. Plus: Rep. Eugene Vindman of the House Armed Services Committee joins The Weeknight to explain why Democrats are furious over a briefing on the Trump administration’s recent boat strikes. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 29, 2025 7pm: Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight as new reporting reveals Trump’s DHS is pushing misleading propaganda videos to glamorize deportations. Plus, the latest on the investigation into Trump’s $230M DOJ settlement demand. And, as Trump carries out his demo of the East Wing for a gilded ballroom, SNAP food assistance and other critical programs are on the line for millions of Americans. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight as the government shutdown drags into its fifth week.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 28, 2025 7pm: As the government shutdown extends into its fifth week, food access for more than 40 million Americans is now in jeopardy. Nevada AG Aaron Ford and AFGE Union President Everett Kelley join The Weeknight to explain what’s at stake. And, in a brazen attempt to upend the Constitution, Trump and his allies are floating the possibility of a third term in office. MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and Law Professor Rachel VanLandingham join The Weeknight to sound the alarm on this escalating threat.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 27, 2025 8pm: Virginia lawmakers are moving to redraw the state’s congressional map for 2026, pushing the commonwealth to the center of the battle for control of Congress. Speaker Don Scott joins The Weeknight after calling a special session today. Plus: Trump’s DOJ will monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey in their elections next week. MSNBC Legal Analyst Mary McCord and former Trump White House press secretary Sarah Matthews to break down this administration's latest assault on free and fair elections. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 27, 2025 7pm: Democrats are condemning Trump’s $230M demand from the Justice Department. Sen. Jacky Rosen joins The Weeknight to lay out how they plan to defend the rule of law. And, the Trump administration’s ongoing test of the rule of law is on display as his DOJ targets former Attorney General Merrick Garland and former FBI Director Chris Wray. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join to respond. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 24, 2025 7pm: Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins The Weeknight to react to Trump’s plowing ahead with plans to replace the White House East Wing with a grand ballroom. And, New York AG Letitia James is fighting against Trump’s weaponization campaign, pleading not guilty to criminal charges brought against her by his DOJ. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 23, 2025 7pm: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight as the government shutdown deepens to discuss ongoing gerrymandering battles, rising threats against him, and his showdown with Speaker Mike Johnson. And, former Special Counsel Jack Smith is asking for a public hearing on Capitol Hill. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse from the Senate Judiciary Committee joins to weigh in.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 22, 2025 7pm: Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley just wrapped up a 22 hour-long filibuster speech on the Senate floor in protest of Trump’s authoritarian tactics. Ambassador Norm Eisen and fmr. FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya join The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Arizona AG Kris Mayes is suing House Speaker Mike Johnson to force the swearing in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who was elected almost a month ago. Mayes joins The Weeknight to explain why she believes the GOP is actively denying representation to an entire congressional district.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 21, 2025 7pm: BREAKING: Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith is firing back at Senate Republicans following their wild claims about his investigation into Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Anthony Coley and Liz Oyer join The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia explains why he says Trump's DOJ is withholding key Epstein files from Congress. And Jennifer Freeman, an attorney who represents Epstein survivors, joins to discuss Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 20, 2025 8pm: Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of Media Matters, and Ankush Khardori, fmr. Federal Prosecutor and Senior Writer for Politico Magazine, join The Weeknight to respond to a judicial system that’s failing to check Trump’s escalating use of military force in American cities. Plus, Former CDC officials Dr. Debra Houry and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who resigned after Trump fired the agency’s director, join The Weeknight to warn of the mounting public health fallout as the government shutdown trudges on. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 20, 2025 7pm: Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight to capture the magnitude of the “No Kings” protests around the country, and to weigh in on Trump’s escalating retribution campaign. Plus, Fmr. FBI Dir. James Comey’s legal team filed two challenges to his criminal indictment, as Trump’s retribution campaign on his perceived enemies reaches new heights. MSNBC National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg and Fmr. Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews join The Weeknight to respond. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

Tomorrow’s “No Kings” protests could be the largest of Trump’s second term. Conservative lawyer George Conway and Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director for Indivisible, join the table to discuss the event and what’s driving people to the streets. Plus, Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva is still fighting to be sworn in to Congress after being elected nearly a month ago. She joins The Weeknight with the latest. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 16, 2025 7p: Another critic of Donald Trump has just been indicted. MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, Ambassador Norm Eisen, and Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias join The Weeknight to discuss the charges against Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton. Plus, Congressman James Clyburn joins the table to discuss the latest on the government shutdown and the upcoming “No Kings” protests. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.

October 15, 2025 7pm: The Supreme Court appears open to limiting a key section of the Voting Rights Act, a move Politico reports could hand Republicans up to 19 more House seats through redistricting. Janai Nelson of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund joins The Weeknight after arguing the case before the court. Plus: A judge just ordered the Trump administration to pause its layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. Sen. Jeff Merkley joins The Weeknight to discuss what comes next. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple 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.