The Weeknight

MS NOW, Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend
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Nov 15, 2025 • 42min

‘The Only Person Acting Guilty’

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.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 42min

‘This is Un-American’

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.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 42min

'Outright Corruption'

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.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 42min

‘A Political Mess’

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.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 42min

‘Unfinished Business’

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.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 42min

‘No Guardrails’

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.
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Nov 8, 2025 • 42min

‘A Sharp Reminder’

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.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 42min

‘The Vision of the President’

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.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 42min

‘Embrace of the Hopeful’

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.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 42min

‘The Human Toll’

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.

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