The Weeknight

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.