The Weeknight

September 5, 2025 7pm: Former CIA Director John Brennan and Fmr. Rep. Max Rose, a combat veteran, weigh in on the President’s attempt to rebrand the Department of Defense the “Department of War.” Plus, as the House Oversight Committee prepares to see new, unredacted Epstein documents, attorney Norm Eisen and Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg join the conversation. And former Labor Department Chief of Staff Daniel Koh and Political Strategist Basil Smikle weigh in on another weak jobs report. 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.

September 4, 2025 7pm: Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the backlash and the future of public health as HHS secretary RFK Jr. testifies in front of the Senate. Plus, it would take only two more Republicans to force a House vote directing Trump’s Justice Department to release the Epstein files. Charlie Sykes, MSNBC political analyst, and Adrienne Elrod, former senior advisor and senior spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign 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.

September 3, 2025 7pm: Rep. Robert Garcia, top Democrat on the Oversight Cmte., is calling for an independent investigation of the DOJ’s transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell. He joins The Weeknight to explain why. Plus: Liz Stein – a survivor of Epstein’s abuse - delivered a powerful message at a rally today where victims of the disgraced financier and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke out – some for the first time. She joins to discuss the show of solidarity. 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.

September 2, 2025 7pm: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins The Weeknight to respond to Donald Trump’s threats to deploy troops into his city. Plus, the House Oversight Committee just released over 33,000 pages of documents related to the Epstein trial. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khadouri and Spencer Kuvin, attorney representing several Epstein survivors, join 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.

August 29, 2025 5p: In a special 5pm version of The Weeknight, MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord and Former DOJ official Anthony Coley preview Democrats’ renewed focus on the Epstein files ahead of their return from congressional recess. Plus, Trump’s efforts to expand his immigration crackdown and justify a military takeover of Chicago, and a look-back on Hurricane Katrina 20 years later with MSNBC’s Trymaine Lee.   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.

August 29, 2025 4p: In a special 4pm version of The Weeknight, Reps. Maxine Waters and Debbie Wasserman Schultz weigh in on Trump’s showdown over Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s attempted firing. Plus: Trump’s tariffs hike prices, and Cracker Barrel caves to political pressure. 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.

August 28, 2025 7p: As the White House installs RFK Jr.’s right-hand man as CDC director following the sudden and chaotic firing of the agency’s current chief, several top CDC officials are resigning in solidarity. One of those officials, Dr. Dan Jernigan, joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing President Trump following his repeated attempts to fire her from the board. Nobel Laureate economist Paul Krugman joins 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.

August 27, 2025 7p: Following a deadly shooting at a catholic school in Minneapolis, The Weeknight hosts are joined by Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar to discuss the latest in the tragic incident. Plus, the breaking news out of the CDC, where the Director is being pressured to step aside and several agency officials are resigning.  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.

August 27, 2025 7p: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is not backing down after Donald Trump’s very public attempt to fire her, announcing today that she will challenge the president in court. Fmr. Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rohit Chopra and Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, join The Weeknight to discuss the implications of the attempted power grab. Plus, Indiana Republicans meet at the White House as Trump presses them to redistrict their state ahead of the 2026 midterms. Rep. Frank Mrvan 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.

August 25, 2025 8p: Questions mount over bizarre investigations and the Justice Department’s handling of Ghislaine Maxwell. Jennifer Freeman, attorney for Epstein accuser Maria Farmer, joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Trump escalates his war on democrat-led cities, threatening to expand his deployment of National Guard troops to other major cities across America. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins to explain why Trump is targeting his city. 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.