The Weeknight

Rep. Eugene Vindman, member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins The Weeknight to break down Trump’s increasing authoritarian tendencies ahead of his military parade this weekend, and the expected protests around the country. Plus, Iran retaliated for Israeli strikes with ballistic missiles in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes joins The Weeknight to discuss what the escalating violence means for the region – as well as the U.S.  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.

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins The Weeknight to react to his colleague, Sen. Alex Padilla, being forcibly removed from and handcuffed at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Plus, Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing three counts of “forcibly impeding and interfering with law enforcement officers” after a grand jury indicted her for an altercation outside of an ICE facility in New Jersey last month. She joins for her first primetime appearance since the charges were announced. 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. Tammy Baldwin, one of the Senate Democrats who grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration’s rationale for sending National Guard members and active-duty Marines into Los Angeles. joins The Weeknight. Plus, we are just days away from Trump getting his cherished military parade. Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins to contextualize Trump’s show of military power. And Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove sits at the table to break down the President’s escalating use of force on protesters – and the real reason behind his tactics.  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.

California officials have asked a federal judge to limit Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, joins The Weeknight to break down what’s at stake. Plus, Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California joins to respond to breaking news. 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.

Today, the state of California sued the Trump administration for deploying the state’s National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the state, joins The Weeknight to discuss the state’s fight against Trump. Plus, New reporting suggests Elon Musk's DOGE installed Starlink at the White House – despite warnings about potential security breaches. Rep. Melanie Stansbury – who has called DOGE a “scam on the American people” – joins The Weeknight table to react to the news and the Trump-Musk feud. 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.

Today, the state of California sued the Trump administration for deploying the state’s National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. MSNBC Political Analyst Cornell Belcher and Patrick Gaspard of the Center for American Progress join The Weeknight to discuss Trump's military response to the L.A. protests. Plus, advisors for The Cost Coalition discuss a potential crisis for the U.S. 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.

The Weeknight panel discusses the SCOTUS ruling allowing members of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security Administration data. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to the United States, where he'll get the due process he was initially denied.  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 and Elon Musk are in the midst of a very public, very messy feud. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, Republicans blocked the Democrats' latest effort to subpoena Elon Musk. Rep. Stephen Lynch, the acting top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to discuss why he wants Musk to testify. 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.

The sweeping Republican bill for President Donald Trump's domestic agenda is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, according to a new estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Rep. Rosa DeLauro joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum doubling overnight – and the impact that could have for your wallet.  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. Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss the new fight against Trump’s retribution campaign – and what Democrats could learn from his experiences. Plus, the Republican budget bill could be in trouble – Elon Musk, Sen. Rand Paul, and Sen. Mike Lee have all condemned the current version of the legislation. Sen. Michael Bennet discusses the GOP’s struggles. And House Democrats – led by Hakeem Jeffries –  are planning a "more is more" approach in their efforts to counter the Trump administration. Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to weigh 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.