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<p>This episode aired on April 25th, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on April 19th, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on April 19th, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 19th, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 19th, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.<br><br>
 This episode aired on April 19th, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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 For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.<br><br>
 This episode aired on April 19th, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 18th, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 18th, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: Tempers flare in the Middle East with new reports of ships being fired upon by Iran, and did Trump just betray his MAHA base?</p>
<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.<br><br>
 This episode aired on Apr. 18th, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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 This episode aired on Apr. 18th, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
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 For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.<br>
 This episode aired on Apr. 18th, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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 For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.<br>
 This episode aired on Apr. 18th, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 12th, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 12th, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 12th, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 12th, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 12, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 12, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: Donald Trump was hoping his war with Iran would bolster his economy, he got a rude awakening. </p>
<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 11, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: Donald Trump was hoping his war with Iran would bolster his economy, he got a rude awakening. </p>
<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 11, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 11, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 11, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 11, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: A historic face-to-face trilateral meeting between the United States, Pakistan and Iran as they try to broker a path forward to ending the war. Will this time be different after past efforts mid-negotiation?</p>
<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 11, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 5, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>This episode aired on Apr. 5, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>This episode aired on Apr. 5, 2026 at 7pm. </p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 5, 2026 at 7pm. </p>
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<p>This episode aired on April 5, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 5, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime for more.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 4, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
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<p>Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime for more.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Apr. 4, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 4, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 4, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: Major General Randy Manner reacts to the search and rescue operation for the missing airman, and new reporting about top aides advising Trump that blasting Iran’s infrastructure is fair game. </p>
<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 4, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on April 4, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: What the crowds are telling us. Massive turnout and nation‑wide coordination for 'No Kings' rallies, while CPAC ended up a sea of empty seats. </p>
<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 29, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 29, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March 29, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>This episode aired on March 29, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>This episode aired on March 28, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>This episode aired on March 22, 2026 at 8pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
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<p>This episode aired on March 22, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
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<p>This episode aired on March 22, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March 22, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>This episode aired on March 21, 2026 at 8pm.</p>
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<p>This episode aired on Mar. 15, 2026 at 7pm. </p>
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 This episode aired on Mar. 14, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 14, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 14, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 8, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 8, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>This episode aired on Mar. 8, 2026 at 7pm. </p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 8, 2026 at 7pm. </p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March. 8, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March. 8, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: what happened to the "golden age" President Trump promised voters and tax payers? </p>
<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 7, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Mar. 7, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March. 7, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March. 7, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March 7, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March 7, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March 1, 2026 at 6 pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on March 1, 2026 at 6 pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
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<p>This episode aired on Feb. 28, 2026 at 10 pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 28, 2026 at 10 pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 22, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 22, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
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<p>This episode aired on Feb. 22, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 22, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 22, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 22, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 21, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 21, 2026 at 8pm. </p>
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<p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. </p>
<p>This episode aired on Feb. 21, 2026 at 7pm. </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: Trump's Justice Department is once again targeting Democratic politicians. This time it's Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry. The DOJ last night opened a criminal investigation into both lawmakers, accusing them of impeding federal law enforcement officers from doing their job in the state.</p><p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p><p>This episode aired on Jan. 17, 2026 at 6pm.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight: protesters from Minneapolis to New York City were back in the streets to express their OUTRAGE over the ICE shooting. Plus, is Cuba the next country to feel the Trump effect?</p><p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.</p><p>This episode aired on Jan. 11, 2026 at 7pm.</p>
<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight on "The Weekend: Primetime": Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy meets with President Trump at the White House tomorrow in a high-stakes push for peace. A group of European leaders will be there too—signaling unity with Ukraine. It comes after Trump dropped his ceasefire demand following his meeting with Putin in Alaska, moving him closer to the Kremlin’s vision.</p><p>For more, follow us on Instragram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p><p>This episode aired on August 17, 2025 at 6pm.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight on "The Weekend: Primetime" If there's one thing Donald Trump has made abundantly clear is that he really wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump traveled to Anchorage for his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war, just as he received a unexpected Nobel endorsement from an unlikely ally. </p><p>For more, follow us on Instragram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p><p>This episode aired on August 16, 2025 at 8pm.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight on "The Weekend: Primetime" If there's one thing Donald Trump has made abundantly clear is that he really wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump traveled to Anchorage for his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war, just as he received a unexpected Nobel endorsement from an unlikely ally. </p><p>For more, follow us on Instragram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p><p>This episode aired on August 16, 2025 at 8pm.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight on "The Weekend: Primetime" the big question stirring the pot is whether Monday’s meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy will be a cringe-worthy sequel to February’s fiasco. </p><p>For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.</p><p>This episode aired on August 16, 2025 at 7pm. </p>
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