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“The Steal”: America’s courts’ shift toward conservatism dates back to Ronald Reagan

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:14:07 +0000

September 20, 2026; 12pm: There has been a noticeable shift toward conservatism for American courts, but it isn’t new. Alex Wagner digs into the history of “The Steal,” dating back to the Reagan administration; Measles cases are skyrocketing across the country and our top health official spent part of his week headlining an anti-vaccine conference. Brandy Zadrozny dissects the red flags of RFK Jr.’s vaccine conspiracies while holding the HHS Secretary role; Jacob Soboroff interviews New Yorkers in City Hall Market for Prediction Markets about top issues for voters, AI and how Trump aims to get control of the midterms. Dave Holmes and Sabrina Jalees join to react.

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Trump lashes out against the Supreme Court and the free press

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:46:01 +0000

September 20, 2026; 11am: #SistersInLaw co-hosts Joyce Vance and Barbara McQuade explain how people in the White House are stunned by Trump’s decision to ban the free press from the White House and whether his reasoning for doing so will stand in court; Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari explains why she and her colleagues are demanding Trump lead an international effort to establish rules on AI; MS NOW reporter, Maya Eaglin, discusses her new series about ordinary Americans who are fighting to protect our elections and defend our democracy.

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Trump 2.0 is trying to stifle checks and balances – starting with the media

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:43:50 +0000

September 20, 2026; 10am: The media is one of the biggest checks on Trump’s power and he’s trying to stifle it. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) reacts to the president’s media ban in the White House and the other figures within today’s government keeping Trump’s power in check; The administration is targeting green cards next on its growing list of immigration restrictions. Kelly Lytle Hernández breaks down this country’s history of policing immigration; Following the tragic death of Tierra Walker due to pregnancy-related complications, her family is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state’s abortion ban. Walker’s Aunt, LaTanya Walker, and her attorney, Molly Duane, explain why an abortion would have been life-saving treatment.

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“ILLEGAL”: Donald Trump’s White House press ban breaches the Constitution

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:29:26 +0000

September 19, 2026; 12pm: As the president bars the free press from the White House, James Sample and Melissa Murray answer the question everyone wants to know: Is this legal? In short, the answer is no; Rep. Joe Morelle reacts to Trump’s attack on the free press and the Republicans’ midterm manipulation; Maanvi Singh exposes ICE for losing track of the amount of pregnant women who have miscarried while in detention; A new documentary is focusing on the recovery of Salman Rushdie after an assassination attempt four years ago. Rushdie and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths share their experiences during such an emotionally charged time.

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Trump attacks core pillar of democracy: free press

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:29:16 +0000

September 19, 2026; 11am: Journalist Jim Acosta reflects on getting his own press credentials revoked by Trump in light of the White House banning several news outlets; Jacob Soboroff weighs in on Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian-funded wedding; Seema Shah, Head of Democracy of Assessment at the International IDEA, explains why democratic indicators have hit a 50 year low.

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Trump is “proud” of his monumental attack on the free press

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:28:56 +0000

September 19, 2026; 10am: MS NOW, CNN and Politico’s White House correspondents were barred entry to the White House grounds in the Trump administration’s latest attack on the free press. Akayla Gardner and Eugene Daniels react to this breach of the Constitution; South Carolina is no longer a layup for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Dr. Annie Andrews lays out her path forward to the Senate; In a notable case of hypocrisy, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen’s family runs one of the state’s largest pork producers. Despite voting in line with Trump’s immigration messaging, Pillen reportedly employed undocumented immigrants. Yanqi Xu broke this story for the Flatwater Free Press.

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Will Trump ignoring Americans on the economy hurt Republicans in the midterms?

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:20:55 +0000

September 13, 2026; 12pm: Trump still isn’t listening to the American people as his economy remains top of mind for voters. Rep. Adam Smith speaks to the effects of the Iran war on everyday voters’ lives; Trump spent the weekend in Ireland. Ryan Tubridy gives insight to how local residents felt about the visit; Jacob visits Mercado La Paloma in Los Angeles for this week’s “Prediction Markets” to speak to folks about Gavin Newsom, Trump’s desire to put his name on everything, ICE and more. Max Brooks and Sonja Warfield join to react.

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The Surveillance State: How The Trump Administration is Monitoring Everyday Americans

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:20:33 +0000

September 13, 2026; 11am: The Brennan Center’s Faiza Patel explains how the federal government is collecting personal data and surveying everyday Americans; Emmy-award winning filmmaker Eve Van Dyke discusses her short ‘The Loneliest Crash Test Dummy,’ which explores why cars are safer for men than women; Marshall Project journalists discuss their investigation into Trump’s immigration crackdown that has led to more people being arrested by ICE in a single year than ever before.

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The economy is top of mind for voters ahead of the midterms, but is President Trump listening?

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:20:15 +0000

September 13, 2026; 10am: Heading into the midterms, voters are feeling the negative impacts of Trump’s economy and Rep. Jim McGovern says life right now feels “too damn expensive”; Louisiana’s Mifepristone case could wipe out access to the pill, even in blue states. Alice Miranda Ollstein breaks down this latest attack on reproductive healthcare; After 7 years, Comedy Central’s “Drunk History” has returned. Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner explain the importance of levity and history while living in such a chaotic timeline.

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Data deletion: How Trump is making employee discrimination easier

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:33:06 +0000

September 12, 2026; 12pm: The Trump administration just scrapped the EEOC’s 60-year practice of collecting workforce demographic data from employers. Chai Feldblum explains why this is a huge red flag; There is an art to communicating with people in the field of journalism and Tonya Mosley is an expert. She examines her masterful strategy; The Trump administration terminated temporary protected status for thousands of Haitians. Guerline Jozef and Martín Macías Jr. explain the dangers for those who were deported directly back to danger in their country.

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Trump aims to take over everything, everywhere

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:14:33 +0000

September 12, 2026; 11am: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass explains how her city, and others, are standing up against Trump’s attacks on democracy; Jacob explains why gas prices are surging and talks to L.A. voters about whether they think prices will continue to climb; a panel of Los Angeles journalists react to Rupert Murdoch's new California tabloid, The California Post; L.A. Taco journalists Memo Torres and Lauren Bethke discuss their coverage on Trump’s immigration crackdown

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Trump ramps up fantasies of expanding American territory

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:24 +0000

September 12, 2026; 10am: President Trump needs to be reminded of his job description because he keeps trying to behave like a king or emperor. Jason Stanley breaks down why this isn’t just trolling; A critical lifeline for survivors of the California wildfires is about to get cut off. Ann Lee and Rep. Judy Chu explain the human consequences of the latest casualty of FEMA cuts; Jacob shares a history of how hate has been gamified for generations; A new photo exhibit explores what Emmett Till’s life would have been like if he hadn’t been killed. Exhibit curator Sarah Lewis and Till’s cousin Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. reflect.

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A closer look at the Texas Senate race as it shifts to a “toss-up”

Sun, 6 Sep 2026 18:50:25 +0000

September 6, 2026; 12pm: MS NOW rates the Texas Senate race a “toss-up” between James Talarico and Ken Paxton; Outrage is front and center for midterm voters as the debate over data centers heats up; Jacob spoke to folks at a food market in California and asked about everything from the border wall, to Big Bend, and the legendary Gloria Steinem.

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A legal expert debates SCOTUS reform and the legacy John Roberts is creating

Sun, 6 Sep 2026 17:59:52 +0000

September 6, 2026; 11am: A deep dive into Chief Justice John Roberts and the future of democracy; Tarrant County residents in Texas sound the alarm over voter suppression following a vote to cut polling locations; Twenty-five years later, a new documentary explores how 9/11 shaped the world for a younger generation.

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Trump-a-palooza will take place in Dallas next week. But as Republicans ditch the midterm convention, will it backfire?

Sun, 6 Sep 2026 17:58:38 +0000

September 6, 2026; 10am: Congresswoman Julie Johnson weighs in on the Texas Senate race and Trump’s midterm convention that’s getting little GOP support; The Trump administration seems to be trying different tactics to gain control of the electoral process; Trump’s border wall construction causes widespread damage to sacred Indigenous land

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New calls for Hegseth to resign as problems at the Pentagon are getting hard to ignore

Sat, 5 Sep 2026 17:51:07 +0000

September 5, 2026; 12pm: As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismantles the military guardrails amid the war with Iran, Experts warn that the purges of top leaders could impact military readiness; Immigrant workers will be honored in California tomorrow at a summit during Labor Day weekend; A California mom started a nonprofit to feed detained families

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New report details how threats to judges and their families are intensifying

Sat, 5 Sep 2026 17:31:11 +0000

September 5, 2026; 11am: With less than 60 days to go before the midterms, President Trump is trying to weaponize the postal service to help restrict mail-in voting; A new Brennan report shows a surge in threats against judges and their families; Remembering the life and legacy of feminist icon Gloria Steinem

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Concerns grow as Hegseth tightens his grip over the military amid leadership loss

Sat, 5 Sep 2026 17:30:40 +0000

September 5, 2026; 10am: Experts are now warning that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s purge of military leaders will impact readiness amid the war with Iran; Meanwhile, a whistleblower complaint is alleging ICE skipped basic check in a rush to recruit agents; President Trump wants a ballroom in Ireland, but one man who doing everything he can to make sure that doesn’t happen; And, why did Texas Governor Abbott suspend funding for flock cameras

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Trump’s policies are badly damaging American industries

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:14:26 +0000

August 30, 2026; 12pm: President Trump’s policies are having a direct negative effect on American industries. Darin von Ruden explains how farmers are struggling and not feeling support from the administration; ICE is arresting parents at school bus stops after sending their kids to school. Izzy Ramirez and Eric Balliet discuss the major need of accountability over these cruel tactics; Juanita Tolliver and Olivia Julianna react to the Prediction Markets of the week which include predictions from shoppers in LA’s Grand Central Market about Lake Ontario’s renaming, what Trump will try to put his own name on next and more.

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‘This deal is transformative:’ New York Attorney General Letitia James touts the Meta settlement as a victory

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:06:28 +0000

August 30, 2026; 11am: New York Attorney General Letitia James explains how the Meta settlement will help combat social media addiction among youth; Maine’s Democratic Nominee for Senate Troy Jackson says he’s open to debate Sen. Susan Collins and explains why he thinks voters should elect him as opposed to her; Ai-jen Poo and Fatima Goss Graves, non-profit partners of Daisy Chain Fields music festival, react to the fact that the event was a whopping success and explain why the festival was so transformative.

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Trump ignoring voters has turned him into a major liability for Republicans

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:34 +0000

August 30, 2026; 10am: This midterm election cycle has serious consequences and the president is proving to be a liability for his own party. Rep. Chellie Pingree explains what voters really want to see; ICE is reportedly arresting parents at school bus stops after sending their kids to school. Izzy Ramirez and Eric Balliet discuss the major need of accountability over these cruel tactics; Students in VA sued their school board after it tried to rename schools after Confederate generals and won. Kaitlin Banner and AD Carter react to this victory.

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The Trump administration’s attacks on mail-in ballots sow chaos ahead of midterms

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:13:43 +0000

August 29, 2026; 12pm: State officials are bracing for chaos as the Trump administration tries to sow chaos on the election system. CA Attorney General Rob Bonta unpacks the unconstitutionality of it all; Another 5-year-old child has been ensnared in the Trump administration’s extreme deportation agenda. Lidia Terrazas shares what has happened to Liam Tadeo and his father; Author of a new graphic novel “Islands in the Sky” Andrew Aydin joins alongside Jessica Stepp Edney, a survivor of Hurricane Helene, to discuss the creation of “A People’s History of Hurricane Helene.”

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“They belong to all people”: Former National Park Service Superintendent warns against the privatization of public parks

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:39:44 +0000

August 29, 2026; 11am: Former national park service Superintendent Joan Anzelmo explains how she’s fighting against the privatization of public parks; MS NOW Pentagon Correspondent Priya Sridhar explains how the U.S. Navy plans to punish a sailor who attempted to take his own life by jumping overboard the USS Lincoln; The executive director of the American Wild Horse Conservation and multimedia journalist Ryan Thompson explain why wild horses in the U.S. are being sold for slaughter and what human rights activists are doing to stop it.

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Attacks on mail-in ballots threaten democracy, USPS steps up to bolster the defense

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:35:48 +0000

August 29, 2026; 10am: A judge has barred the postal service from restricting the mail-in vote. Rep. Jamie Raskin and Skye Perryman react to the USPS’ impact on democracy and the ways the Trump administration is attempting to manipulate elections; 63 years after the March on Washington, voting rights are still being threatened. Tylik McMillan explains why marching for civil rights is still critically important; Plus, the show reflects on Parton’s legacy and the real life results of her philanthropy.

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Midterms check-in: A closer look at key races ahead of November

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:31:19 +0000

August 23, 2026; 12pm: After her stunning primary win for the U.S. Senate, Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon maps out her path to success in November as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America; Alex Tabet takes us live to the Iowa State Fair where rural farmers are speaking out against tariffs; Steve Benen and Christina Greer unpack the week’s buzziest political stories including Michael Cohen’s podcast interview with the president

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“We’re preparing for all scenarios”: Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist vows to fight against election interference ahead of midterms

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:23:04 +0000

August 23, 2026; 11am: Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist explains how he plans to protect voters and fight against election interference ahead of midterms; MS NOW politics reporter Julia Jester explains why Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been absent for diplomatic negotiations abroad and how that can impact America’s standing overseas; Wired senior reporter David Gilbert explains why election officials are worried that online prediction markets will sow chaos at the ballot box; MS NOW congressional reporter Jack Fitzpatrick explains why GOP lawmakers who demanded to impeach Biden are now silent on Trump's self-dealings

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“This administration is not about facts, it’s about threats”: Officials prep for election interference

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:15:20 +0000

August 23, 2026; 10am: Election officials across the country are war-gaming every move they think President Trump might make to interfere with the midterms. NV Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar explains what safeguards his state is putting in place; The Trump administration is deleting or altering key data sets that help scientists improve life for Americans. Denice W. Ross shares why this is a major red flag; Trump’s border wall project was going to rip through Big Bend National Park until construction operations were paused. Laiken Jordahl and Gaby Del Valle detail the controversy and environmental impacts

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The DOJ’s election monitor army isn’t having its desired effect

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:26:13 +0000

August 22, 2026; 12pm: Research shows that President Trump’s efforts to undermine confidence in elections is not working. Ari Berman and Dr. Richard Hasen explain why election interference is not a popular strategy with voters and the red flags voters should watch out for; The Supreme Court will be hearing a major gun case that could determine whether semiautomatic rifles will be protected by the Second Amendment. Mark Barden and Leah Litman react; A new documentary highlighting the creation of the Black national anthem is shining a light on the promise of a new day in America. Imani Perry and “A New Day Begun” director Keith Michael Brown share how important a film like this is for Americans right now.

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“I don’t want to ever let you down”: Hear Natalie Harp’s newly revealed letter to Trump

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:26:06 +0000

August 22, 2026; 11am: MS NOW White House reporter Jake Traylor and MS NOW political analyst Molly Jong-Fast discuss why president Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp’s relationship with President Trump is problematic; MS NOW's Marc Santia explains how senior citizens are losing their savings to AI scammers at an alarming rate; MS NOW Legal analyst Barbara Mcquade explains the danger behind Todd Blanche’s suggestion that the Justice Department will follow President Trump’s orders as opposed to operate independent of the president; Gary, Indiana residents share how they’ve been living without power for 11 days; Rashad Robinson discusses his new book and explains how to make lasting social change when fighting for civil rights in present day

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“We welcome them”: AZ Secretary State says DOJ poll monitors will see functioning elections

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:25:59 +0000

August 22, 2026; 10am: President Trump is doing everything in his power to undermine the midterm elections and it is not working. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes shares what the administration will find when they try to intervene; The Supreme Court will hear a major gun rights case that will decide whether the Second Amendment protects the ownership of semiautomatic rifles. Leah Litman and Mark Barden explain the weak links in this case and why gun safety is more important now than ever; Brian Esser joins with key insight on a story getting massive attention nationwide: a multi-state surrogacy battle that is now calling the rights of surrogates and intended parents into question.

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Where election integrity in America stands as voter suppression efforts threaten midterms

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:26:50 +0000

August 16, 2026; 12pm: As voter suppression and election denialism threaten the midterms, Attorney General Nick Brown shares what can be done to keep elections safe and successful; Laura O’Dea shares the importance of protecting the First Amendment and military family members speaking up and speaking out on behalf of American servicemembers; Jacob Soboroff heads to Union Square farmer’s market to ask New Yorkers about AOC’s egg freezing journey, Karoline Leavitt’s replacement, Trump’s ride in a catering cart and more. Arian Moayad and Jenny Hagel react.

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“I felt sick”: DHS launched spying initiative against activists

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:22:42 +0000

August 16, 2026; 11am: American tax dollars are being used to fund DHS spy campaigns on progressive groups and unions in Minnesota. Emilia González Avalos shares her reaction to learning an agent infiltrated her own activist meeting; Flock Safety’s controversial, AI-powered license-plate readers have come under fire for their surveillance practices. Joseph Cox and Aaron Fernando react to Flock’s attempt at a compromise; Dr. Brandon Crum sounds the alarm on an astonishing rise in cases of Black Lung disease.

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Can democracy survive another election cycle that’s trying to be thwarted by doubt sowers?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:09:50 +0000

August 16, 2026; 10am: We are less than 80 days away from the midterms and election integrity is under attack. Katy Tur reacts to states taking matters into their own hands; President Trump is being sued over Truth Social selling early access to Trump’s posts. CREW’s Chief Counsel Nikhel Sus explains the organization’s plan of action for the lawsuit; Maggie Haberman shares what caught her attention the most in Trump’s catering cart escape from Air Force One.

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“A major military scandal”: A suicide attempt, no soap, and broken toilets among reports from USS Lincoln

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:43:37 +0000

August 15, 2026; 12pm: Horrific reports from the USS Abraham Lincoln detail unlivable conditions for some of our nation’s servicemembers. Natalie Oliverio and Congressman Mike Levin react to the president and Defense Secretary’s handling of this crisis; Attorney General Todd Blanche is already creating loopholes to protect President Trump on a personal level. Rep. Robert Garcia shares the answers he is demanding from the DOJ about this new level of presidential immunity; Doctors Mark Perlmutter, Thaer Ahmad and Feroze Sidhwa join to discuss the new documentary they are featured in, “American Doctor,” spotlighting the horrors they saw while volunteering at hospitals in Gaza.

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Trump lawyers get no-bid contract to represent 24,000 undocumented children facing deportation

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:43:26 +0000

August 15, 2026; 11 am: As 24,000 undocumented minors face deportation, their legal representation and only hope has deep ties to the Trump administration. Lindsay Toczylowski and Bridget Cambria explain the huge red flags in that arrangement; Teresa Benitez-Thompson is a Nevada Democrat on the rise. She joins with updates in her run for Congress; Pete Buttigieg explains why he is getting very involved in midterm races nationwide and reacts to the conditions aboard USS Lincoln.

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“Typical from a draft dodger”: Backlash intensifies over Trump’s USS Abraham Lincoln gaslighting

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:43:16 +0000

August 15, 2026; 10am: Disturbing conditions reported from the USS Abraham Lincoln are alarming Americans, but President Trump says sailors haven’t been out at sea “long enough.” Priya Sridhar and Rep. Seth Moulton react to this executive level gaslighting; Jacob Soboroff does a deep dive on the growing price tag for taxpayers to fund Trump’s obsessions; More Muslims are running for office, which has led to an uptick in anti-Muslim rhetoric from the right. Mehdi Hasan explains what weaknesses that rhetoric actually exposes; Katy Brodsky Falco details the devastatingly disproportionate consequences of cuts to NIH funding for women.

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Whopping majority of Americans feel the stifling effects of Trump’s affordability crisis

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 17:37:45 +0000

August 9, 2026; 12pm: A jaw-dropping 95% of Americans are feeling the strain of Trump’s affordability crisis. Tara Raghuveer shares insight into the stunning amount of people struggling with homelessness and the underlying causes; MS NOW’s Brandy Zadrozny explores Charlie Kirk’s death and how it’s fueling the MAGA conspiracy wave; Jacob Soboroff speaks to Michiganders at Eastern Market in Detroit for this week’s Prediction Markets. Deja Foxx and Baratunde Thurston join to react.

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The Trump administration is inspired by Eisenhower’s violent anti-immigration legacy: “Operation Wetback”

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 17:27:28 +0000

August 9, 2026; 11am: President Trump and his administration are leaning into historically violent and inhumane tactics for their anti-immigration agenda. Pablo Espinoza and Maria Hinojosa explain why this dangerous recreation of “Operation Wetback” should raise red flags for everyone; Shannon Heffernan shares her Marshall Project reporting on severe abuse and desperation within a mental health treatment center; Award-winning director and producer Alexandria Stapleton shares her expertise in fighting for justice with storytelling and shares how to tell important stories in such a tumultuous political climate.

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Historic cut to SNAP slams Americans struggling to pay for basic needs

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 17:26:30 +0000

August 9, 2026; 10am: Many Americans are still struggling with affordability in all areas of life. Carlos Rodriguez shares astonishing statistics about hunger in America’s largest city and the human cost of Trump’s lack of seriousness on this major issue; Jacob Soboroff explains Trump’s newest moneymaking venture that looks a lot like insider trading; California Attorney General Rob Bonta has beat Trump in court before and now he’s suing again after the president tried to go around the Supreme Court to curb birthright citizenship; A 25-year-old journalist used to intern at his hometown newspaper, now he owns it. Evan Newton explains the importance of keeping local news alive in our communities; Jacob answers viewer questions.

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The Trump administration’s protest to domestic terror charge pipeline

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 18:51:59 +0000

August 8, 2026; 11am: The Trump administration is once again targeting protesters by skirting the First Amendment. Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf joins with ways to protect free speech and sound the alarm on the way protesters are being targeted as accused domestic terrorists; Melissa Murray takes us to law school with the ways newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche can harm Americans, specifically women, at the head of the DOJ; A civilian plane crashed and United States military technology may be to blame. Jeff Wise unpacks the reason and human cost of the mistakes government agencies keep making.

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January 6th prosecutors urge Senate to block Trump’s election-denier judiciary nominees

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 17:54:57 +0000

August 8, 2026; 12pm: Election deniers are trying to infiltrate our election system from the ground up. Mike Romano explains why federal prosecutors are demanding lawmakers stop confirming some of the people the president endorses; As millions lose their insurance this year, the Trump administration deduces that those losing coverage must be committing fraud. Julie Rovner and Johnathon Cohn join Jacob Soboroff for a fact-check. The largest data center in the world may be coming to Utah. MS NOW’s Josh Einiger shares his exclusive reporting on The Stratos Project.

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What happens when election deniers run our elections?

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 17:25:09 +0000

August 8, 2026; 10am: Much of the national midterm focus is on big races for the U.S. Senate or Congress, but Mo Ivory explains why Americans need to pay attention to what is happening in smaller, local elections as election deniers try to infiltrate the election system; A gerrymandered Tennessee has selected its nominees for the midterm elections in November. Congressional candidate and Democratic nominee for (TN-09), Justin J. Pearson advises his fellow Democrats on how to keep beating Republicans at their own game; José Olivares breaks down his alarming reporting that exposes torture and force feeding in ICE detention centers.

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Midterm season heats up ahead of MI primary that could make or break Senate control

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 17:21:56 +0000

August 2, 2026; 12pm: The results of the primary elections in Michigan could make a huge difference in the Democrats’ mission for control of the Senate. Pennsylvania Congresswoman Summer Lee explains why she has thrown her support behind Abdul El-Sayed; Katie Phang and Steve Benen discuss the obstacles Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche must get over to secure his confirmation; There is a food stamp crisis unfolding in America that could threaten millions who need SNAP funding to keep their families fed. Marcia Campo explains how this crisis is only going to get worse as a deadline for federal funding looms.

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DHS doubles down on unsubstantiated claims of non-citizen voting

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 17:00:15 +0000

August 2, 2026; 11am: Nevada’s Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar explains why the Trump administration is hyper-fixated on non-citizen voting without evidence; Nnamdi Egwuonwu reports on why the Black voting bloc in Michigan could determine whether Democrats take control of the Senate this November; Immigration attorney Allen Orr explains how immigrants should navigate a new reality now that ICE has started detaining people at airports; Aaron David Miller weighs in on the cyberattacks in Michigan and other states; Alex Tabet shares how Ohio residents are fighting back against the Trump administration’s termination of temporary protective status for Haitian immigrants across the U.S.

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“YOLO Republicans” defy Trump on Todd Blanche

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 16:59:36 +0000

August 2, 2026; 10am: Major primary elections are just days away. Vaughn Hillyard gives an update on where those races stand with Rep. Debbie Dingell and Eugene Daniels; Trump says there is another rough framework for an agreement to end the war with Iran. Inzamam Rashid explains what is different this time; Todd Blanche is facing some unexpected Republican resistance in his confirmation as Attorney General. Katie Phang and Steve Benen break down what the hold up is and whether they think Blanche will overcome the Senate.

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Why Senate control should matter to every American, not just lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 17:56:12 +0000

August 1, 2026; 12pm: Democrats are eyeing Senate control ahead of the midterms and with every passing primary, their hopes gain traction. Joshua Cowen and Abby Livingston explain why Senate control should matter to everyone, not just lawmakers; Maya Eaglin interviews Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson; Jacob speaks to people at Dekalb Market in Brooklyn for this week’s edition of Prediction Markets where he talked to people about the midterms, ICE, and Trump’s obsession with putting his name on things

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How a Supreme Court decision helped facilitate the GOP’s $500M edge

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 17:51:44 +0000

August 1, 2026; 11am: James Sample breaks down how the Supreme Court’s decision to allow political parties to spend unlimited amounts of money on their candidates has helped the GOP amass a $500 million advantage over Democrats; Michigan college students Stella Camerlengo and Mason Pressler explain what’s motivated them and their peers to become actively involved in politics ahead of the Michigan primary; Aaron Kania explains how DOGE cuts and Trump administration policies are contributing to the rapid spread of wildfires; Jacob Soboroff responds to comments from viewers

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Slurs, abuse and more: Harrowing reports expose more disturbing details about ICE

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 17:26:36 +0000

August 1, 2026; 10am: Immigration is top of mind for American voters and with less than 100 days until midterms, ICE is doing nothing to calm tensions. Yasmin Cader and Memo Torres react to disturbing new reports exposing ICE officers using racial slurs and abusive tactics; Elon Musk is back in the political fold, Jacob Soboroff breaks down where Musk’s money will be going during this election cycle; All eyes are on the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. Rep. Ilhan Omar explains why she has thrown her support behind candidate Abdul El-Sayed; The confirmation for the next Attorney General has been postponed due to some Republican holdouts. Barbara McQuade unpacks this inter-party tension and Todd Blanche’s many red flags

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Trump admin links left-wing voices to Cuban influence

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:49:09 +0000

July 26, 2026; 12pm: A new State Department report links American left-wing groups with Cuban influence; Inzamam Rashid joins from the Strait of Hormuz as talks with Oman continue; Chris McMillan and Sarah Leonard react to this week’s edition of Prediction Markets covering a potential AOC presidential campaign, parasitic lettuce, Canadian tariffs and more

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Big Lie Round 2: AZ Republicans nominate election deniers for statewide races

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:44:01 +0000

July 26, 2026; 11am: Arizona Republicans have chosen a slate of election deniers to be their nominees in the top three statewide offices. Incumbent Governor Katie Hobbs reacts to her opponent, Andy Biggs and how she plans to hang onto her seat; Strategist Ben Wikler provides some examples of lessons the Democratic Party could learn from the state of Wisconsin after its Red Wave in 2010; Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro is headed back to the Dilley Detention Center to demand its closure following more reports of traumatized children and horrifying conditions inside

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100 Days to Midterms: Democrats build momentum, GOP hit with new polling

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:40:39 +0000

July 26, 2026; 10am: Democrats need to flip 4 Republican Senate seats and defend all their current seats to take control of the senate, but Rep. Robert Garcia feels confident about Democrats’ upcoming performance; Iowa’s “clean water candidate” Chris Jones is energizing local politics in his state and shows the power in campaigning on the issues that really matter to voters; a look at the Memphis Safe Task Force & it’s use of excessive force

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Democrats gain midterm momentum in Maine

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:02:02 +0000

July 25, 2026; 12pm: Maine’s Democratic nominating convention wraps up and Chris Jansing reports on the momentum behind the party as they fight for control of the Senate in November; Jacob Rubashkin reacts to Troy Jackson’s win and what it could mean for Susan Collins’ campaign; Akbar Ahmed combs through the inconsistencies of Trump’s rhetoric around the Iran war and where it goes from here; Faiza Patel and Dr. Brendan McQuade help Jacob unpack original reporting from “Connect” on the role fusion centers in Democratic-leaning states and how they are being weaponized in Trump’s agenda.

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The Maine Event: Troy Jackson wins Democratic nomination for Senate

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:01:54 +0000

July 25, 2026; 11am: Listen to the moment Maine officially elected Troy Jackson to be its Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. Chris Jansing reports from the convention center live as the final vote count comes in; Bayliss Wagner walks through the mind of the average Maine voter and what they are prioritizing in this key election; Emma Davis joins from the convention with key insight into the vote counting process; Jason Selvig and V Spehar react to the day’s biggest stories including the Senate race in Maine and how the Democrats could spin their campaign strategy on the path to midterms.

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Journalists call out WCHA for hosting Trump amid relentless attacks on media

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:01:37 +0000

July 25, 2026; 10am: Chris Jansing gives a play-by-play from inside Maine’s Democratic nominating convention as delegates decide who will face Senator Susan Collins in November; Rep. Chellie Pingree details what Mainers are looking for in a Senate candidate and what it will take to defeat Collins; Erika Andiola reacts to vigils and rallies nationwide as Americans band together for a day of action against ICE; John Harwood reacts to the White House Correspondents’ Association for giving President Trump a platform as he continues to threaten the freedom of the press.

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Election officials brace for threats of jail time in Trump’s newest Big Lie era

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:22:38 +0000

July 19, 2026; 12pm: After President Trump’s election fraud speech, threats have started to roll in against election workers. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold talks about the new arena for election misinformation; The U.S. Treasury is rolling out a $1 gold coin with Trump’s face on it; How American politics got in the way of The World Cup; Jacob heads to Brooklyn for this week’s edition of Prediction Markets to talk A.I., Trump’s obsession with 2020 and Daylight Saving Time – Sal Gentile and Cristina Beltrán react to the people’s predictions.

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U.N. investigates the termination of judges in the U.S.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:21:54 +0000

July 19, 2026; 11am: United Nations Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite explains how the termination of dozens of immigration judges by the Trump administration has undermined America’s democracy; California Polytechnic State University student Tobias Halpern explains why he fought to get Flock cameras off his college campus and journalist Adrian Carrasquillo uncovers why those cameras are raising serious privacy concerns; Chef Moe explains how to make meals out of $5 and how he gained a massive following on social media by sharing that information with the public

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Election officials threatened with jail after Trump’s inaccurate election fraud speech

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:21:22 +0000

July 19, 2026; 10am: President Trump is undermining American elections again, this time with a team of loyalists and without guardrails. Ellen Weintraub, whom Trump fired without cause from the FEC, explains why this is cause for alarm; David Rohde provides updates on two American servicemembers killed in Jordan and Trump’s election task force; Victoria Eavis details new reporting of a massive ICE sweep in Montana that captured hospitality staff for the Yellowstone Club, a hub for the ultra-wealthy; Jacob reads viewer social media posts in this week’s “Ask Me Anything.”

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Pete Hegseth obsesses over testosterone levels in troops as Iran war rages on

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:14:43 +0000

July 18, 2026; 12pm: President Trump took to the primetime airwaves this week to cry election fraud once more ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer share their message for the administration; Paola Ramos and Jonathan Blitzer react to a chilling report of dire conditions inside Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is hyperfixated on our troops’ testosterone levels and boosting them for a more macho military. Kyleanne Hunter explains what could go wrong.

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Congress questions SCOTUS about ethics code

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:13:28 +0000

July 18, 2026; 11am: Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample and Chris Geinder discuss the Supreme Court justices' financial ties and how those connections could influence how they’ll rule on upcoming cases; Congresswoman Chellie Pingree breaks down how a man with a history of violence and mental distress became an ICE officer who ended up shooting and killing 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero; and Sky News reporter Dominic Waghorn shares what he uncovered in his investigation into the Iran school bombing that killed 120 children at the start of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

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Trump’s midterms Hail Mary: Crying “rigged” elections again

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:12:08 +0000

July 18, 2026; 10am: Rep. Joe Morelle recounts meeting with fellow Democrats in secret to counter Pres. Trump’s midterm meddling; Richard Hasen explains the dangers of the president’s inaccurate election claims; Paola Ramos and Jonathan Blitzer react to a chilling report that exposes dire and deadly conditions in America’s largest immigrant detention center; Melissa Murray explains why it’s a huge red flag that Todd Blanche slipped up and told the Senate he is Trump’s lawyer.

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Trump’s newest election threats obsess over a major non-issue

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:49:33 +0000

July 12, 2026; 12pm: Capitol Hill is reeling after the sudden passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Cory Booker comments on his legacy; Ali Vitali explains what happens next to the U.S. Senate without Lindsey Graham; Maine Secretary of State and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Shenna Bellows fact-checks the Trump administration’s claims about non-citizen voting and shares her plans for replacing Graham Platner; Maggie Haberman reacts to Trump’s latest attack on her and the DOJ’s subpoenas to her colleagues for their reporting on Air Force One.

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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘sudden illness’

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:40:04 +0000

July 12, 2026; 11am: MS NOW Capitol Hill reporter Kevin Frey and MS NOW political analyst Peter Baker reflect on the life and legacy of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly overnight. They also share how lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to his death; MS NOW contributor Inzamam Rashid explains how conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated; Immigration attorney Allen Orr and Houston activist Cesar Espinosa discuss new investigations into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston man killed by ICE; Yale University student Alex Chen and Yale University professor Daniel HoSang share how their community is fighting back against censorship from the Trump administration.

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The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham rocks Capitol Hill

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:32:46 +0000

July 12, 2026; 10am: Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71, Kevin Frey shares reactions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill; Jonathan Capehart recalls Graham’s impact on the government and what happens now in his absence; Fmr. Gov. Mark Sanford remembers his personal friend and gives an inside look at the person Lindsey Graham was; David Rohde explains where things stand between Iran and the U.S. as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz; The Trump administration is threatening election officials. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson shares her response to this and the DOJ sending election monitors to her state’s primaries; Jacob Soboroff takes Prediction Markets to the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

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The Democrats’ fight for the Senate just got much harder

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:39:40 +0000

July 11, 2026; 12pm: With disgraced candidate Graham Platner out of the Maine Senate race, Kabir Khanna and Abby Livingston explain where Democrats go from here as they fight to win the Senate in November; Mitch McConnell has been out of sight for nearly a month, Alex Tabet shares constituent reactions; the son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Ronaldo Salgado, mourns his father after he was killed by ICE and calls for justice; The attorney representing the Salgado family, Juan Proaño, speaks on the government’s investigation; Alexis Bittar discusses our nation’s complicated relationship with its most prominent symbol in his documentary “Reclaim the Flag.”

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Judges hit the road to defend democracy

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:35:25 +0000

July 11, 2026; 11am: Justice Victoria Roberts, a retired judge, shares why she joined about 30 other justices to go on a bus tour around the country to connect with everyday Americans; Jacob breaks down why Trump refused to sign the Housing Affordability Act; Michigan resident David Roof shares how rising Obamacare premiums put a strain on him and his family; The Trump administration aims to censor the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. Brent Glass and Roswell Encina warn against it; Roswell Encina shares what it was like to be surrounded by a masked white supremacist group known as Patriot Front as he rode the train in Washington, D.C. this past Independence Day.

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The Democrats’ Maine problem ahead of midterms

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:31:14 +0000

July 11, 2026; 10am: With Graham Platner out of the Senate race in Maine, Rep. Chellie Pingree lays out the Democratic mission to get the party back on track for victory; the son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Ronaldo Salgado, mourns his father after he was killed by ICE and calls for justice; The attorney representing the Salgado family, Juan Proaño, speaks on the government’s investigation; Trump’s ceasefire with Iran is seemingly over, NOTUS Diplomatic Correspondent Akbar Shahid Ahmed breaks down where the Iran war goes from here amid reports of an assassination plot against Donald Trump.

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A closer look at what funds the Trump family

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 17:28:20 +0000

July 5, 2026; 12pm: Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, gives an inside look at the president’s attitude toward personally enriching himself and his allies; Democratic Congressman Mike Levin from California shares how he plans to combat apparent corruption in Washington; Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on how to push progressives forward in November; Jacob hits Union Market in DC for Prediction Markets

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How to have the courage to dissent in the age of fear

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 17:27:56 +0000

July 5, 2026; 11am: Julia Angwin discusses her new book ‘On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear’; Democratic State Representative of Tennessee Justin J. Pearson explains why he’s running for congress and what he thinks it takes to make our democracy work for all Americans; Memo Torres and Alan Chavoya help explain why the Trump administration arrested over 10,000 people in five days; Founder & President of 'Afghan Community of Erie, Pennsylvania' Saeedullah Tareky talks about how he aims to uplift and transform his community for the betterment of America.

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It pays to be a Trump: The President’s Massive 2025 Windfall

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 17:27:10 +0000

July 5, 2026; 10am: The American public has seen Donald Trump’s grift in action, but David Cay Johnston and Jonathan Swan explain who else is benefiting; Abdul El-Sayed says he’s uncovered a winning strategy for himself and other progressives from Michigan; Tunnels to Towers is paying off mortgages in a generous show of patriotism. Two recipients, Yesenia Gonzalez and Nay Luna explain what it means to them.

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Happy birthday, America: Divisiveness hangs over 250th anniversary

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 17:37:18 +0000

July 4, 2026; 12pm: America’s 250th anniversary is being marked by dueling celebrations across the country, MS NOW’s Vaughn Hillyard and Michelle Goldberg react; Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter explains the consequences of the Supreme Court greenlighting Trump targeting federal agencies; former NOAA employee Rebecca Lindsey discusses the revival of a crucial climate site; Filmmaker and director Brian Knappenberger on his new Netflix documentary series “The American Experiment.”

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Americans feel disillusioned as U.S. celebrates 250th birthday

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 17:36:41 +0000

July 4, 2026; 11am: Professor Eddie Glaude discusses why American patriotism is at an all-time low this Independence Day; Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw discusses how Americans can best resist authoritarianism; voters share their frustrations about Trump reportedly using the presidency to pocket billions of dollars; Matt Stoller explains why it’s unusual for a sitting president to make billions of dollars in profit from the presidency; University of Toronto philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains how president Trump helped boost Canadian patriotism; Voters predict which of the dueling events celebrating America’s 250th birthday will draw a bigger crowd.

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Expectation vs. Reality: Dueling celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 17:35:22 +0000

July 4, 2026; 10am: Independent journalist Jim Acosta explains the politicization of America’s 250th anniversary as dueling events take place; former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on her dismissal under President Trump and the chilling effect it could have on the independence of federal agencies; Semafor’s Shelby Talcott and the New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast react to Trump’s incomplete or failed vanity projects as he continues his mission to remake Washington DC in his image.

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Trump refuses to sign housing affordability bill, pushes to pass SAVE Act

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:25:16 +0000

June 28, 2026; 12pm: Rep. Summer Lee weighs in on Trump’s refusal to sign congress’ bipartisan housing affordability bill; California Attorney General Rob Bonta shares how Trump is attempting to restrict voting access across the country and the DOJ’s Paramount-Warner Bros. merger; L.A. voters weigh in on the housing affordability crisis, Trump’s changes to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, who they think will win the World Cup and major Democratic wins in recent primaries; Mary H.K. Choi and Jumaane Williams react to voters’ thoughts on those key issues and how it relates to Choi’s New York Times Bestselling book “Pool House”; Country music artist Bryan Andrews discusses his political activism

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Supreme Court ruling puts millions of green card holders in danger

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:51:17 +0000

June 28, 2026; 11am: Constitutional law professor Kermit Roosevelt III helps make sense of the Supreme Court ruling that immigration officers can now deny green card holders re-entry into the U.S.; MS NOW National Security Analyst Ben Rhodes breaks down ongoing conflict between U.S. and Iran; MS NOW reporter talks to people attending New York’s 57th annual pride parade and dance music pioneer Kevin Aviance shares what Pride means to him

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Progressives are on a winning streak as voters head to the polls in Colorado

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:47:55 +0000

June 28, 2026; 10am: Colorado congressional candidate Melat Kiros discusses her campaign for congress; MS NOW National Reporter Rosa Flores discusses her new series Voices of America, where she talks to voters across the country about issues that matter most to them; MS NOW senior reporter Josh Eiiger discusses his reporting on data centers and how they have disrupting and polluting towns across the U.S.

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Trouble in Paradise for Trump & Republicans

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:54:30 +0000

June 27, 2026; 12pm: Democratic Rep. Adam Smith addresses the growing divide between Republicans and President Trump; the latest Supreme Court rulings that clear the way for the president's deportation agenda; the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool becomes a reflection of the president's second term

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Candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani win big

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:43:21 +0000

June 27, 2026; 11am: Tenant Union Federation director Tara Raghuveer explains why every congressional candidate New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed won their primaries and how his rent freeze will help New Yorkers; New York congressional candidate Alissa Ellman shares how being one of DOGE’s fired federal workers pushed her to run for Congress; Oakland University student Marcus Johnson who went viral for schooling JD Vance on civics weighs in on JD Vance’s comments downplaying Watergate.

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GOP in-fighting stalls progress from being made

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0000

June 27, 2026; 10am: Trump refuses to sign bi-partisan housing affordability bill as he pushes congress to pass the SAVE Act; Lynn Callaway files a federal complaint against two Texas-area hospitals that denied her treatment during her miscarriage; four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned women are still fighting for access to life-saving reproductive health care; award-winning film director Josh Fox discusses his film “The Welcome Table” about climate change refugees.

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Big Tech looms over the crowded NY House race

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:08:24 +0000

June 21, 2026; 12pm: Democratic Congressional Candidate for New York’s 12th district Alex Bores defends his record and explains how AI and Big Tech have been driving forces in his campaign efforts; MS NOW’s Inzamam Rashid gives a live update from Switzerland as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran get underway; “Prediction Markets” digs into Trump and Obama’s Iran deals, the Obama Presidential Center and ICE deployments.

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GOP is working to undermine voting rights state-by-state

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:44:10 +0000

June 21, 2026; 11am: Pastor Michael Harrison explains how a federal raid on the non-profit voting rights organization he chairs was an attack on voting rights; Pro Publica reporter Nicole Santa Cruz and OPEN M food services manager Marcia Campo discuss the impact of SNAP cuts, which has caused over 776,000 children to lose access to food stamps; the son of Salah Sarour, a man recently detained and released by ICE, shares what it means to be reunited with his father this Father’s Day as many other families in ICE custody remain separated.

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The future generation of New York’s Congressional leaders

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:43:28 +0000

June 21, 2026; 10am: Democratic candidate for New York’s 12th congressional district Jack Schlossberg joins ahead of New York’s primaries; MS NOW’s Laura Barrón-López shares a DACA recipient’s story who was deported despite legal protections; MS NOW’s David Rohde on what to make of the talks happening between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland; Investigative journalist John Carlos Frey details his HBO documentary exposing what it calls corruption within ICE and CBP.

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What’s going on with the Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:37:41 +0000

June 20, 2026; 12pm: A look at the complicated power plays between the United States and Iran as one country says the Strait of Hormuz is open and the other says the opposite; MS NOW Senior Contributing Editor Michele Norris shares details from her behind the scenes tour of the Obama Presidential Center; Director and Producer of “Ask E. Jean” gives an inside look at the new documentary.

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The DOJ’s Intimidation Campaign

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0000

June 20, 2026; 11am: The significance of the charges the Justice Department has brought against a group of people who protested ICE in Minnesota; the President & CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman explains how ICE has been obtaining sensitive voter information and what that means for voter privacy; the Trump administration has joined a lawsuit to block Black residents of a Chicago suburb from receiving reparations.

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Mixed signals over the Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:29:43 +0000

June 20, 2026; 10am: MS NOW’s David Rohde and Foreign Policy Magazine’s Ravi Agrawal unpack the layers of the confusing peace endeavor between the U.S. and Iran; MS NOW Senior Contributing Editor Michele Norris shares her exclusive interview with the Obamas; a Puerto Rico resident gives a firsthand look at the island’s extreme water crisis.

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ICE locks in on new target: New York City

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:17:27 +0000

June 14, 2026; 12 pm: Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander reacts to the Trump administration’s threat to send ICE to New York; Akbar Ahmed shares what to expect from the White House’s proposed deal with Iran; New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts to the city uniting over the Knicks’ historic win; Prediction markets from New Yorkers; Felipe Torres Medina and Sarah Sophie Flicker on the Iran war, Spencer Pratt and ICE in NYC.

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Trump hosts UFC fight at the White House as crowds gather for first anniversary of ‘No Kings’ movement

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:11:49 +0000

June 14, 2026; 11 am: Indivisible Project co-founder Leah Greenberg talks about what’s happening at the 4th ‘No Kings’ protest marking the movement’s first anniversary while Trump spends his 80th birthday hosting a UFC fight at the White House; Al-Monitor editor-in-chief Joyce Karam breaks down the latest updates on a potential Iran deal; Independent journalist Amy Goodman talks about fighting to preserve journalism; Floodlight investigative producer Evan Simon discusses his new documentary about billionaires snatching up public land and how the government is helping them do it.

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‘What an incredible night!’: Mayor Mamdani reacts to historic Knicks win

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:06:20 +0000

June 14, 2026; 10 am: Knicks in 5! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discusses the power of unity in a time of such joy and celebration; David Rohde breaks down the latest updates on a potential deal with Iran; Murad Awawdeh and Sandi Bachom give a firsthand look at the horrors of ICE inside New York City immigration courts; Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) reflects on being handcuffed by federal agents a year ago and what hasn’t changed since then.

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The removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:23:47 +0000

June 13, 2026; 12pm: The legal back and forth over the Kennedy Center continues as court documents say President Trump’s name has been removed from the building, MS NOW’s Nnamdi Egwuonwu speaks to a bystander; Kimberly Atkins Stohr breaks down the importance of this legal decision to remove Trump’s name; Congressman Robert Garcia on his latest demands for the Epstein files; Jackie McQuire on suing her own town to fight AI data centers; Mariana Van Zeller on reporting with empathy.

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America’s Youngest Detainees

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:23:28 +0000

June 13, 2026; 11 am: Los Angeles mayoral candidate, Nithya Raman, talks about her run for mayor and what’s at stake in the ongoing election; Jacob Soboroff showcases exclusive reporting in collaboration with The Marshall Project revealing at least 500 babies and toddlers have spent time in ICE custody since Trump returned to office in 2025

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The Inaugural Episode of ‘Connect with Jacob Soboroff!’

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:20:42 +0000

June 13, 2026; 10 am: Jacob Soboroff launches his brand new program, “Connect,” and kicks things off with a look into vote counting in Los Angeles; The impact of DOGE cuts to federal workers one year later; workers begin removing President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center.

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Introducing Connect with Jacob Soboroff

pods@versantmedia.com (Jacob Soboroff) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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