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Power to the people: Using art as an impactful form of protest
October 11, 2026; 12pm: There have been many crucial moments in history that have been paired in our memories with a symbolic image. Shepard Fairey, the artist behind Obama’s famous ‘Hope’ poster, explains the importance of using art as a form of dissent and how it is an accessible form of protest for everyone; Florida has become one of the toughest states for Democrats to win. State Rep. Angie Ni
Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa expresses concern over Trump’s election interference tactics
October 11, 2026; 11am: Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa explains why voters should choose her as their next governor; Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson explains why he thinks he can unseat Senator Susan Collins; Filmmaker Yuval Abraham discusses his new film ‘Naza,’ which showcases how the Israeli military has been targeting civilians in Gaza and conducting mass cas
Exclusive with NYC Mayor Mamdani: Trusting ICE at their word is “a fool’s errand”
October 11, 2026; 10am: In his first televised interview since Oscar Bergal was shot by ICE, Mayor Zohran Mamdani provides updates on Bergal and shares what he demanded of President Trump in the aftermath of the shooting; Texas is a breeding ground for unpopular laws, including its infamous book banning law. Eddie Huang’s book was just banned in Texas and he shares how he found out while attending
New midterm polling signals hopeful path forward for Democrats
October 10, 2026; 12pm: New election data shows that Democrats are on track to flip at least three Senate seats. Kabir Khanna breaks down the key issues driving voters to the polls and everything you need to understand about midterm polling; Josh Einiger reports live from a protest in Manhattan where New Yorkers are protesting the ICE shooting of Oscar Bergal; The Trump administration is wor
“Folks are really excited about this renewed energy”: Democrats optimistic about taking back Congress
October 10, 2026; 11am: Melat Kiros, the Democratic nominee for Colorado’s 1st congressional district, explains why she’s confident her party can win back Congress; MS NOW reporter Maya Eaglin gives the latest updates on Hurricane Isaias; MS NOW reporter Alex Tabet reports on why Ohio voters are dismayed with President Trump; Jacob Soboroff explains how the president is attempting to bribe voters
“None of us should get used to this”: ICE shoots another person in broad daylight
October 10, 2026; 10am: As Hurricane Isaias moves north after making landfall overnight, Ali Reid gives an update from Pensacola, Florida; ICE has brought its continuous violence to New York City, this time shooting a man in his car with his son present. Jumaane Williams reacts to this latest attack, arguing ICE is doing “the devil’s work”; Jonathan White unpacks new Mother Jones reporting a
Trump’s pre-midterm economic message: The affordability crisis is still here
October 4, 2026; 12pm: As President Trump profits off the presidency, Americans are still suffering through a financially devastating affordability crisis. Congressional candidate Connie Chan breaks down her support for California’s upcoming Proposition 40 measure, which would tax billionaires; Mahmoud Khalil became a major symbol in American politics when he was detained and nearly deported for p
Trump Administration aims to whitewash Watergate scandal
October 4, 2026; 11am: Liz Holtzman explains why the Trump administration is trying to relitigate the Watergate scandal; MS NOW reporter David Noriega shares his original reporting on people being held in ICE detention centers indefinitely while being denied due process; Alice Miranda Ollstein discusses her new book “Side Effects: How Abortion Bans Impact Everyone’s Health" as three Republican-led
The Trump economy is wilting, but our leaders keep getting richer
October 4, 2026; 10am: The U.S. only added 29,000 jobs to the market in September which was far less than expected. Tara Raghuveer and Darrick Hamilton reiterate the ever-present affordability crisis Americans are suffering through right now as our nation’s leaders keep getting richer; The Supreme Court will weigh mandatory detention policy after allowing deportations to “third countries.” Melissa
Trump’s Red-State Rally Road Show
October 3, 2026; 12pm: President Trump has embarked on a 30-day tour to try to garner support in states his party needs to win. Clay Govier breaks down what the president needs to understand about farmers with a month until election day; Tennessee’s failed execution attempt of a woman on death row has captured the attention of the nation. Bo King explains what went wrong and where this incident ta
Interfaith leaders lead 96-mile pilgrimage in protest of ICE
October 3, 2026; 11am: Interfaith leaders explain why they are leading a crowd of protestors across 96 miles over a 8-day period in order to protest the Trump administration’s immigration tactics; Rep. Joe Morelle shares how Democrats are fighting against Trump’s efforts to interfere with the midterm elections; Alaska voters express disappointment over Trump’s broken campaign promises; Jacob Sobor
President Trump’s unconventional midterm tour
October 3, 2026; 10am: Trump is embarking on a 30-day tour ahead of the midterms, kicking off this campaigning blitz in friendly territory. John Hansen explains what Trump is missing with a key voting bloc: farmers; Barbara McQuade reacts to the FBI’s reported ‘Patel Report’; A chilling new piece shines a light on the babies and children left behind in America after their parents got deported as p
Trump’s “deeply unpopular” second term legacy
September 27, 2026; 12pm: Republican candidates want nothing to do with Trump and it’s posing a unique problem with so little time before the midterms. Democratic nominee for Senate in red Kansas, Adam Hamilton, explains how Democrats can use this shift to their advantage; ICE’s violence has returned to the headlines this week – especially as a DoorDash driver who was shot in the back by federal a
‘She was not sacrificed:’ Nikole Hannah-Jones responds to criticism over daughter’s schooling
September 27, 2026; 11am: California Attorney General Rob Bonta explains why the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the White House to use federal databases to vet voter citizenship ahead of midterms “doesn’t bode well for the future”; MS NOW White House reporter Laura Barron-Lopez explains what she experienced in being banned from the White House and having her press pass confiscated; Nikole Hanna
Trouble in paradise: Republicans are running away from Trump
September 27, 2026; 10am: A growing number of Republican candidates across the country are distancing themselves from President Trump’s agenda. Rep. Greg Casar explains if distance is enough; Rachel Maddow addresses the crowd at MS NOW’s Together in Texas event; There is widespread support for unions nationwide but only 1 in 10 Americans belong to one. Randy Korgan explains how that gap can be bri
“We have a cult party" in the majority: Rep. Jayapal calls out Trump’s lack of accountability
September 26, 2026; 12pm: Trump keeps trying to find ways to continue banning the press despite violating the Constitution for doing so. April Ryan and Geoffrey Cowan react to the president’s catch-all excuse for doing what he wants: alleging national security threats; Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal calls out her Republican colleagues for not holding the president accountable while holding the majo
Trump billed as most anti-union president ever
September 26, 2026; 11am: Texas State Senator Taylor Rehmet explains that Texans want to be paid better and want to be able to “afford where they live”; Brian Bryant explains that there’s an ongoing resurgence of the labor movement because workers are fed up; Texas Congressman Llloyd Doggett demands accountability from ICE for shooting a man in the back and holding him at a detention center; Anna
The President who cried National Security
September 26, 2026; 10am: President Trump is still trying to find workarounds to banning the press – but we’re still here and will continue to do our job. David Rohde and James Sample discuss this blatant violation of the Constitution and the legitimacy of Trump’s favorite excuse: national security; ICE watchers once alerted neighbors about the presence of federal agents, now they are protecting t
“The Steal”: America’s courts’ shift toward conservatism dates back to Ronald Reagan
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.
Trump lashes out against the Supreme Court and the free press
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 NO
Trump 2.0 is trying to stifle checks and balances – starting with the media
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 b
“ILLEGAL”: Donald Trump’s White House press ban breaches the Constitution
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
Trump attacks core pillar of democracy: free press
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
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 t
Will Trump ignoring Americans on the economy hurt Republicans in the midterms?
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 s
The Surveillance State: How The Trump Administration is Monitoring Everyday Americans
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 t
The economy is top of mind for voters ahead of the midterms, but is President Trump listening?
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” ha
Data deletion: How Trump is making employee discrimination easier
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 st
Trump aims to take over everything, everywhere
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
Trump ramps up fantasies of expanding American territory
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 hist
A closer look at the Texas Senate race as it shifts to a “toss-up”
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
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?
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
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
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
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 G
Trump’s policies are badly damaging American industries
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 Tol
‘This deal is transformative:’ New York Attorney General Letitia James touts the Meta settlement as a victory
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 fes
Trump ignoring voters has turned him into a major liability for Republicans
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; Student
The Trump administration’s attacks on mail-in ballots sow chaos ahead of midterms
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
“They belong to all people”: Former National Park Service Superintendent warns against the privatization of public parks
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 jo
Attacks on mail-in ballots threaten democracy, USPS steps up to bolster the defense
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 critica
Midterms check-in: A closer look at key races ahead of November
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 Coh
“We’re preparing for all scenarios”: Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist vows to fight against election interference ahead of midterms
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
“This administration is not about facts, it’s about threats”: Officials prep for election interference
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
The DOJ’s election monitor army isn’t having its desired effect
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
“I don’t want to ever let you down”: Hear Natalie Harp’s newly revealed letter to Trump
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 T
“We welcome them”: AZ Secretary State says DOJ poll monitors will see functioning elections
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 an
Where election integrity in America stands as voter suppression efforts threaten midterms
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
“I felt sick”: DHS launched spying initiative against activists
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 a
Can democracy survive another election cycle that’s trying to be thwarted by doubt sowers?
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 attentio
“A major military scandal”: A suicide attempt, no soap, and broken toilets among reports from USS Lincoln
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
Trump lawyers get no-bid contract to represent 24,000 undocumented children facing deportation
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 inv
“Typical from a draft dodger”: Backlash intensifies over Trump’s USS Abraham Lincoln gaslighting
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
Whopping majority of Americans feel the stifling effects of Trump’s affordability crisis
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
The Trump administration is inspired by Eisenhower’s violent anti-immigration legacy: “Operation Wetback”
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 tr
Historic cut to SNAP slams Americans struggling to pay for basic needs
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
The Trump administration’s protest to domestic terror charge pipeline
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
January 6th prosecutors urge Senate to block Trump’s election-denier judiciary nominees
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 J
What happens when election deniers run our elections?
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 Democrati
Midterm season heats up ahead of MI primary that could make or break Senate control
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 s
DHS doubles down on unsubstantiated claims of non-citizen voting
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 IC
“YOLO Republicans” defy Trump on Todd Blanche
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 Attorn
Why Senate control should matter to every American, not just lawmakers on Capitol Hill
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 wh
How a Supreme Court decision helped facilitate the GOP’s $500M edge
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
Slurs, abuse and more: Harrowing reports expose more disturbing details about ICE
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 cyc
Trump admin links left-wing voices to Cuban influence
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
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 Cong
100 Days to Midterms: Democrats build momentum, GOP hit with new polling
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
Democrats gain midterm momentum in Maine
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
The Maine Event: Troy Jackson wins Democratic nomination for Senate
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 v
Journalists call out WCHA for hosting Trump amid relentless attacks on media
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
Election officials brace for threats of jail time in Trump’s newest Big Lie era
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 o
U.N. investigates the termination of judges in the U.S.
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 r
Election officials threatened with jail after Trump’s inaccurate election fraud speech
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
Pete Hegseth obsesses over testosterone levels in troops as Iran war rages on
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
Congress questions SCOTUS about ethics code
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 Dur
Trump’s midterms Hail Mary: Crying “rigged” elections again
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