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- 1 weeks ago44 min
'Politically insane': Trump sets bad policy time bomb for after midterms
October 19, 2026; 9pm: Rachel Maddow examines signs Trump and Republicans are delaying unpopular actions until after the midterms, while early voting and No Kings organizing surge nationwide. Senator Mark Warner warns about potential pretexts to contest election results, and Leah Greenberg discusses election-defense organizing. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect with Michele Norris (Pt. 2): The Progressive Playbook Reshaping Democrats
October 17, 2026 - Long Game examines Bernie Sanders’ rise from Burlington mayor to national progressive force, tracing how his working-class message, outsider identity, and movement politics reshaped the Democratic Party. The episode features Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Zohran Mamdani on electability, party tensions, governing, and the next generation of progressive candidates. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Long Game: The Bernie Sanders Effect with Michele Norris (Pt. 1): AOC, Progressive Politics and the 2026 Midterms
October 17, 2026 - Michelle Norris examines Bernie Sanders’ influence on progressive politics, the 2026 midterms, and the candidates testing whether a grassroots, working-class message can win general elections. The episode features interviews with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on electability, class politics, race, party power, and the future of the Democratic coalition. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Maddow: Desperation creeps in as Trump's polls turn catastrophic
Rachel Maddow points out that no matter what the political trends are, candidates and campaigns still matter, and Democrats are enjoying the benefit of some favorable match-ups in addition to Donald Trump becoming an ever deeper black hole for Republicans to try to escape. And as Trump recognizes the dire situation he is in, his behavior is becoming more desperate.Rachel Maddow shares the tale of a small business not letting Senator Roger Marshall forget that he never paid for the election night watch party cookies he ordered in 2020, and now that his terms is up and he's seeking reelection, the bill has come due. The story is an ironic twist as Marshall's campaign was already reeling from an earlier scandal about his cruel debt collection tactics.Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Democratic nominee for governor of Texas talks with Rachel about the imporant isuses in her race and why the Latino vote in Texas is turning away from Republicans.Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon talks with Rachel about drawing the support of voters who are upset with Donald Trump's unpopular policies. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Together in Texas: Part 2
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the politics. With a few weeks left until the midterms, MS NOW anchors and fans gathered in Texas for a day of conversation and community. Now, we’re bringing the fun to you directly. Listen to a compilation special from Together In Texas: We the People 2026, featuring talks with top newsmakers and some of your favorite hosts, such as Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, and Chris Hayes. This is part two of the special. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Together in Texas: Part 1
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the politics. With a few weeks left until the midterms, MS NOW anchors and fans gathered in Texas for a day of conversation and community. Now, we’re bringing the fun to you directly. Listen to a compilation special from Together In Texas: We the People 2026, featuring talks with top newsmakers and some of your favorite hosts, such as Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, and Chris Hayes. This is part one of the special. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago44 min
92NY on MS NOW: 'The mega-agent of our time': Rachel Maddow talks with Ari Emanuel
MS NOW has teamed up with the 92nd Street Y to bring viewers unforgettable conversations with influential voices from politics, culture and entertainment. In this edition of Nicolle Wallace presents: The 92NY on MS NOW, Rachel Maddow interviews Hollywood agent and dealmaker Ari Emanuel about his new book, "Roll the Calls," his life and career, his bizarre health routine that involves eating live worms, and his relationship with Donald Trump. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago43 min
MAGA official points to 'Plan B' as Republicans lose faith in Georgia victory
October 5, 2026 - Rachel Maddow looks at the diversity of protests against the Trump administration and the strange political bedfellows that form when people are motivated by morality, and how even small acts of protest can have far-reaching influence when they are done for the right reasons.Rachel Maddow shows that Republicans are losing their political grip on Georgia, and as they lose confidence in their chances for electoral victory, the executive director of the Georgia State Election Board, a MAGA election denier, has written a letter without consulting the rest of the election board asking for federal intervention in Georgia's voting. Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett joins to discuss how local election officials are preparing to defend Georgia's elections from Donald Trump's potential interference.Rachel Maddow looks at how faith leaders across the United States are rallying their congregations and uniting with other communities to stand up for the less fortunate and defend democracy as they are called to by their faith. Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush joins to discuss a 15-state bus tour to train local faith communities on how to defend the vote from threats by Donald Trump and his administration. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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