

Chris Hayes
Emmy Award-winning host of All In with Chris Hayes on MSNBC and the New York Times bestselling author. Author of the book 'The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource'.
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Jun 28, 2025 • 1h 24min
Mamdani, Trump and the End of the Old Politics
Chris Hayes, MSNBC anchor and author of "The Siren's Call," joins to discuss the political landscape shaped by Zohran Mamdani’s unexpected Democratic primary win in New York City. They delve into how social media influences modern campaigning, highlighting the shift toward authenticity and engagement with younger voters. The conversation also explores the interplay of racial dynamics in electoral outcomes and the challenge of translating political promises into effective policy, particularly around affordability and housing.

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Jun 4, 2025 • 39min
If They Control Your Attention, They Control YOU | Chris Hayes (PT. 1)
Chris Hayes, Emmy Award-winning host of All In with Chris Hayes and bestselling author, discusses the alarming ways media influences our attention in the digital age. He uncovers how misinformation can prey on our desires, complicating our understanding of reality. The conversation dives deep into the responsibilities of media, the intricate relationship between technology and human creativity, and the ongoing challenges of maintaining mental health amidst a saturated information landscape. Reflecting on history, Hayes emphasizes the need for philosophical insights in navigating these modern dilemmas.

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Jun 7, 2025 • 46min
If They Control Your Attention, They Control YOU | Chris Hayes (PT. 2)
Chris Hayes, Emmy Award-winning host and bestselling author, delves into the dark side of our attention-driven society. He discusses how virtue signaling has morphed into vice signaling, exposing the unraveling ethics in journalism. The dangers of misinformation are highlighted as Hayes critiques the superficiality of modern media consumption. He also addresses the cognitive decline caused by digital distractions and the shifting boundaries of acceptable behavior in politics, prompting listeners to reflect on personal ethics versus public expectations.

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Jul 2, 2025 • 52min
Why We Can’t Focus - with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes
Chris Hayes, the host of MSNBC's All In, discusses his new book about the fragility of attention in our tech-driven world. He humorously dissects the influence of TikTok and the overwhelming nature of information overload. They explore the media's shift toward engagement over truth and emphasize the need for mindful news consumption to strengthen democracy. The conversation covers parenting in the age of smartphones and the challenges of maintaining individual thought amidst constant distractions, mixing deep insights with playful banter.

Mar 1, 2025 • 31min
Big Tech hijacked our attention. Chris Hayes wants to win it back
Chris Hayes, host of MSNBC's All In and author of The Siren's Call, dives into how modern distractions have commodified our attention. He discusses the strategies used by figures like Donald Trump to exploit attention scarcity, likening social media to a slot machine that detracts from meaningful interactions. Hayes emphasizes the therapeutic power of focused thinking in addressing global issues like climate change and critiques the role of tech moguls in shaping public discourse. Ultimately, he advocates for nurturing deeper connections in a fragmented digital landscape.