Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

Ian Coss, host of The Big Dig podcast, discusses the challenges and lessons learned from the infamous Big Dig project in Boston. They delve into the project's origins, cost overruns, and societal impact, highlighting the complexities of large-scale infrastructure projects and the importance of community engagement.

Jamelle Bouie, NY Times columnist, discusses the complexities of pushing an incumbent like Biden off the ballot, the challenges of an aging president like Biden, the biases faced by black female candidates, and the uncertainties in the upcoming election cycle.

Discussing SCOTUS decisions, including Trump's immunity, overturning Chevron doctrine, and attacks on government agencies. A crossover episode with hosts of Strict Scrutiny podcast, analyzing court's conservative actions, judicial opinions, presidential immunity, book banning, and podcast shoutout.

Digital librarian Brewster Kahle and lawyer Kyle Courtney discuss the lawsuit between megapublishers and the Internet Archive, potential changes to libraries with e-books, information as a public good, and the consequences if publishers win.

Historian Thomas Zimmer discusses Project 2025, a plan by right-wing activists, aiming to reshape federal agencies, implement Schedule F, promote authoritarianism, and enforce conservative societal orders. The conversation delves into civil service reforms, unitary executive theory, government vacancies, threats to democracy, and the upcoming MSNBC Live event.

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses her political work, faith grounding, criminal justice advocacy, and more. Topics include her viral spat with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, navigating trauma, career shifts, criminal defense, injustices in the justice system, and the relationship between faith and politics.

Timothy Wu, the 'architect' of Biden administration's antitrust policies, discusses Trump and Biden's views on corporate power, evolution of antitrust laws, industry consolidation under Trump, personal influences on antitrust rulings, enforcement by different administrations, and antitrust actions on tech giants and defense contractors.

Sasha Issenberg, author of 'The Lie Detectives,' dives into the world of winning campaigns in the disinformation age. Topics include combating false narratives, navigating political misinformation, managing disinformation in campaigns, and the impact of foreign manipulation. A deep dive into the challenges of disinformation in elections and insights on navigating the complex information landscape.

Eddie S. Glaude Jr., a distinguished professor, discusses the historical lineage and efficacy of protests, emphasizing the need to rethink mobilization and avoid 'outsourcing' change. Topics include inflection points in mass movements, student protests at Morehouse University, radical facets of historical protests, critiques of leadership, and the importance of virtue ethics in democracy.

David Roberts, founder of the Volts podcast, discusses the Biden administration's climate actions, potential rollbacks under Trump, and the importance of this moment. They explore Texas' renewable energy leadership, political challenges in energy policies, and the impact of uncapped tax credits on clean energy investment. The conversation emphasizes the urgency of transitioning to clean energy to meet climate targets.