Trumpland with Alex Wagner
On “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” Alex travels the country talking with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies and promises. For the first 100 days of the new administration, she’s taking a break from the anchor’s chair to get out into the field to bring you conversations you can't always find on TV. You’ll get a 360 degree-view of what’s happening both at home and abroad now that Donald Trump is once again president of the United States.
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Latest episodes
Nov 21, 2024 • 42min
Supreme Court's anti-affirmative action ruling could backfire as Trump brings religious culture war to schools
Alex Wagner explores how Donald Trump's true goal of wreaking havoc on the federal government is well served by his Cabinet picks even if they are unqualified to run the departments they would be in charge of.
Nov 20, 2024 • 42min
'Flood the zone': Trump's clown car Cabinet attempts to overwhelm the limits of public attention
Alex Wagner looks at how Donald Trump has returned to the tactic Steve Bannon described as "flood the zone," by overwhelming the capacity of the media and the public at large to process the sheer volume of inappropriate behavior and decisions that might have caused a bigger scandal in isolation.
Nov 16, 2024 • 42min
Not even in office yet, Trump scrambles to bury Cabinet picks' scandals
As Donald Trump bullies Washington Republicans into submission with ridiculous Cabinet picks, President Joe Biden is working to bolster the guard rails of the judiciary as much as he can before his time in office runs out.
Nov 15, 2024 • 41min
'Bonus karmic justice': The Onion purchases Infowars assets with help from Sandy Hook families
Alex Wagner takes a closer look at the dubious cast of characters Donald Trump is elevating to his Cabinet, from Tulsi Gabbard to Matt Gaetz, to RFK Jr.
Nov 14, 2024 • 42min
'I was shocked': Trump may have gone too far with Gaetz elevation to attorney general
After a day of absurd selections for the top levels of his administration, it is clear that Donald Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans to blindly do his bidding. Alex Wagner talks with her guests about the reaction to a potential Attorney General Matt Gaetz or Defense Secretary Hegseth.
Nov 13, 2024 • 42min
'Grim and glum': Trump malice toward federal institutions felt most acutely at DOJ
Alex Wagner looks at expectations for the new Trump regime, from his cabinet appointments to his plan for "mass deportations," to his attacks on federal government agencies.
Nov 9, 2024 • 42min
The real V.P.? Musk deeply involved in Trump transition as Trump takes steps toward oligarchy
Plus, How the Roberts Supreme Court embraced MAGA and paved the way for Trump's autocratic ambitions
Nov 8, 2024 • 41min
Trump hopes for House majority but Republican chaos may be insurmountable
Plus, 'Women have to find each other': Election exposes deep political rift among white women
Nov 7, 2024 • 42min
'How did this happen?': Alex Wagner examines the MAGA themes that drew voters to Trump
Plus, Abortion rights ballot measures confirm public support but confound with Trump voter crossover
Nov 2, 2024 • 41min
Vote counting schedules and bellwether blobs: Steve Kornacki previews Election Night expectations
On the last episode of Alex Wagner Tonight before Election Day, Alex Wagner looks at the remarkable campaign Kamala Harris has pulled together in a very short amount of time, and talks with guests about the final days of election day and what it means about the United State of America that someone as flawed as Donald Trump still enjoys the support of half of the country's voters.
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