The Weeknight

Survivors are speaking out, saying Trump’s handling of the Epstein scandal sidelines their pain for politics. An attorney for one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers, Jennifer Freeman, joins The Weeknight. Plus: Rep. Robert Garcia sent a letter to the chair of the House Oversight Committee demanding he “immediately” sign and deliver a subpoena to the DOJ to release the Epstein files. He joins to break it down. To listen to this show and other 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.

Trump scrambles to contain the erupting Epstein scandal as his deputy Attorney General meets with Epstein’s key accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. MSNBC Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg, Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor Tim O’Brien, and Rep. Gregory Meeks, one of the Democrats demanding the release of the Epstein files, join The Weeknight to discuss the latest. Plus, the breaking news from the Wall Street Journal that  Jeffrey Epstein’s 2003 birthday album listed Trump, along with former President Bill Clinton as ‘friends”.  To listen to this show and other 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.

Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent, MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal join The Weeknight to weigh in on the latest developments on Jeffrey Epstein, including the bombshell reporting from The Wall Street Journal that the Justice Department told Donald Trump in May that his name is among many in a “truckload” of documents related to Epstein. Plus, the hosts discuss new reporting from The Washington Post confirming Pete Hegseth sent classified information in an email labeled "secret" on Signal, which contradicts earlier statements from the White House. To listen to this show and other 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.

House Republicans are leaving Washington, D.C. early as pressure mounts over the Epstein files. A bipartisan push is demanding transparency from Trump’s DOJ. Rep. Ro Khanna, co-author of the petition to the Justice Department, joins The Weeknight to break it down. Plus: Stephen Colbert unleashes on Trump after CBS pulls the plug, telling him to “go f— yourself.” What our hosts have to say about what’s at stake here. To listen to this show and other 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.

Donald Trump posts a fake, AI-generated video of Barack Obama being arrested, part of what critics say is a dangerous attempt to distract his base from the Epstein fallout. Will Sommer, senior reporter for The Bulwark and author of Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America, and Tim O’Brien, senior executive editor at Bloomberg Opinion, join The Weeknight to discuss the latest in the Epstein fallout. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson won’t allow a vote on a bipartisan resolution to release Epstein documents until after the August recess but Democrats aren’t backing down. Top Oversight Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to discuss his demands for full transparency. To listen to this show and other 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.

Trump orders the DOJ to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Epstein case, but the move may fall short. NBC News reports the documents won’t include key FBI interviews, evidence, or unredacted names. Brendan Ballou, former federal prosecutor with the Justice Department's National Security Division, and Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, join The Weeknight to discuss what’s missing – and what it means. Plus, the Texas Legislature is back in session with Republicans pushing to carve out five new GOP seats. Protests erupted in Austin today as activists rallied with a clear message: “Hands off my district.” Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) joins The Weeknight to respond. To listen to this show and other 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.

Fallout from the Epstein scandal grows as the DOJ moves to unseal limited grand jury records and President Trump sues The Wall Street Journal. MSNBC Senior Reporter Brandy Zadrozny, MSNBC Legal Analysts Catherine Christian and Anthony Coley, and David Corn of Mother Jones, join The Weeknight to react. Plus: The top Senate Judiciary Democrat, Dick Durbin, is demanding answers about AG Pam Bondi's decision to withhold Epstein-related evidence from the public, despite her past promises. Rep. Zoe Lofgren of the House Judiciary Committee joins The Weeknight to weigh in. To listen to this show and other 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.

As MAGA tears itself apart over the Epstein files, The Wall Street Journal reports a bawdy letter bearing Donald Trump’s name was given to Jeffrey Epstein as a birthday gift in 2003, according to documents reviewed by the Journal. NBC News White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to break it down.  To listen to this show and other 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.

The Epstein scandal isn’t going away – and new polling shows Americans want the Trump administration to stop hiding info from the public. Democratic Strategist Cornell Belcher and Former Republican Congressman David Jolly join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, new questions are surfacing about Trump judicial pick Emil Bove. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse breaks down what’s at stake for the rule of law. To listen to this show and other 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.

As the MAGA base continues to tear itself apart over the Epstein files, President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone and former Justice Department official Anthony Coley join The Weeknight to break down what comes next for the President. Plus, As Donald Trump’s tariffs fuel inflation and the tax law threatens deep Medicaid cuts, few states stand to lose more than Louisiana. Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) joins us to discuss. To listen to this show and other 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.