The Weeknight

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka shares a first-hand account of his arrest for allegedly attempting to break into an ICE facility during a protest. Plus, MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord joins “The Weeknight” to discuss the Trump administration’s threat to suspend due process for migrants. 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 Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins “The Weeknight” to discuss the Republican plan that could slash Medicaid benefits for millions of Americans. Plus, House Republicans released their plan to cut $880 billion – largely from Medicaid – to cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks. Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan joins “The Weeknight” to discuss how millions could lose their health coverage. 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 members clashed with police at an ICE facility in New Jersey and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on trespassing charges. Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman was there – and joins The Weeknight to share her eyewitness account. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood reacts to Trump firing the first African American and woman Librarian of Congress. 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 Trump administration is touting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom – predicting that it will be the first of “many other deals.” Why the plan – slim on details – wasn’t enough to ease economic uncertainty. Former GOP Congressman Charlie Dent and MSNBC Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr weigh in. Plus, John McCarthy, former political advisor to Joe Biden and liaison to the Catholic Church, joins The Weeknight to discuss the first American Pope, and what we know about his politics.  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.

Thirty-two House Republicans are demanding that House GOP leadership adhere to strict spending cuts in the legislative package central to enacting Trump’s domestic policy agenda. Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) joins The Weekend to discuss. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about why Democrats are pushing back against Trump’s growing crypto empire.  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's inconsistent trade policies are on full display as he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House for their first in-person meeting since Carney’s election victory. Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida joins The Weekend to discuss why voters are getting angry. Plus, Donald Trump wants to secure the release of a 2020 election denier who's currently in a Colorado prison for her role in tampering with election equipment. Colorado's Secretary of State weighs 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.

President Trump said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S., citizens or non-citizens, is entitled to due process. Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland shares his take on Trump’s remarks. Plus, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor, has a new book out. 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 again downplayed the threat of supply shortages from his tariffs, even if it affects the availability and cost of toys for Americans. MSNBC’s Claire McCaskill and Brendan Buck weigh in. Plus, conservative lawyer George Conway discusses Trump versus 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.

Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders-Townsend's one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers, and the breaking issues of the day. 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.

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