

The Weeknight
MS NOW, Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend
Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders-Townsend's one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers, and the breaking issues of the day.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 42min
‘Malevolence and Incompetence’
November 24, 2025 7p: A federal judge dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding Trump’s prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not lawfully appointed. MS NOW legal analyst Charles Coleman and former Justice Department Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer join The Weeknight to react. Plus, Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight ahead of a potential Supreme Court decision on Texas’ rigged congressional maps. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.
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Nov 22, 2025 • 42min
‘What Are They Trying to Hide?'
November 21, 2025 7pm: Former Naval ReserveIntelligence Officer Rep. Maggie Goodlander joins The Weeknight to discuss the threats and the video she and other Democrats shared that sparked violent threats and backlash from President Trump. Plus, House Oversight Chairman James Comer announced Jeffrey Epstein’s main accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is expected to plead the fifth in the Committee’s ongoing investigation into the late sex offender. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and MS NOW Political Analyst Michelle Goldberg join to break down the latest in the Epstein scandal. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 42min
‘Deeply Disturbing’
November 20, 2025 7pm: Trump calls for executing his political enemies in chilling, violent posts. Retired Army Ranger Rep. Jason Crow, one of the lawmakers in the video that sparked the outburst, joins The Weeknight to answer the President’s unprecedented charge of sedition “punishable by death.” Plus, a federal grand jury is investigating two Trump officials as they struggle to carry out the President’s retribution campaign. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin and Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters, join to explain what may come next. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 43min
Messy and Incompetent
November 19, 2025 7pm: Attorney General Pam Bondi now says “new information” forced her to reopen the DOJ’s case into Jeffrey Epstein, as the bill to release the Epstein files heads to Trump’s desk for a signature. We dig into what comes next with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) from the House Oversight Committee. Plus, Several Democratic lawmakers posted a video calling on members of the military and intelligence community to stand up for the Constitution, telling them they "can refuse illegal orders." Navy veteran Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joins The Weeknight to explain the message and its risks. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 42min
‘Victory'
November 18, 2025 7pm: Rep. Lateefah Simon, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to unpack the House vote to release the Epstein files, and whether it marks real Republican pushback against Trump or a momentary break. Plus: Annie Farmer, a survivor of Epstein's abuse, and attorney Jennifer Freeman join The Weeknight to talk about the power of survivor voices now that Congress has moved one step closer to releasing the Epstein files. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 42min
‘You Are Not Going to Hide'
November 17, 2025 8pm: With lawmakers voting tomorrow, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have released a powerful new video and will stand with bipartisan lawmakers to demand transparency. One of those survivors joins The Weeknight. And, Trump’s use of presidential pardons to exonerate more January 6th defendants is backfiring. Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer and New York Times Columnist David French explain why. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 42min
‘Extreme Measures’
November 17, 2025 7pm: Former Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews and MS Now Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg join The Weeknight with the latest aslawmakers gear up for a big Epstein vote, as Trump says he will sign a bill to release the files if it can pass hurdles in Congress. And, a rift is growing between Trump and his long-time ally and supporter Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene because of the Epstein files. Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, joins the conversation. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 15, 2025 • 42min
‘The Only Person Acting Guilty’
November 14, 2025 7pm: As the Epstein scandal engulfs Trump’s presidency, survivors of the late sex offender are demanding Congress release the Epstein files. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and MSNBC Political Analyst Michelle Goldberg join The Weeknight to break it down. And, while the government shutdown may be over, Affordable Care Act subsidies are stalled, premiums are rising, and millions are caught in the middle. Health equity advocate Dr. Uche Blackstock joins The Weeknight to discuss the future of affordability and access to care. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 42min
‘This is Un-American’
November 13, 2025 7pm: Rep. Eric Swalwell joins The Weeknight for his first TV interview since a Trump official referred him for a federal criminal investigation over mortgage fraud. Plus, fallout from the Epstein emails is rocking the White House and could soon reveal a deep divide within the Republican party. Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to discuss the latest drop and what we should expect next. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 42min
'Outright Corruption'
November 12, 2025 7pm: House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins The Weeknight with the latest as the House prepares to vote on a Senate-approved resolution to end the government shutdown. Plus: The White House ramps up pressure on Republicans over the Epstein files as the House moves toward a showdown vote. Rep. Yassamin Ansari joins us as newly sworn-in Rep. Grijalva takes her seat. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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