The Weeknight

September 26, 2025 7pm: MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, join The Weeknight with the latest developments in the indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey Plus, Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to both Nexstar and Sinclair’s ABC-owned stations after a week-long blackout. Author Corey Brettschnieder and fmr. Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya join to respond.  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.   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.

September 25, 2025 7pm:  MSNBC reports former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted. MSNBC legal analysts Mary McCord and Kristy Greenberg join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus: Top Democrats in the House and Senate are investigating whether law firms that cut deals with the Trump administration earlier this year are breaking the law by providing free legal work for the president. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, joins the conversation. 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.   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.

September 24, 2025 7pm: MSNBC Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian joins The Weeknight to break down his new reporting with Carol Leonnig revealing Former FBI Director James Comey’s expected indictment by Trump’s DOJ. Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias also join the conversation. Plus, House Oversight’s top Democrat, Robert Garcia, joins to discuss a recent special election that could shift the balance and push a vote on releasing the Epstein files. 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.   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.

September 23, 2025 7pm: House and Senate Democrats are investigating the Trump administration’s decision to shut down an FBI probe into Border Czar Tom Homan, who was caught taking a $50,000 cash bag, sources/attribution told MSNBC. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Rebecca Slaughter, the lone Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission, joins following the Supreme Court’s decision to clear the way for Trump to fire her.  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.  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.

September 22, 2025 8p: Following the news of Jimmy Kimmel’s return to his late-night slot, conservative broadcast group Sinclair says it will preempt the show across ABC affiliate stations. Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, joins The Weeknight to react to the breaking news. Plus, Kamala Harris is out with a new book detailing her 107-day whirlwind presidential campaign. Ahead of Harris' appearance on “The Rachel Maddow Show,” MSNBC’s Jen Paski, Eugene Daniels, and Vaughn Hillyard join The Weeknight to discuss. 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.   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.

September 22, 2025 7p: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is returning to television Tuesday night following the show’s suspension last week. Angelo Carusone, President and Chair of Media Matters, and Neera Tanden, President and CEO of The Center for American Progress, join The Weeknight hosts to discuss ABC’s decision to reinstate the late-night show after widespread backlash. Plus, Donald Trump is very publicly calling for the prosecution of his perceived enemies. Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer joins The Weeknight hosts to break down Trump’s latest social media rant and the real-life implications. 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.   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 U.S. Attorney in Virginia, who refused to file criminal charges against a perceived political enemy of the President, has resigned under pressure from the White House. MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, MSNBC Senior Investigative Correspondent Carol Leonnig, and President and CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman react to the breaking news. Plus, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), who sits on the House Oversight Committee, tells us what she learned in an important deposition in the Epstein Investigation. 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.   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 is now floating the idea of revoking the FCC licenses of TV networks he claims are “against” him. That decision could fall to FCC Chair Brendan Carr, the same man who just ramped up pressure on ABC to punish Jimmy Kimmel over a monologue about Charlie Kirk. Democratic Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Congressman Ro Khanna introduces a motion to subpoena Carr. He joins The Weeknight to discuss the fight over free speech and political power. 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.   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.

September 17, 2025 7pm: Former President Barack Obama warns the nation is in a "political crisis" after Trump and his allies use Charlie Kirk’s killing to justify silencing opponents and going after the “radical left.” DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight after condemning political violence and calling for unity. Plus, ousted CDC officials call for RFK Jr. to resign and warned his vaccine agenda could put children in danger. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis joins The Weeknight to discuss the risks and the fight ahead. 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.   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.

September 16, 2025 7pm: Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins The Weeknight ahead of FBI Director Kash Patel’s appearance before that panel tomorrow. Plus: Former Sen. Joe Manchin, in his new book “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense,” takes aim at Washington’s “toxic” political culture. He joins The Weeknight to discuss. 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.   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.