The Rachel Maddow Show

President Joe Biden's rare Oval Office address denouncing political violence, while the podcast delves into Donald Trump's choice of J.D. Vance as his VP candidate and an assassination attempt during a rally. The discussion also covers the aftermath, political implications, and reactions within the Republican Party and media landscape.

Democratic lawmakers rally behind President Biden post-debate, forming a coalition of support. Joe Biden receives strong backing despite calls to step down. Highlights on Biden's agenda, Planned Parenthood's challenges, and UN Refugee Agency's call for aid. Concerns over NATO anniversary under a second Trump term. Republican Platform Committee approval and humanitarian crises discussed. Evolution of Republican Party's stance on abortion and campaign strategies for Democrats. Discussion on national abortion plan and its implications for personal freedoms.

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels discusses the challenges of testifying against Trump, the emotional toll of presenting detailed testimony, the consequences faced by key witnesses, including financial struggles and threats, and the impact of presidential powers on American rights. The podcast covers a range of topics from legal battles and key witness testimonies to personal consequences and the delay in sentencing for Trump's convictions.

Discussion on Supreme Court immunity ruling aiding Trump in criminal cases, concerns raised by dissenting justices about unchecked presidential power, Planned Parenthood's commitment to healthcare rights, criticism of the ruling as distortion of rule of law, implications of immunity ruling on future legal proceedings, and announcement of upcoming interview with Stormy Daniels

The podcast covers the first presidential debate of 2024 between President Biden and Former President Trump. Topics include economic policies, abortion laws, immigration, veterans, international conflicts, controversial exchanges, Planned Parenthood's commitment, challenges faced by black Americans, policy proposals, and a playful banter on age and capabilities.

Vice President Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom discuss the first 2024 presidential debate, focusing on Joe Biden's performance, communication challenges, strategies for the campaign, voter opinions, contrasting Biden and Trump on abortion rights, Vice President Harris's impact on the Biden campaign, and the historical trends of candidates struggling in first debates but winning reelection.

Rachel Maddow exposes Trump's failed business ventures and challenges the myth of strong business support for him. Discussion on risks of backing a transactional leader in politics and impact of Roe being overturned on abortion rights. Insights into legal developments of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks, including involvement of Russian intelligence services.

Exploring Dr. Fauci's challenges combating misinformation, facing political opposition, and his public service amid Trump's revolutionary agenda. Discussion on Planned Parenthood's significance, origins of COVID-19 virus, and the dangers of denialism in public health work.

Exploring the historical significance of D-Day, horrors of WWII massacres, lessons from history on threats to democracy, discussion with former deputy national security advisor, aftermath of 2020 Georgia election, Republican maneuvers to disrupt election processes, manipulating election procedures in favor of Trump in Georgia, and political maneuverings in Georgia with unconventional campaign speech in Las Vegas.

Discussions on Trump's legal battles and intimidation tactics, resilience of the American system and Planned Parenthood's commitment, Russian interference in DNC, ongoing reporting and sponsor messages, investigations into Michigan fake electors scheme, and reactions to Trump's conviction and threats from supporters.