The Rachel Maddow Show

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.

Former Trump attorney and star witness Michael Cohen discusses the significance of Trump's convictions, the rule of law, and the defense strategies in a high-profile legal case. The podcast explores the implications of a unanimous jury verdict in Trump's impeachment trial and the potential consequences he may face, including a prison sentence. It also delves into the legal procedures following Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.

Robert De Niro, known for his political views, cautions against Trump. The podcast delves into the intricate details of the Trump Tower conspiracy and the defense's strategic maneuvers to create doubt in the trial. It also analyzes Trump's response to the Access Hollywood tape and the critical flaws in the defense's closing arguments.

Prosecutor Fani Willis discusses Republican sabotage attempts in the Trump case. Topics include defending democracy, political interference in Nazi conspiracy trials, legal battles against Trump, and challenges faced by Willis in upholding justice amidst threats and political pressures.

Exploring Michael Cohen's transformation from loyal hustler to fierce critic in Trump's trial, challenges of representing a guilty client, Republicans defending Trump in scandal, reflections on disparaging judiciary, Mershan's fairness in court, defense undermining Cohen's credibility, chaos and loyalty outside trial, intricate details of hush money payments, strategies for defense attorneys, anticipation of Trump trial verdict

Former Trump lawyer, Michael Cohen, testifies in Trump's New York criminal trial, exposing financial deceptions, hush money payments, and Trump's direct involvement. The podcast explores Cohen's role, legal strategies, and the impact on Trump's trial and public opinion.