The Rachel Maddow Show

A magazine writer confronts Donald Trump in court; the behavior of Trump during the trial and the possibility of suing him again are discussed; fighting against Trump and empowering women; potential ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas; implications of a drone strike on a US military outpost; challenges and controversies within the Republican Party.

The podcast discusses the New Hampshire Republican primary, including crossover voting, Nikki Haley's performance, and challenges faced by Republican candidates. They analyze Donald Trump's victory speech and false claims, delve into Nancy Pelosi's involvement in the January 6th insurrection, and explore the impact of terminating the Affordable Care Act. The podcast also contrasts Trump's 2016 win with his 2024 support, emphasizes the importance of politicking and third-party candidates in the upcoming general election, and mentions upcoming coverage of the primary.

Examining Donald Trump's broad support among Republicans nationwide and his appeal to evangelical Christian voters. Analyzing Trump's closing message of ending politics and the susceptibility of Americans to authoritarian messages. Exploring the support Trump has gained from leading Republicans ahead of the New Hampshire primary and the challenge of fake content in elections. Highlighting the problem of plausible deniability in fake audio content and the need for protective mechanisms.

A portion of MSNBC's live rolling coverage of the Republican caucuses in Iowa

Rachel Maddow and her MSNBC colleagues discuss the Iowa caucuses, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis debating, Chris Christie dropping out, and Donald Trump's Fox News town hall.

The podcast explores the chaotic state of the Michigan Republican Party and its conflicts, the GOP's stance on student loan payments and abortion bans, President Biden's debunking of the 'lost cause' narrative, Congressman Adam Schiff's discussion on the fragile state of democracy, GOP's rejection of democracy, swatting incidents targeting officials, and threats against local police departments.

Podcast discusses recent bomb threats targeting synagogues in multiple states, the importance of protecting democracy and recognizing fascist tactics, the consequences of civil lawsuits against individuals and organizations, pursuing justice and accountability against Rudy Giuliani, and the actions taken against a Florida GOP chairman accused of sexual assault and rape.

This podcast explores Operation Pistorius, where Nazi saboteurs were dropped off in the US during WWII. It also discusses the efforts of organizations like the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood. Additionally, it covers the damages trial against Rudy Giuliani and Trump's strategies to defend himself against charges. The podcast also touches on the erosion of government power in a democracy.

Cheney emphasizes severity of Trump threat, false claims surrounding 2020 election, dangers of a second Trump administration, defending democracy against Trump's threat

Republican refusal to certify local election results seen as dress rehearsal for 2024 chaos. Heroes in Dublin: delivery driver and French kid intervene in knife attack. Efforts to protect reproductive rights, UN Refugee Agency work, Rosalind Carter tribute, and Georgia officials' refusal to certify elections. Growing trend of Republican officials questioning Georgia election results and its implications. Georgia Supreme Court ruling invalidates law giving legislature power to remove prosecutors. Georgia legislature's attempt to remove prosecutors and the criticism against Fani Willis. Release of hostages in Israel and upcoming Liz Cheney interview.