Deadline: White House

September 24th, 2025, 5pm: Last night, a Democratic win in the Arizona special election all but confirmed House Republicans will have to go on the record on releasing the Epstein files. Nicolle Wallace, with our political and legal experts, examine how the Epstein scandal has reached a near unavoidable level for Trump. Plus, she and our panel discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom calling on Democrats to address the “crisis of men and boys” and fight back against the Trump administration.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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 24th, 2025, 4pm: Last night, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves after his late night show was suspended by ABC. Now, Donald Trump is threatening legal action against ABC following Kimmel’s return. Nicolle Wallace and our panel of political and entertainment experts discuss what’s next for Kimmel, free speech and Trump’s threats. Plus, the breaking news that James Comey is expected to be indicted by Trump’s Justice Department in the coming days and the latest on the shooting at an ICE facility in Texas.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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 23rd, 2025, 5pm: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returns to the airwaves tonight, though not every household will be able to watch as Sinclair and Nexstar continue to preempt the show on their local ABC stations. Nicolle Wallace and our team of political experts discuss the lingering concerns for free speech despite Kimmel’s return to television. Plus, a potential change in Donald Trump’s opinion on the Russian invasion of Ukraine as he suggests Ukraine could regain the territory it has lost in the war.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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 23rd, 2025, 4pm: New polling from The Washington Post finds most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of many, many issues. Nicolle Wallace and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discuss how Democrats can use this moment in Trump’s presidency to fight back. Plus, Nicolle and a panel of political and voting rights experts discuss Former Vice President Kamala Harris throwing her support behind the Democratic counter-redistricting effort.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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 22nd, 2025, 5pm: After a blistering week of news forcing us to question the state of American democracy, Sue Gordon joins Nicolle to give her perspective. Then later, an Epstein survivor speaks with Nicolle about what she’s looking for from the Justice Department after the former prosecutor who secured Epstein a sweetheart plea deal speaks to the House Oversight Committee. And the Trump administration ties tylenol to autism without sufficient scientific evidence.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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 22nd, 2025, 4pm: Disney announces that Jimmy Kimmel Live will return to television after widespread backlash over his suspension. Nicolle covers what could have lead to the major reversal with media experts and friends. And Carol Leonnig joins Nicolle to unpack her shocking reporting on White House border czar Tom Homan.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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 19th, 2025, 5pm: The latest play in Trump’s revenge might find a U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia fired for refusing to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud. Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — and our panel of political experts discuss Trump’s weaponization of the Justice Department. Plus, New York City officials arrested in ICE holding facility protest and the latest targets in the crackdown on free speech.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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 19th, 2025, 4pm: This afternoon on Capitol Hill, Alex Acosta, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, testifies to the House Oversight Committee on the Epstein case. Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia tells Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — what went on in that closed door testimony. Plus, how Donald Trump is threatening free speech and a judge dismissing Trump’s lawsuit against the New York Times. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

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Dominic Patton, Executive Editor at Deadline.com, dives into the pressures broadcasters face, particularly around the Disney/ABC incident involving Jimmy Kimmel. Oliver Darcy sheds light on media dynamics and audience backlash, while Michael Grimbom highlights the impact of lawsuits and institutional pressure on press freedom. The discussion touches on how regulatory decisions can stifle creativity and invites comparisons to authoritarian regimes, revealing the troubling implications for free speech and the media landscape in America.