Ken Burns Knows We’ve Been Here Before
May 18, 2026
Ken Burns on the venality and virtue of America at 250.
Who are The Best People? They’re the most magnetic and engaging people in the room; the ones who know how to get that extra something out of every collaboration, connection, and endeavor. These people are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. Now, in an era of social and political upheaval, The Best People share lessons that we can all use. Listen as Nicolle Wallace seeks varied perspectives on how to keep reaching for truth, decency, and connection.
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Chris Hayes Makes His Curiosity the Antidote to Anxiety
May 11, 2026
Chris Hayes knows that the superpower of the human species is that we can acclimate to anything. This includes the chaos of Trump and adapting artificial intelligence into our lives.
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Introducing WITHpod: The AI End Game
May 05, 2026
AI – and coverage of it – is everywhere. But what is artificial intelligence, really, beyond the buzzword? Each week, in a special new miniseries - ‘The AI End Game’ - Chris Hayes is joined by…
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Sarah Longwell Knows the Cheat Code to Politics
May 04, 2026
Sarah Longwell is a “bulwark” against allowing democracy to crumble. And she’s got the data to show Americans how it's done.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Runs New Jersey Like a Busy Mom
Apr 27, 2026
From negotiating with toddlers to lifting the nuclear moratorium, Governor Mikie Sherill gets it done.
Sherrilyn Ifill on Rebuilding Post-Trump: " It's Gotta Come Down to the Studs”
Apr 20, 2026
Sherrilyn Ifill is a civil rights litigation powerhouse, cross-examining the American culture climate to zero in on what it will take to rebuild what's been broken.
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Kara Swisher on Death and Doritos
Apr 13, 2026
Kara Swisher explains the freedom gained from accepting death as part of life. And she has a prescription for what’s ailing us: healthcare, community and connection.
Best of the Best: Yes, Robert De Niro is Talking to You
Apr 06, 2026
Robert De Niro knows that courage is contagious. And he will not be intimidated by Trump.
Alex Wagner: Trump’s MAGA Base is "Mad at Daddy"
Mar 30, 2026
Alex Wagner on why MAGA is souring on Trump. And how Democrats can take a page from his carnival barker brand of politics.
Julie K. Brown Continues to Break Open the Epstein Story
Mar 23, 2026
Julie K. Brown broke the Epstein story wide open. And she’s still digging.
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling Knows Leadership… And When It’s Lacking
Mar 16, 2026
Lieutenant General Mark Hertling is a leader and a father. He’s seen war firsthand and knows it should always be a last resort.
How Tig Notaro's "Laugh Hang" Got Her to the Oscars
Mar 09, 2026
Comedic superstar Tig Notaro on her documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light” and the legacy of the poet Andrea Gibson.
A Mayor, a Military Pro and a Professor on Affluence, Grievance and Greed
Mar 02, 2026
Eddie Glaude, Mitch Landrieu, and Tom Nichols on the erosion of the public good in Trump’s America.
Yes, Robert De Niro is Talking to You
Feb 23, 2026
Robert De Niro knows that courage is contagious. And he will not be intimidated by Trump.
Scott Galloway Wants You to Resist and Unsubscribe
Feb 16, 2026
Scott Galloway on his economic strike campaign, ‘Resist and Unsubscribe.’
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”
Feb 12, 2026
A preview of “MS NOW Presents: Clock It” – your invitation to Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels’s weekly groupchat.
Rosie Perez is Still Doing the Right Thing
Feb 09, 2026
Rosie Perez is scared just like the rest of us. But it doesn’t stop her from using her voice.
MS NOW Presents: Clock It with Symone and Eugene
Feb 05, 2026
Introducing “Clock It,” a new podcast posted at the intersection of culture and politics from Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels.
Eric Holder: Institutions Have Failed Us, the American People Have Not
Feb 02, 2026
Obama’s Attorney General doesn’t mince words about much. Eric Holder on immigration, Minnesota, and midterms.
Amb. Susan Rice on Trump’s “Grand Theft Larceny"
Jan 26, 2026
Ambassador Susan Rice says Trump is exercising power without restraint and warns that the U.S. is committing “superpower suicide.”
Oliver Darcy on the Effects of a Steady Fox News Diet
Jan 19, 2026
Oliver Darcy keeps watch over the forces toxifying American media. And he’s ready for a reckoning.
Heather Cox Richardson: "This is Americans vs. Dictators"
Jan 12, 2026
Heather Cox Richardson explains the “Putinization” of America and the need for “We The People” to harness our inherent power.
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Jan 09, 2026
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Best of The Best: Joan Baez is Calculating How Much She’s Willing to Risk
Jan 05, 2026
The legendary singer and activist says the world is scarier now. How’s she coping? By dancing with drag queens.
Best of The Best: Rosie O'Donnell Did Not Become an Artist to be Liked
Dec 29, 2025
Rosie O’Donnell on Trump’s cacophony of chaos and the art of self-preservation.
Marc Elias Urges Dems to Replace Nostalgia with Forward Progress
Dec 22, 2025
Marc Elias is an election litigation powerhouse. And he has no nostalgia for the legal and political norms Trump has flattened.
Leslie Jones Asks MAGA: Why Do You Want America to Suck?
Dec 15, 2025
Leslie Jones is a comedic powerhouse with a mind for politics. And she’s got words for complacent Americans.
Rachel Maddow Has Some Advice for Those Who Capitulate
Dec 08, 2025
Rachel Maddow has a singular talent for deciphering American history. She’s using the stories of our past to diagnose our present.
Claire Danes is “Tough and Nervous"
Dec 01, 2025
Claire Danes knows what it takes to realize a character. And how fun it is to take a ride in their shoes.
Introducing "Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order"
Nov 24, 2025
Rachel Maddow’s new podcast “Burn Order” drops 12/1. Listen to the trailer now!