The Weeknight

December 17, 2025 7pm: Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers, behind closed doors, that he gathered “proof beyond a reasonable doubt" that Trump schemed to overturn the 2020 election. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins The Weeknight to unpack the testimony. Plus: Democratic lawmakers are warning the DOJ of repercussions if they do not release the Epstein files by Friday's deadline. Senator Jeff Merkley, a lead Senate sponsor on the files' release, joins The Weeknight to discuss.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 16, 2025 7pm: The hosts react to a bombshell interview by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Then, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight to react and demand answers after an unsatisfactory briefing from Secy. Hegseth and Marco Rubio on dubious boat strikes in international waters. And, DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight as House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not bring a vote to extend Obamacare subsidies, all but ensuring they expire and drive premiums higher for millions. Even Republicans are furious, with Rep. Mike Lawler calling it “absolute B.S.”For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 15, 2025 8pm: Sen. Chris Coons joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump’s latest threats against Venezuela. Plus, the senator’s new essay on how democrats should sharpen their message heading into 2026. And, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg joins The Weeknight with the latest following Sunday’s mass shooting on Brown University’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 15, 2025 7pm: Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins The Weeknight to break down what’s happening inside the DOJ. And, Media Matters President Angelo Carusone joins The Weeknight to respond to the latest efforts by the Trump administration to interfere with how states manage and monitor federal elections. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 12, 2025 7pm: House Oversight Democrats have released dozens of new photos from Epstein’s estate, offering a glimpse into what they say is a massive archive now under congressional review. Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor and senior writer for Politico Magazine joins The Weeknight with MS NOW legal analyst Kristy Greenberg to break it down. And, as the Trump administration doubles down on the legitimacy of its legally dubious boat strikes in South America, top Democrats are demanding Secy. Pete Hegseth release the complete, unedited video of the September 2nd attack. Todd Huntley, a retired Navy Judge Advocate General joins the conversation. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 11, 2025 7p: The Trump Administration continues to evade calls for transparency regarding the legal dubious boat strikes and the seized oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela. Rep. Ro Khanna of the Armed Services Committee joins The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, Rep. Dan Goldman joins the table to discuss two issues that Republicans are afraid to talk about: affordability and healthcare. And, MS NOW’s Lisa Rubin and Charles Coleman join to discuss the latest failed indictment against NY Attorney General Letitia James.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 10, 2025 7pm: BREAKING: President Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker near the Venezuelan coastline in a major escalation against President Nicolas Maduro. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight to respond. And, in an attempt to focus his messaging on the economy, Donald Trump mocked everyday Americans while returning to an old talking point: Americans should make do with less. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins The Weeknight to discuss this and more.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 9, 2025 7pm: Trump is in Pennsylvania touting “A-plus-plus…” economic success as prices surge and even his own voters say he’s losing the inflation fight. Now, his team says they’re putting him “on the ballot”in 2026. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) joins The Weeknight to respond. And, Trump’s DOJ now has 10 days to cough up the Epstein files under the transparency law. House Oversight Cmte Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) joins The Weeknight to discuss.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.   To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 8, 2025 8pm: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joins The Weeknight to discuss the economic strain Americans are facing, as President Trump heads to the Keystone state to address the affordability crisis. And, Trump loyalist turned U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has announced she’s leaving her post after an appeals court ruled her appointment was unlawful. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to break it down. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 8, 2025 7pm: Democrats are pushing for transparency in Pete Hegseth’s boat strikes scandal. Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg join The Weeknight to explain what comes next. Plus, it’s a make-or-break week in Indiana as the state senate takes up Trump’s push for mid-decade redistricting. Former U.S. Senator from Indiana Joseph Donnelly and Abha Khan, partner at Elias Law Group, join The Weeknight to break it down. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 5, 2025 7pm: Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth is doubling down on the legality of his boat strikes, despite growing alarm from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. MS NOW Military Analyst and retired 4-star Army General Barry McCafferty joins The Weeknight to break it down with retired Navy JAG officer Todd Huntey. Plus: MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin and Brendan Ballou, former federal prosecutor, react to new reporting indicating the January 6th pipe bomber supported President Trump. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 4, 2025 7pm: MS NOW confirms a grand jurors decided not to issue a second indictment against New York AG Letitia James. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin breaks down the latest in Trump’s failing retribution campaign. Plus, Pete Hegseth is facing more scrutiny over the new report on his Signal communications and today’s classified briefing on the Pentagon’s boat strikes. Rep. Chris Deluzio, one of the Democrats targeted by President Trump for saying troops can refuse illegal orders, joins The Weeknight to discuss. And, hosts respond to breaking news at the Supreme Court, which just green-lighted Texas to use its new gerrymandered congressional map ahead of next year’s midterms.  For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

Sources tell MS NOW The Pentagon’s independent watchdog has found that Pete Hegseth shared classified information over Signal and put American troops at risk. Rep. Eugene Vindman of the House Armed Services Committee and retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling weigh in. Plus, former Federal Prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins The Weeknight as House Oversight Democrats release new photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 2, 2025 7p: The Trump Administration is trying to justify its legally dubious boat strikes in international waters. Retired Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty and retired Lt. Col. Dan Maurer weigh in. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins The Weeknight hosts to respond to new reports that Trump’s DOJ is considering a new indictment against James Comey. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 1, 2025 8p: Donald Trump’s handpicked prosecutors aren’t standing up in court. Rep. LaMonica McIver and MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord join the table after an appeals court disqualified Alina Habba from serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Plus, Rep. Sarah McBride joins The Weeknight hosts as Republicans scramble to find a solution to their manufactured healthcare crisis. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

December 1, 2025 7p: Democrats and Republicans are raising questions about the legality of boat strikes being conducted by the U.S. military. The Weeknight hosts are joined by Senator Jacky Rosen of the Armed Services Committee, former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, and retired Lieutenant Colonel Rachel VanLandingham to break down the latest developments. Plus, Indiana lawmakers are being targeted after rejecting Donald Trump’s gerrymandered congressional map. John Bisognano, the President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, and Neera Tanden, the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, join the Weeknight to discuss. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

November 26, 2025 7p: Two national guard members were shot in Washington, DC. The Weeknight hosts are joined by MS NOW reporters and analysts to break down the latest developments. Plus, Rep. Chris DeLuzio joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump’s retribution campaign against Democrats in Congress. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

November 25, 2025 7p: The six democrats who released a video reminding service members of their oath to the Constitution are being asked to sit down for interviews with the FBI. This comes as the cases against Trump’s political foes continue to unravel. MS NOW legal analyst Lisa Rubin and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join the table to break down the latest developments. Plus, Congressman Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss exclusive MS NOW reporting that Trump might be tiring of FBI Director Kash Patel. And Rep. Seth Moulton joins to discuss peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

November 24, 2025 8p: Trump is continuing to attack members of Congress. Now, the Pentagon is targeting Arizona Senator Mark Kelly after he urged members of the military to refuse illegal orders. Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Congressman Eric Swalwell weighs in on Trump’s latest escalations against democrats and how he plans to take on the president. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.

November 24, 2025 7p: A federal judge dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding Trump’s prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not lawfully appointed. MS NOW legal analyst Charles Coleman and former Justice Department Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer join The Weeknight to react. Plus, Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight ahead of a potential Supreme Court decision on Texas’ rigged congressional maps. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW 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.