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Iranians React to the Death of Ayatollah Khamenei Mar 01, 2026

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March, 1 2026, 8 AM; Cheers were heard from large crowds of Iranians in several cities following the confirmed death of Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In the U.S., Iranian-Americans took to the streets in cities like Los Angeles and Washington D.C. to celebrate the blow to the Iranian Islamic regime. While there were celebrations taking shape, there were also scenes of mourning from the leader's fiercely loyal base. Thousands of pro-government supporters gathered in Tehran to memorialize Khameni. Through the split screen of emotions, questions remain on what powerbase will emerge now that the man who ruled iran with an iron fist for nearly four decades is gone. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weekend to discuss how the attacks have affected Iranians around the globe.

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Iran Attacks Enter Its Second Day Mar 01, 2026

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March 1, 2026, 7am; A massive explosion was heard in Tehran today after the Israeli military intercepted more missiles launched towards Israel this morning. Associated Press Correspondent Sam Mednick and MS NOW Political Reporter Alex Tabet join “The Weekend” to share the latest. Then, Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling and MS NOW Political Analyst Richard Stengel join the conversation to discuss what's next.

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Trump’s Mercurial Presidency Feb 22, 2026

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February 22, 2026; 9am: Ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Gregory Meeks, joins “The Weekend” to discuss potential U.S. action against Iran and calls out President Trump for attempting to sidestep Congress in getting authorization for potential strikes, and calls on the president to brief lawmakers.

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Showdown at State of the Union Feb 22, 2026

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February 22, 2026; 8am: President Donald Trump’s State of the Union is shaping up to be a very dramatic event before it even begins. It comes as the president has faced several setbacks, including a major Supreme Court loss after the court struck down his tariffs. Former speechwriter and special assistant to former President Joe Biden, Jeff Nussbaum, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.

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Clintons to Testify on Epstein Feb 22, 2026

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February, 22 2026, 7AM; Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet with committee members on Thursday, and former President Bill Clinton will testify a day later. The depositions will take place behind closed doors, but they will be filmed and transcribed. Both have denied any wrongdoing, and Hillary Clinton has said that neither of them has links to the late sex offender. Rep. James Walkinshaw, who will be in the room for both depositions, joins The Weekend to discuss the depositions and his decision to bring Jeffrey Epstein survivor Jess Michaels as his guest to President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.

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GOP Lawmakers Skip Latest Epstein Testimony Feb 21, 2026

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February 21, 2026; 9am: After former Prince Andrew's arrest for misconduct in public office, there are growing calls for accountability here in the United States over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This week, we got a look inside the deposition of Epstein's former billionaire benefactor, Les Wexner. The former CEO of Victoria’s Secret testified behind closed doors to several Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, and Republican lawmakers did not attend. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam joins “The Weekend” to discuss.

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Heated Texas Primaries Feb 21, 2026

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February 21, 2026; 8am: Election season is here with early voting underway in Texas with special focus on the U.S. Senate primaries. On the Democratic side, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing off against State Representative James Talarico. And for Republicans, incumbent Senator John Cornyn is fighting to keep his seat against State Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt. The primary is set for March 3, and the results could shake up the direction of both parties come November. Matthew Bartlett, Republican Strategist and former Trump appointee to the State Department, and Shaniqua McClendon, Vice President of politics at “Crooked Media,” joins “The Weekend” to discuss.

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Trump Rages at SCOTUS After Tariff Ruling Feb 21, 2026

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February, 21 2026, 7AM: The court struck down his far reaching global tariffs in a 6-3 decision Friday, ruling that he did not have authority under a 1977 emergency economic powers law. Tim O'Brien and Courtenay Brown join The Weekend to discuss the latest in the SCOTUS decision and how the ruling may impact President trump’s economic agenda, as well as the bottom line for U.S.

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Former Second Gentleman Sounds Off on Pam Bondi Feb 15, 2026

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February, 15 2026, 9AM; Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff joins “The Weekend” to discuss growing concerns about the impact of AI in the workplace and the weaponization of the Justice Department under Donald Trump. Emhoff calls this week’s congressional testimony by Attorney General Pam Bondi “shameful.”

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ICE Drawdown in Minnesota Feb 15, 2026

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February 15, 2026; 8am: The Trump Administration announced its plans reduce the number of immigration agents in Minnesota after weeks of protests, arrests, and use of force. This withdrawal comes with lingering skepticism among Minnesotans who remain dubious about the administration’s announcement. Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne and Former Federal Public Defender Liz Oyer join “The Weekend” to discuss the lasting impacts of Operation Metro Surge.

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