The Weekend

Latest Episodes:

Joni Ernst Won't Run Aug 30, 2025

Show notes

August 30, 2025; 9am: The big shakeup could lead to a potentially competitive Senate race in Iowa. Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls is one of the Democratic candidates running to replace Ernst. He joins The Weekend to discuss what this could mean for the 2026 midterm elections.

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

Leveraging Federal Power Aug 30, 2025

Show notes

August 30, 2025; 8am: President Trump revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection -- which raises even more questions about Trump leveraging the federal government against his critics -- along with his new threats to investigate Chris Christie and George Soros. Former CIA Director John Brennan and Liz Oyer, former DOJ Pardon Attorney and Federal Public Defender, join “The Weekend” to discuss.

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

The War Against Expertise Aug 30, 2025

Show notes

August 30, 2025; 7am: CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired after refusing to resign. Her attorneys said the firing came after she refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives in line with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In response, top officials at the agency quit, and hundreds of staffers staged a clap out in support. Plus, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration over their attempt to oust her. In an emergency hearing, the judge expressed concern over Trump’s comments about securing a majority on the board. Neera Tanden and George Conway join “The Weekend” to discuss how this could impact everything from your finances to your physical health.

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

Rep. Maxwell Frost: Trump voters are ‘waking up’ Aug 24, 2025

Show notes

August 24, 2025; 9am: Recent polling shows President Trump’s self-proclaimed “Big Beautiful Bill” is unpopular and many constituents are imploring Democrats to push back harder against his agenda. Several Democrats see this as an opportunity to rally through red states and remind voters who is to blame when they cast their ballots this November. Representative Maxwell Frost joins “The Weekend” to discuss the reaction from his latest town hall in Omaha, Nebraska, and Democrats’ messaging around the spending bill leading into the midterms.

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

Trump Crackdown Expansion Aug 24, 2025

Show notes

August 24, 2025; 8am: The Pentagon has reportedly been planning a military deployment to Chicago for weeks in a model that could later be used in other major cities. President Trump indicated that Chicago would be his next target, along with New York, another Democratic-leaning city with a Black mayor. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins The Weekend to discuss how Trump's plan to use the National Guard will impact his city.

For more, follow us on social media.

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

All the President's Men Aug 24, 2025

Show notes

August 24, 2025; 7am: President Donald Trump has previously stated that his goal is retribution and the DOJ seems willing to assist. Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton was seemingly added to that list when FBI agents raided his home on Friday. Anthony Coley and Tara Setmayer join The Weekend to discuss how retribution may be the largest part of how President Trump will define success in his second term.

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

Rep. Ro Khanna: Less than 1% of the Epstein files have been released Aug 23, 2025

Show notes

August 23, 2025; 9am: After years of public pressure to release the Epstein files, the Department of Justice sent the first batch of documents to the House Oversight Committee on Friday. However, there are mixed reactions about the latest drop. While the Committee’s chair, Congressman James Comer, praised the DOJ for “moving at a pace far faster than anything ever produced by the Biden DOJ,” Representative Robert Garcia said most of the files they’ve received were already public. Representative Ro Khanna, who is also a member of the committee, confirmed Rep. Garcia’s assertion on this hour of “The Weekend.”

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

Trump Vs. The Fed Aug 23, 2025

Show notes

August 23, 2025; 8am: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the bank could cut interest rates in September, citing rising economic risks. Meanwhile, President Trump said he'd fire a member of the Fed's board, Lisa Cook, if she did not resign.

Trump had called on Cook, the first black woman to serve on the board, to step down after federal housing regulator Bill Pulte accused her of committing mortgage fraud.

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

The Maxwell Interview Aug 23, 2025

Show notes

August 23, 2025; 7am: The interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, which was conducted by President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney and now top DOJ official Todd Blanche, covered topics such as Preident Trump's association with Jeffrey Epstein, whether Maxwell believed Epstein's death was caused by suicide, and if Epstein held a list of names. Miles Taylor, Paul Butler, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr join The Weekend to discuss the DOJ's release of the interview and what it could mean for Maxwell.

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

Fighting Urban Crime Aug 17, 2025

Show notes

August 17, 2025; 9am: President Trump isn’t stopping after his attempt to federally takeover Washington DC’s police. He has now singled out a number of cities as the worst in the country. Yet, they have all seen a decrease in crime, some even at historic lows. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee join The Weekend to discuss.

For more, follow us on social media:

Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social

Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc

TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc

To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.