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October 25, 2026; 12pm: Trump has his eye on voter rolls in California and a desire to purge a particular group of people from them ahead of the midterms. He also is threatening jail time for those who won’t help him do it. Dean Logan explains the legal guardrails in place to protect the elections; Elizabeth Lee is running for office in a historically Republican-led district with science, accessible healthcare and patient advocacy driving her campaign. She explains why a win for her would change Arizona; Jacob Soboroff heads to Union Square Greenmarket for this week’s Prediction Markets and spea...

October 25, 2026; 11am: Lindsay Toczylowski explains how ICE is using intimidation tactics to scare citizens in immigrant communities from voting; Simon Shuster explains what Trump’s policy shift toward Russia means for Ukraine and why Trump is working so hard to appease Putin; Kerry Kennedy discusses her new book remembering the life and advocacy of her mother, Ethel Kennedy

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October 25, 2026; 10am: Trump and his allies continue to sow doubt in the midterm elections and have even threatened some election officials with prosecution. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows explains why those threats don’t deter officials from protecting democracy; Trymaine Lee gives an inside look into his new docuseries “America Amended,” that explores what our constitutional rights mean in the everyday lives of Black Americans; Jacob Soboroff delivers an update from the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good; As hundreds of thousands of protesters take to the streets in France, Aurélie Raya gives local insight into what is...

October 24, 2026; 12pm: Election security is of peak interest right now to voters as the midterms approach very quickly. Jessica Huseman shines a light on the election meddling attempts from those in power in this country and what is being done to protect our election systems; MS NOW’s Alex Tabet goes to Michigan to talk to voters about Trump’s broken promises about tariffs; In a wide-ranging interview, Billy Crystal sits down with Jacob Soboroff to discuss his new one-man show on Broadway, politics, his faith and much more.  

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October 24, 2026; 11am: Judge Amy Eddy discusses why Republicans are spending millions of dollars to undermine her run for the Montana Supreme Court; MS NOW reporter Chris Jansing shares gems from her docuseries “Ground Game,” where she explores why a record number of Democratic voters are joining the campaign trail; Jacob Soborroff uncovers corruption in the Trump administration; Kasey Jackson, the mother of a 13-year-old with leukemia, explains how Trump’s cuts to the Affordable Care Act is hindering their access to health care.

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October 24, 2026; 10am: With only ten days to go before the midterms, President Trump is continuing to very publicly meddle in the elections. AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes explains why it is still safe to trust the American election process and why it is more important now than ever to vote; Abdul El-Sayed is polling ahead of his opponent Mike Rogers and Republicans are resorting to Islamaphobic cheap shots. Marisa Kabas and Ayman Mohyeldin explain why those attacks aren’t landing as intended; Debbie Shields has taken the internet by storm for connecting on a very funny human level wi...

October 18, 2026; 12pm: The Trump administration is trying to restrict and intimidate voters all the way up to the midterms finish line. Jacquelyn Lopez is the General Counsel for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee which has filed a federal lawsuit to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE and FBI agents to polling places. She explains why Americans need to hold firm when protecting the vote; Independent Nebraska Senate nominee is neck and neck with his Republican opponent. He breaks down how he plans to secure an edge with only 16 days until the midterms; Jacob heads to Mr. Bones...

October 18, 2026; 11am: The Trump administration appears to be preparing to revoke Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s citizenship. While this is outrageous at face value, this is so much bigger than Omar – it's about authoritarian intimidation that could be wielded against all Americans. Omar’s colleague Rep. Joaquin Castro reacts to the latest example of Trump’s retribution campaign against his political enemies; MS NOW’s Maya Eaglin introduces us to some everyday Americans working to defend democracy in their free time; In such a divisive time in society, connecting with people is especially important now. Sam Fragoso explains why we must conti...

October 18, 2026; 10am: Democracy was the main character this weekend as thousands of Americans took to the streets for the fourth national wave of No Kings Day just over two weeks away from the midterms. California Attorney General Rob Bonta explains how he is holding the Trump administration accountable in his state as it continues to interfere with the elections; The Trump administration keeps saying its mass deportation agenda is targeting the “worst of the worst,” but it continues to target extremely vulnerable populations. Anna Clark reports on the latest vulnerable population being targeted by ICE – women trying to escape domest...

October 17, 2026; 12pm: The No Kings movement has launched its fourth major national day of action, with over 3,000 planned rallies in states across the entire country. Rosa Flores brings us to a rally in Dallas to hear why voters came out today; Cherie Shore and Meredith Pominville spend their Sundays holding up signs on freeways as a unique form of protest. They explain why they do it and the impact it has had so far; NEZZA was set to sing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium as ICE was wreaking havoc in LA. She bravely sang it in Spanish to...

October 17, 2026; 11am: History shows us that those who protest are defending the foundational truths of our democracy. Maria Ressa explains why we need to keep dissent ever-present because it has been the catalyst for progress and change for generations; State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-TN) reacts to the deadly school shooting in Oregon this week and speaks to the power of protest as Americans take to the streets today for No Kings rallies; Mariana van Zeller is out with a new documentary investigating the dark world of romance scams. She spotlights the importance of investigative journalism and the real difference...

October 17, 2026; 10am: With 17 days left until midterms, Americans are taking to the streets nationwide to rally in support of early voting and democracy. Maya Eaglin gives a live look into a rally kicking off in Atlanta and Akayla Gardner joins live from a rally in West Palm Beach, Florida. LaTosha Brown and Leah Greenberg share what kind of numbers they are anticipating in today’s rallies and their end goal for voter registration; Instead of making Russia pay for its war in Ukraine as lawmakers and President Trump agreed on, Trump is giving Russia a pass. Mariia Ulianovska reflects on...

October 11, 2026; 12pm: There have been many crucial moments in history that have been paired in our memories with a symbolic image. Shepard Fairey, the artist behind Obama’s famous ‘Hope’ poster, explains the importance of using art as a form of dissent and how it is an accessible form of protest for everyone; Florida has become one of the toughest states for Democrats to win. State Rep. Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Florida reacts to new polling that has her within striking distance of her opponent; Jacob heads to USC for this week’s edition of Predicti...

October 11, 2026; 11am: Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa explains why voters should choose her as their next governor; Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson explains why he thinks he can unseat Senator Susan Collins; Filmmaker Yuval Abraham discusses his new film ‘Naza,’ which showcases how the Israeli military has been targeting civilians in Gaza and conducting mass casualty events as its strategy of war.

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October 11, 2026; 10am: In his first televised interview since Oscar Bergal was shot by ICE, Mayor Zohran Mamdani provides updates on Bergal and shares what he demanded of President Trump in the aftermath of the shooting; Texas is a breeding ground for unpopular laws, including its infamous book banning law. Eddie Huang’s book was just banned in Texas and he shares how he found out while attending an anti-censorship event; Anand Giridharadas shines a light on what he believes is the root cause of the homelessness crisis in this country and offers a solution.

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October 10, 2026; 12pm: New election data shows that Democrats are on track to flip at least three Senate seats. Kabir Khanna breaks down the key issues driving voters to the polls and everything you need to understand about midterm polling; Josh Einiger reports live from a protest in Manhattan where New Yorkers are protesting the ICE shooting of Oscar Bergal; The Trump administration is  working to remove protections from public land so profitable business arrangements can move forward. Ken Salazar explains the negative consequences these will have on wildlife, nature and public lands; A new documentary, “The Last Message,” spotlights how U...

October 10, 2026; 11am: Melat Kiros, the Democratic nominee for Colorado’s 1st congressional district, explains why she’s confident her party can win back Congress; MS NOW reporter Maya Eaglin gives the latest updates on Hurricane Isaias; MS NOW reporter Alex Tabet reports on why Ohio voters are dismayed with President Trump; Jacob Soboroff explains how the president is attempting to bribe voters ahead of the midterms; Artificial Intelligence solved one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems, Mathematician Tristan Buckmaster explains what this means for the future of academia.

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October 10, 2026; 10am: As Hurricane Isaias moves north after making landfall overnight, Ali Reid gives an update from Pensacola, Florida; ICE has brought its continuous violence to New York City, this time shooting a man in his car with his son present. Jumaane Williams reacts to this latest attack, arguing ICE is doing “the devil’s work”;  Jonathan White unpacks new Mother Jones reporting about the government putting undocumented minors in foster care after forcibly separating them from their parents; It has been three years of war-torn devastation in Gaza as Israel’s war. Ayman Mohyeldin and Mosab Abu Toha remind us...

October 4, 2026; 12pm: As President Trump profits off the presidency, Americans are still suffering through a financially devastating affordability crisis. Congressional candidate Connie Chan breaks down her support for California’s upcoming Proposition 40 measure, which would tax billionaires; Mahmoud Khalil became a major symbol in American politics when he was detained and nearly deported for protesting in support of Palestinians amid Gaza’s war with Israel, Khalil joins to discuss his new book about his experience in ICE detention; Jacob went to Santa Monica to interview Californians for this week’s Prediction Markets about ICE’s hiring surge, California’s possible b...

October 4, 2026; 11am: Liz Holtzman explains why the Trump administration is trying to relitigate the Watergate scandal; MS NOW reporter David Noriega shares his original reporting on people being held in ICE detention centers indefinitely while being denied due process; Alice Miranda Ollstein discusses her new book “Side Effects: How Abortion Bans Impact Everyone’s Health" as three Republican-led states go through the Supreme Court to sue Democrat-led states over their abortion shield laws.

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October 4, 2026; 10am: The U.S. only added 29,000 jobs to the market in September which was far less than expected. Tara Raghuveer and Darrick Hamilton reiterate the ever-present affordability crisis Americans are suffering through right now as our nation’s leaders keep getting richer; The Supreme Court will weigh mandatory detention policy after allowing deportations to “third countries.” Melissa Murray breaks down the unprecedented way the highest court in the land is elevating Trump’s immigration agenda; Rabbi Susan Goldberg provides an update from the anti-ICE pilgrimage interfaith leaders are making toward a detention facility in Los Angeles.

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October 3, 2026; 12pm: President Trump has embarked on a 30-day tour to try to garner support in states his party needs to win. Clay Govier breaks down what the president needs to understand about farmers with a month until election day; Tennessee’s failed execution attempt of a woman on death row has captured the attention of the nation. Bo King explains what went wrong and where this incident takes discussions about the death penalty; Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and Liz Plank react to the latest developments in the Cornell 7 case and discuss the systemic issues that continuously fail women in this co...

October 3, 2026; 11am: Interfaith leaders explain why they are leading a crowd of protestors across 96 miles over a 8-day period in order to protest the Trump administration’s immigration tactics; Rep. Joe Morelle shares how Democrats are fighting against Trump’s efforts to interfere with the midterm elections; Alaska voters express disappointment over Trump’s broken campaign promises; Jacob Soboroff breaks down the ins-and-outs of president Trump’s new AI chatbot 

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October 3, 2026; 10am: Trump is embarking on a 30-day tour ahead of the midterms, kicking off this campaigning blitz in friendly territory. John Hansen explains what Trump is missing with a key voting bloc: farmers; Barbara McQuade reacts to the FBI’s reported ‘Patel Report’; A chilling new piece shines a light on the babies and children left behind in America after their parents got deported as part of the Trump administration’s migrant purge. The author, Caitlin Dickerson explains.

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September 27, 2026; 12pm: Republican candidates want nothing to do with Trump and it’s posing a unique problem with so little time before the midterms. Democratic nominee for Senate in red Kansas, Adam Hamilton, explains how Democrats can use this shift to their advantage; ICE’s violence has returned to the headlines this week – especially as a DoorDash driver who was shot in the back by federal agents. His lawyer Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch gives an emotional update; Jacob speaks to MS NOW viewers in Texas for this week’s Prediction Markets about flipping the Senate, the Trump arch and ballroom and much mor...

September 27, 2026; 11am: California Attorney General Rob Bonta explains why the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the White House to use federal databases to vet voter citizenship ahead of midterms “doesn’t bode well for the future”; MS NOW White House reporter Laura Barron-Lopez explains what she experienced in being banned from the White House and having her press pass confiscated; Nikole Hannah-Jones explains why she chose to send her child to under-resourced Black schools despite having the means to send her to higher-performing White schools and responds to widespread criticism about her choice.

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September 27, 2026; 10am: A growing number of Republican candidates across the country are distancing themselves from President Trump’s agenda. Rep. Greg Casar explains if distance is enough; Rachel Maddow addresses the crowd at MS NOW’s Together in Texas event; There is widespread support for unions nationwide but only 1 in 10 Americans belong to one. Randy Korgan explains how that gap can be bridged; A shocking new report from MIT alleges billions of dollars funded a virtual wall along the southern border, yet this surveillance didn’t prevent numerous deaths. Eileen Guo broke this story and she explains why. 

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September 26, 2026; 12pm: Trump keeps trying to find ways to continue banning the press despite violating the Constitution for doing so. April Ryan and Geoffrey Cowan react to the president’s catch-all excuse for doing what he wants: alleging national security threats; Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal calls out her Republican colleagues for not holding the president accountable while holding the majority; Hundreds of people deported to the CECOT mega-prison could finally be awarded their long overdue due process. Lee Gelernt recaps his arguments in court this week on those prisoners’ behalf; A closer look at the extraordinary legacy 9/11 firefighter Stephen Siller leav...

September 26, 2026; 11am: Texas State Senator Taylor Rehmet explains that Texans want to be paid better and want to be able to “afford where they live”; Brian Bryant explains that there’s an ongoing resurgence of the labor movement because workers are fed up; Texas Congressman Llloyd Doggett demands accountability from ICE for shooting a man in the back and holding him at a detention center; Anna Louie Sussman discusses her book ‘Inconceivable: The Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty.’

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September 26, 2026; 10am: President Trump is still trying to find workarounds to banning the press – but we’re still here and will continue to do our job. David Rohde and James Sample discuss this blatant violation of the Constitution and the legitimacy of Trump’s favorite excuse: national security; ICE watchers once alerted neighbors about the presence of federal agents, now they are protecting the polls. Zachary Mueller gives an inside look into how communities are guarding the right to vote; Trump’s preference of musicals is jam-packed with irony. Jacob aligns Les Misérables to current events; As midterms approach...

September 20, 2026; 12pm: There has been a noticeable shift toward conservatism for American courts, but it isn’t new. Alex Wagner digs into the history of “The Steal,” dating back to the Reagan administration; Measles cases are skyrocketing across the country and our top health official spent part of his week headlining an anti-vaccine conference. Brandy Zadrozny dissects the red flags of RFK Jr.’s vaccine conspiracies while holding the HHS Secretary role; Jacob Soboroff interviews New Yorkers in City Hall Market for Prediction Markets about top issues for voters, AI and how Trump aims to get control of the midterms...

September 20, 2026; 11am: #SistersInLaw co-hosts Joyce Vance and Barbara McQuade explain how people in the White House are stunned by Trump’s decision to ban the free press from the White House and whether his reasoning for doing so will stand in court; Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari explains why she and her colleagues are demanding Trump lead an international effort to establish rules on AI; MS NOW reporter, Maya Eaglin, discusses her new series about ordinary Americans who are fighting to protect our elections and defend our democracy.

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September 20, 2026; 10am: The media is one of the biggest checks on Trump’s power and he’s trying to stifle it. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) reacts to the president’s media ban in the White House and the other figures within today’s government keeping Trump’s power in check; The administration is targeting green cards next on its growing list of immigration restrictions. Kelly Lytle Hernández breaks down this country’s history of policing immigration; Following the tragic death of Tierra Walker due to pregnancy-related complications, her family is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state’s abort...

September 19, 2026; 12pm: As the president bars the free press from the White House, James Sample and Melissa Murray answer the question everyone wants to know: Is this legal? In short, the answer is no; Rep. Joe Morelle reacts to Trump’s attack on the free press and the Republicans’ midterm manipulation; Maanvi Singh exposes ICE for losing track of the amount of pregnant women who have miscarried while in detention; A new documentary is focusing on the recovery of Salman Rushdie after an assassination attempt four years ago. Rushdie and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths share their experiences during such...

September 19, 2026; 11am: Journalist Jim Acosta reflects on getting his own press credentials revoked by Trump in light of the White House banning several news outlets; Jacob Soboroff weighs in on Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian-funded wedding;  Seema Shah, Head of Democracy of Assessment at the International IDEA, explains why democratic indicators have hit a 50 year low. 

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September 19, 2026; 10am: MS NOW, CNN and Politico’s White House correspondents were barred entry to the White House grounds in the Trump administration’s latest attack on the free press. Akayla Gardner and Eugene Daniels react to this breach of the Constitution; South Carolina is no longer a layup for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Dr. Annie Andrews lays out her path forward to the Senate; In a notable case of hypocrisy, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen’s family runs one of the state’s largest pork producers. Despite voting in line with Trump’s immigration messaging, Pillen reportedly e...

September 13, 2026; 12pm: Trump still isn’t listening to the American people as his economy remains top of mind for voters. Rep. Adam Smith speaks to the effects of the Iran war on everyday voters’ lives; Trump spent the weekend in Ireland. Ryan Tubridy gives insight to how local residents felt about the visit; Jacob visits Mercado La Paloma in Los Angeles for this week’s “Prediction Markets” to speak to folks about Gavin Newsom, Trump’s desire to put his name on everything, ICE and more. Max Brooks and Sonja Warfield join to react.

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September 13, 2026; 11am: The Brennan Center’s Faiza Patel explains how the federal government is collecting personal data and surveying everyday Americans; Emmy-award winning filmmaker Eve Van Dyke discusses her short ‘The Loneliest Crash Test Dummy,’ which explores why cars are safer for men than women; Marshall Project journalists discuss their investigation into Trump’s immigration crackdown that has led to more people being arrested by ICE in a single year than ever before.

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September 13, 2026; 10am: Heading into the midterms, voters are feeling the negative impacts of Trump’s economy and Rep. Jim McGovern says life right now feels “too damn expensive”; Louisiana’s Mifepristone case could wipe out access to the pill, even in blue states. Alice Miranda Ollstein breaks down this latest attack on reproductive healthcare; After 7 years, Comedy Central’s “Drunk History” has returned. Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner explain the importance of levity and history while living in such a chaotic timeline.

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September 12, 2026; 12pm: The Trump administration just scrapped the EEOC’s 60-year practice of collecting workforce demographic data from employers. Chai Feldblum explains why this is a huge red flag; There is an art to communicating with people in the field of journalism and Tonya Mosley is an expert. She examines her masterful strategy; The Trump administration terminated temporary protected status for thousands of Haitians. Guerline Jozef and Martín Macías Jr. explain the dangers for those who were deported directly back to danger in their country.

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