• ‘Yes, America, we have a pope named Bob': Chris Hayes on Pope Leo XIV
    May 9 2025

    Guests: Father William Dailey, Miguel Diaz, Steve Liesman, Sam Stein, Kathleen Sebelius

    Tonight: what we know about Pope Leo the 14th and what the first-ever American Pope means for this country and the world. Then, the concerning reality of Trump's first trade deal as he shrugs his shoulders at Americans losing their jobs. Plus, meet the wellness influencer set to become America's top doctor. And Donald Trump gives up on his pick for DC's top prosecutor—but there's apparently a backup plan.

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    43 mins
  • 'Clock ticking': GOP stressed over how to pass Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
    May 8 2025

    Guests: Dave Dayen, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Bharat Ramamurti, Drew Harwell

    The president's plan to cut taxes for the rich and healthcare for the poor. Tonight: big problems for the big, beautiful bill. Then, Ford announces increased prices on vehicles made in Mexico as "the shopkeeper" has his way. Plus, a major victory for the Tufts student detained on orders from the Trump administration. And new reporting on what could be the largest bribery scandal in presidential history.

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    42 mins
  • 'He believes this!': Wall Street still doesn’t get that Trump isn't bluffing
    May 7 2025

    Guests: Ali Velshi, Charlie Savage, Allison Riggs, Sen. Adam Schiff

    Tonight: Growing concerns that "the shopkeeper" is out to lunch. Then, alarming new reporting on a U.S. intelligence assessment that undercuts Trump's war-time deportation plan. Plus, Sen. Adam Schiff on a major setback for Trump's pick for D.C. U.S. attorney. And a Trump appointed judge blocks the Republican plot to steal an election.

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    42 mins
  • ‘Toxic agenda’: Chris Hayes on the Republican ‘Sesame Street problem’
    May 3 2025

    Guests: Josh Marshall, Rep. Ro Khanna, Brandy Zadrozny, Ben Terris

    America's rogue executive orders the defunding of public broadcasting. Tonight: the latest executive power grab and the looming lawsuits to stop an unlawful order. Then, on the eve of still more new tariffs, the chaos economy squeeze on small business. And alarming vaccine headlines coming from America's top health official.

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    42 mins
  • Mike Waltz out as Trump national security advisor
    May 2 2025

    Donald Trump's National Security Advisor is out, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking over. Tonight: what we know about the latest bizarre turns in the Michael Waltz saga. Then, new alarms from small business without any relief from the White House. Plus, the most important ruling yet against the illegal Trump rendition regime. And Jamie Raskin on today's big news for the January 6th Truther Donald Trump picked to become Washington's top prosecutor.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Trump blames Biden for shrinking economy, but voters don't buy it
    May 1 2025

    Guests: Tim Miller, Claire McCaskill, Cornell Belcher, Alex Wagner, Jacob Soboroff

    The economy is shrinking because of Donald Trump—but the buck stops...over there? Tonight: even more brutal polling and the rare candor about what this trade war means for you. Then, Alex Wagner reports on America's authoritarian slide by way of Hungary's example. And the incredible scene in Vermont where a federal judge orders ICE to release a Columbia student.

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    42 mins
  • 'People will notice': Trump can’t bully and lie his way out of higher prices, says Hayes
    Apr 30 2025

    Guests: Steve Liesman, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Matina-Stevis-Gridneff, Sen. Ruben Gallego

    Amazon backs off its plans to show you the Trump Tax. Tonight: the emerging truth about Trump's chaos economy that can't be bullied away. Then, the polling collapse for the president of the United States. Plus, what you should know about the Trump executive order to "unleash America's law enforcement"—and how the states are pushing back.

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    42 mins
  • ‘Unpopular’: Trump whines about Fox News poll showing his approval rating cratering
    Apr 25 2025

    Guests:Margie Omero, Fernand Amandi, Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Sen. Chris Murphy, Jennifer Welch

    Tonight: new evidence that America is rejecting Donald Trump's toxic agenda. Then, the growing concern among American companies that China won't back down. Plus, a judge orders the Trump administration to return a second person wrongfully detained in El Salvador. And Democrats keep teaming up for town halls where Republicans refuse to have them.

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    43 mins