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WITHpod Live with Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow: podcast and transcript
Andrew Cuomo reportedly considering run for NYC mayor
Trump’s BLM post is just another ploy to attract Black voters
Chicago mayor warns of right-wing extremists fueling migrant hate
The women of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ are everything. He’s just Gerry.
Kentucky reaches a new low in white Christian nationalism
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 11.30.23
A financial monitor in Trump’s civil trial found $40 million in previously undisclosed transfers
GOP’s Tommy Tuberville suggests the end of his blockade is near
To honor my grandfather Nelson Mandela’s legacy, we must fight ‘climate apartheid’
Kagan calls out ‘chutzpah’ in latest Supreme Court argument
Dems approve subpoenas in response to Supreme Court controversies
Henry Kissinger’s legacy is best measured in bodies
Why Elon Musk’s ‘f— yourself’ Dealbook moment wasn’t the worst part of the interview
Donald Trump’s gag order is reinstated in New York fraud case
Unsealed lawsuit against Meta claims its platforms ‘exploit’ children and teens
Republicans tread carefully following Trump’s anti-ACA offensive
GOP lawmaker picks a losing fight over Biden’s jobs record
Trump could’ve tried to rescue Kevin McCarthy. We may now know why he didn’t.
Why James Comer’s many false claims should make the GOP nervous
His shooting led to a landmark gun law. It would never happen today.
The administrative state may survive a bit longer, despite Team Trump’s fervent wish
Undeterred by Judge Chutkan, Donald Trump goes fishing
Mark Cuban’s Mavericks sale brings (more) MAGA to the NBA
Spotify Wrapped is fun for everyone — except small artists
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 11.29.23
Students For Trump co-founder charged with ‘assault on a female’
Georgia Supreme Court thwarts GOP’s anti-Fani Willis weapon
Why new election-related charges against Arizona officials matter
Which remaining Georgia defendants will Fani Willis cut deals with?
Ken Paxton’s latest Texas abortion argument is a breathtaking abdication
It seems George Santos isn’t leaving Congress unless his colleagues drag him out
Threats against the free press part of Trump’s far-right vision
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.29.23
GOP’s Mike Lee hedges on one of his weirder conspiracy theories
Liz Cheney sheds new light on McCarthy’s infamous Mar-a-Lago trip
On ACA’s future, Trump isn’t done doing Democrats a big favor
Republicans hope to avoid sunlight when Hunter Biden testifies
Hunter Biden testifying could be embarrassing — for the House GOP
Meet the production team behind ‘Between Life & Death’
Will Yeezys every truly die? Not until we stop giving Ye our money
Nikki Haley is rising. Does it matter?
Sandy Hook families offer Jones a deal to settle his $1.5 billion debt
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 11.28.23
Trump says he never swore to ‘support’ the Constitution so he can run again
I’m an oncologist. Gaza’s heroic doctors leave me in awe.
Families of Palestinian students who were shot thought they’d be safer in the U.S.
Fox News analyst rips Matt Gaetz in searing op-ed: ‘Revenge and chaos’
New reporting sheds light on Mike Pence’s answers to Jack Smith’s team
How punctuation (somehow) plays a role in Trump’s Jan. 6 case
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.28.23
How Speaker Mike Johnson could help put Donald Trump back in the White House
Trump’s former chief of staff: His backing is ‘beyond my comprehension’
Young Thug trial kicks off with messy opening statement from Fani Willis’ office
Intelligence Committee chair takes unfortunate line on Jan. 6 footage
As GOP’s Tuberville slams the military, Dems eye a new solution
Financial troubles add to Republican National Committee’s woes
Biden, Democrats pounce on Trump’s offensive against the ACA
Trump’s climate plan: Kill us all even faster
Merriam-Webster’s 2023 word of the year carries a huge lesson for 2024
Kevin McCarthy’s false claim that the U.S. never seized land through war is pernicious
Monday’s Mini-Report, 11.27.23
Eastman says he wants sooner plea deadline, split from Trump
A trial delay wouldn’t be the win Trump thinks it is
Polling suggests Trump was left unscathed by ‘vermin’ controversy
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.27.23
Florida’s Ladapo finds new ways to become even more controversial
Derek Chauvin stabbing highlights depravity of American prisons and jails
As Congress struggles, many members bail on re-election plans
Why Trump’s new offensive against the Affordable Care Act matters
Ted Cruz faces pushback after pushing misinformation (again)
Following brutal ethics report, GOP’s Santos expects expulsion
More women denied abortions in Texas join lawsuit against the state
Elon Musk’s newest defamation lawsuit highlights X’s toxicity
Conservative judges have come for what’s left of the Voting Rights Act
Hostages released by Hamas reunite with their families
Trump’s attacks on Engoron lead to threats and harassment. He doesn’t seem to care.
How feminists have failed Israeli victims of sexual violence
How Trump is turning an evangelical ruse into a campaign of political terror
Republicans’ views of the economy are completely detached from reality
What conservatives get wrong about anti-Israel campus protests
Why Marvel’s past should be a concern for the studio’s future
‘Pardoning’ turkeys is dumb and highlights real pardon problems
Netflix’s racist final season of ‘The Crown’ takes the worst lessons from history
Here’s the antidote to your misinformation-filled holiday conversations
Moms for Liberty coordinator in Pa. is a convicted child molester
How JFK’s assassination changed the American psyche forever
Here’s why Shannon Watts thinks women are better leaders than men
Republican judges strike down gun law, citing new Supreme Court rule
State-level interest in Media Matters shows Republicans are Elon Musk’s lackeys
Thanksgiving is a stressful time to travel. Why it may get worse for these passengers.
Colorado brief shows why Trump should be off the ballot in 2024
Why it kind of feels like George Santos is winning
Israel, Hamas reach agreement on hostage deal, pause in fighting
The law that will forever link Donald Trump and Sean Combs
Conservative lawyers call on colleagues to fight Trump threat: ‘Our country comes first’
Gov. Pritzker: Republicans need to call out Trump’s dangerous rhetoric
Anti-Defamation League’s leader has curious praise for Elon Musk
California students will soon be taught how to spot fake news
Kyle Rittenhouse’s new book isn’t about the truth. It’s about power.
What’s behind the extreme heat wave in Brazil that forced Taylor Swift to postpone a show
Mike Johnson heads to Mar-a-Lago to kiss Trump’s ring
The (second) exile of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Trump is about to learn the truth about the First Amendment
As Gaza burns, the old Democratic playbook on Israel is becoming risky
Supreme Court rejects Derek Chauvin’s appeal in George Floyd’s murder
Latest shot at Jan. 6 revisionism by Greene, GOP fails in epic way
Kyle Rittenhouse writes book about shooting that made him a right-wing celebrity
How Trump’s Colorado eligibility ruling can get to the Supreme Court
How I turned my lifelong love for baking into a full-fledged company at age 49
Trump’s gag order in D.C. could be reimposed but narrowed
Concerns about Biden’s age aren’t going anywhere
Republican candidates kiss the Christian nationalist ring
Trump may get to stay on the ballot thanks to a ridiculous technicality
Why collapsing glaciers are ruining your beach house plans
The court should’ve seen the evidence leak in Trump’s Georgia case coming
What Antony Blinken’s wince at Biden did and didn’t mean
Trump’s N.Y. tactics echo the ‘Chicago Seven.’ Will Judge Engoron take the bait?
Texas rejects science textbooks with too much information about climate change
Judge Engoron blasts Trump team’s ‘nonsensical’ mistrial bid
A Tennessee city abandons its ban on being gay in public
How an expiring law helped Cassie’s lawsuit against Sean Combs happen
‘All the Rivers’ asks if love of country and love of each other can co-exist
Donald Trump, ungagged (for now)
The easiest money in college football is being a fired head coach
Capitol Hill is reaching a boiling point
Why Elon Musk’s antisemitism is a national security risk
Trump can stay on the presidential ballot in Colorado, judge rules
Why the U.S.-China summit could help Biden in 2024
Fani Willis proposes August 2024 trial date for Trump’s Georgia election case
Harrison Floyd cries racism as Fani Willis moves to revoke his bond
This Kari Lake court filing should end talk about her ‘moderate’ views
A Freedom Caucus member’s rant highlights the far right’s cluelessness
Legendary rapper André 3000 says he’s arrived at a place where he has no words
The trick behind George Santos’ pledge not to run for re-election
‘The Crown’ makes several unforced errors — starting with Diana’s final chapter
Trump’s civil fraud trial gag order is lifted on appeal (for now)
Conservatives continue with their disturbing Orbán infatuation
Living in the West Bank with Sari Bashi: podcast and transcript
GOP rivals try to cancel Nikki Haley over social media proposal
The GOP doesn’t want you to know the true number of undocumented immigrants
Are men too emotional to lead?
David DePape found guilty on federal charges in Paul Pelosi attack
‘You’re gonna get us all killed’: New lawsuit provides harrowing look at Fox News’ lies
Prosecutor’s remarks alarm advocates, family of slain Mexican magistrate
This documentary demands we confront the stigma surrounding menstruation
House Ethics Committee finds George Santos violated federal criminal laws
Moms for Liberty plays the blame game after its big election losses
Why Trump might not be disqualified until Jan. 6, 2025
MAGA men are going mad, and we shouldn’t ignore it
Biden is facing a massive wave of internal dissent over Israel policy
Nevada attorney general opens probe into Trump 2020 fake electors
DeSantis ups his cruelty in attack on Haley over George Floyd tweets
David DePape’s testimony speaks to the risks of a conspiracy-fueled media diet
The NHL shouldn’t wait for players to see the sense in new safety measures
Trump’s recent social media post should make him liable for incitement
Republicans now say they want ‘compromise’ on abortion. That’s a lie.
Trump lawyers funnel political complaints into mistrial motion
Another court punts on Trump’s eligibility, deems case ‘political’
Why televangelist John Hagee was a shocking March for Israel speaker
Tim Scott told a great story about America. It’s not clear he ever believed it.
If Trump wins in 2024, he has a dangerous tool for wrecking the government
House Democrats saved the day again, but we have to pretend otherwise
Jezebel helped make me the feminist I am. What’ll the next generation do without it?
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 11.14.23
Atlanta police responds to ‘Stop Cop City’ activists with force — again
Are Scavino’s alleged statements to Jenna Ellis admissible at trial?
Liberals urge an ethics inquiry into Mike Johnson’s finances
The MAGA movement is causing money problems for GOPers
Trump’s Truth Social has lost millions since its launch
Incidents suggest some congressional Republicans need a timeout
The Labor Department looks to fulfill Biden’s promise to disabled workers
Trump’s newest rhetoric highlight his sinister shift since 2016
Sen. Whitehouse still wants subpoenas for Crow and Leo
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.14.23
Jenna Ellis to prosecutors: Trump planned to stay in office after defeat
D.C. attorney general rejects requests from GOP’s Jordan, Comer
Trump’s ‘vermin’ talk creates test for GOP, which it’s failing
Why the Supreme Court’s new ethics code falls far short
Despite GOP leaders’ support, House punts on Mayorkas impeachment
This CEO wants to transform the beauty industry through biotechnology
Nobody loves Mike Johnson’s shutdown plan. It just might work.
Here’s why Don Jr.’s infomercial on the stand won’t matter
The Supreme Court takes an overdue half-step toward accountability
Justice Jackson dissents from refusal to fix ‘indisputable’ error
Trump attacks Paul Pelosi and Jack Smith’s wife in cowardly ploy
‘QAnon Shaman’ files paperwork in Arizona to run for Congress
Joe Manchin’s triple blow to the Democrats
Monday’s Mini-Report, 11.13.23
Reshaping workplace norms: How to handle vacation-shamers
Trump eyes radical immigration measures in possible second term
Trump wants more delay ahead of ‘potential’ March trial in D.C.
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.13.23
Ohio Republicans offer the wrong response to abortion rights vote
As GOP insists the world ‘is on fire,’ the pitch has one key flaw
Will Mike Johnson’s plan prevent a shutdown ahead of the deadline?
As the Republicans’ field narrows, Tim Scott exits 2024 race
Why it matters that Trump referred to many Americans as ‘vermin’
Why Trump’s lawyers don’t seem to care if they antagonize Judge Engoron
How House Republicans are literally abusing their privilege
Defending Democracy Amid Division with Adam Kinzinger: podcast and transcript
Trump’s abortion dilemma exposes a key Biden opportunity — even in Florida
How Taco Tuesdays can turn into a chance to save the environment
Peace is possible in Israel. But not until Hamas is defeated.
Trump wants his election interference trial to air on TV. Here’s why.
Prince Harry and Elton John notch a small but consequential win against a tabloid
FBI seized Eric Adams’ phones as probe into possible straw donors heats up
This missing boy’s family wanted an AMBER alert. I’m upset they didn’t get one.
‘The Marvels’ is a reminder that Marvel Studios can still make fun movies
New York’s Letitia James rests her case against Donald Trump
Why the third GOP debate was especially alarming
Megan Thee Stallion says she’s depressed. So many successful Black women are.
Why is Elise Stefanik complaining about the judge in Trump’s civil fraud trial?
After big loss, Ohio GOPers say their anti-abortion assault will never end
Why China should stop using pandas as adorable political pawns
What John Fetterman doesn’t understand about civilian casualties in Gaza
DeSantis said he ‘deactivated’ a Palestinian student group. Not quite.
Friday’s Mini-Report, 11.10.23
Jury finds De Niro’s company liable for gender discrimination against his assistant
Trump’s deranged pitch to Latino voters: Some of you are better than others
Gaetz releases a ‘film’ mocking McCarthy over lost speakership
Trump tries to sell his dictatorial agenda to Latino voters
On ‘Military Day,’ GOP’s Tuberville maintains military blockade
Judge Cannon won’t delay Trump’s classified docs trial date — for now
GOP lawmaker caught up in a double standard on Hunter Biden
Anti-trans policies don’t win elections. The GOP hasn’t figured that out yet.
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.10.23
House Republicans take aim at Karine Jean-Pierre’s salary
Barrett latest justice to receive Federalist Society ovation
GOP’s Greene sets up an impeachment vote targeting DHS Secretary Mayorkas
‘Ungovernable’: The new House GOP looks a lot like the old House GOP
Trump offers striking candor about post-2024 weaponization plans
The countdown to a government shutdown is ticking — yet again
Meet the Production Team behind ‘Serving in Secret’
How the longest SAG-AFTRA strike led to a historic deal
Young Thug’s lawyer references Trump at hearing in RICO case
Alabama Pastor Fred ‘Bubba’ Copeland should still be here
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 11.9.23
Former astronaut Mae Jemison wants to bust this myth about aging
A MAGA mutiny may be forming against RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel
AI expert reveals the best hiding place for the robot revolution
Even this Supreme Court knows it shot itself in the foot with a disastrous decision
Why are we still complaining about millennials’ work ethic?
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin won’t seek re-election in 2024
Years ago, Netanyahu made a major mistake. The world is still paying the price.
Democrats pounce following report on James Comer’s family deals
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.9.23
New study debunks gender pay gap myth that ‘women don’t ask for more’
Speaker Johnson’s newest challenge: trying to prevent a shutdown
Trump misunderstands the Minnesota ballot order (or pretends to)
Why this year’s election was a big win for women
Over 100 House Republicans vote to defund Kamala Harris’ office
Trump tries to explain away election results in a Trumpian way
Despite election results, Republicans eye national abortion ban
Why neo-Nazi groups are popping up at pro-Palestinian rallies
The Moms for Liberty school board takeover has hit a wall
Who ‘won’ the third Republican presidential debate?
Highlights and analysis from the third GOP debate
Ivanka Trump testimony takeaways: Donald Trump’s daughter can’t recall much
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 11.8.23
In Trump’s Florida trial, Aileen Cannon isn’t hiding her bias
Minnesota court blocks bid to keep Trump off primary ballot
Why Kentucky’s secretary of state race sparked national attention
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.8.23
Virginia just showed Democrats the way to win in 2024
Republican debate recap: Highlights and analysis from the third GOP face-off
Special counsel fails to tell GOP members what they wanted to hear
Common thread helps tie together Democrats’ latest election victories
Virginia voters derail Youngkin’s and his party’s ambitious plans
In Kentucky, voters add to the GOP’s election woes
Ohio voters reject Republican tactics, back abortion rights
Ivanka Trump testimony takeaways: Donald Trump’s daughter can’t recall much
Even Trump realized his testimony in New York was a mistake
Republican debate: How to watch, what time it starts, who is moderating and more
Democrat McCaffery wins seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
‘Exonerated Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins council seat in NYC
Abortion rights triumph again in Ohio
Why deep-red Kentucky just re-elected its Democratic governor
A loophole makes it hard to punish these despicable AI-generated nude photos
Georgia GOPers at risk of losing their anti-Fani Willis weapon
What is Hamas’ hostage endgame?
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 11.7.23
Justice Jackson scrutinizes dumb Supreme Court gun precedent
Attendees at Bored Ape Yacht Club event say their eyes were burned by UV light
Mike Johnson’s last leadership role went as poorly as you’d expect
Trump pushes a new word for Jan. 6 rioters: ‘Hostages’
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.7.23
Even Republicans now agree: The ACA’s future is ‘largely settled’
Why Jeffrey Clark’s ongoing role on Team Trump matters
Why Jack Smith is urging Chutkan to rule quickly on Trump immunity
Republicans unveil a new demand in exchange for Ukraine aid
On the witness stand, Trump couldn’t help himself (again)
What to watch as voters participate in Election Day 2023
Trump’s revenge-driven campaign has far too many fans
Obama speaks out against ‘TikTok activism’ amid Israel-Hamas war
Is there a brilliant legal plan behind Trump’s courtroom antics? No.
My elderly mother and I got carjacked. Then the right-wing gloating began.
How Trump’s chaotic testimony helped N.Y. AG Letitia James’ case
Ex-president’s testimony wraps up after chaotic day
Eastman’s new interview shows effort to appeal to the court of public opinion
Biden risks re-election by alienating Arab and Muslim voters
Team Trump eyes ambitious plan focused on post-2024 revenge
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.6.23
Speaker Mike Johnson adopts an unsubtle media strategy
Republicans take ugly new steps to drive away Muslim voters
Trump can’t shake his admiration of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán
White House slams GOP Leader Scalise over evasive 2020 answers
Trump testimony takeaways: Ex-president lashes out at judge during civil fraud trial
Why Mark Meadows is facing a new lawsuit from his book publisher
The buck always stops anywhere else for the Trumps
Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political crisis at home
DeSantis sounds de-FEET-ed in his pushback to #Bootgate
Republicans are testing an insidious new ballot tactic on Election Day
How society is still failing Matthew Perry
Court upholds Illinois weapon ban, noting military guns aren’t for everyone
Stacey Abrams: Ceasefire a tool ‘that could be considered’ in Gaza
Tommy Tuberville’s tantrum embodies the MAGA minority agenda
Judge gags Trump fraud trial lawyers, citing ‘hundreds’ of threats against court
Caster Semenya’s story highlights the fallacies of anti-trans sports bans
Trump is about to gaslight a New York courtroom
Supreme Court justices ponder Trump’s hand size
How one county’s 2023 election could affect the entire 2024 presidential race
Hurricane Otis hit Acapulco. But it has many Americans trembling.
Jeff Bezos is going to be a Florida man
Big Tech whistleblowers worry their warnings aren’t being heard
The Supreme Court may need to resolve Trump’s ballot eligibility
Marjorie Taylor Greene had a meltdown over her failed censure vote
What John Eastman’s law license trouble could mean in Georgia
As U.S. Jews and Muslims get attacked, I cling to wisdom from my Palestinian father
Ron DeSantis won’t kick the rumors about lifts in his shoes so easily
Jack Smith warns Judge Cannon not to be ‘manipulated’ by Trump
Speaker Johnson tries, fails to defend the GOP’s impeachment process
Biden’s case to rural America is missing a crucial ingredient
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.3.23
Why Trump and his allies keep comparing him to Al Capone
GOP’s Tom Cotton points to taxes he’d like to see raised
On the debt, Trump wants voters to fall for the same trick twice
Job growth cooled in October, but the data came with fine print
Facing GOP pressure, Tommy Tuberville says all the wrong things
Mike Johnson and his allies tried to defend his extremist views. It didn’t go well.
What Robert Kennedy Jr.’s shocking poll numbers say about 2024
The first international AI Safety Summit seems like it was a dud
The worst reason Democrats voted to keep George Santos in the House
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 11.2.23
Why we need journalists like my friend Wael in Gaza now more than ever
The SAT is a better measure of wealth than aptitude. We should still keep it, though.
Johnson’s reported conversion therapy work shows how he’s a gamble for GOPers
Judge Luttig explains why Donald Trump is disqualified from the presidency
J.D. Vance blocks U.S. attorney nominees as part of pointless effort
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.2.23
The problem(s) with Trump’s plan for an American Academy
Why a comeback bid for the GOP’s Trent Franks is such a surprise
Speaker Mike Johnson flunks an easy test on budget math
Now is the time to bring up menopause at work. Here’s why.
Tommy Tuberville faces Republican ‘revolt’ over military blockade
Former Jan. 6 prosecutor targets Big Tech with congressional run
Don’t bank on Trump’s classified documents trial starting in May
Trump is lashing out because he’s already lost
Expulsion resolution targeting GOP’s George Santos falls short
The Making of Joy Reid: podcast and transcript
The primary for Arizona’s 8th District is a Mr. MAGA pageant
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 11.1.23
I’m a Jewish student at Cornell. Do not let despicable threats define our school.
Supreme Court justices heard a case about Trump (sort of)
Republicans are capitalizing on Israel aid to reward the ultra-rich
Maine’s deadly mass shooting has inspired America’s latest run on guns
Why it matters that the GOP’s Ken Buck is retiring from Congress
There’s a straight line between natural-hair discrimination and a higher risk of cancer
On indictments, Donald Trump recycles one of his worst arguments
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.1.23
Team Trump eyes aggressive right-wing lawyers for second term
Why it matters that Joseph Ladapo is hitting the campaign trail
Jim Jordan finds yet another investigation to investigate
Jim Jordan and James Comer find another prosecutor to mess with
Ethics panel peels back the curtain on George Santos probe
GOP’s Comer can’t shake dependence on false anti-Biden claims
Why I introduced a resolution to censure Marjorie Taylor Greene