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Published by MS NOW, Chris Hayes
The biggest news and political stories of the day with a commitment to in-depth reporting that consistently seeks to hold our leaders accountable.
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October 30, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes examines Republican candidate quality and the closing days of competitive races in South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Texas, and key House districts. Guests Lauren Underwood, Jason Crow, Angie Nixon, Annie Andrews, and Sherrod Brown discuss candidate recruitment, voter outreach, affordability, corruption, and Senate closing arguments. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 29, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes examines troubling signs for Trump and Republicans five days before Election Day, including Senate race shifts, disrupted rallies, and GOP anxiety. The episode also covers DOJ pressure on election officials, backlash to Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio ad, and Gov. Wes Moore’s case for Democratic governors. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 28, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes anchors coverage of Barack Obama’s Atlanta rally for Keisha Lance Bottoms and John Ossoff, plus analysis of tight Georgia races, midterm polling, and Democratic messaging with Patrick Gaspar and Dan Cannon. The key takeaway: Obama framed the election as a chance to rein in the administration, lower costs, and turn out voters in Georgia. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 27, 2026; 8pm: Jacob Soboroff previews a high-stakes election week, with Ali Velshi on Senate battlegrounds, Peggy Flanagan and Troy Jackson on close races, Barton Gellman on election interference, and Josh Einiger on Israel’s unresolved vote. The key takeaway: Democratic turnout and election safeguards are colliding with Republican challenges, billionaire spending, and unsettled contests at home and abroad. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 26, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes breaks down Republicans playing defense on red-state turf, Trump’s DOJ push around election certification, and new allegations about Jared Kushner’s foreign policy work. Guests Michelle Goldberg, Abby Livingston, Preet Bharara, and Matthew Cole analyze the stakes for the midterms, the justice system, and U.S. foreign policy. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 23, 2026; 8pm: Antonia Hilton breaks down the Trump DOJ’s effort to challenge Alaska’s Senate election certification, Republican closing arguments on immigration, Islamophobia, and corruption, and why accountability has become a top issue for voters. Guests discuss Alaska’s ranked-choice voting fight, the backlash to Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio ad, Michigan’s Senate race, and voter anger over corruption and rising costs. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 22, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes examines Republican attack ads in Michigan and Ohio, Trump’s defense of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Amy Acton ad, and concerns over Trump DOJ actions close to Election Day. Guests discuss Islamophobia in campaign messaging, election certification risks, fake pollsters exposed by 50 Plus One, and Pablo Torre’s warning about Ramaswamy. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 22, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes interviews Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis about a DHS search of her home, the Trump administration’s investigation into her citizenship and finances, and what she says is a broader effort to intimidate immigrants and Democratic voters. Claire McCaskill and Adam Serwer analyze the rule-of-law stakes and the politics behind the inquiry. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 20, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes breaks down the backlash to an anti-Amy Acton ad tied to Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican midterm tactics on gerrymandering and voter intimidation, and Democrats’ expanding Senate map. Guests Alex Wagner, Nikki McCann Ramirez, Eric Holder and Chris Murphy discuss why corruption, rising prices, war and dark campaign money are shaping the final stretch before Election Day. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 19, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes examines Trump’s voter fraud claims, DOJ election actions, No Kings protests, Meta’s Instagram suspension, and the state of 2026 midterm polling. Guests break down the legal, organizing, and political stakes as Republicans play defense in unexpected battlegrounds. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 16, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes examines Donald Trump’s loyalty-first staffing, new corruption questions around the White House ballroom and crypto policy, and reporting that a White House decision throttled Ukraine’s Starlink access. Plus, Tara Setmayer, Michelle Goldberg, Erin Banco and Michelle Norris join on Trump’s administration turmoil and Bernie Sanders’ push to test a populist Democratic strategy in the midterms. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 15, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes covers the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, including officials’ timeline, the victims, the 16-year-old suspect and questions about America’s gun violence crisis. The episode also examines the DOJ lawsuit over California voter rolls with Senator Adam Schiff and the backlash to a proposed livestreamed execution. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
October 14, 2026; 8pm: Chris Hayes broadcasts All In live from Atlanta as Georgia early voting breaks records, speaking with Sen. John Ossoff about the Senate race, Trump’s impact, affordability, farmers, election security and accountability. We dive into Georgia as a battleground where cost-of-living pressures, abortion, health care, data centers and voter turnout could shape control of the Senate and midterms. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Raphael Warnock on the Democrats' closing message with just 21 days until the midterms, as turmoil engulfs the Trump White House. Plus, Lisa Rubin on warning signs for democracy in Georgia and Congressman Jamie Raskin on the outrage over the raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home. And Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa on Trump's attacks on press freedom. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
Monday, October 12, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, with the midterms fast approaching, Trump turns to using the law as a weapon against his perceived enemies. Plus, former President Barack Obama hits the campaign trail with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed amid a wave of racist attacks from Republicans. And Elon Musk returns to spend big on Republican campaigns as Trump finds himself on the wrong side of a judge. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the politics. With a few weeks left until the midterms, MS NOW anchors and fans gathered in Texas for a day of conversation and community. Now, we’re bringing the fun to you directly. Listen to a compilation special from Together In Texas: We the People 2026, featuring talks with top newsmakers and some of your favorite hosts, such as Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, and Chris Hayes. This is part two of the special. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the politics. With a few weeks left until the midterms, MS NOW anchors and fans gathered in Texas for a day of conversation and community. Now, we’re bringing the fun to you directly. Listen to a compilation special from Together In Texas: We the People 2026, featuring talks with top newsmakers and some of your favorite hosts, such as Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, and Chris Hayes. This is part one of the special. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
Friday, October 9, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, an ICE agent shoots a man in the Bronx as children leave school. Plus, Congressman Ro Khanna joins us amid bipartisan outrage over President Trump’s approval of livestreaming an execution. And with 25 days until Election Day, why Trump is taking in the sights in Central New York. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
Thursday, October 8, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the sordid new depths of MAGA corruption—and the grift that keeps on grifting. Plus, debate night in America, with Sen. Bernie Sanders on the big fight in Michigan. And fresh off his Iran War tour in the Middle East, Sen. Chris Murphy on what America needs to know. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, more red flags for Republicans as Donald Trump tries to boost the party in Texas with just 27 days until the midterms. Plus, new alarms over Trump's efforts to target mail-in voting in California. And as the USS Abraham Lincoln finally returns home after a grueling deployment in the Iran war, growing calls for investigations into what went wrong. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your 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.
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Observed November 4, 2026.
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