Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels were once at odds as White House staffer and White House reporter. Now they?re friends and colleagues?each co-hosting their own shows at MS NOW. But their off-air conversations are where the real action is. Their new show, ?MS NOW Presents: Clock It? is an invitation to their groupchat, the liveliest?and most informative?out there. Whether it?s ICE getting dispatched to the Super Bowl because Bad Bunny?s doing the halftime show, or Nicolás Maduro?s Nike Tech fit, or Michael B. Jordan?s sole Oscar nomination despite playing three roles in Sinners, there is no collision between culture and politics that this show won?t document and decipher. Symone and Eugene see exactly what?s going on?and they want you to clock it, too. 

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Rachel Maddow?s new series lays bare one of the most shocking decisions in American history. It?s story that reveals how an executive order authorizing the mass roundup of innocent Japanese Americans came to be, the powerful players who engineered it, and the burn order that tried to erase it from history.

Stay right here to listen to a special preview of ?Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order.? And for the full episode, search for ?Burn Order? and follow the show.

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The youngest person in Congress, Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost of the Florida 10th, says he?s "very pissed off" about the eight senators who agreed to a deal with the GOP to end the shutdown. He says that group ? average age 69 ? is behaving as though we?re not in a new political era. ?When we have Democrats living in a political world that doesn't exist anymore, and Republicans living in reality, we will lose.? He says to be effective, Democrats need to ?unshackle ourselves from the way things have been so we can be more like ourselves.? And the party needs to really fight for Americans to get decent health care, not just restore Republican cuts. "A lot of people have healthcare and it sucks,? he says. ?So it's not just that we need everyone to have sucky healthcare. It is: we need everyone to have good healthcare.? Before that, Jen and Democratic strategist Lis Smith rewind the emotional rollercoaster of the last seven days ? a blue wave crashing into a backroom deal. 

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Last night felt like a make-or-break moment for Democrats, as voters handed decisive victories to the party, especially in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City. The three candidates that won in those places (Mikie Sherrill, Abigail Spanberger, and Zohran Mamdani respectively) are very different from each other and ran very different campaigns, showing that there isn?t only one face of the Democratic party. 

David Plouffe, Democratic strategist and former campaign manager to Barack Obama, joins Jen Psaki and Lis Smith to analyze the races, the key takeaways, and how the Dems can take advantage of the momentum to stage a return to power. 

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Voters have been hitting the polls across the nation ? choosing a governor in two states, electing the next mayor of New York City, as well as deciding on California?s redistricting proposal. And the result was a big night for Democrats. Listen to key moments from MSNBC?s live analysis of Election Night 2025, led by Rachel Maddow and Jen Psaki. Highlights from this excerpt include NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's fiery victory speech and an interview with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) reminding Dems that they'll need to stick together if they want to beat back authoritarianism. Be sure to visit msnbc.com for more on Decision 2025.

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On November 2nd, Jen Psaki hosted a pre-election ?Blueprint? special live on MSNBC. She spoke with Jen Palmieri, former communications director for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, Pennsylvania state representative Malcom Kenyatta, New York City comptroller Brad Lander, and more about two governor races in New Jersey and Virginia, state Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania, and the mayoral election in New York City. Plus, Prop 50, the redistricting proposal out to voters in California. It might be an off year, but there is a ton going on. And a lot of it has implications for the 2026 midterms. Listen here to an audio version of that TV special so you can have the most up-to-date news and analysis from around the country as voters head to the polls this week.

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The freshman Congresswoman from Delaware has been a politics nerd from a young age. Sarah McBride had Joe Biden?s autograph on her wall growing up, interned in the Obama White House, and then was elected a Delaware State Senator. In that role, she helped pass the largest increase in the social safety net in the state?s history. McBride is known for being the first openly transgender member of Congress, and she says it?s been difficult, and lonely. But she?s in the fight to win ? which she says is only possible by rejecting purity tests and welcoming everyone with good intentions to the Democratic coalition. "I think too often we find ourselves wanting the comfort of preaching to our own choir,? she says, ?rather than exercising the courage to truly grow our congregation.? 

And before we hear from McBride, Lis Smith is here to discuss the lessons Democrats can learn from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger about how to weather a crisis.

Want more from ?The Blueprint?? On Sunday, November 2nd, Jen will lead a primetime weekend pre-election special, ?The Blueprint with Jen Psaki: Decision 2025,? at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC.

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The two-term governor of Kentucky is a Democrat ? and he runs a state Trump won by 30 points last year. He?s got plenty to say about what?s holding Democrats back and where they go from here. His most direct advice? ?Talk normal.? And he doesn?t shy away from standing up for things he believes in even when they?re unpopular in his deep red state. As one of the most popular governors in the country, it's a pretty safe bet he?ll join the field of Democrats running for president in 2028. Before that, Jen and Democratic strategist Lis Smith talk about how Democrats can win on the immigration debate, becoming a party that stands for more than being anti-Trump, and the gerontocracy fights back via Cincinnati Bengal Joe Flacco.

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Many of your favorite MSNBC hosts gathered recently at an annual fan event to talk about the future of the Democratic party and democracy itself. Jen teamed up with Rachel Maddow to tackle tough and thoughtful questions from audience members including how to cut through all the political noise and how to understand how we got here. Jen also interviewed the cohosts of the wildly popular ?I?ve Had It? podcast, Angie ?Pumps? Sullivan and Jennifer Welch. Their irreverent hot takes on the current state of our politics often go viral, and they didn?t hold back in their conversation with Jen. This is the Blueprint, live from MSNBCLIVE ?25.

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On the second season of ?The Blueprint,? Jen Psaki is convening rising stars and leading voices to hash out a viable playbook and identify the priorities that will help propel Democrats back into power. And each week, she kicks things off with a conversation with her friend and Democratic campaign strategist Lis Smith, who has advised dozens of candidates vying in races at the local level all the way to the White House. 

To start off episode one of the new season, Jen and Lis discuss Maine Governor Janet Mills running for Senate and how the move potentially upends a must-win race for Democrats hoping to regain control in Washington. You?ll also hear from Texas Congressman Greg Casar, an ascending Democratic leader challenging the establishment who says, ?if we're talking to people like we talk to them on a construction site, then we will be way better off as a party.?

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The first 100 days of President Trump?s second term have now come to a close. In a live legal special, MSNBC?s Ari Melber breaks down the most consequential legal moments of the new administration, including the Trump administration?s continued dismantling of key federal agencies, the targeting of private law firms, and the response from the judicial system and the US Supreme Court. Melber is joined by legal experts and insiders, including hosts of MSNBC?s Main Justice podcast, Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage.

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Following the first 100 days of Trump?s second presidential term, MSNBC?s Stephanie Ruhle hosts a town hall to discuss the administration?s continued dismantling of the federal government. Live from Washington D.C., former federal workers forced out by the Trump administration?s share how they?ve been affected by DOGE cuts on federal agencies. Political Correspondent Jacob Soboroff reports on the impact to these agencies and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joins to discuss how Congress is responding. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage.

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Listen to MSNBC?s Special Coverage of President Trump?s address to Congress, the longest one ever at roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes, on March 4th, 2025. During the evening, Trump blamed Biden for the price of eggs, touted the new administration's aggressive cuts to the federal workforce and made his case for how ?America is back,? as some Democrats walked out of the chamber in protest. Hear Rachel Maddow and team fact check and react to some of Trump?s remarks, along with the Democratic response from Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage.

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Democrats would do well to listen to the leaders in their party who know how to communicate. Whether on the economy, green jobs, or the future of chip manufacturing, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan has a way of talking about these issues that resonates and makes sense to people. He joined Jen Psaki in this episode to share some insights into how Democrats can rethink and reframe the issues that matter most to the party. They also take a beat to talk about JD Vance, the nostalgia of small-town America and the importance of self-reflection to a party that lost.

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The political reality is, Democrats are not in charge of anything right now in Washington. So, in this episode, MSNBC?s Jen Psaki wanted to check in with party organizer and fierce voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams about how Democrats can find their way out of the wilderness and prepare for the next wave of elections. Rather than resisting what is in front of them, Stacey talks about insisting on what Dems want to see from their leaders. And she frames up how to gather the fortitude to stand up for the world they want to see.

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Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois is not your average progressive. He is a billionaire with an activist upbringing, in a family that prioritized advocating for the people who need it most. MSNBC's Jen Psaki wanted to get a sense of his approach to governing in this second Trump term and why priorities like raising the minimum wage and ending his state?s grocery tax are front of mind for him. They also talk about the reality of a rigged system and the dangerous precedent set when an unelected citizen like Elon Musk is running much of our government. And the Governor is not shy about reminding Democrats to revive a core principle of making things just a little bit easier for everyday Americans.

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Jemele Hill has made a name for herself speaking truth to power as a journalist. She is also masterful at synthesizing the intersection of sports and politics. During his first administration, Hill was willing to go where many of her peers wouldn?t when she famously called out Donald Trump. Jen Psaki sits down with the ?Spolitics? host and Atlantic writer to get her take on what she thinks Democrats should be doing to show voters they are willing to fight back. 

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In this episode, MSNBC?s Jen Psaki sits down with former CNN primetime anchor turned independent journalist, Don Lemon. Don talks about the new perspective he has gained from ditching the formality of a studio and becoming a leaner, meaner media machine. And they touch on how Democrats have been slower to catch up to the evolving media ecosystem.  Don believes the Democratic party, despite their ?big tent? legacy, are shooting themselves in the foot by having some outdated purity tests that only isolate them further from voters they need to win over.

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 In this episode, Jen Psaki talks with her former boss Rahm Emanuel about what he thinks Democrats need to do to win again.  He offers his trademark candor on where Democrats slipped up in 2024, but also talks about what the future can look like.  He stresses the value of who the messengers are, the damage of litmus tests to winning and the importance of running someone in every single race from school boards to Congress. 

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In this episode of ?The Blueprint with Jen Psaki?, Jen sits down with social media darling and provocateur Jack Schlossberg to hone in on how conservatives have come to be the loudest voices online, while Democrats seem to have just ceded the ground. They talk about how to reach young voters ? young men specifically ? and why Dem?s reluctance to make mistakes has cost them. 

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Welcome to ?The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,? a new podcast from MSNBC looking to shed some light on the state of the Democratic party and how to win again. 

On this first episode, the conversation starts like many across the country? with football. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland is no stranger to the sport and his approach to the game often aligns with his approach to politics: be a team player, and if you see a play- be bold. Governor Moore talks about his life coming up in Maryland and what led him from the Robinhood Foundation to the Governor?s mansion. He and Jen also dig in to what it means to be a patriotic American, where the party can be bolder, and find optimism in authenticity as a winning factor. 

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Introducing ?Trumpland with Alex Wagner.? 

On ?Trumpland,? MSNBC?s Alex Wagner takes a break from the anchor chair to get out into the field and speak with the people on the frontlines of Trump?s policies?and promises.  

Listen to the full first episode here, as Alex travels to DC?but not for the inauguration. 

Hours after President Trump was in sworn into office for the second time, he began issuing a series of presidential pardons for the January 6th insurrection. Listen along as Alex speaks to the inmates, their families, and the police officers who survived one of the most violent attacks on the Capitol in our nation?s history. 

Catch new episodes of ?Trumpland with Alex Wagner? on Thursday evenings during Trump?s first 100 days. You can find the show in the ?Alex Wagner Tonight? feed.  

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Listen to the inaugural ceremony of Donald Trump inside the Capitol rotunda as he and his vice president, JD Vance, take the oath of office. After a peaceful transfer of power, Trump delivers his inaugural speech, followed by analysis from Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid and the entire MSNBC team. Stay tuned to MSNBC for continuing coverage of the first 100 Days at MSNBC.com.

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Full audio of President Joe Biden's farewell remarks from the Oval Office on January 15th. The president?s prime-time speech hit on key achievements of his administration, including today?s announcement of a ceasefire deal in the Middle East. On his way out of office, Biden reiterated his belief in the American project, while warning of an ?oligarchy taking shape in America,? mis- and disinformation, and abuses of power. 

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There is no sugar-coating it, Democrats got walloped across the board. On "How to Win 2024", Senator Claire McCaskill is joined by hosts of MSNBC?s ?The Weekend? to analyze the surprising margins of Trump?s win and what they mean for our democracy and our values.  Michael Steele, Alicia Menendez  and Symone Sanders Townsend team up with Claire to give some context to how this result unfolded, what to prepare for in a second Trump administration and ways big and small to keep up the fight to move progressive values forward.

And a note to our listeners: Thank you for your ear and your tireless interest in our democracy. This will be our final episode of "How to Win" for now. We may be back here with updates here and there as news warrants, but we?re taking a beat to figure out what this moment calls for and the best way to serve you. And if there are any updates in the future, you?ll be the first to know. So stay tuned to this feed!

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Former President Donald Trump is now the projected winner in the 2024 race for the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris with an unprecedented and polarizing campaign. Following Harris? concession speech on Wednesday afternoon, MSNBC journalists gathered to discuss what?s next for the Democratic party and what to expect in a second Trump term.

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Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a crowd of supporters at Howard University, her alma mater, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, where she formally conceded the presidential race to President-Elect Donald Trump. She reassured the crowd that her fight was not over, saying ?I know many people feel we are entering a dark time. [...] Let us fill the sky with the light of billions and billions of stars, the light of truth, optimism and service.? 

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Listen to key moments from MSNBC?s live analysis of Election Night. Before NBC made a call in the overall race, former President Donald Trump was already appearing victorious at a speech in Palm Beach, FL. He delivered remarks after projected wins in Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, with the results in remaining battleground states still unknown.

Rachel Maddow leads our discussion, along with Ari Melber, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, Alex Wagner, Lawrence O?Donnell, and Stephanie Ruhle. Plus: Steve Kornacki on the Big Board. 

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One candidate called for unity and promised to be a leader for all Americans on the Ellipse. The other continued a grievance tour and promised mass deportations amid a ?love fest? at MSG. On this last episode before the election, Senator Claire McCaskill is joined again by Symone Sanders Townsend, former senior advisor to Vice President Harris, and co-host of MSNBC?s The Weekend. They tally the closing arguments of both candidates and the incredible volume of dark money in this election. Then, NBC?s own data whiz and numbers guru Steve Kornacki stops by to frame up what to expect on election night and the day(s) after, how to think about the polling and what to take away from shifting early voting trends. And the last segment of this episode is for you- the voters. Claire and Symone urge you be patient, keep calm and carry on. And even if you?re not in a swing state, do not sit this one out.

Further Reading: As Claire and Symone mentioned, here is the Open Secrets tally of 2024?s biggest campaign contributors: Who are the Biggest Donors?

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This week,  Senator Claire McCaskill is joined by Michael Steele, former RNC Chair and co-host of MSNBC?s "The Weekend", to analyze both candidates' final stretch strategies, as millions of Americans on both sides of the aisle cast their votes early. Then, Illinois Congresswoman and registered nurse Lauren Underwood explains why-- beyond the Dobbs decision-- senior care, prescription drug prices, maternal care and healthcare affordability are all on the ballot. And before they wrap up, Claire and Michael spotlight the Republican voters who can?t stomach Trump but may be tepid on supporting Harris. Where are they? And will they show up?

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With three weeks to go and early voting reaching record numbers, the campaigns are circling around their drastically disparate final pitches to voters. This week, MSNBC political analyst Elise Jordan joins former Senator Claire McCaskill to highlightTrump?s stark vision of the ?enemies from within?, while Harris speaks to the center- and a combative Bret Baier on Fox News. Then, Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii lays out the vice president's framework to ease the housing crisis, what it means to go from NIMBY to YIMBY, and the importance of creating generational wealth for the next era of homebuyers. And lastly, Claire and Elise get to the heart of who to trust in the era of foreign interference, deepfakes and Trumpery.

Further Reading: Here is the Washington Post piece Claire and Elise spoke about that shares how to spot deepfakes as the election nears: AI is spawning a flood of fake Trump and Harris voices. Here?s how to tell what?s real.

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While both candidates continue to crisscross the nation?s battlegrounds, Vice President Harris is also doing something former President Trump is not: interviews in traditional and new media. This week, Republican communications veteran Brendan Buck joins former Senator Claire McCaskill to look at the media strategies of both campaigns, and why Trump continues to derail GOP efforts to embrace early voting. Then, former Border Czar, Alan Bersin, speaks to an 80% reduction in border crossings since the peak last December, why the failed bipartisan border bill was smart legislation and what a second Trump term would look like in practice for immigration reform. And Claire and Brendan end by batting around whether Coach Tim Walz is flipping the script on decades of Republicans decrying that Democrats are Ivy League elites, forming a new voting coalition in the process.

Further Reading: Here is the POLITICO Magazine piece Claire and Brendan were talking about:The Overlooked Demographic That Is a Huge Opportunity for Democrats

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Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in the Oval Office. In light of this moment, we?re resharing our 2020 series ?Kamala: Next in Line,? from MSNBC and Wondery. Hosted by Joy Reid, "Next In Line" is an intimate and immersive look into what drives Harris, what her critics say about her, and how she arrived at this historic moment.

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After Tuesday?s Vice-presidential debate, viewers were left feeling some nostalgia from debates past: heavy on policy, politeness, and comity. This week, Claire McCaskill is joined once again by her friend and former Senate colleague Heidi Heitkamp. They tick through the particulars from a relatively genial debate, and while it won?t likely move the needle much, it exposed the two distinct faces of JD Vance. Then, former Obama chief strategist David Axelrod stops in to shed some light on what the Harris-Walz team should be laser-focused on in the final month of the campaign. And lastly, Heidi and Claire sift through three important stories emerging that could influence November, and how to navigate the impact of the stuff you can?t control in any campaign.

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Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz made the cases for their respective running mates in a vice-presidential debate hosted by CBS Tuesday night. Listen to the full debate here, along with analysis by Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, Joy Reid, Ari Melber, Chris Hayes, Lawrence O?Donnell, Stephanie Ruhle, and Jen Psaki, plus Alex Wagner?s live coverage from the spin room. And visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

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With 40 days to go and voters paying attention, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are vying for the upper hand when it comes to their plans for the economy and border security. Former Senator Claire McCaskill distills who has the winning arguments with her co-host this week, former chair of the RNC and co-host of MSNBC?s The Weekend, Michael Steele. The duo then get some insights into the integrity of our election process and why we should all feel good about the safety and security of the vote, with Benjamin Hovland, Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. And before wrapping up, Claire and Michael explain why late September is the season for opposition research dumps, with some notable examples in North Carolina, Maryland and Ohio.  

Further reading: As Claire mentioned, here is a Harris-Walz campaign fact sheet on their economic plan.  

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MSNBC?s Stephanie Ruhle sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh Wednesday night for an exclusive interview. It?s the VP?s first solo network interview since she became the Democratic nominee for president and comes just six weeks before election day. Listen to the full interview here and visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

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After Sunday?s second apparent assassination attempt, former Senator Claire McCaskill and former Harris senior advisor Symone Sanders Townsend reflect on the volatility of the moment, and the importance of taking down the temperature, while not shying away from calling out incendiary comments intended to stoke the flames. Then, the co-founder of Men4Choice, Oren Jacobson, joins the dynamic duo to break down his mission to reframe reproductive choice from being a ?women's issue? to one that men fiercely advocate for as well. And lastly, as November inches closer and polls are dropping daily, a natural anxiety is ramping up among both campaigns. Claire and Symone dispense some wisdom on how to think about these snapshots that represent a moment in time.

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On the fourth and final episode of our ?The Threat of Project 2025? series, Chris Hayes speaks with Grist climate reporter Zoya Teirstein for her take on Project 2025?s impact on climate and the environment, especially in communities already suffering from climate-related catastrophes. Then, Dr. Vernon Morris, a professor of chemistry and atmospheric sciences at Arizona State University, shares his experience working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the important work at stake should NOAA be dismantled by this conservative agenda. 

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On the third episode of ?The Threat of Project 2025,? Jen Psaki speaks with the ACLU?s Deputy Director for Transgender Justice, Chase Strangio, to discuss Project 2025?s specific language against LGBTQ+ people and how its policies aim to criminalize trans existence. Then, a look at the real-life consequences for trans people and their families who have been displaced due to restrictive bans on gender-affirming care as Jen speaks to Debi Jackson, a mom who?s been fighting for the safety of her child.

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67.1 million people tuned in Tuesday night to see how Vice President Kamala Harris? vision for America would contrast with former President Donald Trump?s. And, by all accounts, she met the moment. This week, former Senator Claire McCaskill is joined by MSNBC political analyst Elise Jordan to talk about what the Cheney's and Taylor Swift have in common, and Harris? need to get specific on her economic message to sway those still undecided voters. Then: Harris campaign senior advisor and spokesperson Adrienne Elrod shares the inside scoop on how the campaign team viewed the vice president?s debate performance and what they are focused on in this final sprint to November.

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We?re thrilled to share a mashup of our MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024 event that we recently held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The whole day was a celebration of you, our viewers and listeners. It was the first of its kind in-person, interactive experience. We so enjoyed meeting so many of you. But if you couldn?t join us in person, you?re in luck ? we?re sharing key conversations in this episode. For more, be sure to check out our TV special airing Saturday, September 14th at 9 p.m. ET. For your reference, here are timecodes for the sessions included here:

Claire McCaskill, Jen Psaki, and Andrea Mitchell 0:01:30-0:31:23

Chris Hayes & Kate Shaw 0:31:36-0:51:20

Andrew Weissmann & Ari Melber 0:51:25-1:12:53

Rachel Maddow & Lawrence O?Donnell 1:13:13-1:45:45

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It?s been a mere three months since President Joe Biden went up against former President Donald Trump in what would be his last presidential debate. Now, Vice President Kamala Harris faces off in a heated debate against the former president as each make their case to voters ahead of the 2024 election. The debate was hosted by ABC and held in Philadelphia. Listen to the full debate here, along with post-game coverage by Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, Lawrence O?Donnell, and Nicolle Wallace.Plus, Governor Tim Walz calls in to reflect on Harris? performance, and he reacts to the Taylor Swift endorsement that came on the heels of the debate. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

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On this second episode of ?The Threat of Project 2025,? Joy Reid speaks with theGrio?s Michael Harriot on how the history of segregation in education has echoes today, and how Project 2025 is part of that legacy. Then, a look at how educators, like Dr. Marvin Dunn at Florida International University, are making sure students are properly educated in the face of restrictive policies. And Texas Representative Hugh D. Shine fights against members of his own party in the debate on vouchers and funding for public schools. 

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Under a second Donald Trump presidency, The Heritage Foundation?s Project 2025 would provide a blueprint for carrying out extreme policies. But in many parts of the country, these restrictive policies are already in effect and Project 2025 would simply expand these threats to multiple facets of American life. In this first episode of How to Win?s series, ?The Threat of Project 2025,? Ali Velshi unpacks the alarming agenda for reproductive rights, including the criminalization of mailing abortion pills and eliminating the Department of Health and Human Services. Ali speaks with Amanda Zurawski, who nearly lost her life when she was denied an emergency abortion in Texas, and Georgetown law professor Dr. Michele Goodwin highlights the history of policing women?s reproductive rights, underscoring the broader threat to American democracy. 

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The Harris-Walz team is firing on all cylinders heading into a final campaign blitz with two months to go. This week, MSNBC host and Vice President Harris? former senior advisor Symone Sanders Townsend joins former Senator Claire McCaskill for an insiders? take on the vice president?s tireless campaign strategy, in contrast with the meandering, sometimes incoherent rally speeches Donald Trump has been delivering this cycle. Then, California Senator Laphonza Butler stops in to talk about the evolving labor movement and a working-class economy being central to Harris? pitch. Lastly, Symone and Claire preview next Tuesday?s high-stakes debate, from two women who have been in the room, prepping for debates past.

And check back with us on Monday, September 9th for the first two episodes of our new mini-series ?The Threat of Project 2025?. We?ll dive into abortion rights and education with Ali Velshi and Joy Reid. 

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Claire McCaskill welcomes former Pennsylvania Congressman Charlie Dent as her co-host this week. Together, they lay out a framework for how to reach the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Then, Trymaine Lee, MSNBC correspondent and host of the podcast Into America joins to discuss how Black male voters are feeling about the candidates this election; and how, if it all, their voices are represented within the major parties. Then, a look ahead at tonight?s CNN interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, her first as the Democratic nominee. And we?ll wrap up with a conversation on the future of the Republican Party. 

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And be sure to grab your tickets for MSNBC Live Democracy 2024 on Sept 7th! Join fellow fans and viewers for an event connecting you with MSNBC's most trusted hosts and experts. Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Lawrence O?Donnell, and many more. 

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The energy and enthusiasm of this week was infectious, but with the fanfare of the Democratic National Convention in the rearview, the campaign is gearing up for the battle to come. The Bulwark?s Tim Miller joins former Senator Claire McCaskill to reflect on their favorite moments of the week, as they talk through strategies the vice president should consider as she moves forward with momentum well earned. Then, Harris-Walz campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond stops by for some perspective from inside the campaign.  

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Democrats are looking ahead as they close out the 2024 Democratic National Convention and gear up for the presidential election. The final night, titled?For Our Future,? focused on gun violence and promises for change. And all eyes were on the Vice President as she made history. The first Black woman and first Asian American person to accept a major party?s nomination for president, she delivered a momentous speech, introducing herself and promising to campaign for all American people. Listen to key moments of MSNBC?s special coverage led by Ari Melber, Joy Reid and Alex Wagner live from Chicago plus analysis from Rachel Maddow and the rest of the MSNBC team. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

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The Obamas came out swinging Tuesday night, and the momentum continued on night three of the Democratic National Convention, aptly themed ?A Fight for Our Freedoms.? The evening was also a chance for voters to get acquainted with vice presidential nominee, ?Coach? Tim Walz, a relative unknown to many Americans. Speakers for the night included Oprah Winfrey, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and capped by the vice presidential nominee himself. Listen to key moments of MSNBC?s special coverage led by Ari Melber, Joy Reid and Alex Wagner live from Chicago plus analysis from Rachel Maddow and the rest of the MSNBC team. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

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