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Author: MS NOW, Ayman Mohyeldin, Elise Jordan, Antonia Hylton, Catherine Rampell

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Ayman Mohyeldin, Catherine Rampell, Antonia Hylton and Elise Jordan set the agenda for Saturday, Sunday, and the week ahead; fresh analysis of the week's biggest events.
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Tonight: less than 24 hours to go until Donald Trump's ultimatum for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. How Iran is responding. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 22, 2026 at 8pm. 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.
Tonight: Trump’s ultimatum to Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours was met with defiance, with Tehran now threatening to retaliate against Gulf energy and water. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 22, 2026 at 7pm. 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.
Tonight: Trump says he is going to send ICE agents to airports starting tomorrow, as TSA staffing shortages tied to partial Government shutdown drives delays nationwide. Congressman Robert Garcia, a Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee weighs in. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 22, 2026 at 6pm. 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.
Tonight: Ty Cobb, a former Trump attorney who oversaw Robert Mueller’s Russia probe, reflects on Mueller’s legacy. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 21, 2026 at 8pm. 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.
Tonight: Congressman Eric Swalwell shares why he was such a vocal proponent of the Mueller investigation into Russia's 2016 election interference. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 21, 2026 at 7pm. 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.
Tonight: Rachel Maddow reflects on the legacy of Fmr. FBI counsel Robert Mueller who later became special counsel in charge of investigating Trump's Russia ties during his first term. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 21, 2026 at 6pm. 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.
Tonight: as more Americans grow restless about rising energy prices, Republicans fear the war could push voters over the edge, and cement a comeback for Democrats in upcoming midterm elections.  For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on Mar. 15, 2026 at 8pm.  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.
Rules of engagement

Rules of engagement

2026-03-1642:231

Tonight: White House signals war will last "four to six weeks." Burning through munitions or taxpayer dollars doesn't seem like a huge concern for the Trump administration.   For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.  This episode aired on Mar. 15, 2026 at 7pm.  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.
Tonight: Three weeks into the war with Iran, the Trump administration’s mixed messaging is deepening confusion about whether the war is ending -- or escalating. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 15th, 2026 at 6pm. 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.
Republicans on the ropes

Republicans on the ropes

2026-03-1644:101

Tonight: Republicans are loudly warning that their majorities in both the House and Senate could be at risk this November.  For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.  This episode aired on Mar. 14, 2026 at 8pm.  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.
Tonight: Donald Trump's revenge tour suffered another major defeat as a federal judge blocked a pair of subpoenas the Justice Department issued to Fed Chair Jerome Powell.  For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on Mar. 14, 2026 at 7pm. 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.
Tonight: Watch our exclusive interview with Iran’s foreign minister after the U.S. struck an island critical to Iran’s oil economy. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is deploying more marines and warships to the Gulf region. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on Mar. 14, 2026 at 6pm. 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.
Tonight: cracks are beginning to merge in the Republican Party over the Iran war, as Iranian state media announces the country's new supreme leader.  For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.  This episode aired on Mar. 8, 2026 at 8pm.  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.
Democracy at stake

Democracy at stake

2026-03-0942:481

Tonight: As Republicans fret about brutal midterm losses, President Trump is once again floating voter fraud conspiracy theories, and calling for Republicans to take over elections.  For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on Mar. 8, 2026 at 7pm.  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.
Tonight: The Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader. The selection is seen as a victory for the Revolutionary Guard and those who are hoping for a hardliner to stay in power. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March. 8, 2026 at 6pm. 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.
Tonight: what happened to the "golden age" President Trump promised voters and tax payers?  For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime.  This episode aired on Mar. 7, 2026 at 8pm.  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.
The Price of War

The Price of War

2026-03-0841:491

As the Iran War enters its second week, MS NOW has learned that the war is costing at least $1 Billion a day, and likely much higher. Plus, Trump claims without evidence the U.S. was not behind the strike on the girls school in Iran. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March. 7, 2026 at 7pm. 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.
Tonight: Iran rejected President Trump’s demands to surrender, even as the President insisted that Tehran is being “beat to hell.” It comes as the war enters its second week, with no signs of slowing down and no clear objective to the mission. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 7, 2026 at 6pm. 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.
Iran Retaliates

Iran Retaliates

2026-03-0242:411

Tonight: Iran launches more drone and missile strikes against bases across the middle east. Plus, GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joins the show to discuss whether Trump’s strikes constitute a war. 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.
Tonight: The Pentagon says three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded just one day after The U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran. President Trump said he’s agreed to resume negotiations with Iran though it’s unclear what the timeframe for that would be. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @theweekendprime. This episode aired on March 1, 2026 at 6 pm. 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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