The Weekend

September 21, 2025; 9am: This week Mamdani has received support from top democrats across New York, including Rep. Yvette Clarke, Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. There are still some key holdouts who have yet to offer their endorsements, including Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer. Mamdani joins The Weekend to discuss his campaign for Mayor of New York City.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 21, 2025; 8am: ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show under pressure from the head of the FCC raised new fears about even more plans to silence critics. In response, Democrats announced new legislation to bolster free speech protections for people targeted by the President. Senator Alex Padilla, one of the senators who introduced this bill, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 21, 2025; 7am: Donald Trump is not trying to mask his intentions anymore after urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring criminal charges against his perceived political enemies. He specifically named Senator Adam Schiff, former FBI Director James Comey, and New York Attorney General Letitia James, stating “we can’t delay any longer.” NBC News Digital Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly, and Catherine Christian, former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan and an MSNBC legal analyst, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 20, 2025; 9am:the U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Erik Siebert resigned under pressure, after Trump said he wanted him "out" over his refusal to bring criminal charges related to alleged mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James. It comes as the administration is also planning to take action against left-wing groups the president and his allies claim have contributed to political unrest and violence. Stacey Abrams joins The Weekend to discuss how the administration is conducting its retribution campaign and what it could mean for the president's political adversaries.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 20, 2025; 8am: The Senate recently rejected dueling Republican and Democratic bills that would have kept the government funded on a short-term basis, and now there are only 10 days left until the October 1st deadline. Party leaders on both sides of the aisle are blaming each other, claiming the other side isn’t willing to negotiate. Congress will be in recess next week and the Senate will only have two days to agree on a plan when they come back. Former Office of Management and Budget director Shalanda Young joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 20, 2025; 7am: President Trump made a pledge during his inaugural address for free speech. Now 8 months later, that pledge is not holding up. Since Jimmy Kimmel’s unprecedented suspension, Trump and the FCC are now threatening to revoke licenses of broadcasters if they're critical of the president. MSNBC contributor Jeremy Peters and staff writer for “The Atlantic” Adam Serwer joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 14, 2025; 9am: Democrats are signaling they are ready for a fight as we’re just a couple weeks away from the government shutdown deadline. But, President Trump is hoping to push it down until early next year. Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania, who also serves as a ranking member on the House Budget Committee, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 14, 2025; 8am: Additionally, revised numbers show that the U.S. added almost a million fewer jobs than previously reported over the 12-month period ending in March.It should be pointed out that most of that period was during the Biden administration. Courtenay Brown joins The Weekend to discuss how this impacts the U.S. economy.  For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 14, 2025; 7am: On Saturday night, the President took credit for Memphis’ reported drop in crime while reiterating the National Guard will be deployed to the city. The Governor of Tennessee supports this decision, but Memphis Mayor Paul Young and some local politicians argue it won’t be a long-term fix. Additionally, new reporting outlines the Pentagon’s plan to send a thousand troops on a policing mission in Louisiana’s “urban centers.” Former Congressman and Commanding General for the Illinois National Guard, Major General William Enyart, and Former Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the U.S. Department of Justice, Mary McCord, join “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 13, 2025; 9am: President Trump changed, now planning to send the National Guard to Memphis instead of Chicago as part of his crackdown on crime. But Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen and Tennessee State Senator London Lamar have both said sending in the National Guard won't help Memphis in the long-term. They join “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are expressing concerns for their own safety and taking greater security precautions. Tom Manager and Eugene Robinson join The Weekend to discuss how the assassination of Charlie Kirk is prompting calls for changes in security protocol on Capitol Hill.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 13, 2025; 7am: As the public awaits more information about the motive of Charlie Kirk’s murder, Democrats and an increasing number of Republicans are wondering if FBI director Kash Patel is fit for the job. Recent reports say senior DOJ officials think his handling of this case has “eroded public confidence” in the agency. Retired FBI Special Agent Rob D’Amico and Senior Washington Columnist for Politico, Rachael Bade, join “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 7, 2025; 9am: This week, lawmakers grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr over the firing of the CDC director and his stance on vaccines. A NBC News Decision Desk poll released this morning found that an overwhelming majority supports using vaccines to prevent diseases. Dr. Jerome Adams  – who was Donald Trump's first Surgeon General – joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 7, 2025; 8am: Federal judges are fed up with the Supreme Court for siding with Trump after lower courts have blocked parts of his sweeping agenda. SCOTUS has come to Trump’s aid on a number of cases, and now the president is asking them to overturn a ruling that found his sweeping tariffs to be illegal. MSNBC legal analyst Melissa Murray joins “The Weekend” to discuss how the Trump administration is using shadow dockets to fast-track cases.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 7, 2025; 7am: The protests come as as ICE began new immigration enforcement operations in Massachusetts, setting up a fight between the Trump administration and Boston. President Trump has also renewed his threats on social media to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. former Rep. Conor Lamb and former Federal Prosecutor Kristy Greenberg join The Weekend to discuss  For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 6, 2025; 9am: “It’s not fair to say they’re losing credibility. We’re past that now,” is what a judge recently said about the Department of Justice’s handling of arrests during Trump's law enforcement surge in DC. The DOJ incurred a substantial amount of losses in court recently concerning deportations, tariffs, college grants, and more – though the Trump administration has already appealed many of these rulings in the hope of getting them in front of the conservative majority Supreme Court. Legal expert Andrew Weissmann and senior adviser of The Lincoln Project, Stuart Stevens, join “The Weekend” to discuss what's next.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 6, 2025; 8am: The Epstein estate is set to hand over a trove of documents to lawmakers, including the infamous “birthday book,” flight logs, phone records and financial transactions. Survivors met this week to pressure Congress to fully release the files. And if they don’t, they plan to compile their own list of names. Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

September 6, 2025; 7am: In a sign that the Trump administration is planning a repeat of what happened in Los Angeles in June, fencing was put up around a federal courthouse in downtown Chicago in preparation for protests. The Pentagon has officially greenlit using a Naval base north of the city as a staging ground to launch operations. Former House Rep. Max Rose and Maya Wiley join The Weekend to discuss President Trump's plans in Chicago and DC.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

August 31, 2025; 9am: The Epstein estate plans to hand over the convicted sex offender’s 'Birthday Book' and other documents to Congress on September 8th. The book is reportedly filled with well wishes from friends and associates, including an explicit message and drawing by President Trump, which he denies. Epstein survivors Jess Michaels and Teresa Helm, join The Weekend to discuss, as well as  Ameshia Cross, and Eugene Craig.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

August 31, 2025; 8am: Donald Trump says some people might like a dictator and declares he has the right to do anything he wants. From saying he would be comfortable if both the former FBI director and CIA director were arrested to ramping up his war on Democratic-led cities, Trump has sparked concerns about authoritarianism. Executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund and former White House ethics czar under President Obama, Norm Eisen, former federal prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst, Joyce Vance, and former DHS Chief of Staff during Donald Trump's first term, Miles Taylor join “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.