Donald Trump is now floating the idea of revoking the FCC licenses of TV networks he claims are “against” him. That decision could fall to FCC Chair Brendan Carr, the same man who just ramped up pressure on ABC to punish Jimmy Kimmel over a monologue about Charlie Kirk. Democratic Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Congressman Ro Khanna introduces a motion to subpoena Carr. He joins The Weeknight to discuss the fight over free speech and political power. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To 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.
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‘They Want Us To Be Afraid’
September 17, 2025 7pm: Former President Barack Obama warns the nation is in a "political crisis" after Trump and his allies use Charlie Kirk’s killing to justify silencing opponents and going after the “radical left.” DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight after condemning political violence and calling for unity. Plus, ousted CDC officials call for RFK Jr. to resign and warned his vaccine agenda could put children in danger. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis joins The Weeknight to discuss the risks and the fight ahead. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To 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.
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‘History Is Watching’
September 16, 2025 7pm: Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins The Weeknight ahead of FBI Director Kash Patel’s appearance before that panel tomorrow. Plus: Former Sen. Joe Manchin, in his new book “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense,” takes aim at Washington’s “toxic” political culture. He joins The Weeknight to discuss. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To 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.
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‘A Movie We’ve Seen Before’
September 15, 2025 8pm: The House Oversight Committee has received new documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a previously redacted name from his infamous 50th birthday book. Rep. Robert Garcia, the committee’s ranking member, joins The Weeknight with the latest. Plus, fmr. federal prosecutor Maureen Comey is suing the Trump administration over her firing. Anthony Coley, former Biden DOJ official, and fmr. Federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join The Weeknight to respond. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To 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.
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‘How Do We Move Forward?’
September 15, 2025 7pm: Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt talks about the importance of leadership in times of national division. Plus, fmr. Democratic congressman Connor Lamb and MSNBC Senior White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard break down how Democrats and Republicans should be responding to the dangerous political environment we’re in following the murder of Charlie Kirk. And the Trump administration is weighing a dramatic plan to send up to 1,000 National Guard troops into Louisiana cities. Rep. Troy Carter, who represents parts of New Orleans, joins The Weeknight to respond. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnbc. To 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.
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