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The Rachel Maddow Show

Rachel Maddow, MS NOW
Donald Trump
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The Rachel Maddow Show airs Mondays at 9pm ET on MS NOW and drops shortly thereafter in this feed.

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October 5, 2026 - Rachel Maddow looks at the diversity of protests against the Trump administration and the strange political bedfellows that form when people are motivated by morality, and how even small acts of protest can have far-reaching influen... more

Rachel Maddow shares new reporting that in the midst of elevated threats from Iran and its allies, Kash Patel demoted two top counterterrorism officials for not being adequately attentive to Stephen Miller's wife after she got harassing phone calls, ... more

Rachel Maddow notes that as Donald Trump's popularity continues to decay to new lows, the institutions that he successfully bullied at the start of his term are finding new courage to stand together in defiance of him, including news organizations th... more

Rachel Maddow reports breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump's bid to use the U.S. Postal Service to subvert mail-in ballot voting. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket and stalwart defender of U.S. elections in the Tr... more

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Recent Guests

Ted Boutrous
First Amendment lawyer representing MS Now, CNN, Politico
Moyers? (actually represent MS NOW/CNN/Politico)
Episode: Maddow: Patel picks a bad time to get petty with counterterrorism
David Corn
Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones; author of How Russia Won
Mother Jones
Episode: Maddow: Patel picks a bad time to get petty with counterterrorism
Jameel Jaffer
Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University
Knight First Amendment Institute
Episode: Maddow: Why the Constitution and the American spirit are against Trump's war on the free press
Brett Murphy
Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter for ProPublica who co-wrote the piece on the Trump Jr. wedding funding
ProPublica
Episode: Maddow reacts to report of Russian oligarch paying for Trump Jr.'s lavish wedding weekend
Maggie Mullen
Fifth generation Wyoming resident, reporter at YO File
YO File
Episode: Trump BUSTED in bogus ballroom claim by Obama era secret
Zach Schmidt
Colonel, U.S. Marine (speaking in private capacity)
Military (private capacity)
Episode: Trump BUSTED in bogus ballroom claim by Obama era secret
Greg Werkheiser
Co-founder of Cultural Heritage Partners
Cultural Heritage Partners
Episode: Trump BUSTED in bogus ballroom claim by Obama era secret
Norm Eisen
Co-founder, Democracy Defenders Fund
Democracy Defenders Fund
Episode: Maddow: Trump learns the hard way, 'incompetence has consequences'
Karen Attiah
Journalist, Washington Post, Democracy Defenders Fund
The Washington Post; Democracy Defenders Fund
Episode: Maddow: Trump learns the hard way, 'incompetence has consequences'

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Rachel Maddow
Host of the program, providing long-form political analysis and interviews.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 46.3k ratings
  • John Roberts

    Is the Susan Collins of the Supreme Court

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good show !!

    Podcasts don't always drop in a timely nanner

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heidi in Italy
    Italya month ago
  • 8.25.26

    what’s the deal rachel. first we wait weeks to get a downloaded epi and when we do, tuesday the 25th of august, 2026 all the podcast is read out of news most of us already heard days before so why, why are you reading us news we already heard. disappointing and boring as hell.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    midwestBlue
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for your commitment to in-depth news reporting and commentary. I have enjoyed your delivery and breakdown of these important issues and events.

    Added August 25,2026:

    Is this free podcast no longer being updated??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karategal1210
    United Statesa month ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Rachel and her team are the best investigative reporters.

    Please include even more stories on the impact of Trump and Republican trickle down economics.

    Have hospitals closed? Do fewer people have health insurance? Have more people filed bankruptcy? Has the maternal mortality rate increased?

    Are more children living in poverty? Was money removed from critical research such as cancer and infectious disease? Is there more disease?

    While other media covers the political season like a horse race... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BGDem
    United States2 months ago

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Some praise robust guest lineups that include policymakers and legal experts.
Listeners value fact-based, receipts-driven political analysis and challenging interviews.
Recurring critiques include concerns about pacing, production quality, and perceived bias in coverage.

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#45
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#183
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#46
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#62
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Talking Points

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Maddow: Patel picks a bad time to get petty with counterterrorism
Q: Ted, what's happening tonight regarding the motion for preliminary injunction and how quickly could the court act?
A broader order to keep the White House ban frozen while the litigation plays out is being sought, with the court expected to rule by October 8th on a compressed briefing schedule.
Maddow reacts to report of Russian oligarch paying for Trump Jr.'s lavish wedding weekend
Q: What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for mail-in voting going forward?
The ruling blocks the executive order to restrict mail-in ballots, preserving the right to vote by mail and signaling a legal cap on executive overreach in this area.
Maddow: Why the Constitution and the American spirit are against Trump's war on the free press
Q: What is the core legal basis for the press to challenge the White House's actions?
The core arguments center on the First Amendment right to a free press and the due process protections of the Fifth Amendment, particularly that government cannot revoke press access without proper notice, a standard, and a legitimate public forum status for press credentials.
Trump BUSTED in bogus ballroom claim by Obama era secret
Q: What is the significance of the Trump administration's plans for the White House ballroom from a national security perspective?
The panel suggests that while proponents argue it serves national security, the ruling indicates the legality is contested and hinges on questions of standing and executive power, making the outcome unclear and legally nuanced.
Maddow: 'Is this how we invade Greenland?!'
Q: What could be done nationwide to support more practical work to save Black political power?
Reverend Fisher argues for sustained organizing, leveraging faith communities and grassroots networks to mobilize voters, plus using education and registration drives to empower communities ahead of elections.

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7. Greg Werkheiser
8. Norm Eisen

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