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The Rachel Maddow Show

Rachel Maddow, MS NOW
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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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Rachel Maddow notes that Donald Trump's news cycle seems to be stuck in a loop with the same basic headlines repeating, but with each cycle Trump becomes more desperate to achieve his ends, and more reckless in his efforts as his opposition gets stro... more

For reasons that are hard to fathom, included among Biden era gun rules that Donald Trump has rolled back are restrictions on people who have been adjudicated mentally ill, making it easier for them to get access to guns and ammunition. Mirianna Mitc... more

A special celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, and Ali Velshi from MS NOW’s live community event in Philadelphia. In this hour, Rachel Maddow interviews civil rights legal stalwart Sherrilyn Ifill, and the panel t... more

A special celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, and Ali Velshi from MS NOW’s live community event in Philadelphia. In this hour Ali Velshi presents his acclaimed retracing of 250 years of American history. And Jen ... more

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Recent Guests

Sherrilyn Ifill
Civil rights lawyer, Vernon Jordan Distinguished Professor at Howard Law School
Howard University School of Law / NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Episode: We the People America 250: Country at a Crossroads - Part 2
Jon Ossoff
Senator, Democrat of Georgia, running for re-election
U.S. Senate, Georgia
Episode: Maddow: Supreme Court greenlights expansion of Trump's corruption machine
Alvaro Bedoya
Former FTC Commissioner
Federal Trade Commission
Episode: Maddow: Supreme Court greenlights expansion of Trump's corruption machine
Ami Fields-Meyer
Former White House Senior Policy Advisor
Independent policy expert (context in transcript)
Episode: Maddow: Advice on defiance in the age of Trump
Bruce Nestor
Defense attorney representing Minnesota protestors
Lawyer for the Broadview Six defendants
Episode: Maddow: The good news about our bad president
Jon Swaine
Investigator/reporter for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Maddow: The good news about our bad president
Barack Obama
Former U.S. President
The Obama Foundation
Episode: MS NOW Exclusive | Hope Comes Home: Inside the Obama Presidential Center - Part 1
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady of the United States
The Obama Foundation
Episode: MS NOW Exclusive | Hope Comes Home: Inside the Obama Presidential Center - Part 1
Ayman Mohyeldin
Co-host of The Weekend Primetime on MS Now
MS Now
Episode: Maddow: Donald Trump lost the war he started with Iran; Trump humiliated on world stage

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Rachel Maddow
Host of The Rachel Maddow Show

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 46.2k ratings
  • Censorship

    Why did Apple censor the latest episode? The booing against Trump was MUTED. I thought the episode stopped. Dead air.

    Scary times, indeed.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Nav Saint
    United Statesa month ago
  • Kennedy Center

    1968? January 12?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Che Block
    United Statesa month ago
  • So great that while we're losing our democracy we have this group of journalists that can become fabulously wealthy with all their books.

    Podcast Addict
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    jr
    2 months ago
  • 5.11.26

    How hard would it have been for the dems after they won the trifecta in 2020 to make it that any personnel assigned/appointed by the pres MUST have experience in the area of the dept the pres wants them to lead. dems could have done that but as a decades long full ballot dem voter i realize that the dems gave been asleep at the wheel since reagan to get anything done! That is why those that were in congress then and are still in congress need to be forced out by term limits!! Term limits for all... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    midwestBlue
    United States2 months ago
  • Sorry, I don’t believe you anymore.

    To whoever wants to read this:sorry for my horrible writing!

    I can not hear anymore ANY senator or representative, I start feeling physically uncomfortable, it’s weird but it’s very real. So I can hear the first part of this podcast when there’s none of that.

    I watch A LOT OF SKY NEWS UK, even when the local news are boring because they are not familiar, I enjoy the way of the interviews, SO DIFFERENT!! They actually challenge when they interview politicians, they take the opposite point of vi... more

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    Almost-deaf
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise fact-based, receipts-driven reporting and transparency about sources.

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#106
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#239
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#91
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#190
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Maddow: Advice on defiance in the age of Trump
Q: Let me ask you about your elevator pitch for this book. When you are talking to people now about why they should read this book, what's the bottom line?
The bottom line is that people need inspiration and practical guidance; there isn't a single silver bullet for saving democracy, but a buffet of strategies—from small acts like bringing blankets to protests to larger actions like forming coalitions and preserving humane care for others—that collectively slow and resist authoritarianism.
We the People America 250: Country at a Crossroads - Part 2
Q: What are the most effective strategies for challenging disinformation when a loyal political base rejects objective evidence?
Focus on presenting facts through trusted, relatable voices and formats, and show your work by sharing sources clearly while framing facts in a storytelling context that resonates with people's lived experiences.
Maddow: Supreme Court greenlights expansion of Trump's corruption machine
Q: Do you think this decision is going to have an effect on the way Trump can use the federal government to benefit himself and his family and his donors?
Ossoff argues that the ruling could significantly expand executive power over independent agencies, increasing opportunities for self-dealing and undermining checks and balances, which could influence voters and the midterm dynamics in Georgia and beyond.
Maddow: Supreme Court greenlights expansion of Trump's corruption machine
Q: How did you arrive at that as a strategy and as something that you felt like was worth devoting a lot of time to talking with your constituents about?
Ossoff explains that the strategy centers on making corruption and accountability central to campaigning, stressing that voters respond to concrete examples of misused public funds and policy failures, and that a comprehensive, nationwide effort is needed to mobilize support and turnout.
MS NOW Exclusive | Hope Comes Home: Inside the Obama Presidential Center - Part 2
Q: I want to pepper you with a few questions that will allow us to go inside the museum itself.
The guests reflect on the center's design choices, the Democracy 101 space, and how the public can engage with civics and memory through interactive exhibits and personal storytelling.

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This show tends to center on sharp political analysis, investigative reporting, and civil rights discourse, with a strong emphasis on accountability across government agencies, elections, and national security. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests—from elected officials and journalists to activists and legal advocates—discussing voting rights, immigration policy, and government transparency, often weaving in on-the-ground reporting and data-driven insights. A notable trait is its willingness to challenge established narratives and connect domestic policy with global events, making it a go-to for listeners who want rigorous context and practical implications for public policy and democracy.

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