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Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend, and Luke Russert's one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers, and the breaking issues of the day.

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July 22, 2026, 7pm: Donald Trump was back in Georgia, a state that was at the center of his 2020 election conspiracy theory, working to sow doubt in the system ahead of November’s midterms. Georgia’s democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bott... more

July 21, 2026, 7pm: In the Trump Administration's latest attempt to undermine elections, federal monitors are being sent across Arizona as voters head to the polls, and the DOJ is demanding voter data from New Jersey. MS NOW Senior White House Report... more

July 20, 2026, 7pm: The U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after three more U.S. service members were killed over the weekend, while Donald Trump attended a fundraiser at his resort and the World Cup final. Angelo Carusone, the president and CEO of Med... more

July 17, 2026, 7pm: President Trump is ordering Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to comply with his efforts to undermine free and fair elections, hours after amplifying debunked conspiracy theories about the 2020 election in a primetime a... more

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Recent Guests

Angelo Carisone
President and CEO of Media Matters for America
Media Matters for America
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Eugene Robinson
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist
The Washington Post
Episode: ‘History Will Judge the Complicit'
Cisco Aguilar
Nevada Secretary of State
Nevada Secretary of State
Episode: ‘The Idiocracy'
Doug Brinkley
American historian
Historian
Episode: ‘The Idiocracy'
Jessica Mackler
President of Emily's List
Emily's List
Episode: ‘Yahoos Running Serious Institutions’
Dave Weigel
Politics reporter
Semafore
Episode: ‘Yahoos Running Serious Institutions’
Marianne Edgar-Buddy
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC and National Cathedral
Episcopal Church
Episode: ‘Yahoos Running Serious Institutions’
Kimberly Atkins-Stor
MSNNow political analyst and columnist for the Boston Globe
Boston Globe
Episode: ‘What Do You Sacrifice?’
Sawyer Hackett
Newsroom contributor mentioned on the show
The Weeknight
Episode: ‘What Do You Sacrifice?’

Hosts

Michael Steele
Host of The Weeknight; prominent political commentator
Symone Sanders-Townsend
Co-host/Host of The Weeknight; political commentator and communications strategist
Luke Russert
Host/Co-host of The Weeknight; journalist with political insight

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Symone

    STT is literally the best news commentator of all time. I could listen to her read the telephone book. I wish she was my friend in real life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DontSayNothing
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Weeknight

    Awesome !!! Love the information and conversation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veritas100
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you

    Love your intelligence and energy as a brave chorus speaking up for human rights! Grateful to hear Senator Rosen tonight! Another

    brave soul and piercingly accurate speaker. Shabbat Shalom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grand Drame
    United States4 months ago
  • Best show on from The Weekend to Prime The Weeknight ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Absolutely love all three of your energy my husband and I look forward to watching y’all every night! Symone what is the name brand for makeup you use on Amazon you mentioned the other night. Your makeup Ace fashion is always on point. All of you look good❤️❤️❤️🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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    BSandrs
    United States4 months ago
  • KEN MARTIN

    Ken Martin did not win last night-he’s an anemic putz. He should quit and let Malcom Kenyatta run the DNC. Schumer and Jeffries can go too. We the people fought and won-not the “leaders” of the party who’ve done BUPKIS

    Apple Podcasts
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    Number 1bookworm!
    United States9 months ago

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Praise for guest diversity and depth, especially on voting rights and governance.
Fans appreciate candid, unapologetic discussions and weekly consistency.
Listeners praise the hosts' energy, clarity, and willingness to challenge guests.
Some critics note mic/noise issues or heavy emphasis on opinion over neutral reporting.

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Talking Points

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‘The Man is a Loser’
Q: What is the constitutional mechanism for authorizing military action in the current situation?
The hosts emphasize that Congress should require authorization or a declaration of war, arguing that the president cannot unilaterally extend conflict without legislative approval, per the War Powers Act and constitutional precedent.
‘Perilously Close’
Q: Andrea, how did you interpret the majority's handling of the birthright citizenship ruling?
Andrea suggested that while the ruling preserves constitutional protections, there is room for legislative action to address exceptions, and stressed the importance of monitoring how subsequent administrations implement and possibly erode these protections.
‘Spite and Revenge’
Q: What is the significance of the DNI nomination debate given the candidate's background?
The host asks Schiff about the importance of extensive national security experience for the DNI role, arguing that Clayton lacks this background and may instead echo political talking points, which could undermine the office if he were to misalign with factual findings.
‘Stupid on Stilts’
Q: Senator Markey, what do you see as the first impeachable offense in this second term?
The first impeachable offense was the way the administration handled the slush fund and attempts to shield wrongdoing from scrutiny, which signals a broader pattern of disregarding Congress's powers and the rule of law.
‘A Societal Failure’
Q: What does this say about what law enforcement is communicating at the press conference?
Officials described the incident as a hate crime with ongoing investigations, emphasizing that threats were not isolated to one facility and that the response involved interagency coordination and community safety measures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weeknight

What is The Weeknight about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program offers fast-paced, multi-voice discussions on current political and policy developments, with a focus on voting rights, elections, governance, and national security. It features a rotating lineup of heavyweight guests—policymakers, legal experts, journalists, and think-tank voices—alongside sharp host commentary. The format blends timely analysis with interviews and live reporting, often weaving in sponsor segments. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to challenge incumbents and status-quo narratives, while maintaining accessible, opinion-driven debate aimed at a politically engaged audience. Potential listeners who want clear stances, data-driven punditry, and behind-the-scenes insight into elections and policy will likely fin... more

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2. Eugene Robinson
3. Cisco Aguilar
4. Doug Brinkley
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8. Kimberly Atkins-Stor

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