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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest.

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For decades, the Republican party and the conservative movement coalition have been cross pressured on immigration, which has been the source of immense tension. With so many changes happening, we thought it would be a good time to unpack the wave of... more

We’re now in the second year of Donald Trump’s second term. And there’s a lot to be concerned about as it relates to the future of American democracy. How can everyday people push back against authoritarianism and antidemocratic forces? Zack Beaucham... more

There’s no question that we’re in the midst of one of the most intense periods of AI focus and hype. A lot of key players exist in the space and one of the biggest is Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company known for Claude, its collection of l... more

The United States is pretty intertwined with Latin America. So why has it historically been seen as more of a European outpost than a nation in the Western hemisphere that is part of the broader Americas? Our guest this week points out that there are... more

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Recent Guests

David Bier
Director of Immigration Studies, Selz Foundation Chair in Immigration Policy at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: What Trump’s Immigration Policy is Really Doing with David Bier
Zack Beauchamp
Senior correspondent at Vox focusing on democracy and authoritarianism
Vox
Episode: How to Stop Dictators with Zack Beauchamp
Gideon Lewis-Kraus
Staff writer at The New Yorker; author of the New Yorker piece on Anthropic and Claude
The New Yorker
Episode: Demystifying Anthropic and ClaudeAI with Gideon Lewis-Kraus
Greg Grandin
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author
Yale University
Episode: "America, América" with Greg Grandin
Rebecca Traister
Writer at large at New York Magazine and author of numerous bestselling books.
New York Magazine
Episode: Is This MeToo 2.0? with Rebecca Traister
C. Thi Nguyen
Philosophy Professor at the University of Utah and author of The Score, How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game
University of Utah
Episode: The Gamification of Our World with C. Thi Nguyen
Jacob Soboroff
MS NOW Senior Political and National Reporter and author of Firestorm, The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster
MSNBC
Episode: 'Firestorm' with Jacob Soboroff
Ruben Gallego
U.S. Senator from Arizona, veteran in the US Marines.
United States Senate
Episode: New Energy, Venezuela and Trump’s Imperial Ambitions with Senator Ruben Gallego
Tim Lee
Journalist with over a decade experience in technology, economics, and public policy.
UnderstandingAI
Episode: The Self-Driving Car Revolution with Tim Lee

Host

Chris Hayes
Chris Hayes hosts discussions that tackle significant questions surrounding news, politics, and culture with diverse guests, aiming to provide clarity and insight into current events and their implications.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10.5k ratings
  • Me Too

    Useful discussion. Too bad Rebecca’s voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SallyCB
    United Statesa month ago
  • Let’s rap the Jonathan Haidt obsession up

    I seriously do not understand the bipartisan appeal of this man. I was a longtime listener and a fan until you had Haidt on. He is nothing more than an IDW-adjacent figure, not to mention, a Heritage Foundation crony who’s just trampling over online privacy in the name of “online safety.” His book is poorly written and the studies he sites within are suspect, at best. He is doing so much damage and everyone is just eating it all up like everything he says is gospel.

    Maybe I was mistaken, but I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jamesdobsonsworstnightmare
    United Statesa month ago
  • Chris Hayes is one of the best minds out there.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    briminey
    a month ago
  • Chris Hayes is the best!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    slatersli@hotmail.com
    2 months ago
  • jan 6

    tim lee, slow down your speaking speed, good grief! Hard to follow what you are saying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    midwestBlue
    United States3 months ago

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What Trump’s Immigration Policy is Really Doing with David Bier
Q: What caused the faction that won to win on immigration within the Republican coalition?
The combination of a political base galvanized by cultural and xenophobic rhetoric, the strategic use of executive orders to bypass Congress, and a leadership style that framed immigration as a national security and moral issue allowed the anti-immigration stance to overtake traditional center-right positions.
Demystifying Anthropic and ClaudeAI with Gideon Lewis-Kraus
Q: What exactly is Anthropic, who founded it, and how did it come to be?
Anthropic was founded in 2021 by seven people who left OpenAI, seeking a mission-driven, ethically oriented approach to AI development; the founders aimed to build a company that pursued safe and responsible AI, distinguishing itself from profit-driven motives and emphasizing governance and safety.
The Gamification of Our World with C. Thi Nguyen
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about how you found your way to philosophy and your sort of relationship to it?
I came to philosophy just naturally, and I'm a perspective shift junkie. Philosophy just smacks you with that repeatedly.
New Energy, Venezuela and Trump’s Imperial Ambitions with Senator Ruben Gallego
Q: What do you see as the implications of current U.S. energy policy?
Senator Gallego argues that the current administration's focus on old energy systems is inefficient and not beneficial for future energy needs.
New Energy, Venezuela and Trump’s Imperial Ambitions with Senator Ruben Gallego
Q: What was your initial reaction to the operation in Venezuela?
His initial reaction was one of disbelief, fearing it indicated a return to direct military engagements.

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