Alex Wagner Tonight podcast

Alex Wagner Tonight

Alex Wagner brings an enormous breadth of reporting experience to her new show, where she’ll cover news of the day, politics, and the cultural trends shaping our country and ourselves, leaving viewers with a better understanding of what’s happening in the world.

Alex Wagner brings an enormous breadth of reporting experience to her new show, where she’ll cover news of the day, politics, and the cultural trends shaping our country and ourselves, leaving viewers with a better understanding of what’s happening in the world.

 

#274

Supreme Court's anti-affirmative action ruling could backfire as Trump brings religious culture war ...

Alex Wagner explores how Donald Trump's true goal of wreaking havoc on the federal government is well served by his Cabinet picks even if they are unqualified to run the departments they would be in charge of. ... Read more

22 hrs Ago

42 MINS

42:12

22 hrs Ago


#273

'Flood the zone': Trump's clown car Cabinet attempts to overwhelm the limits of public attention

Alex Wagner looks at how Donald Trump has returned to the tactic Steve Bannon described as "flood the zone," by overwhelming the capacity of the media and the public at large to process the sheer volume of inappropriate behavior and decisions that might have caused a bigger scandal in isolation. ... Read more

Yesterday

42 MINS

42:27

Yesterday


#272

Not even in office yet, Trump scrambles to bury Cabinet picks' scandals

As Donald Trump bullies Washington Republicans into submission with ridiculous Cabinet picks, President Joe Biden is working to bolster the guard rails of the judiciary as much as he can before his time in office runs out. ... Read more

16 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:00

16 Nov 2024


#271

'Bonus karmic justice': The Onion purchases Infowars assets with help from Sandy Hook families

Alex Wagner takes a closer look at the dubious cast of characters Donald Trump is elevating to his Cabinet, from Tulsi Gabbard to Matt Gaetz, to RFK Jr. ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:24

15 Nov 2024


#270

'I was shocked': Trump may have gone too far with Gaetz elevation to attorney general

After a day of absurd selections for the top levels of his administration, it is clear that Donald Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans to blindly do his bidding. Alex Wagner talks with her guests about the reaction to a potential Attorney General Matt Gaetz or Defense Secretary Hegseth. ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:25

14 Nov 2024


#269

'Grim and glum': Trump malice toward federal institutions felt most acutely at DOJ

Alex Wagner looks at expectations for the new Trump regime, from his cabinet appointments to his plan for "mass deportations," to his attacks on federal government agencies. ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:17

13 Nov 2024


#268

The real V.P.? Musk deeply involved in Trump transition as Trump takes steps toward oligarchy

Plus, How the Roberts Supreme Court embraced MAGA and paved the way for Trump's autocratic ambitions ... Read more

09 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:07

09 Nov 2024


#267

Trump hopes for House majority but Republican chaos may be insurmountable

Plus, 'Women have to find each other': Election exposes deep political rift among white women ... Read more

08 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:28

08 Nov 2024


#266

'How did this happen?': Alex Wagner examines the MAGA themes that drew voters to Trump

Plus, Abortion rights ballot measures confirm public support but confound with Trump voter crossover ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:56

07 Nov 2024


#265

Vote counting schedules and bellwether blobs: Steve Kornacki previews Election Night expectations

On the last episode of Alex Wagner Tonight before Election Day, Alex Wagner looks at the remarkable campaign Kamala Harris has pulled together in a very short amount of time, and talks with guests about the final days of election day and what it means about the United State of America that someone as flawed as Donald Trump still enjoys the support of half of the country's voters. ... Read more

02 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:25

02 Nov 2024


#264

Trump struggles to reach beyond his base as Harris plies swing state voters

The name of the game in the final days of the 2024 election is "get out the vote." While Donald Trump struggles to find a way to communicate to anyone who isn't already in his thrall, Kamala Harris combines a rigorous ground game with a steady effort to expand her reach, especially in swing states. Ali Velshi takes a closer look at Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina. ... Read more

01 Nov 2024

40 MINS

40:56

01 Nov 2024


#263

Whispering women strategize Trump's downfall with vital rights at stake

Joy Red co-hosts with Alex Wagner in a "Your Vote, Your Power" election special broadcast looking at the rights and freedom for women that are at stake in the 2024 election. ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

47 MINS

47:24

31 Oct 2024


#262

'Donald Trump is a time traveler': Jordan Klepper exposes the view from the Magaverse

Plus, Will the Trump team's latest insult to Puerto Ricans actually cost him votes? Victor Martinez thinks it will. ... Read more

30 Oct 2024

42 MINS

42:11

30 Oct 2024


#261

'No one is immune': Ifill cautions political players trying to suck up to Trump

Plus, Harris emphasizes election's national stakes, even in states that don't swing ... Read more

26 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:30

26 Oct 2024