Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast podcast

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.

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. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.

 

#387

Why ‘Everything is Tuberculosis’ with John Green

Tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease in the world. Why does something that’s c... more

16 hrs Ago

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16 hrs Ago


#386

Weaponization of the FBI from Hoover to Trump 2.0 with Beverly Gage

J. Edgar Hoover is one of the most polarizing figures in U.S. history. And the seeds he pl... more

25 Mar 2025

50 MINS

50:50

25 Mar 2025


#385

What’s the Deal with Congestion Pricing? with Janno Lieber

Public streets play a big role in our day-to-day lives.  And if you’ve visited any large m... more

18 Mar 2025

55 MINS

55:33

18 Mar 2025


#384

Resisting Threats to Democracy with Rep. Robert Garcia

The Democratic Party has its work cut out. Meanwhile, there’s a fundamental issue: the par... more

11 Mar 2025

57 MINS

57:52

11 Mar 2025


#383

The Darkest Corners of the Internet with Elle Reeve

Trolls have basically taken possession of the U.S. government. How have trolls been able t... more

04 Mar 2025

54 MINS

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04 Mar 2025


#382

The Stalled Engine of American Opportunity with Yoni Appelbaum

A defining feature of America from its inception has been physical mobility. And that phys... more

25 Feb 2025

58 MINS

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25 Feb 2025


#381

The Uncertain Future of USAID with Jeremy Konyndyk

So much has happened in the past few weeks. And we’ve seen a speed game of sorts being pla... more

18 Feb 2025

50 MINS

50:53

18 Feb 2025


#380

Crypto in Trump 2.0 with Zeke Faux

A lot of things are changing. And there’s a lot of things that the new White House adminis... more

11 Feb 2025

49 MINS

49:15

11 Feb 2025


#379

Listen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”

On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two cru... more

10 Feb 2025

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10 Feb 2025


#378

The Reality at the Border with Jonathan Blitzer

It’s no surprise that immigration policy is an area that we’ve seen so much focus on recen... more

04 Feb 2025

58 MINS

58:40

04 Feb 2025


#377

WITHpod Special: Hear a Chapter of Chris’ New Book: ‘The Siren’s Call’

Hi, WITHpod listeners! It’s an exciting day and we have a special treat for you. Today, we... more

28 Jan 2025

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56:33

28 Jan 2025


#376

Listen to “Trumpland with Alex Wagner”

Introducing “Trumpland with Alex Wagner.”  On “Trumpland,” MSNBC’s Alex Wagner takes a bre... more

24 Jan 2025

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24 Jan 2025


#375

Musk in the Trump 2.0 Era with Kate Conger

We’ve never had a situation where the world’s richest man has essentially joined the White... more

21 Jan 2025

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21 Jan 2025


#374

Weight Loss Drugs for Curing Addiction? with Nicholas Reville

The amount of overdose deaths in the U.S. is staggering. And while addiction is a disease,... more

14 Jan 2025

56 MINS

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14 Jan 2025


#373

Strategies for the Resistance 2.0 with Leah Greenberg

Well, here we are. The second inauguration of Donald Trump is quickly approaching. And the... more

07 Jan 2025

52 MINS

52:34

07 Jan 2025


#372

The Case for Unconditional Cash Transfers with Jiaying Zhao

Happy New Year! Given the holiday, we are sharing one of our most memorable conversations.... more

31 Dec 2024

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31 Dec 2024


#371

What Happens When Americans Get $1,000 a Month Unconditional Cash Transfers? with Elizabeth Rhodes a...

What are the effects when you give $1,000 a month in unconditional cash transfers to low-i... more

24 Dec 2024

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44:35

24 Dec 2024


#370

“The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi” with Wright Thompson

The 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old Black boy who was abducted and lynched in Mi... more

17 Dec 2024

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17 Dec 2024


#369

How Democratic Backsliding Happens with Steve Levitsky

We’re in strange times. In the U.S., we’re finding ourselves in a situation in which the p... more

10 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:23

10 Dec 2024


#368

Chris is the guest this week!

There’s a lot to consider about what Trump 2.0 portends for the future of our country, liv... more

03 Dec 2024

57 MINS

57:06

03 Dec 2024


#367

Conservatism in the Trump 2.0 Years with McKay Coppins

It’s a given that any political party is going to have ideological factions around differe... more

26 Nov 2024

54 MINS

54:41

26 Nov 2024


#366

The Role of the Press in This Moment with Matt Pearce

The information environment is rapidly changing. And with more media sources at our dispos... more

19 Nov 2024

55 MINS

55:38

19 Nov 2024


#365

Where Do We Go From Here? with Anna Galland

Whew, the past few days have been a lot. Like you probably, Chris hasn’t slept much this p... more

12 Nov 2024

59 MINS

59:14

12 Nov 2024


#364

“Polarized by Degrees” with Matt Grossmann and Dave Hopkins

A lot of things will really change over the course of this week, no matter the election ou... more

05 Nov 2024

56 MINS

56:18

05 Nov 2024


#363

Talking Harris, Hawaii and More with Senator Brian Schatz

Well, we’re in the final stretch of the election. And as we consider so much that is at st... more

29 Oct 2024

48 MINS

48:49

29 Oct 2024


#362

The Rise of The Latino Far Right with Paola Ramos

Donald Trump and the Republican Party have made significant inroads among Latino voters. A... more

22 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:42

22 Oct 2024


#361

Harris’ Media Blitz and Strategy with Symone Sanders-Townsend

With just a few weeks until the election, you’ve probably noticed that Vice President Harr... more

15 Oct 2024

54 MINS

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15 Oct 2024