Transcript of Contrast in defense secretaries highlights Trump's failure to take staffing government seriously
Rachel Maddow looks at the impressive list of accomplishments and credentials of former Secretary of Defense General Lloyd Austin, who served under President Biden, and the relatively meager experience of cable news personality Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to replace him.
- 44:01
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- Published 9 months ago
Transcript of Trump makes laughingstock of America with repeated embarrassments in early days of new term
Rachel Maddow looks at the myriad ways Donald Trump has not only humiliated himself with foolish statements ill-considered ideas, but also embarrassed the United States of America for electing a fool for president.
- 51:44
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- Published 9 months ago
Transcript of Exclusive: Rachel Maddow interviews MN Governor Tim Walz as Trump plots end of U.S. government
In an exclusive interview, Rachel Maddow interviews Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, former Democratic nominee for vice president, in his first interview since the election, about how the Donald Trump administration's ill-advised freeze of federal funds exposes the role of Project 2025 in the Trump administration's plans, and Trump's ultimate goal of destroying the U.S. government.
- 48:03
- 2.4K views
- Published 9 months ago
Transcript of 'Untrustworthy': Past colleagues of Trump's FBI pick, Kash Patel, warn he makes stuff up
Rachel Maddow takes a closer look at Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, who several of his past colleagues from the first Trump administration warn has a tendency to make stuff up.
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- 300 views
- Published 9 months ago
Transcript of McConnell vote against Hegseth, defying Trump, raises eyebrows
Senator Tammy Duckworth expresses her disappointment with her Republican colleagues for voting for Donald Trump's unqualified defense secretary nominee, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with only Senators Murkowski and Collins voting "no" until, somewhat unexpectedly Senator Mitch McConnell also cast a vote against.
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- 970 views
- Published 10 months ago
Transcript of NEW: Hegseth divorce papers bar 2nd wife from publicly 'disparaging' statements
A closer look at Trump defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth's, divorce papers from his second wife shows language forbidding them from saying disparaging things about each other in public, which matters right now because of recent claims that raise questions about Pete Hegseth's character. Rachel Maddow talks with MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin about this new reporting.
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- Published 10 months ago
Transcript of Listen to “Trumpland with Alex Wagner”
Introducing “Trumpland with Alex Wagner.” On “Trumpland,” MSNBC’s Alex Wagner takes a break from the anchor chair to get out into the field and speak with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies—and promises. Listen to the full first episode here, as Alex travels to DC—but not for the inauguration. Hours after President Trump was in sworn into office for the second time, he began issuing a series of presidential pardons for the January 6th insurrection. Listen along as Alex speaks to the inmates, their families, and the police officers who survived one of the most violent attacks on the Capitol in our nation’s history. Catch new episodes of “Trumpland with Alex Wagner” on Thursday evenings during Trump’s first 100 days. You can find the show in the “Alex Wagner Tonight” feed. Remember to follow the show so you don’t miss a single episode. And sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen without ads.
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- 260 views
- Published 10 months ago
Transcript of Republicans choke on defense of Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 rioters. Could it be shame?
Rachel Maddow looks at the stammering and squirming by Republican members of Congress who are on record opposing the pardoning of January 6th rioters who were convicted of acts of violence against police, and who are now struggling to answer for Donald Trump doing exactly that.
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- Published 10 months ago
Transcript of Maddow: Trump Cabinet confirmation process already falling apart
Rachel Maddow marvels at the fact that even with a second chance at it, Donald Trump cannot manage to oversee a presidential transition that isn't chaotic and in poor order, including failing to get the proper paperwork done on his own Cabinet nominees.
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- 230 views
- Published 10 months ago
Transcript of Trump's biggest nightmare: Switch to Kamala Harris leaves Team Trump with regrets about Vance
Plus, Rachel Maddow interviews Pete Buttigieg as Kamala Harris' presidential campaign kicks off
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- 620 views
- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of Special coverage of night 4 of the RNC
Plus, Maddow: Trump's record of disgrace makes for awkward Republican convention
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- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of Special coverage of night 3 of the Republican National Convention
Plus, Rachel Maddow exposes the real reason J.D. Vance was chosen to be Trump's running mate
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- 530 views
- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of Special team coverage of the second night of the Republican National Convention
Plus, Forfeiting their souls: Haley performs Republican ritual of personal debasement for Trump
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- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of How Republicans are using one state as a testing ground for hijacking an election for Trump
Plus, Elections in Europe eyed for clues about American voter attitudes ahead of 2024 U.S. elections
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- 630 views
- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of BONUS: Season 2 of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra”
As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of the second season of the award-winning original series, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra.” In the chart-topping second season, Rachel Maddow returns to uncover the shocking history of the ultra-right’s reach into American politics. Listen to the entire first episode now, and follow the show to get the whole series: https://link.chtbl.com/rmpust_fdlw. You can also subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access to every episode the Friday before it drops, and ad-free listening to all episodes of Ultra seasons one and two.
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- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of Introducing: Season 2 of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra”
As a new authoritarian movement rises in American politics, stoked by one of the country’s most outrageous demagogues, there is an all-out international manhunt for an American traitor. The U.S. Army’s Nazi war crimes trials in Germany have been infiltrated by a spy -- a mole for the other side. A gruesome foreign influence operation unfolds in Washington. A blackmail plot turns deadly in the U.S. Senate. A Hail Mary scheme to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes rattles democracy’s cage. With the line between the violent ultra-right and mainstream American politics fraying beyond recognition, with the FBI always one step behind their quarry, Americans of all stripes step up to confront a seemingly unstoppable, ascendant, anti-democratic force. Join Rachel Maddow for Episode One, launching June 10, 2024, and follow now: https://link.chtbl.com/rmpust_fdtw. You can also subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access to every episode the Friday before it drops, and ad-free listening to all episodes in Ultra seasons one and two.
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- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of Special coverage: Donald Trump found guilty of all charges in New York hush money trial
Includes the full, exclusive interview with the prosecution's star witness, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.
- 01:52:55
- 1.2K views
- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of Fani Willis blasts 'clown' Jim Jordan and MAGA followers for trying to interfere in Trump case
Plus, Republican efforts to sabotage Georgia prosecution of Trump hit brick wall in Fani Willis
- 47:09
- 650 views
- Published over 1 year ago
Transcript of NRA fights to declare bankruptcy as NY AG lawsuit threatens to dissolve the organization
Tonight's guests are former Congressman Beto O'Rourke, and Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action.
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- 2.3K views
- Published over 4 years ago
Transcript of Rep. Gaetz story somehow more sordid with each new update
Tonight's guests are Katie Benner, Justice Department reporter for the New York Times, and Brandt Williams, reporter for Minnesota Public Radio.
- 44:41
- 2.2K views
- Published over 4 years ago
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