The Weeknight May 8 7p: “Smoke and Mirrors: Trump’s Economic Chaos”
The Trump administration is touting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom – predicting that it will be the first of “many other deals.” Why the plan – slim on details – wasn’t enough to ease economic uncertainty. Former GOP Congressman Charlie Dent and MSNBC Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr weigh in. Plus, John McCarthy, former political advisor to Joe Biden and liaison to the Catholic Church, joins The Weeknight to discuss the first American Pope, and what we know about his politics.
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The Weeknight May 7 7p: “Driving the economy into a ditch"
Thirty-two House Republicans are demanding that House GOP leadership adhere to strict spending cuts in the legislative package central to enacting Trump’s domestic policy agenda. Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) joins The Weekend to discuss. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about why Democrats are pushing back against Trump’s growing crypto empire.
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The Weeknight May 6 7p: “Why did the President lie to me?”
Trump's inconsistent trade policies are on full display as he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House for their first in-person meeting since Carney’s election victory. Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida joins The Weekend to discuss why voters are getting angry. Plus, Donald Trump wants to secure the release of a 2020 election denier who's currently in a Colorado prison for her role in tampering with election equipment. Colorado's Secretary of State weighs in.
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The Weeknight May 5 8pm: “Deliberate Ignorance”
President Trump said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S., citizens or non-citizens, is entitled to due process. Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland shares his take on Trump’s remarks. Plus, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor, has a new book out.
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The Weeknight May 5 7pm: “It’s Not Just Dolls”
Trump again downplayed the threat of supply shortages from his tariffs, even if it affects the availability and cost of toys for Americans. MSNBC’s Claire McCaskill and Brendan Buck weigh in. Plus, conservative lawyer George Conway discusses Trump versus the rule of law.
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