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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. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.
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E437 Nate Bargatze & Mike Vecchione
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Mike Vecchione is a stand-up comedian based in New York City. His new special, “The Attractives” is out now on YouTube. Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian based in Nashville,TN. He is currently out on his “Be Funny” tour and his latest special “Hello World” is available on Amazon Prime. Comedians Nate Bargatze and Mike Vecchione join This Past We…
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WTH Happened at Silicon Valley Bank? with Mike Konczal
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Silicon Valley Bank’s recent failure marked the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history and the largest since the 2008 financial crisis. The run on the bank sent shockwaves through the financial world. Nearly 94% of its total deposits were uninsured, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data as of year-end 2022. The series of events lead…
Caleb Pressley is the host of “Sundae Conversations” at Barstool Sports. He was formerly a quarterback and “Supervisor of Morale” at University of North Carolina. Caleb Pressley joins This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about their recent hunting trip in Florida, the time Caleb died, going to Drake’s house in Toronto, Caleb’s missed chance at rep…
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The Dire Threat of Global Authoritarianism with Rula Jebreal
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There’s been a marked rise over the last decade of nationalist and authoritarian politics. Global freedom declined for a 17th consecutive year in 2022, according to a Freedom House annual report. The rise of MAGAism in the U.S., neo-fascism in Italy and hard-right politics in Israel are just a few examples of why democracy around globe continues to…
George Kittle is an NFL Tight End for the San Francisco 49ers. He is a 4x-time Pro-Bowler, an All-Pro, and appeared in Super Bowl LIV in 2020. He’s also a leader of the annual Tight End University event in Nashville. George Kittle joins Theo Von on This Past Weekend to talk about growing up in Iowa, his Grim Reaper phase in school, making it to the…
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would’ve addressed racial profiling and use of deadly force, among other things. But the bill, which was crafted in 2020, still hasn’t passed and it’s unclear if it ever will. Progress has often been stymied by conflicting ideas, on all sides of the political spectrum, about the role of police in maintaining…
Marco Summers, aka “Funny Marco”, is a comedian, prankster and content creator based in Atlanta. He’s known for his many viral pranks on strangers, featured on Instagram and Tik Tok. Funny Marco joins Theo Von on this week’s episode of This Past Weekend to talk about growing up in Kansas City, getting kicked out of Wal-Mart numerous times, the righ…
Michael Wilson Hardy, known as HARDY, is an American country music singer and songwriter. In addition to his own solo work, he has written songs for Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and more. His new album “The Mockingbird and the Crow” out now everywhere. HARDY joins Theo Von on This Past Weekend to talk about growing up in the s…
Even if the worst of the pandemic is over, some of the changes it foisted on our lives seem like they're here to stay. In cities around the nation, office space in dense downtown areas is well below full utilization, as workers spend more days working from home. Same goes for public transit weekday ridership. What happens to American cities if they…
Logic is a multi-platinum rapper and producer. He has released 8 studio albums and is a 2x time Grammy nominee. His new album “College Park” is out now everywhere. Logic joins Theo Von on this episode of This Past Weekend to talk about his rough childhood in Baltimore, pawning PlayStations, smoking mom's cigarettes, finding mainstream success, heal…
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Treating Trans Youth with Dr. Izzy Lowell (2021)
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Since Chris was on vacation last week and given the wave of recent anti-trans legislation, we’re revisiting and providing an update on our episode with Dr. Izzy Lowell, who runs Queer Med, a private clinic that specializes in providing accessible health care to trans patients ranging from kids to adults.From the original description:What is gender-…
On this solo episode of This Past Weekend, Theo Von talks about his trip to the Super Bowl, meeting a dialed-in Drew Brees, the problem with chili cook-offs, what to do when your friend cheats, and more. He also responds to some of your voicemails, and calls a lawyer for advice about his case with Kai the Hitchhiker. -------------------------------…
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The ‘Havana Syndrome’ with Jon Lee Anderson and Adam Entous
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Starting in 2016, U.S. diplomats and spies began reporting a wide range of mysterious and debilitating medical symptoms, first in Cuba and then around the world. Doctors who initially treated patients couldn’t come up with a diagnosis and some just called it “The Thing.” Patients said they felt like they were hit by an invisible, directed pressure …
Lainey Wilson is a country music singer-songwriter and actress. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2022 Country Music Awards and also appears in the show “Yellowstone” on Paramount. Her new album “Bell Bottom Country” is out now. Lainey Wilson joins This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to talk about growing up in Louisiana, impersonating Miley Cyr…
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Being “Irrepressible” with Little Rock Nine Member Minnijean Brown-Trickey
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“I went because they didn’t want me there,” says Minnijean Brown-Trickey, our guest this week. It’s been more than 60 years since she made history. At 16-years-old, she and eight other black students found an angry mob and the national guard blocking their entry to Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. Backed by 1,200 soldiers, they eventual…
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“The E-bike is Here to Stay” with Mike Radenbaugh
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You’ve probably encountered an e-bike in some form or another. Maybe you’ve ridden one. Perhaps one has buzzed passed you on the street, in a bike lane, or on the sidewalk. We’ve seen your requests and we’re glad to finally dedicate an entire conversation to this topic. What’s fueling the e-bike revolution? Is it just a short-lived fad? E-bikes are…
Dave Portnoy is an entrepreneur, media personality and the creator of Barstool Sports, one of the biggest publications for sports and pop culture content in the world. Dave Portnoy joins Theo Von on This Past Weekend to talk about his humble beginnings in Boston, taking risks, getting arrested at a Patriots game, how to handle controversy, and what…
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The Effects of the ‘Stop W.O.K.E’ Act with Jonathan Cox
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You’ve probably heard about what Florida governor Ron DeSantis is up to. One of the most controversial things he’s done is sign the Individual Freedom Act, also known as the “Stop W.O.K.E Act,” short for Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees. The law, among many things, prohibits teaching certain concepts related to race. Although there’s currently…
Druski is a comedian, actor and producer known for his sketches and collaborations with artists like Drake, Jack Harlow and more. His “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” Tour begins in March. Get tickets at https://4lifersworld.com/ Druski joins Theo on This Past Weekend to talk about crip-walking crabs, losing someone else’s money gambling, the first thing …
Theo is back with a solo episode of This Past Weekend. He talks about his recent trip to Paris Fashion Week, ski bros in Colorado, a new idea for zoos, and a lot more. He also responds to some of your voicemails, and shares an unexpected letter he received. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Me…
Last year's Super Bowl featured a who's who of celebrities hawking cryptocurrency and crypto platforms like FTX. In retrospect that looks like the boom before the bust. This year, crypto prices have tumbled and one of the most valued exchanges, FTX, collapsed in a cloud of alleged fraud and federal indictments. So is it all a scam? A pyramid scheme…
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BONUS: Chris Hayes co-hosts National Day of Racial Healing town hall
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Hi #WITHpod listeners! We have a special bonus episode for you. In the “National Day of Racial Healing: An MSNBC Town Hall,” MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, Joy Reid and Trymaine Lee talk with activists, journalists, artists and experts to explore the harm racism has caused in our society, and to consider how we might heal from it. The program initially aired…
Kyle Forgeard is an entrepreneur, and co-founder of the NELK Boys and Full Send podcast. He is also the co-founder of the Happy Dad brand, and was named to Forbes 30-under-30 list in 2022. Kyle Forgeard joins Theo Von on This Past Weekend to talk about interviewing OJ Simpson, a long day with Elon Musk, and the opps he faced as a content creator bu…
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Has the Lottery Played Us? with Jonathan Cohen
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The history of lotteries spans over four millennia. The modern version of them arose out of a need for a form of more state funding that wouldn’t raise taxes. Jackpots have reached record levels in the past few years. And "Americans now spend more on lottery tickets every year than on cigarettes, coffee or smartphones," writes historian and author …
Louis C.K. is a comedian, writer and filmmaker. He will be live-streaming his new special “Louis C.K.: Back to the Garden” from Madison Square Garden in NYC on January 28th at 7:30pm EST. Get tickets at https://livestream.louisck.com/ Louis C.K. joins This Past Weekend to chat with Theo about growing up, weird middle school punishments, first boobs…
Join as you help us celebrate our 250th #WITHpod! In our recent Mailbag episode, we asked you all to send over clips sharing why you listen to WITHpod, where you listen and or what’s your favorite ep. We loved hearing all of your submissions. Here’s a compilation that we put together for our special milestone. Thank you and cheers!…
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Strengthening America’s Immigrant ‘Resilience Force’ with Saket Soni
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The language that is used to talk about immigrants in America is something that really bothers Chris. A common and unproductive trope that’s heard in media is “a flood of immigrants to the border.” At the same time, there is a growing dependance at the foundational level on the labor of immigrants in the U.S. As natural disasters are happening with…
James Blake is a Grammy award-winning musician and producer. In addition to his solo career, he has also collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Frank Ocean and more. Check out his new album, “Friends That Break Your Heart”. James Blake joins Theo on This Past Weekend to talk about the origins of their friendship, the similarities between music …
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The Debate Inside Progressive Politics with Maurice Mitchell
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“My argument is because [right wing authoritarianism] is the central struggle of the day, we need the most effective, principled and impactful progressive organizations that are seeking to challenge that,” says Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party. Mitchell is also an activist and co-founder of Blackbird, an organizatio…
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What the End of ‘Zero Covid’ in China Means with Bill Bishop
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The pandemic hasn’t raged within China the way it has in the rest of the world over the past few years. However, that’s beginning to change. Following a wave of protests, Chinese leadership officially rolled back some of the country’s most stringent Covid restrictions. The end of “zero Covid” policies, combined with an already strained medical syst…
Theo is back with a new solo episode. He talks about the different types of Christmas, hacking the Chuck-E-Cheese animatronic band, potential porn bans, 2022 reflections and more. He also answers some of your voicemails, and speaks with a fan who stepped on a bomb in Afghanistan and survived. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Da…
We're thrilled to publish our second live WITHpod mailbag, which was originally hosted on Twitter Spaces earlier this month. Join as Chris and producer Doni Holloway go through your questions, discuss feedback you’ve sent and share pod updates. You’re also in for a special treat as Brendan O’Melia, who has been with WITHpod since it started, joins …
Yung Gravy is an American rapper and platinum-selling artist. He is currently on tour supporting his new album “Marvelous”. Yung Gravy sits down with Theo to discuss proper katana technique, stalkers, MILF-ing, catching bras on-stage, the time Gravy broke into a tire shop, and more. https://www.youtube.com/@yunggravy -------------------------------…
Gender norms, particularly related to child care, have shifted dramatically over the past few decades. Journalist Tim Lee, whose wife is a doctor and often has to work nights, weekends and unpredictable hours, made the decision to “lean out” of his career to focus more on child care. As their family grew, it became increasingly clear that Lee could…
Sgt. Brad White has served both LAPD and the Whittier Police Department. During his 20 year career in Southern California, he served as a detective in narcotics, robbery, and homicide. Brad consults and speaks on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and is an advocate for the mental health of first responders. A retired police officer and homicide…
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What ‘The Communist Manifesto’ Means Today with China Miéville
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It’s been 174 years since Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote “The Communist Manifesto.” How is it still relevant today and what makes it such a vital guide to understanding present-day struggles? That’s the subject of China Mieville’s latest work, “A Spectre, Haunting: On the Communist Manifesto.” Miéville, a self-proclaimed Marxist and socialist…
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. He is the host of the weekly show “Star Talk” on National Geographic and the head of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He has a new book “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization” out now. Neil deGrasse Tyson joins the show to chat with Theo about cosmic…
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Ask a Swole Woman with Casey Johnston (2021)
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Coming out of Thanksgiving week, we thought it was a good time to reshare our first WITHpod episode all about fitness. Fitness guru, writer and self-described “Swole Woman” Casey Johnston has written, “a lot of health content is focused on blowing smoke up you’re a-- about jade eggs and vitamins and toxin-dispersing cellulite-curing silver-thread l…
Theo is back with a long-awaited solo episode. He talks about a wild incident that happened during his show in San Diego, cold-induced lesbianism, the power of choosing to be hopeful, and more. He also responds to some of your voicemails heading into Thanksgiving. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour…
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Fighting on the Frontlines in Ukraine with Macer Gifford
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As the war intensifies in Ukraine, we thought it was time to revisit what’s going on there. Although the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson was recently liberated, the battle for freedom continues in other regions. Harry Rowe, known as Macer Gifford, is a British volunteer soldier fighting in Ukraine. Gifford assumed the pseudonym Macer Gifford aft…
Ari Shaffir is a stand-up comedian, writer and host of the podcast Skeptic Tank. His new special “Jew” is out now on YouTube. https://bit.ly/3UP3OV1 Ari Shaffir joins This Past Weekend for the third time, chatting with Theo about continental breakfast, Twitter, cheating fishermen, inbreeding, and the timely release of his new special "Jew". Ari’s w…
Dana Carvey is a comedian, actor, writer and impressionist known for his roles in SNL, Wayne’s World and more. He is the host of the podcast “Fly On The Wall” with David Spade, and “The Weird Place”, a scripted podcast with his son Dex Carvey and their friend Julian Matulich. https://apple.co/3TzJ7Lw Dana Carvey joins the show to talk about his wil…
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Twitter's Elon Musk Era with Kara Swisher
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What in the heck is going on at Twitter since Elon Musk took over? From growing concerns about disinformation on the social network, to changes to how once coveted blue check marks are granted, there’s a lot to unpack. We couldn’t think of a better person to help make sense of it all than Kara Swisher, who has interviewed Musk numerous times and ha…
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WITHpod BONUS: Chris and the MSNBC Insiders on the Midterms
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Lots of results continue coming in from the 2022 midterms. Control of the House and the Senate is still undecided and the outcome will come down to a handful of tight races. As we still await results, WITHpod is sharing a bonus behind the scenes episode as Chris Hayes and MSNBC political insiders break down the elections. Note that this special ori…
Mike Rowe is a television host and narrator. He is known for his work on the Discovery Channel series Dirty Jobs, and other shows like Deadliest Catch and Shark Week. His foundation “Mike Rowe Works” helps provide scholarships to people looking to learn skilled trades. Mike Rowe joins the show to chat with Theo about his long run on Dirty Jobs, the…
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Iran’s Growing Protests with Sussan Tahmasebi
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Thousands of people continue to rally on the streets of Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, who was detained for not wearing her hijab “properly.” Sussan Tahmasebi is director of FEMENA, an organization that promotes gender equality and supports women human rights defenders, their organizations and feminist movemen…
Bubba Sparxxx is an American rapper from La Grange, Georgia. His singles include "Deliverance", "Ugly", and "Ms. New Booty" which peaked at number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. You can check out his latest single “Catastrophic” here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPDNtk1GKqQ Bubba Sparxxx joins Theo to talk about growing up in the south, footba…
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Echoes of the 1994 Midterms in 2022 with Steve Kornacki
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To understand the partisanship and bitterness of American politics today, we have to consider what happened in 1994, points out Steve Kornacki, National Political Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC. That’s the story he tells in a new six-part original podcast series called “The Revolution,” all about how Georgia Congressman Newt Gingrich ushered …
Andrew Callaghan is a journalist and co-creator of Channel 5 (formerly All Gas No Brakes). He’s going on tour the rest of the year to promote his new movie. Check out the dates here https://channel5.news/pages/c5-live-tour Andrew Callaghan joins the show to talk about his rise in journalism, insane hitchhiking stories, how to navigate the culture w…
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The Klan and Reconstruction with Kidada Williams
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The Reconstruction era is a pivotal point in our nation’s history and often misconstrued. What many hoped to be a time of promise and racial equality after the Civil war turned into a period marked by terror and violence against Black people and widespread efforts to undermine and stop Black progress. In her new book, “I Saw Death Coming: A History…
