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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  • La Eu 1970
    Fantastic interviews
    Living abroad is hard. But listening people like Chris helps. Paola‘s Ramos interview was fantastic. I find myself always learning something n ew. Great hob Chris!
  • Listener 2024
    Great guests - if they can get a word in edgewise
    He books smart, interesting guests and then talks all over them. You want to hear them expand on their views but instead Hayes rambles about how the topic relates to him and you can hear them beginning to jump in but Hayes steamrollers over them. He should just interview himself.
  • mdfergus
    The best conversations out there
    As a listener since 2018, maybe only Ezra Klein’s show has expanded my thinking and view of the world as much as Chris’ show. The two aspects I like most about the show and Chris as a host: - the guests are so good, the lineup has become my go-to book recommendation list. Almost all the best books I’ve read from Carol Anderson, Patrick Radden Keefe, Heather McGhee, etc I’ve been introduced to first through the WTH pod - the occasional random, non-political topics, the ones that come to mind are Polynesia Jan 2024, ask a swole woman, “the future of..” series, and Energy and Evolution June 2021
  • Mrs. Gummybear
    Great discussion on Project 2025
    Great discussion about what’s in the Project 2025 report … Prof. Zimmerman was concise in his explanation … thank you for covering this topic and having your past podcasts available- appreciate your efforts!
  • rhexvyb
    Why I’m unfollowing and you should too
    This show, as with all things related to MSNBC, is IGNORING GENOCIDE!!!! It is morally corrupt not to cover the tragedy that is happening in Gaza. It is especially egregious to avoid such an important and complicated subject when it is your brand to take deep dive, all angles looks at big issues like this. Absolutely disgusting Nice knowing you, Chris
  • kat%#*$
    Libraries
    Hey friend, recently told me how about the Huntington Beach California library going private. It alarmed me listening to this podcast. I realize there is much bigger than just one library as a student as a reader listening to this podcast made me realize that it is a much bigger problem than Huntington Beach California. Great show! I’ve shared it many times over.
  • shoerags
    Excellent
    Chris, excellent podcast. Keep it going.
  • Nyhyke
    Interview with Thomas Zimmerman
    Fantastic interview explaining Project 2025 and the potential ramifications. Thank you!
  • ragnellsdream
    Amazing interview!
    Jasmine is the real deal. I appreciate your interview with her. She is such an incredible young woman.
  • GFYPOS
    Love Jasmine Crockett!!!
    Chris is always great. Love, love, love Jasmine Crockett!!! That woman is something special, whatever “it” is, she’s got “it” in abundance. I hate to use the word star to describe a stateswoman but she is a absolute Democratic star. We are blessed to have her fighting for us all
  • KellyRenee2017
    Rachel Maddow ad
    All the six to 7 minute ads out this morning on MSN platforms is overwhelming!!! You had me at Season 2
  • Tsnag
    Always Awesome Preparation and Presentation
    Chris and crew provide well planned and interesting topics week in and week out.
  • McNancy1
    From Another Recovering Catholic
    Excellent episode. I think you are the first, perhaps the only, commentator to address the issue of the underpinnings of the MAGA movement. It’s an important distinction; Trump (or as I prefer to refer to him, the loser) didn’t originate the so-called MAGA movement he simply stepped into the role as leader thereby providing a figure head.
  • yvrrybvryuj
    From a conservative
    I love listening to everyone’s perspective. I really like the show. It definitely had liberal bias, but it is definitely fun to listen to and makes you think!
  • Major Troubles
    Pure DNC Propaganda
    Don’t expect journalism. This is just another marketing tool of the Democratic National Corporation.
  • Navabromberger
    Love but would love more in video
    Giving 4 stars for one reason only. I've seen videos clips of this podcast on your show but can't find those videos in any platform - even YouTube. Please publish the videos 🙏
  • Plantsaregirls
    Immigration explained
    This is an excellent show that gives the best description, of our immigration issues that I have ever heard. I wish there was someway to get people who do not listen to MSNBC to hear this. Everyone should hear it. Thank you for doing it!
  • Ruby1234up
    Best episode ever.
    Terrific interview with Meir Baruchin. I listened twice once by myself and then with my husband. I sent to all my family and friends as well. Brave man and well conducted interview by Chris. We are Jewish and Meir spoke so eloquently for us on how we feel about our faith.
  • Professor Lobo
    Immigration debacle
    One of the most dramatic and informative looks at what is really going on at the border and why. I learned so much! More Americans need to listen to episodes like this one. Thanks to all of you for putting this out there.
  • HansBren
    The stakes with immigration
    I am blown away. That was the most complete and comprehensive conversation on the Southern border I have ever heard. Aaron has a total understanding of the issues and history and is able to explain them clearly. Extremely well done and huge thank you to Aaron and Chris. Bravo!
  • Turn Florida blue
    Another “must listen”
    Brilliant episode. Thanks, Chris, for finding people like Meir – they help keep my floundering faith in humanity afloat.
  • ex tepblican
    Confronting Christian nationalism
    So informative. Love the work that is being done with this group. Thank you I feel uplifted as a christian. Keep up the good work!
  • seattle cal
    Gender and power
    I really enjoyed listening to Judith Butler and that surprised me. I stopped thinking about gender with the idea as a social construction vs sex as biologically established. But what about those that don’t fit into a binary view? Or established norms for gender? Individual freedom, choice, nourishing human potential and possibility provide a different lens to view non-binary youth and transgender individuals that I have struggled to understand.
  • R David 107
    A needed and very important discussion
    I am so grateful for the podcast discussing Christianity and Trump. It answered so many of my questions. I was raised in a nondenominational church and only in later years did I realize how much I was indoctrinated in a Religious Right attitude. When the podcast was over I made my first of many future contributions on ActBlue to support his work. Thank you.
  • chicfemme
    Go further with Doug Pagett
    I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation but Doug but you should do a bit more research on the Catholic Church’s stance on abortion. Prior to 1869 Catholic teaching was that abortion prior to “ensoulment “ (at quickening) was not a homicide. And Catholics for Choice was formed in 1973. So the Church’s views evolved and there are deep divisions among Catholics.
  • DrDK2
    Great Show
    I loved Chris’s show with Doug Pagitt. I’m not a Christian, but I so appreciated Mr Pagitt’s worldview which really is the best of Christianity. And your show made a difference. I never heard of his work before, but I felt moved to donate some money to his cause. Thank you for giving him a platform to disseminate his worldview of kindness, which even atheists like me share.
  • AmiFidel
    Sort of, sort of, sort of
    Interesting, but why use “sort of” dozens of times during a single episode? Its nauseating the overuse of unnecessary and incessant “sort ofs” in almost every sentence. Why?
  • nonicknameis available
    Thank you
    I was listening to your coverage of Super Tuesday and you corrected Rachel Maddow that not going to college doesn’t mean that you’re poorly educated. My daughter went to private Catholic schools, including a college prep school. She was not “poorly educated” because she didn’t finish college. College was not a fit for her, but she is more well read than a lot of college graduates. Thank you for correcting the impression that because you didn’t graduate from college means you are poorly educated.
  • BBB Australia
    Polynesia in the Pacific
    Hi Chris, Next time you're near Oahu, visit the planetarium at the Bishop Museum and specifically attend the show that explains how the Hawaiians navigated the Pacific by studying the stars. It's a highly sophisticated navigation system now being replicated by modern dsy Hawaiians who have built a traditional sailing yacht with the intension on visiting as many islands in Polynesia as possible using the wind and the stars. When they arrive, they are greeted as family. It's the best climate in the world, so I assume you're going back. I discovered the planetarium when I made my second visit to the Bishop Museum separated by 40 years, just last year. I can also recommend the Honolulu Art Museum and a related visit to Doris Duke's former home near Diamond Head. We now split our time between Sydney and SF, stopping off in HNL for 3 nights in each direction. It's a wonderful spotover with perfect weather. Thank you for this podcast. gg
  • bronxgrrrl
    Well-produced informative show with expert guests
    Love listening to this show. I learn so much and I love that Chris Hayes’ has a way of being a brilliant intellectual but is humble at the same time. Also like how he shares a little about himself and his life. The guests he has on are experts in their fields and the conversations are usually quite engaging. Deep dives into many different topics. Highly recommend.
  • YourId
    Cowardly
    A gross and cowardly avoidance of the Gaza-Israel conflict and American complicity.
  • TN Mormor
    EV’s
    Very much in favor of electric vehicles but how is the electricity to power them being generated? I live in Tennessee; the TVA is proposing new power plants that burn methane!!
  • angelbirthing
    Love Chis Hayes
    No matter what he talks about. His mannerisms and positive vibes brings out the best in any interview.
  • Sstein02
    Rachel Maddow
    The British Communist Party had virtually the same idea. Why join the army when the British army was part of an evil colonial empire. Fighting fascism wasn’t worth it and neither were Jews. There has always been an isolationist wing on the left that blamed Jews for wars right up to the Iraq war. I’ve become suspicious of peace movements. They almost always avoid the suffering of Jews. Throughout Jews have been blamed by oppressors and the oppressed. A friend told me about an encounter in a Dollor General with a Black clerk who went on a long rant about how all Jews are rich and of course are trying to take control of world. Jews are squeezed from both sides. If he was that rich he wouldn’t be in a Dollar General.
  • RandaMiranda
    Life in The West Bank with Sari Bashi
    Chris, one of your BEST interviews ever! Sari Bashi is an important voice, especially at this time. Sari’s first hand life experience can be an education for all of us. Sari’s compassion for all human beings comes across and it was an honor to listen to her. Chris, thank you for allowing her to speak and for this interesting, informative and important discussion. Sari, thank you for all you do!
  • Bolo6360
    West Bank show
    Chris, I love your shows. Why didn’t you challenge your guest’s assertion that Israel is an Apartheid state. You know that is not true. Israel is definitely occupiers, but apartheid? C’mon.
  • harryolarry
    Kinzinger interview
    That was an amazing interview with Adam Kinzinger. He has the moral compass so desperately missing in this world. I found him fascinating to listen to and will follow his career forward. We haven’t heard the last of him yet. Good job, Chris.
  • xnr2
    Sari Bashi interview
    Thank you for having Sari Bashi on your podcast. It was a very enlightening interview. She makes clear the war crimes that Israel has conducted for so long against the Palestinian people. I hope more Americans can understand that we share responsibility for these war crimes as well.
  • L. A-G
    Yes…JoyAnn
    Joy Reid…excellent interview. You are both gifts to the world
  • IPbulldog
    Survival & Excellence
    My respect for Joy Reed just increased from an 8 to 10! Her journey was remarkable and is an inspiration of perseverance and determination for us all. Thank you Chris Hayes and Joy Reed!!
  • BelieverInFacts
    The Making of Joy Reid
    Chris and Joy, this is one of the best and most informative Podcast every. Keep up the outstanding work!
  • Tuffmonb
    THE MAKING OF JOY REID
    Excellent interview. Got to know more about one of my favorite MSNBC host. Chris did great getting her to talk about her life growing up and how she came to be where she is now. Talked about politics and her views. Shows how knowledgeable and thoughtful she is about what’s happening in the country
  • bankrobr
    Sports betting
    Appreciate the information but can’t listen to Chris insert all the “like …”. And the “like…”. And the “like…”. Way too annoying. Four or more “likes » per sentence. Good lord. He does it on his show too.
  • BubbesFarm
    Doppelgänger Episode
    How disappointed I was to hear such a cheap shot about carpet bombing. The crowd cheered on the ignorance and antisemitism in a way that made me question my progressive values. On the same day that Israel invites journalists to bare witness to the the truth of the violence of Hamas, this ignorant human makes a remark like that; how sad. On the same day that those reporters were brought to tears, the crowd cheered this ignorant human how; how sad. This war was started by the violent invasion into Israel, and somehow Israel must be restrained; ridiculous. These same people support Ukraine after they were invaded but not the Israeli people; that’s just antisemitism.
  • pokerchick69
    Review
    That was outstanding and very informative. Well done 😊
  • sfncar
    You need ad control
    Please, please, do something about the ads breaking in mid-sentence and then resuming later — what are we missing? Why are you so insulting and rude? This is an excellent podcast — why don’t you show more respect for your own work?
  • from scottsdale
    Rev. Warnock
    Keep presenting the moral approach to dealing with the future. Half of the country has lost its way and is dragging us down the tubes. Someday soon I hope to attend a service at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
  • JT Laguna Niguel
    The Reverend Senator
    Thank you for bringing the Reverend Senator Warnock to my living room. Your conversations with him show him to be a humble servant to the betterment of the human condition, and especially the American human condition. If we want America to become better, we need to be electing more citizens like Dr. Reverend Senator Warnock to office.
  • King of a
    Insulin, Warnock
    Hi, I also sent this information to Reverend Warnock “ I’m 40 years type 1 diabetic, insulin dependent. What I’m telling you is a fact. I or anyone can go into Walmart pharmacy (for the last ten years) buy a vial of insulin, no prescription, no doctor, no insurance (please pay attention now) for $24. Anytime during the last 10 years. No insurance, no doctor, no prescription, voila. Thus, the hoopla about reducing insulin costs is ? Please let me know you’ve received and understand my communication, Appreciatively, Marco the tucson cowboy
  • NutleyBoy
    Ali Velshi Reading Trump Indictment
    Many thanks to you Ali for reading Trump’s latest indictment in full. You have a great reading voice and altho I am often distracted during podcasts, this one was riveting. Keep up the great work ! Sue Clark Ann Arbor, Michigan
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