The Rachel Maddow Show

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The Rachel Maddow Show airs Mondays at 9pm ET on MSNBC, and shortly thereafter in this feed.**SPECIAL TO THIS FEED: The January 6th hearings and corresponding analysis from Rachel Maddow and other MSNBC panelists is also archived here.

Recent Episodes
  • Maddow: Military last resort in L.A. shows a weak president with no ideas and no political skills
    Jun 10, 2025 – 00:43:56
  • Trump makes a gross miscalculation about the popularity of his cruelty to immigrants
    Jun 3, 2025 – 00:43:57
  • 'Our superpower': Trump confronted by diverse, robust pushback on 'a million' different fronts
    May 20, 2025 – 00:43:22
  • Why Donald Trump's medical records say more than he realizes
    May 13, 2025 – 00:44:10
  • Massive 'No Kings' protest expected to rain on Donald Trump's (military) parade
    May 6, 2025 – 00:42:52
  • 'Historic debacle': Trump sets new standard for poor presidential performance; Americans displeased
    May 1, 2025 – 00:41:47
  • Victims of Trump's irresponsible anti-immigrant crusade include American citizens
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:43:18
  • Trump 100 day faceplant: more devastating polling for Trump show Americans reject his policies
    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:43:05
  • Trump gets reckless as his agenda tanks with the American public
    Apr 26, 2025 – 00:43:51
  • Wheels falling off the Trump train before his first 100 days, polls show
    Apr 25, 2025 – 00:42:52
  • Oops!: Trump's first 100 days marked by incompetent screw-ups and frantic walk backs
    Apr 24, 2025 – 00:42:54
  • Musk tries to blame paid protesters for his wild unpopularity, collapse of Tesla
    Apr 23, 2025 – 00:42:28
  • Anti-Trump protests sweep the nation, crossing the threshold of mainstream media attention
    Apr 22, 2025 – 00:43:47
  • Lost in the sauce: Stories Trump probably hoped you wouldn't notice while he 'flooded the zone'
    Apr 19, 2025 – 00:42:08
  • 'This should be shocking': Judge torches Trump admin. for neglecting due process for deportees
    Apr 18, 2025 – 00:43:38
  • 'Criminal contempt' looms over Trump's showdown with courts over deportation fiat
    Apr 17, 2025 – 00:42:47
  • 'They can't hide the ball': Judge cracks the whip on Trump lawyers in deportation case
    Apr 16, 2025 – 00:47:35
  • Making a mockery of Musk: Backlash against dismantling U.S. government focuses on hatchet man
    Apr 15, 2025 – 00:43:00
  • 'How is it possible that you have this job?': RFK Jr.'s incompetence becomes too glaring to overlook
    Apr 12, 2025 – 00:43:19
  • 'The time is now to stand up!': Eric Holder sounds alarm on Trump's war on the rule of law
    Apr 11, 2025 – 00:44:25
  • Trump caves on tariffs: One economic indicator made even Trump realize he'd gone too far
    Apr 10, 2025 – 00:42:48
  • Trump in search of waste need look no further than his own staff
    Apr 9, 2025 – 00:43:13
  • Fierce backlash against Trump's agenda seen in sweeping, nation-wide protests
    Apr 8, 2025 – 00:42:18
  • The ridiculous real story behind the tariff plan that turned Donald Trump into a global disaster
    Apr 5, 2025 – 00:43:04
  • Needless economic pain from Trump not even worth it if his tariff gambit works: economist
    Apr 4, 2025 – 00:42:15
  • Donald Trump fired the man who likely saved his life; U.S. may never fully recover from Trump's cuts
    Apr 3, 2025 – 00:43:29
  • Exclusive: Exclusive: Senator Cory Booker reflects on his historic, record-setting speech
    Apr 2, 2025 – 00:46:38
  • Fresh from scandal over group chat attack plans, Hegseth's conduct opens him to ridicule
    Apr 1, 2025 – 00:42:28
  • 'This is shameful': Trump sows animosity and mistrust abroad, degrading Americans in the process
    Mar 29, 2025 – 00:43:19
  • Allies wary of Trump admin's incompetence after scandal over military plan group chat
    Mar 28, 2025 – 00:42:23
  • 'Two perfect months?!': Trump's rationalization of insecure group chat scandal backfires
    Mar 27, 2025 – 00:43:00
  • War plans group chat scandal fits pattern of Trump's embarrassing weakness on information security
    Mar 26, 2025 – 00:44:20
  • 'Holy crap on steroids!': Top Trump officials exposed in shocking, sloppy military security blunder
    Mar 25, 2025 – 00:43:03
  • Media reports prompt Trump to end plan to brief Musk on secret potential war plans for China
    Mar 22, 2025 – 00:45:50
  • Maddow: Trump admin shows folly of blind obedience to someone who doesn't know what they're doing
    Mar 21, 2025 – 00:48:36
  • U.S. under Trump backs off countering Russian sabotage campaign in Europe
    Mar 20, 2025 – 00:43:02
  • Trump is a repeat loser as his slash-and-burn rampage collides with U.S. law
    Mar 19, 2025 – 00:42:30
  • Independent Agency CEO: 'DOGE has broken into our building.'
    Mar 18, 2025 – 00:43:25
  • Trump reportedly keen on law at root of disgraceful chapter in American history
    Mar 15, 2025 – 00:42:50
  • 'A sham': Federal judge blasts Trump admin on improper firings of federal workers; orders rehiring
    Mar 14, 2025 – 00:42:00
  • Outrage and exposure halts Trump's plans for Social Security service cuts
    Mar 13, 2025 – 00:44:27
  • Trump fires 1,300 at Department of Education; programs expected to suffer with staff gutted
    Mar 12, 2025 – 00:41:55
  • Trump puts U.S. at risk with increasing reliance on Musk
    Mar 11, 2025 – 00:43:09
  • American scientists take to the streets to protest Trump's cuts
    Mar 8, 2025 – 00:43:44
  • How one man took on Trump's improper firings and saved the jobs of thousands of people
    Mar 7, 2025 – 00:43:13
  • Trump power grab tripped up by distinctly American resistance
    Mar 6, 2025 – 00:42:43
  • Special coverage of Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress
    Mar 5, 2025 – 00:43:52
  • Trump accidentally builds broad coalition of opponents energized by his unpopular agenda
    Mar 4, 2025 – 00:43:59
  • 'Who's that good for?': Maddow connects the dots on Donald Trump's behavior toward Russia
    Mar 1, 2025 – 00:42:44
  • Even Republicans object as Trump DOJ nominees are disturbingly noncommittal on obeying courts
    Feb 28, 2025 – 00:44:36
Recent Reviews
  • Wafflesweber
    Excellent, Educational and Factual
    Rachel Maddow is the best factual storyteller! You learn something new every time you listen to her viewpoint on a matter. Truth and facts vs. “alternative” reality.
  • midwestBlue
    6.1.25
    nicolle Wallace show sounds boring. msnbc trying to avoid the word trump. i do not think msnbc viewers are in the mood for a feel good show when kids are getting hauled off by HIS or dying of aids in africa do to usaid closed by trump n on n on!!
  • Walks talks and sews
    I just realized…
    I went into a slump after your first 100 days was complete bc what you report is the best of the worst and I could take some refuge in your unique, passionate and compassionate voice and reporting. I’m so grateful to be listening today! Ok, I won’t give up.
  • Duracel1956
    Democracy loving governors
    Impotence
  • JesusIsKing333
    Make an argument
    Just because there are protests about something doesn’t mean that thing is bad. Stop reporting half truths about everything to spin it to your agenda. Make an argument for something instead of getting angry about everything. I would love to hear both sides of arguments, please provide them.
  • Hollister.
    Simply the Best
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We appreciate you!
  • makeupmyname
    A change in tone would be appreciated.
    Sometimes I feel Maddow speaks with a tone that gives the impression we’re hearing from her something (many things) for the first time — when, I, for one (and no doubt like many viewers), are very aware of the issues. As a result, I feel sometimes like I’m being talked down to. I suggest Maddow find a way to speak to her audience in a way that takes into account the fact that it’s possible or likely many of us — while open to new information— are also apprised of much of the subject matter.
  • pinacoloda
    Love Rachel!
    Helping us get thru this insane awful authoritarian administration!
  • greekmyth Will
    Why
    Russia Rachel yeah we all belive because of your “perfect track record” your super trustworthy and are not biased at all🤮wink wink
  • Pamroyfitz
    FDA
    Thank you for your reporting
  • BAMF__
    California
    I live in California and love Trump. They pushing a law so we don’t have to pay child support. That’s goot for me
  • ls this a joke? :(
    Not True!
    This is straight up disinformation. As a nonpartisan individual I wanted to listen to both sides arguments but you can’t trust most of what she’s saying. She might tell what happened but not give the whole story or the actual truth. For example in talking about the federal judge that was arrested she said “she was arrested by the Trump administration as a gross use of power” however the judge had helped an illegal immigrant escape and even destroyed evidence. This is a crime and the judge should be arrested no matter what party they belong to and whoever is in control!
  • Che Block
    The cost
    Of the military parade, the weekend golf trips, and January 6 cannot be over emphasized - and don’t forget the grift
  • jovi16
    Good news
    I love the show, well produced!
  • sigshaggy
    History Repeats its self
    Rachael love your show, keep it up I like watching historic shows on various channels. I stumbled across a 1975-8 documentary called “The Road to Pearl Harbor, 1919-1941.”. It was very fascinating to see what was going on in the 20’s and early 30”’s with Hoover. The big rush on immigration, tariffs, nationalism. Pretty amazing to watch. You should watch this. Hopefully we don’t let history get as far this time. Good luck to us all.
  • Eiohara
    I did not know you before…
    But I know you now. Thank you for your hard work, thorough research and candid assessment of where we are in Trump 2.0. I can’t say that you made me feel better, but my eyes are wide open. And I appreciate the healthy dose of sarcasm with which you report the news. Have to find someone new to do at 9:00 pm weekdays.
  • caroline's gma
    Nut job
    You are the queen of disinformation. Shame on you
  • Devoted fan in Florida
    You will be SO missed
    Thank you Rachel for giving us those first important 100 days. Your reporting is always clear and concise and very educational. I know you have given up a lot to do this for us, and I for one are very grateful. You ARE the BEST!!
  • A compliment and correction
    Your show is THE BEST Rachel Maddow
    During this time of emergency we need you to report every day! Please keep doing your show - even if you change to podcast.
  • mhfdewscg
    Professor Maddow
    Rachel doesn’t only cover the story she teaches us the history and connects it to today’s stories. She is the history teacher I wanted but never had. Thank you, Rachel, for honest reporting year after year. Please keep on telling us the facts we need to be a good citizen of a Constitutional Democracy.
  • ScottH73
    Thank you, Rachel!
    Thank you for standing your ground and voicing your honest reports of what’s happening in our country! I have a lot of respect for you. You are staying true and giving us someone we can trust and rely on.
  • Hjkhcxfg
    Keep listening if you like being lied to
    Rachel mostly uses lies to tell the story she wants people to believe. Do your research and learn the truth on your own.
  • Cherifire
    Thanks
    Thanks for your honest reporting.
  • LRB14114
    Trump v2’s First 100 Days
    Please don’t leave Tues-Fri!! You’ve really been missed these other evenings, and it’s been excellent having you back. Thank you for your necessary voice, Rachel. Please stay on!!
  • DeeeezNutzzzz!
    Rachel
    Good show. But why take so long to post the episodes? CNBC Fast Money posts each episode within 15 minutes of the end of the show so obviously it can be done.
  • InitialsFRD
    Missing the mark on Elon Musk
    While the media, including Rachel, narrates the downfall of Elon’s political career by highlighting his public failures and embarrassments, it conveniently disregards the fact that, prior to Musk’s entry into politics, there were more than a dozen federal investigations targeting him and his companies—investigations that have since disappeared. Some of these investigations had the potential to result in criminal charges or the loss of government contracts. Despite Elon’s alleged public failures, as portrayed by the media, he managed to preserve government contracts worth $8 million per day while also securing new contracts valued at billions of dollars. This selective some might say incompetent storytelling by the media, including Rachel, underscores both the reasons and the mechanisms behind the elections of 45 and 47. Do better.
  • Lee00090009
    Great show
    Great show, thank you.
  • KittyFourteen
    She Outdid Herself 17 April 2025
    Her opening segments are always great, but her telling the story (the night of 17 April) of The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere went above and beyond. This podcast keeps me sane. Rachel is a National Treasure.
  • Daily Show Fan 1988
    Rachel Maddow
    Best podcaster ever! She should stay on for another 100 days for the sanity of this country.
  • Yazoo50
    Speaking Truth to Power
    Thank you for reporting on the mood of the American people.
  • Liberal eek
    Love this show so much!
    Amazing show on so many levels!
  • F Dsg
    Want to hear the truth?
    We feel confident listening to Rachel. The research she and her staff do is impressive. We believe MSNBC.
  • No MAGA!
    Stay full-time
    I really hope Rachel decides to stay on full-time after the first 100 days. They have gone so badly we’re going to need her the rest of the time. Trump is president.
  • Blurising
    Thank you for covering the protests
    Not enough coverage on national TV media and people need to be encouraged to stand up to fascism now
  • myapled
    Stay on for all 4 yrs!
    Love RM; gives good news of resistance plus the felon’s bad news
  • carson weston1
    Rally’s
    I like hearing what people are doing around our country. Keep up the good work!
  • Nanseaglass
    Protests
    Thank you for sharing so many of the protests around our country. Our “red” town held a Hands Off event last week. I was thrilled with the turnout. It gave me hope for a better future with what years I have left. The felon has destroyed way too many of them. Thanks for all you do.
  • Haken69
    propaganda and conspiracy
    disgusting mentaly and physically. you been saying medicaide and funding for needy children is being taken away for months. infer, suggests, possible, maybe. thats all you have and you speak it like its matter of fact. people with low iq's will believe you please stop.
  • Cindyjoy68
    Thank you Rachel
    Your show helps me process and analyze this weirdorama presidency. ❤️❤️❤️
  • 11dalya
    Amazing Research
    I always learn so much from Rachel. I love her right 15 minute introduction into the topic(s) of the day. Her exposé on Navarro was so detailed and quite horrifying, thanks to Jared Kushner for foisting him on us. Thank you Rachel and MSNBC for reporting the truth.
  • jerevieeeeas
    Empathy .. clear eyed reporting.. please stay past 100 days
    Thank you for covering the protests!!! Rachel is a breath of fresh air. She’s not afraid to speak truth to power.
  • Katazoo
    Spotlight on Resistance
    Rachel’s deep dives are always fascinating and well-researched, but what I think is even more valuable is that she shows many stories of people at protests, people standing up for what’s right, people standing up for each other and winning. These stories - often ignored by other news outlets - are vital to keeping us energized and in the fight against dictatorship.
  • DJChile
    The signs have it!
    Thank you for sharing your sense of humor wrt the protest signs! You are awesome!
  • takennicknames99
    Do better
    We don’t need a recap of protest. Get on with what else is happening. MSNBC has enough duds. Don’t be another one.
  • Tonib517
    Honest
    I depend on Rachel to explain things on a clear and concise way. Keep up the great work
  • IoB.
    Boycott LIV golfers.
    The American pro golfers playing in this tournament should be boycotted. Their products and any shows that they may appear on. They are shameless in their greed and in their relationships with this tournament. In my humble opinion.
  • Reader who is listening
    Keep it up
    Your insightful reporting and sense of humor makes it just a little easier to process all of this chaos. Thank you for your commitment.
  • Megeconley
    Most informative podcast
    You’re a legend Rachel, you enlighten the public with pearls of wisdom, thank you.
  • TourGirl555
    Edit for 2025 follows.
    I just wanted to say thank you Rachel for being such a treasure in this day and age of news media. You always do an excellent job on reporting and keeping us informed. You are one of my favorite podcasts because you get the story and never disappoint. Your integrity is much appreciated and respected! I love your lead by example reporting style! Keep it up. Maybe the rest of our country will one day catch up to your level of efficient and intelligent real time responses. Keep safe and keep up the good work! You are a hero! I wanted to add after listening to the podcast religiously these past few weeks, I finally broke down today and cried. The issues in our country’s nursing homes and the prison system broke my heart. Just hearing the inmates, begging for health care and basic protections from COVID19 was almost too much. I am sure our elders in nursing homes would be doing the exact same thing(if they were physically capable of protest) you have shown us what is really going on behind the locked bars of prisons and the locked doors of nursing homes! If anyone is ignoring these situations, they should be ashamed of themselves! Our most vulnerable populations are in grave danger, and the word must be spread. Thank you 🙏 2025 Edit… As always so grateful that you are back again for the first 100 Days, we are a nation in serious crisis. Your ethical reporting and actual journalism is still top notch, I recommend this podcast to anyone and everyone. This is a time to be united, Rachel thank you for getting this message out. With sincere gratitude, thank you for what you do for all of us. We stand united! If I could I would give you 100 stars. Take care! Be strong, join together in grateful solidarity.
  • Kirk Dunn
    Smart and Insightful
    You know someone is hitting the mark when they are demonized so often from our friends on the right. Rachel is smart as a whip and has a way of shining a bright light on what really matters. When the founding fathers voiced the importance of a free press, this is exactly what they had in mind - tell the truth and do it unapologetically.
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