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
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  • '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
  • As measles outbreak turns deadly, RFK Jr. gets the facts wrong
    Feb 27, 2025 – 00:43:17
  • Busted: DOGE humiliated by brutal fact-checking, walks back bogus savings claims
    Feb 26, 2025 – 00:43:52
  • Democrats not immune from voter wrath as pressure to impede Trump mounts
    Feb 25, 2025 – 00:43:16
  • Sidelined Trump mostly 'decorative' as Musk remains busy wrecking the government, reaping rewards
    Feb 22, 2025 – 00:44:28
  • From policy to personnel, Trump scores historically low poll numbers
    Feb 21, 2025 – 00:45:48
  • Maddow: To block Trump's agenda, help Republican politicians find their spines
    Feb 20, 2025 – 00:42:42
  • Trump agenda stymied by principled federal workers as protest resignations mount
    Feb 19, 2025 – 00:46:37
  • 'Have you considered resigning?': Maddow calls out Trump staffers who fired nuclear safety personnel
    Feb 18, 2025 – 00:42:50
  • 'Tech genius' image wears thin after series of errors calls DOGE competence into question
    Feb 15, 2025 – 00:43:53
  • 'A six resignation kind of day' at DOJ following Trump's sketchy deal with NYC mayor Eric Adams
    Feb 14, 2025 – 00:48:57
  • Trump opposition finds its footing, from streets to courts to Congress
    Feb 12, 2025 – 00:46:42
  • Trump fills administration with 'big team of losers' that voters have already rejected
    Feb 11, 2025 – 00:45:23
  • Listen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”
    Feb 10, 2025 – 00:36:18
  • Trump pick for FBI, Kash Patel, took $25k for role in Russia-linked anti-FBI documentary
    Feb 8, 2025 – 00:44:56
  • New reporting on Musk's minions makes his government takeover team look even worse
    Feb 7, 2025 – 00:44:43
  • Trump gravely miscalculates how much Americans care about USAID as backlash strengthens
    Feb 6, 2025 – 00:45:34
  • Trump's 'stupidity problem' frustrates his efforts and emboldens his opponents
    Feb 5, 2025 – 00:42:37
  • Maddow: Trump's dismantling of the independent news media is happening before our eyes
    Feb 4, 2025 – 00:43:24
Recent Reviews
  • Cindyjoy68
    Thank you Rachel
    Your show helps me process and analyze this weirdorama presidency. ❤️❤️❤️
  • Che Block
    We can’t trust
    The Supreme Court
  • 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.
  • DJabcdefg
    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.
  • PanAmKate
    Rachel Knows…
    Please tell me where all those billions of dollars being paid by American corporations to Trump to have their company’s tariffs lifted — where or to whom is that money going? I need to know!
  • nigey&jack
    Science
    trump does not care if the scientist who saved his life are fired. He thinks he's invincible. He is not capable of empathy or compassion. He hates himself therefore he hates everyone else.
  • Marylee395
    Social Security
    I would really like it if you would say that they are dismantling Social Security instead of saying that Social Security is dismantling put the blame on where it belongs thank
  • 4966loml
    We must listen
    Hard truths can be hard to listen to, but we must listen and educate ourselves for the sake of those worse off than ourselves, because our nation voted in this President! We are responsible!
  • MidwestShae
    Despicable Mouthpiece
    Complete trashcan of a person! She should be ashamed of herself getting paid to spread lies and promote fear.
  • CatBan
    Queing RM Show For Playback
    The Rachel Maddow Show (RMs) reminds me that good ethical people are still among us. Is anyone else listening realizing that Apple Podcast is skipping over the RMs? I just watched it ignore her podcast and jump to the next podcast in the que?This has been happening for a couple of weeks now. What in the world is going on?
  • Go with the Flo travel
    Thanks for your voice
    Thank you for letting the voices of Americans tell their stories. Highlighting the regular people standing up to the chaos is inspiring more people than you even know to get out there and fight!!!
  • Royal 'T'
    News for intellectuals
    Anyone adding a negative review is simply trying to sabotage truth. Very educational show.
  • debllstl
    I love Rachel Maddow!!
    Rachel tells a story like no one else. Her extensive research and her humor make her presentations of serious disturbing news fascinating and enjoyable. I totally trust Rachel’s honest reporting and I love her style. She’s always interesting, straight forward, and entertaining.
  • dbw-13
    Is Rachel Maddow An Israeli asset????
    Why doesn’t Rachel report on the horrors that Israel has committed in Gaza? She has not even uttered the words! She doesn’t want to report the truth! Shame on her. You can’t declare to be pro democracy and pick and choose your horrors. SHAME ON RACHEL MADDOW!!! Her voice was greatly appreciated during this time.
  • gfcsp
    A beacon of hope
    Thanks for delivering a realistic picture of current events and still keeping us motivated and hopeful.
  • Lorilor90
    Love Rachel!! Can’t have my news without her.
    Keep fighting the good fight!
  • Nav Saint
    Love her snarky smart takedowns!
    Always thought-provoking
  • DeFL79
    Pro Trump ad???
    I just heard a pro Trump agenda ad on Rachel’s podcast version of her show??? Someone explain please.
  • Ptburnham
    Please Read
    We need to stop blaming Trump and Musk and put the responsibility on the Republican enablers. They are the ones we need to get out of Congress then impeach Trump.
  • Long time Booknotes Lover
    Thank gawd for Rachel Maddow
    Seriously! I’m not sure I’d be as centered, calm, and yes, hydrated, if not for Rachel Maddow. So sharp, quick, insightful — you are the best Rachel. Thank you for speaking truth to power and for being unafraid. You are my inspiration!!
  • Amar008
    He knows what he’s doing
    Dear Rachel He knows what he’s doing and that is doing exactly what he’s being told, by someone else who hates us. You’re the voice in the wilderness, please, stay safe because those people are evil. Keep up the good work. We all need you. Good news reporting is becoming rare in this day and age. You’re still the best.
  • rosallea
    Outstanding
    Thank you, thank you for distilling the chaos and reaching for evidence and for truth. And with a positive twist while encouraging us all to show up, speak up, to change this dangerous course. How can these “leaders” not know that effective change is best little by little with informed planning. And also with honesty and discussion generating ideas and solutions. I’ve not heard Trump say why he wants to abolish the Dept of Education and how that would help anyone but his cartel. I imagine the worst of motives.
  • pinacoloda
    Thank you!
    Rachel’s helping to keep my sanity!! Informative, efficient, and spot on!
  • JeReynAZ
    Obstruct MAGA
    I think using the word Resist is far too weak and passive in dealing with MAGA’s clear aim to turn this country into a Russian satellite. Democrats must obstruct their plans at every turn. Do not vote for any of their agenda items . Fight! Protest! We can Flood the zone with obstruction, make calls, show up, sign petitions and donate whatever possible.
  • stellamc22
    Why????
    Why are you playing ads for Amazon when you know Jeff Bezos is an oligarch?!?!?
  • Groovystig
    Love All The Research
    In the age of misinformation, you are a voice of facts and reason. The research and going back to historical examples is so refreshing. I'm so impressed with your knowledge and ability to deliver information in a straightforward and substantiated way. It is desperately needed right now. And gives me hope that rational and informed minds will prevail. Thank you.
  • Valued Pod Listener
    I learn so much
    Rachel will go down in history as one of the most compelling and important voices of our time. I admire her beautiful brain, and her love of history is contagious. So glad to have her back on nightly again as we make sense of these very dark times under authoritarian rule. I hope she decides to stay on longer than April while we still have some freedom of speech and the free press. Keep up the great work, Rachel!
  • billjdoo
    Love her voice of reason!
    This podcast is my favorite political podcast. The host is so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Love her humor and the way her delivery is calm and collected even when the news are very serious and alarming. Thank you!
  • HansBren
    Rachel is a GOAT!
    Greatest of all time! Love how she pulls a moment in history and correlates it to a current event. History does repeat, and we can all learn from history. Rachel is a national treasure!
  • skilleto
    Rachel Maddow deserves a Pulitzer Prize
    Her narratives are not polemics They are fact-and based, well-vetted and provide information overlooked in world of the sound bite media
  • Dan22##
    Thank you
    Thank you
  • Freshcoastwave
    Actual news and information, thank you!
    Rachel is a national treasure. Protect her at all costs.
  • Pinky in St Louis
    You’re INDISPENSABLE!
    Tonight’s program raised hopes that our Constitution cannot be shut down by Agent Orange’s destructive tendencies. Also it once and for all has made Dems see that Sen Schumer is not fit to lead. It’s been a long time coming
  • Savvy WildChild
    Rachel Maddow is cringe
    I remember when Rachel Maddow was gaslighting the whole country into taking the covid shot. She said if you take the shot, you can’t get covid and it stops with you. Such lies that was! Shame on you Rachel for demonizing anyone who questioned whether this new mRNA technology was safe when it had no long term studies. I personally know several people who are now vaccine injured from that “safe and effective” shot whose lives will never be the same. Rachel Maddow is not a journalist, she’s only a propaganda mouthpiece without a moral compass.
  • Jesus F. Christo
    The Best
    Love her, love her show. I appreciate Maddow’s thorough research on all topics. She’s so concise and knowledgeable. I also love how she’s genuinely appreciative of guests and their time spent with her and she always expresses this to them.
  • by Francie
    Soul Food!
    Rachel’s research, voice, focus and ability to bring attention to the most critical topics threatening our democracy is essential. Food for my soul, my survival to navigate these destructive times!
  • jen min
    Compelling
    She is truely one of the best. Thank you for breaking it down.
  • AmJo1237654
    Really bad sound on podcast
    I would love to listen to this, but the sound on the most recent episode is horrible. Please get someone to help you.
  • ComeOnnn
    Excellent show!
    Huge props to Dr. Maddow and her team for working hard to increase the amount of useful information in the world.
  • sammileigh20
    Love!!
    She’s the best!
  • Happy216
    Brilliant
    She will break news down in a way that is factual and immediately I can connect the dots and it makes complete sense. Rachel you are needed!
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