Why Is This Happening?

Every week on the podcast Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history?

56d ago

Unpacking the US-China Trade War with Bill Bishop

Bill Bishop, a China expert and former media executive, joins to unpack the state of US-China trade relations under Trump 2.0.
A split composite image of U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A split composite image of U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
56d ago

Baltimore's violent crime perception vs. reality with Mayor Scott

Baltimor Mayor Brandon Soctt joins to talk about the perception versus reality for crime stats in in Baltimore, the city’s Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan and more.
A close up photo of Brandon Scott's face as he speaks
A close up photo of Brandon Scott's face as he speaks
56d ago

'Not My Type' with E. Jean Carroll

Author and journalist E. Jean Carroll joins to discuss her book, “Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President" and more.
E. Jean Carroll walks
E. Jean Carroll walks
56d ago

Discussing the US standing in the global economy with Aya Ibrahim

Aya Ibrahim, former senior policy advisor at the National Economic Council, joins WITHpod to talk about her view on what Democrats need to do now, the United States’ standing in terms of technology, finance and more.
U.S. $100 bills.
U.S. $100 bills.
82d ago

Discussing the resistance vs. Trump 2.0 with Omar Wasow

Omar Wasow, associate professor of political science at UC Berkley, joins to discuss how he’s making sense of American politics at this moment, protests in this era and more.
People protest holding yellow signs that say "Not My King"
People protest holding yellow signs that say "Not My King"
88d ago

The Supreme Court’s power grab under Trump: podcast and transcript

Strict Scrutiny podcast co-hosts Kate Shaw, Melissa Murray and Leah Litman join to break down some of the most consequential SCOTUS decisions from this past term.
The Supreme Court Of The United States
The Supreme Court Of The United States
89d ago

Discussing the Context of the US Bombing Iran with Robert Malley

Robert Malley, an author and lecturer at Yale University, joins to talk about the the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal and its unraveling during President Trump’s first administration.
An old flag of Iran
An old flag of Iran
112d ago

“My Brain Finally Broke” with Jia Tolentino

Jia Tolentino, a staff writer at The New Yorker, joins WITHpod to discuss how AI is changing our perception of the world, how online content can make us more likely to detach from reality and more.
Digital generated image of AI search frame with multiple geometrical shapes flying around. Technology and AI concept.
Digital generated image of AI search frame with multiple geometrical shapes flying around. Technology and AI concept.
130d ago

Unpacking the narrative vs. real effects of This Economy with Joe Weisenthal

Joe Weisenthal, host of Bloomberg’s “Odd Lots” podcast, joins to discuss the economic volatility we’ve seen recently and what it means for financial markets vs. the real economy, the impact of tariffs and more.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
131d ago

Unpacking the “Empire of AI” with Karen Hao

Karen Hao, journalist and the author of “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI,” joins to discuss the trajectory AI has been on, economic effects, whether or not she thinks the AI bubble will pop and more.
AI chat icons
AI chat icons
150d ago

Discussing what’s behind the tax revolt with Arjun Singh

Arjun Singh, co-host and senior producer of the "Lever Time" podcast, joins WITHpod to discuss historical and contemporary fights over taxes, coalitions effects of MAGA, what the latest intraparty disagreements could mean and more. 

Mike Johnson, right, next to a podium with a sign that reads "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"
Mike Johnson, right, next to a podium with a sign that reads "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"
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