MS NOW Special Coverage - Episode Guide

Season 2016

Season 2024

Debate Countdown: Harris v. Trump

Episode: 2024-09-10 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2024 (120 min)

Debate Countdown: Harris v. Trump

Counting down to the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Presidential Debate: Harris v. Trump

Episode: 2024-09-10 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2024 (120 min)

Presidential Debate: Harris v. Trump

The first presidential debate between VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

 

Debate Countdown: Vance vs. Walz

Episode: 2024-10-01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2024 (120 min)

Debate Countdown: Vance vs. Walz

Counting down to the vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.

Decision 2024: The Deciders

Episode: 2024-11-02 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2024 (60 min)

Decision 2024: The Deciders

MSNBC coverage and analysis of the 2024 presidential election.

Decision 2024: Election Preview Special

Episode: 2024-11-03 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2024 (120 min)

Decision 2024: Election Preview Special

Through her unique approach to storytelling, Rachel Maddow provides in-depth reporting to illuminate the current state of political affairs and reveals the importance of transparency and accountability from our leaders.

How to Win

Episode: 2024-11-03 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2024 (60 min)

How to Win

MSNBC coverage and analysis of the 2024 presidential election.

Decision 2024

Episode: 2024-11-05 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2024

Decision 2024

Rachel Maddow leads coverage of the 2024 presidential election.

Season 2025

Presidential Address to Joint Session of Congress

Episode: 2025-03-04 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2025 (360 min)

Presidential Address to Joint Session of Congress

Ari Melber and Jen Psaki preview President Trump's joint address to Congress.

Rachel Maddow leads coverage and analysis of President Trump's address to Congress.

White House Correspondents' Dinner

Episode: 2025-04-26 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2025 (180 min)

White House Correspondents' Dinner

Coverage of the 2025 White House Correspondents' Dinner hosted by Ayman Mohyeldin.

100 Days of Trump: Law & Disorder

Episode: 2025-05-02 | Airdate: May 2, 2025 (60 min)

100 Days of Trump: Law & Disorder

Ari Melber leads analysis of President Trump's first 100 days of his second term. Melber will take a closer look at the Trump administration's continued dismantling of key federal agencies, the targeting of private law firms, and the response from the judicial system and the United States Supreme Court.

The Look: A Conversation with Michelle Obama

Episode: 2025-12-18 | Airdate: Dec 18, 2025 (77 min)

The Look: A Conversation with Michelle Obama

In her new book, Obama writes that she used the fascination of both the public and the press with her appearance to turn attention toward issues she cared about. She does the same with "The Look," drawing you in with the pretty pictures, then engaging in a serious, unflinching conversation about race and representation, beauty standards, and freedom.

Season 2026

The Trump Investigations: Jack Smith Testifies

Episode: 2026-01-22 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2026 (300 min)

The Trump Investigations: Jack Smith Testifies

Ana Cabrera and Chris Jansing provide special coverage of former special counsel Jack Smith's public testimony before Congress.

State of the Union Preview

Episode: 2026-02-24 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2026 (120 min)

State of the Union Preview

Previewing President Trump's State of the Union address to Congress.

State of the Union Address

Episode: 2026-02-24 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2026 (120 min)

State of the Union Address

President Trump delivers the State of the Union address to Congress; the Democratic response.

State of the Union Analysis

Episode: 2026-02-24 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2026 (120 min)

State of the Union Analysis

MS NOW's Special Coverage of President Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address. During his speech, Trump touted the ending of DEI policies nationwide, railed against the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, and attacked the Somali community of Minnesota. Hear Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, Chris Hayes, and more react to Trump's remarks, along with the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. 

We The People 2026

Episode: 2026-03-03 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2026 (480 min)

We The People 2026

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas. 

The panel and special guests offer analysis of what the early voting patterns suggest about Donald Trump's political strength, the tone of public opinion in the United States and what it all could mean for the midterm elections later this year.

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