November 9, 2025; 9am: The back and forth to fund SNAP food-aid payments wreaks havoc for families. The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration an emergency appeal to block full SNAP benefits, but a series of lawsuits are restoring benefits in some states. Rachel Monroe, contributing writer for “The New Yorker” joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Venezuela Action
November 9, 2025 8am: President Donald Trump is unilaterally ramping up the pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as U.S. military presence continues to grow in the Carribbean. In a rare show of bipartisanship, House Republicans and Democrats are demanding answers. Rep. Jason Crow joins The Weekend to discuss congress' concerns about military activity in the region. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. It comes as Republican lawmakers find themselves in a potentially unwinnable scenario. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Travelers on Edge As Flight Cuts Hit Airports
November 9, 2025; 7am: The Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts to ease the workload of air traffic controllers, many of whom have been calling out because they’re not getting paid during the government shutdown. There have already been over 3,500 flights cancelled, and thousands more being delayed. Randy Babbitt, pilot and Former FAA Administrator, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Outrage Over Swearing-In Delay
November 8, 2025; 9am: It’s been 6 weeks since Adelita Grijalva was elected to the House, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to swear her in. He instead has kept the House in recess to avoid dealing with the government shutdown. Arizona Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Election Backlash
November 8, 2025 8am: They're responding to the Democratic blowout with a mixture of anger, denial, and deflection. President Donald Trump is also playing the blame game. It comes as Republican lawmakers find themselves in a potentially unwinnable scenario. Basil Smikle and Susan Del Percio join The Weekend to discuss the fallout from Tuesday's election.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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