The Weeknight June 20 7p: “Almost Authoritarianism"
JD Vance is in Los Angeles as ICE raids ramp up and the Trump admin blocks members of Congress from detention facilities. Reps. Bennie Thompson and Judy Chu join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Democrats are reasserting their power as Trump considers military action in Iran – without getting approval from Congress. And the latest as a federal judges orders the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from federal custody after over 100 days in detention.
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The Weeknight June 19 7p: “Back to the 1930s”
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins The Weeknight to discuss the fight against Trump’s erosion of democratic norms -- and the alarming rise in political violence casting a shadow over our democracy. Plus, former State Dept. official Richard Stengel, retired Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath, and former republican Congressman Charlie Dent discuss the serious ramifications of Trump’s ill-prepared cabinet in the face of rising tensions in the Middle East.
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The Weeknight June 18 7p: “Self-Coup”
Former Republican Communications Director Tara Setmayer and Corey Brettschneider, co-host of “The Oath and the Office” podcast join The Weeknight to discuss the Democratic Leadership’s response to Trump’s authoritarian tactics. Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell weighs in on defense Secretary Pete Hegseth being grilled by Senate Democrats today.
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The Weeknight June 17 7p: “How Do We Move Forward?”
Following his own clash with federal officers last week, Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight to discuss the arrest of NYC Mayoral candidate Brad Lander, and the dangerous pattern of Trump’s use of force against public officials. Plus, as Trump refuses to call Gov. Tim Walz in the wake of the deadly attack on Minnesota Democrats, the hosts break down the escalation of political violence in America, and how the Republican habit of fanning the flames of culture wars is putting real people in danger.
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The Weeknight June 16 8p: “Something Is Broken”
After deadly political violence over the weekend, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan joins to remember her friend, State Rep. Melissa Hortman. And as the Trump Administration flip-flops on its policy of when and where to carry out mass deportations, former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano joins The Weeknight to explain the real-life capabilities and limits of ICE.
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