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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.

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The Stakes for Reproductive Rights with Jessica Valenti

May 7, 2024
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Inside The Trump Courtroom with Lisa Rubin

Apr 30, 2024
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This Moment in Tech with Meredith Whittaker

Apr 23, 2024
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The Stakes of Tax Policy with Kimberly Clausing

Apr 16, 2024
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The Stakes of Immigration with Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

Apr 9, 2024
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The Story of an Israeli Dissident with Meir Baruchin

Apr 2, 2024
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The State of Polling with Nate Cohn

Mar 26, 2024
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“Who’s Afraid of Gender?” with Judith Butler

Mar 19, 2024
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BONUS: TikTok’s Uncertain Future with Jacob Ward

Mar 15, 2024
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Confronting Christian Nationalism with Doug Pagitt

Mar 12, 2024