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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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"Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World” with Naomi Klein

Oct 24, 2023
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with Trymaine Lee, Imani Perry and Vic Mensa

Oct 17, 2023
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Recovering Native Narratives and Data with Abigail Echo-Hawk

Oct 10, 2023
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The Case for Unconditional Cash Transfers with Jiaying Zhao

Oct 3, 2023
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BONUS: How to Win 2024: The “Kiddie Table” Debate

Sep 29, 2023
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Prosecuting Donald Trump with Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord

Sep 26, 2023
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The Progressive Prosecutor Movement with Chesa Boudin

Sep 19, 2023
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Introducing “How to Win 2024”

Sep 15, 2023
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Hot Labor Summer with Alex Press

Sep 12, 2023
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The Care Economy with Ai-jen Poo (2023)

Sep 5, 2023