Guests: McKay Coppins, Lisa Rubin, Cornell Belcher, David Plouffe, Jen Palmieri 
Tonight: the case for optimism after the Iowa caucus. Then, the Republican frontrunner already liable for sexual abuse returns to court for jury selection. Plus, Nikki Haley's latest move to squeeze out Ron DeSantis, what it all means for the Biden campaign come November, and a serious point about conducting elections with Ziploc bags and popcorn buckets.

Trump left Iowa with ‘profound weaknesses’—and they aren’t going away

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Guests: Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani, Michelle Goldberg, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rebecca Roiphe

Tonight: our special report on the man who killed Roe v. Wade. Then, Congressman Jamie Raskin a potential nightmare brewing in the Supreme Court. And as protests over Israel and Gaza disrupt colleges nationwide, what's getting lost in the way it's all being covered.

An oral history of how exactly Trump killed Roe v. Wade

Guests: Lisa Rubin, Harry Litman, Judge LaDoris Cordell, McKay Coppins, Andrew Marantz
Tonight: the judge hands down his penalty for violations of the gag order. And what we learned from the man brokering the deal between Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump. Then, the chilling plan for a second term, in Trump's own words. Plus, what we know about what's driving the campus protests nationwide. And the latest installment in our ongoing series: Are You Better Off?

Trump back in court for 2nd week of testimony in criminal trial

Guests: Harry Litman, Kristy Greenberg, Diane Kiesel, Phillip Hamilton, Jamelle Bouie, Jelani Cobb
The election conspiracy trial continues and a new witness takes the stand. Tonight: what we learned from day 3 of David Pecker and the next two witnesses. Then, as Supreme Court mulls absolute immunity for a coup, why Donald Trump's own impeachment lawyer knew better. Plus, the latest on the campus protests.

Day 8 of the Trump criminal trial: 3 witnesses take the stand

Guests: Vaughn Hillyard, Richard Painter, Mary McCord, Tom Joscelyn, Harry Litman, Dr. Dana Kass

Brand new indictments in Arizona. 18 people charged in a fraudulent scheme to steal the election including fake electors, and Donald Trump named as unindicted co-conspirator. Then, sitting tight in New York as the high court awaits, will Donald Trump face trial for his attempted coup? And what's at stake for the Supreme Court. Then, today’s hearing on abortion rights in post-roe America. Plus, as the campus protests over Israel and Gaza grow, the president signs foreign assistance into law.

Trump left Iowa with ‘profound weaknesses’—and they aren’t going away

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