Kyle Cheney of Politico joins Sam Stein to take on Trump’s extraordinary indictment of James Comey — how the charges were filed, why the grand jury tossed one count, and what comes next as Comey faces arraignment on October 9.

What happens when prosecutors refuse Trump’s demands? Bill Kristol and Joyce Vance trace a failed case that became a political loyalty test.

Tim Miller brings on Daily Caller editor-in-chief Dylan Housman to debate Trump’s bizarre interview with the publication, former Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson’s extreme rhetoric, and debate over Trump’s handling of Ukraine and Gaza, ICE detainments without due process, his many corruption scandals, and the consequences of USAID cuts.

Watch Tim and Sam Stein breakdown the interview, “Tim & Sam Try To Make Sense of Bizarre Trump Interview”

Republicans used to say they were the party of free speech. Not anymore. Will Saletan breaks down how Trump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson, and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr have flipped their stance on free speech since the Charlie Kirk shooting. From defending Tucker Carlson’s Holocaust-denying guests to demanding comedians be silenced, the GOP’s hypocrisy is on full display.

From Hollywood to Washington, Jimmy Kimmel’s return has become the biggest late-night moment in years. Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell explain how comedy, politics, and controversy collided on ABC’s stage.

Jonathan Cohn talks with Ashish Jha, physician and former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, about Trump’s claims from the White House linking Tylenol and vaccines to autism, calling it the worst public health briefing since the bleach moment.

Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace to get extremely real about his fears for American democracy—torn between pessimism, anger, and a stubborn hope that redemption is still possible.

Catch Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house

Sarah Longwell and Andrew Egger take on Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly, where he ranted about migration, claimed credit for ending wars, and demanded a Nobel Peace Prize. They unpack the hypocrisy of his trafficking claims, the bombing of Venezuelan boats, and his obsession with petty grievances—from broken escalators to marble floors—while world leaders sat in silence.

Tim Miller sits down with Kirk Minihane to unpack the culture wars, the GOP’s hypocrisy on “cancel culture,” and why Trump’s FCC is targeting Jimmy Kimmel.

Check out the The Kirk Minihane Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCke6rWdoATscR7lE3s2R9oQ