The Rachel Maddow Show

Rank #1: The Oath with Chuck Rosenberg: Rob Spencer. On September 11, 2001, Assistant United States Attorney Rob Spencer sat in his Alexandria, Virginia office – five miles from the Pentagon – waiting to meet an FBI agent about a new extortion case. The al Qaeda attacks that day changed his life, as it changed the lives of so many people in this country.  Rob, a career federal prosecutor with deep experience in national security cases, was tasked to lead the team of extraordinary prosecutors and agents from New York and Virginia who teamed up in the case against 9/11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person ever charged and convicted in a US courtroom for his role in those horrific attacks.  Rob describes the investigation and prosecution of that remarkable, complex, and emotional case. Rob also discusses the prodigious efforts to reach out to victim families to give them a voice in the proceedings, and helps us to remember those we lost – and those we continue to lose – as a result of the 9/11 attacks.  As always, email us with any thoughtful feedback or comments at theoathpodcast@gmail.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: Bad news for Trump: Emoluments case against him is back on. 9:00 Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the Rachel Maddow Show Tuesday, 9/17 9:01 Russia growing more bold with deadly retribution; spy hides in US 9:26 'We're worried about Russian defectors, because of Putin' 9:40 Russian revenge killing is not new but Putin's boldness may be 9:47 Trump makes mistake of making checkable claim on G7 sites 9:52 Bad news for Trump: Judge allows emoluments case against himLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Rank #1: Ep. 108 - President Barack Obama. President Barack Obama sits down with David Axelrod to discuss their shared history together, how President Obama managed to stay grounded during turbulent moments of his childhood and adolescence, why the Obama presidency struggled to overcome the partisan politics in Washington, and what’s in store for the President when he leaves office on January 20th.

Rank #2: Ep. 267 - Jon Lovett. Pod Save America co-host and former speechwriter for President Barack Obama Jon Lovett joins the show to talk about the art of speechwriting, his experience working with Hillary Clinton prior to joining the Obama White House, and what the future holds for Crooked Media.

Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

Rank #1: Late Night Cram: Health Care (ft. Caitlin Owens). Henry Melcher (supervising producer) and Sal Gentile (supervising writer, A Closer Look) talk to Axios' Caitlin Owens about the current state of American health care and the positions presented by the current crop of Democratic presidential candidates.

Rank #2: Pod Save America Comes To Late Night / A Closer Look: Trump’s Inauguration Preparation. On this special edition of the Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast, Seth and Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, former Obama aides and current hosts of the hit podcast Pod Save America, share an extended conversation ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.They reflect on their respective experiences at the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner, where Seth was the featured comedian, and ruminate on how the jokes leveled at Trump that night may or may not have influenced his decision to run for president.Also discussed are the obligations of political comedy in the Trump era, ways of reaching diverse audiences and the challenges of rebuilding political coalitions when many feel hopeless.This episode was recorded in the Late Night offices at 30 Rock on Thursday, January 19, 2017.LATE NIGHT ON SOCIALSubscribe to Late Night on YouTube: youtube.com/LateNightSethFollow Late Night on Twitter: twitter.com/LateNightSethLike Late Night on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LateNightSethFind Late Night on Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/LateNightSethGet more Late Night with Seth Meyers: www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC.

MSNBC Rachel Maddow (video)

Rank #1: MSNBC Rachel Maddow (video) - 09-20-2019-220931. Through her unique approach to storytelling, Rachel Maddow provides in-depth reporting to illuminate the current state of political affairs and reveals the importance of transparency and accountability from our leaders. Maddow works with unmatched rigor and resolve to explain our complex world and deliver news in a way that's illuminating and dynamic, connecting the dots to make sense of complex issues. Maddow also conducts thoughtful interviews with individuals at the center of current news stories to provide important perspective.

Morning Joe

Rank #1: Morning Joe 9/13/19: Third debate wrap-up. During Thursday's third debate, Julian Castro went after former VP Joe Biden asking, 'Are you forgetting what you said two minutes ago?' regarding health care. The Morning Joe panel discusses.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: Morning Joe 9/12/19. The Morning Joe panel discusses the president's remarks on John Bolton as well as new developments that the U.S. will not grant temporary protected status to people from the Bahamas displaced by Hurricane Dorian, an administration official told NBC News. Reporter Julia Ainsley joins the conversation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can He Do That?

Rank #1: Will President Trump's immigration ban survive?. Is President Trump's executive order temporarily barring entry into the U.S. from seven majority-Muslim countries within the bounds of presidential power? With Marc Fisher, Post senior editor and author of "Trump Revealed," we answer that and more.

Rank #2: Should Trump be spending weekends at Mar-a-Lago?. President Trump frequents his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, has a triplex penthouse in Trump Tower in downtown Manhattan and has his last name blazoned on dozens of properties around the world. Does that change things for the office of the presidency?

The Young Turks

Rank #1: AOC's BRILLIANT Response To Racist Attack Ad. AOC responded to a racist attack ad in the best way. Ana Kasparian, Maytha Alhassen, and Ashlee Marie Preston, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: Steve King Embarrasses Himself In Congress And Trump Pounces On Politicizing France Shooting. Someone needs to explain to Rep. Steve King what Google does. The recent shooting in France has given Trump an opportunity to foam at the mouth for his border wall. Get exclusive access to our best content. http://tyt.com/GETACCESSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the Press with Chuck Todd

Rank #1: The first Democratic debate: Night 2. Night 2 of the first Democratic primary debate of the 2020 campaign was marked by confrontation and rhetorical fireworks. Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie, Jose Diaz-Balart, Chuck Todd and Rachel Maddow moderate.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: The first Democratic debate: Night 1. The first Democratic primary debate of the 2020 campaign kicks off from Miami with ten candidates taking the stage for the first of two two-hour debate sessions. Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie, Jose Diaz-Balart, Chuck Todd and Rachel Maddow moderate.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fareed Zakaria GPS

Rank #1: Former National security adviser Flynn pleads guilty; Global lessons on fixing taxes; How is America's character changing. Former National security adviser Flynn pleads guilty; North Korea says new missile can hit anywhere in U.S.; Sec'y of state Tillerson: will he stay or will he go? ; Turmoil at the U.S. State Department; Trump expected to recognize Jerusalem; Tax agents in many countries at work; Global lessons on how to really fix taxes; The Trump effect in Iran; Feeling like an outsider in your own country; Has Trump given license to racists and anti-Semites; Ending DACA; How is America's character changing? via Knit

Rank #2: The End of American Democracy?; Less Than 200 Days Until Midterm Elections; What's Next for Cuba?. Pulitzer Prize-winner Ronan Farrow tells Fareed about the sad state of US diplomacy. Then, has the Grand Old Party become the Party of Trump? And, what next for Cuba as 59 years of rule by the Castro brothers comes to an end?"Fareed Zakaria GPS" is CNN's flagship world affairs program.  Every week on the show, you will see in-depth interviews with world leaders, newsmakers and analysts who break down the world's toughest problems, you will hear Fareed's "take" on vital subjects, and you will learn what you need to know about the world around you. via Knit

The NPR Politics Podcast

Rank #1: Trump Fires National Security Adviser John Bolton. Bolton was Trump's third national security adviser and continued the pattern of departures by advisers who proved a bad fit for a White House led by the rare president with no prior experience with the military, national security or elected office. This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org. Find and support your local public radio station at npr.org/stations.

Rank #2: In Fight With 'Chuck And Nancy,' Trump Says He'd Be 'Proud' To Shut Down Government. In a testy and dramatic Oval Office exchange with Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer, President Trump made clear he would be "proud" to shut down the government in less than two weeks if he doesn't get funding for his border wall. This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political editor Domenico Montanaro and Congressional correspondent Scott Detrow. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org. Find and support your local public radio station at npr.org/stations.

FiveThirtyEight Politics

Rank #1: Emergency Podcast: Cohen + Manafort = !!!. The podcast crew reacts to a guilty plea from Michael Cohen and a guilty verdict for Paul Manafort on the same day.

Rank #2: And Then There Were Ten. The crew discusses the dynamic of the third Democratic primary debate, in which ten candidates will face off on a single night. They also ask: good use or bad use of polling?

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

Rank #1: The "White Elephant in the room" and the dark corners of the internet . NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Kasie Hunt and Republican Strategist Matt Gorman join Chuck to talk about the Republican reaction to mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Ben Collins scares Chuck with his latest reporting from the worst corners of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: Welcome to the Chuck ToddCast from Meet the Press: 2020 Democrats, Fundraising and Biden with Shawna Thomas & Mark Leibovich. In the first episode of the Chuck ToddCast from Meet the Press, Chuck is joined by Shawna Thomas, Washington Bureau Chief for Vice News, and Mark Leibovich, Chief National Correspondent for the New York Times Magazine, to talk about the Democrats who haven't jumped into the race yet, including one former Vice President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Late Show Podcast

Rank #1: Shakin' My Little Money Maker. Episode 8

Rank #2: Abba-Dabba-Doo. Episode 7

State of the Union with Jake Tapper

Rank #1: Interview with White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway on White House credibility; Interview with top Republican Senator Roy Blunt; Interview with top House Intelligence Democrat Adam Schiff; State of the Cartoonion: How Trump picks a doctor. First, Jake sits down with White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway to discuss when Trump learned of the Stormy Daniels payment and if there is a credibility crisis in the White House. Then, Jake asks Missouri Republican Roy Blunt if the Presidents' lies bother him and if the embattled Governor of Missouri needs to resign. Next, Jake discusses the latest developments int he Cohen and Russia investigations with the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Adam Schiff. Then, our panel of S.E. Cupp, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Rick Santorum, and Patti Solis Doyle discuss Rudy Giuliani's latest bombshell statements and the legacy of John McCain. Finally, Jake takes a look at how Trump picks his doctor in the State of the Cartoonion. via Knit

Rank #2: Interview with Sen. James Lankford; Interview with Gov. John Kasich; Interview with Stormy Lawyer Michael Avenatti; "The Hellfire Club". On State of the Union, Jake Tapper talks to Sen. James Lankford about North Korea and the Russia investigation. Next, Jake sits down with Gov. John Kasich to discuss the Republican Party and midterm elections. Then, Jake talks to Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti about his case and Michael Cohen. Then our panel of David Urban, Patti Solis Doyle, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Amanda Carpenter discuss Kanye West and President Trump's midterm strategy. Finally, Jake gives a preview of his new political thriller, "The Hellfire Club." via Knit

Trumpcast

Rank #1: Us vs. Them Told in Two Parts. Virginia Heffernan talks to Slate's Mark Joseph Stern about the opening arguments at the Supreme Court today surrounding Trump's travel ban and then is joined by Ian Bremmer to chat through his new book Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism.Do you have tickets to our live show yet? We'll be live at the Brooklyn Bell House on May 30th with a special guest!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: Humor, Trump, and the Patriarchy. Virginia Heffernan talks to comedian John Fugelsang about men and problematic humor in the MeToo movement, the excuse of “political correctness,” mansplaining, Trump, atheism, and his new Off-Broadway show “Laughing Liberally.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices