Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
CATEGORY: Society & Culture
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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Why Americans Are Dying So Young with Anne Case and Angus DeatonLife expectancy in the U.S. has been on the decline, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the COVID-19 pandemic killed more than 1 million people in America, 2014-2015 was actually… -
Leading Chicago with Mayor Brandon JohnsonNot too long ago, Brandon Johnson was virtually unknown to many Chicagoans. Now, he’s the 57th mayor of America’s third-largest city. His path to power, fueled by a markedly progressive campaign, was pretty unu…
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BONUS: Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà NewsAs a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News,” a new original podcast series from MSNBC. In each episode, Rachel Maddow and co-host Isaac-Davy Aronson seek a d…
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BONUS: Prosecuting Donald Trump: The Full Indictment Read by Ali VelshiMSNBC host Ali Velshi reads the entire 37-count federal indictment against Donald Trump.
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“The Phoenix Economy” with Felix SalmonWe’ve experienced so much personal, social and economic disruption over the past few years. The pandemic reworked how we view some of the most fundamental and predictable aspects of our lives. How will we emerg…
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The Care Economy with Ai-jen PooEvery day in the United States, 10,000 people turn 65, according to the UN Population Division. We are about to have the largest older population ever. At the same time, nearly 4 million babies are born every y…
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“The Shadow Docket” with Steve VladeckThe Supreme Court has long had incredible authority to make decisions that affect millions of Americans. But in recent years, it has increasingly used its power to make stealth emergency decisions without publi…
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A gun industry insider perspective with Ryan Busse (2022)We're republishing this episode, which was originally released in June of 2022. There are more guns than cars in the United States. And studies show that gun sales go up following mass shootings. Ryan Busse 30…
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The Explosion of Online Sports Betting with Eric LiptonYou’ve probably encountered an advertisement for sports betting in one form or another. In the past few years, there’s been a marked rise in the number of online sports betting ads from companies like DraftKing…
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TikTok’s Uncertain Future with Jacob WardTikTok is one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world, and now has over a billion users worldwide. But its future in the United States remains in limbo. The Biden administration, citing natio…
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The Abortionist “Written Out of History” with Jennifer WrightContent warning: This episode contains occasional explicit sexual references and depictions of graphic events that some may find disturbing. Madame Restell is a figure you’ve likely never heard of. Our guest th…
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AI: “An Exponential Disruption” with Kate CrawfordYou might be feeling that artificial intelligence is starting to seem a bit like magic. Our guest this week points out that AI, once the subject of science fiction, has seen the biggest rise of any consumer tec…
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What’s Behind Israel’s Unprecedented Protests with Edo KonradIf you’ve been following international news, you’ve noticed the marked rise of protests and conflict in Israel. An unprecedentedly right-wing governing coalition has been elected with Netanyahu at the helm. Hun…
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Special Preview: New episode of Tiffany Dover Is Dead* PodcastAs a preview for Why Is This Happening listeners, here’s a sneak peek from a special new episode of Truthers: Tiffany Dover Is Dead*, an NBC News podcast about misinformation and conspiracy theories. Nine month…
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Bonus: Prosecuting Donald TrumpAs a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing a preview from Prosecuting Donald Trump, a new original podcast series from MSNBC. Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be arraigned on criminal charges Tues…
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The Fixation on Anti-Trans Legislation with Chase StrangioState legislatures have significantly advanced a record number of attacks aimed at restricting LGBTQ+ rights this year. Our guest this week points out that “the number one priority, without any ambiguity” of Re…
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WTH Happened at Silicon Valley Bank? with Mike KonczalSilicon Valley Bank’s recent failure marked the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history and the largest since the 2008 financial crisis. The run on the bank sent shockwaves through the financial world. Near…
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The Dire Threat of Global Authoritarianism with Rula JebrealThere’s been a marked rise over the last decade of nationalist and authoritarian politics. Global freedom declined for a 17th consecutive year in 2022, according to a Freedom House annual report. The rise of MA…
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Introducing: The Girl in the Blue MustangAs a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Girl in the Blue Mustang, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison. When 18-year-old Michelle O’Keefe is found murdered in her s…
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Changing Cop Culture with Neil GrossThe George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would’ve addressed racial profiling and use of deadly force, among other things. But the bill, which was crafted in 2020, still hasn’t passed and it’s unclear if it ever…
