October 25, 2026; 12pm: Trump has his eye on voter rolls in California and a desire to purge a particular group of people from them ahead of the midterms. He also is threatening jail time for those who won’t help him do it. Dean Logan explains the legal guardrails in place to protect the elections; Elizabeth Lee is running for office in a historically Republican-led district with science, accessible healthcare and patient advocacy driving her campaign. She explains why a win for her would change Arizona; Jacob Soboroff heads to Union Square Greenmarket for this week’s Prediction Markets and speaks to New Yorkers about the midterms, Trump’s relationship with Putin and more. Michael Tubbs and Liz Plank join to react.

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October 25, 2026; 11am: Lindsay Toczylowski explains how ICE is using intimidation tactics to scare citizens in immigrant communities from voting; Simon Shuster explains what Trump’s policy shift toward Russia means for Ukraine and why Trump is working so hard to appease Putin; Kerry Kennedy discusses her new book remembering the life and advocacy of her mother, Ethel Kennedy

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October 25, 2026; 10am: Trump and his allies continue to sow doubt in the midterm elections and have even threatened some election officials with prosecution. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows explains why those threats don’t deter officials from protecting democracy; Trymaine Lee gives an inside look into his new docuseries “America Amended,” that explores what our constitutional rights mean in the everyday lives of Black Americans; Jacob Soboroff delivers an update from the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good; As hundreds of thousands of protesters take to the streets in France, Aurélie Raya gives local insight into what is driving people to take a stand.

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October 24, 2026; 12pm: Election security is of peak interest right now to voters as the midterms approach very quickly. Jessica Huseman shines a light on the election meddling attempts from those in power in this country and what is being done to protect our election systems; MS NOW’s Alex Tabet goes to Michigan to talk to voters about Trump’s broken promises about tariffs; In a wide-ranging interview, Billy Crystal sits down with Jacob Soboroff to discuss his new one-man show on Broadway, politics, his faith and much more.

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October 24, 2026; 11am: Judge Amy Eddy discusses why Republicans are spending millions of dollars to undermine her run for the Montana Supreme Court; MS NOW reporter Chris Jansing shares gems from her docuseries “Ground Game,” where she explores why a record number of Democratic voters are joining the campaign trail; Jacob Soborroff uncovers corruption in the Trump administration; Kasey Jackson, the mother of a 13-year-old with leukemia, explains how Trump’s cuts to the Affordable Care Act is hindering their access to health care.

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October 24, 2026; 10am: With only ten days to go before the midterms, President Trump is continuing to very publicly meddle in the elections. AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes explains why it is still safe to trust the American election process and why it is more important now than ever to vote; Abdul El-Sayed is polling ahead of his opponent Mike Rogers and Republicans are resorting to Islamaphobic cheap shots. Marisa Kabas and Ayman Mohyeldin explain why those attacks aren’t landing as intended; Debbie Shields has taken the internet by storm for connecting on a very funny human level with comedian Conan O’Brien. She shares her story and why connecting with people has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember.

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October 18, 2026; 12pm: The Trump administration is trying to restrict and intimidate voters all the way up to the midterms finish line. Jacquelyn Lopez is the General Counsel for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee which has filed a federal lawsuit to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE and FBI agents to polling places. She explains why Americans need to hold firm when protecting the vote; Independent Nebraska Senate nominee is neck and neck with his Republican opponent. He breaks down how he plans to secure an edge with only 16 days until the midterms; Jacob heads to Mr. Bones' Pumpkin Patch in Culver City, California for today’s episode of “Prediction Markets.” Cerise Castle and Lauren Bans join to react to predictions about the midterm results, inflation, Elon Musk and more.

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October 18, 2026; 11am: The Trump administration appears to be preparing to revoke Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s citizenship. While this is outrageous at face value, this is so much bigger than Omar – it's about authoritarian intimidation that could be wielded against all Americans. Omar’s colleague Rep. Joaquin Castro reacts to the latest example of Trump’s retribution campaign against his political enemies; MS NOW’s Maya Eaglin introduces us to some everyday Americans working to defend democracy in their free time; In such a divisive time in society, connecting with people is especially important now. Sam Fragoso explains why we must continue talking and listening to each other ahead of the midterm elections.

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