The Weekend: Primetime

Who is the best messenger for the left?

"I think the person who is doing it right in terms of someone who can sit down and talk about the news... and build a consistent audience and engage with them politically... is Hasan Piker." @nikkimcr.bsky.social

Ayman: "Would you be willing to say you will not accept any AIPAC money going into... the 2026 election cycle?"

@colinallredtx.bsky.social: "Listen, I wasn't supported by AIPAC in my last Senate race, and I won't be supported by them in this one either."

TONIGHT AT 8: Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who still hasn't been sworn in to Congress, joins to discuss what the hold up is. Plus, fmr. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and Chicago Alderperson @jessiefuentes.bsky.social join to discuss Trump's war on America's cities.

TONIGHT AT 7: Rep. @pocan.house.gov joins to discuss whether Democrats' hyper-focus on health care is the winning message in the government shutdown, plus his response to Trump's targeting of "leftist" and "anti-Christian" groups.

TONIGHT AT 6: Senate Candidate @colinallredtx.bsky.social joins to discuss who will blink first in the days-long government shutdown faceoff between Republicans and Democrats and why most voters are blaming the GOP.

"It is time to recognize that while you thought the enemy was the immigrant... it is the old, white nepo baby that is sitting in the White House that is causing all the destruction, pain and problems that you're enduring." @crockett.house.gov on Trump's push to send troops to Portland & Chicago.

Former Army Captain Margaret Donovan on Pete Hegseth's "alarming" comments about how men in the military are "walking on eggshells.”
"Those are the words of somebody who has probably been walking on eggshells when people have accused him of things."

"[Republicans are] making things up about illegal aliens so they can try to mask the fact that they're cheating millions and millions of United States citizens of their healthcare." @raskin.house.gov

TONIGHT AT 8: @crockett.house.gov joins to discuss the Congressional blame-game unfolding as the government shutdown nears day five. Plus, @emmavigeland.bsky.social and @jasonselvig.bsky.social unpack the tension in Chicago after Trump threatened to federalize the state's national guard.

TONIGHT AT 7: @ravireports.bsky.social joins to discuss the cautious optimism from international leaders after Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostages after Trump's Gaza peace proposal.

TONIGHT AT 6: @raskin.house.gov joins to discuss which party will ultimately take the blame for the ongoing government shutdown, plus the increasing number of ways the Trump family has been profiting off the presidency in plain sight.

"Trump is barreling our country towards a shutdown... he's playing with other people's chips. He's not feeling this himself and he's completely detached from what the people on the ground are feeling right now." @kim.senate.gov on the GOP trying to blame Democrats if the government shuts down.

"Would Miranda be a Mamdani supporter?"
"Sex and the City" star @cynthianixon.bsky.social, an activist and supporter of NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, weighs in on the race after Eric Adams suspends his campaign.

Ayman: "Do you think [Eric Adams] did anything well as mayor of this city?

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social: "I think he spoke the truth when he called Andrew Cuomo a liar and a snake."

TONIGHT AT 8: Two days away from the government shutdown and ahead of the New Jersey gubernatorial race, @kim.senate.gov joins to discuss.

TONIGHT AT 7: As we get closer to the government shutdown, Trump is set to meet with top Congressional leaders tomorrow. @repbrendanboyle.bsky.social joins to discuss. Plus, @cynthianixon.bsky.social joins to discuss the NYC mayoral race and the latest on Gaza.

TONIGHT AT 6: NYC mayoral candidate, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joins to discuss Mayor Eric Adam’s recent reelection bid withdrawal and how that reshapes the race.

"Donald Trump is the DOJ... you also asked me who I think is next. My prediction, it's either going to be one of two people: [NY AG] Tish James or George Soros." @michaelcohen212.bsky.social on who he thinks Trump will target next following James Comey's indictment.

TONIGHT AT 8: Hon. Shira Scheindlin joins us to take a deeper dive into the indictment of James Comey and the potential consequences of targeting his political rivals.

TONIGHT AT 7: Trump recently ordered troops to Portland, where protests against ICE continue, stating he is “authorizing Full Force.” @repbonamici.bsky.social of Oregon joins to discuss.

TONIGHT AT 6: Former Trump Attorney, @michaelcohen212.bsky.social, joins us to discuss the latest escalation in Trump’s efforts to prosecute political opponents, following the indictment of James Comey.

TONIGHT AT 7: @balint.house.gov joins to discuss the mounting legal crises hanging over Trump, from growing concerns over the Epstein investigation to the revelation that Trump's DOJ quashed an investigation into Tom Homan accepting cash from undercover FBI agents.

TONIGHT AT 6: @congressmanboyle.bsky.social joins to discuss whether there is an offramp for Democrats nine days away from a government shutdown

"They meant free speech for them...this is not really 'cancel culture'...this is state repression of speech."
@toure.bsky.social weighs in on the hypocrisy of President Trump calling to bring back free speech during his second inaugural address.

TONIGHT AT 8: “The Good Liars” co-host @jasonselvig.bsky.social joins to discuss the future of comedy in Trump's America and what history can teach us about leaders who crack down on speech that they don't like.

TONIGHT AT 7: @robertgarcia.bsky.social joins to discuss what Democrats are already doing to stand up for free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's "indefinite" preemption and Trump's threats to target even more comedians who say things he doesn't like.

TONIGHT AT 6: Rep. @repilhan.bsky.social joins to discuss the Trump Administration's war on free speech and the failed attempt by House Republicans to censure her. Plus, 1619 Creator @nhannahjones.bsky.social joins to discuss Trump's ongoing attempt to erase Black history.

Ayman: "Will you be taking money from AIPAC in this election year?"

@jamestalarico.bsky.social: "Well, if there's any money going through a corporate PAC, I won't be accepting it... no, I will not be accepting money from AIPAC in this race."

TONIGHT AT 8: @emmavigeland.bsky.social from The Majority Report joins to discuss whether NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is backing off some of his more hot-button policy ideas and how his progressive base could react.

TONIGHT AT 7: @imarajones.bsky.social joins to discuss Trump's threat to send the National Guard into Memphis, and his ridiculous claim that "I ALONE CAN SAVE" the city, even though crime is down.