Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. Read more

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Episodes

What Trump’s Immigration Policy is Really Doing with David Bier

03/17/2026 00:56:45How to Stop Dictators with Zack Beauchamp

03/10/2026 01:06:10 Demystifying Anthropic and ClaudeAI with Gideon Lewis-Kraus

03/03/2026 01:01:04"America, América" with Greg Grandin

02/24/2026 00:59:01Is This MeToo 2.0? with Rebecca Traister

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Chris Hayes brings a weekly dose of thoughtful dialogue to the podcasting world with Why Is This Happening? Each episode is a deep dive into pressing topics, ranging from the roots of hip-hop to cosmic mysteries. Hayes' background as a seasoned TV host and political commentator shines through in his engaging conversations with notable figures like Naomi Klein and Rachel Maddow. Hayes' narrative adds depth to his exploration of diverse subjects in a pod for anyone craving intellectual stimulation and current affairs. Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast is a news podcast by Chris Hayes, MSNBC & NBCNews THINK.