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November 1, 2026; 12pm: Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens explains why she chose to endorse Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat; The Department of Justice is laying more pressure on California with its investigation into the state’s voter rolls. Attorney General Rob Bonta explains how the state is going to hit back to protect voter rights; Rosa Flores and Nnamdi Egwuonwu take us straight to the campaign trail just two days before Election Day to give us an inside look at how voters in Texas and Georgia are feeling about their gubernatorial races; Jacob heads to the polls for this week’s installment of Prediction Markets where voters talk to him about midterm results, midterm manipulation, Nicki Minaj and more. Morgan Fairchild and Elsa Collins join to react.

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November 1, 2026; 11am: Ben Rhodes explains what to be prepared for if the Trump administration claims foreign election interference based on Tuesday’s election results; Democrat Nithya Raman explains why she thinks she can unseat Los Angeles incumbent mayor Karen Bass; MS NOW reporter Mychael Schnell breaks news of Michigan’s Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens campaigning with the state’s Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, Mike Rogers; MS NOW reporter David Noriega reports on Republican claims that Democrats stacked the ballot in Michigan, prompting The Trump administration to take legal action; Jacob Soboroff explains what we’ve been through as a nation over the past two years and why it’s so important to vote in the election; Mehdi Hasan explains how radicalized the GOP has gotten.

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November 1, 2026; 10am: With a mere two days to go until Election Day, Alex Tabet brings us to Iowa to tell us how voters are feeling; David Parkinson takes a deep dive into early voting data at the Big Board to see what trends and patterns are arising as a record-breaking amount of early votes continue to come in; Mayor Karen Bass responds to an intense spike in ICE incidents in Los Angeles and claims her opponent in the mayoral race is “unstable”; Early voting efforts are surging despite efforts to stifle them. North Carolina A&T student Terrence Rouse shares how he led protest movements on campus to protect democracy; Troy Jackson is spending the final weekend before Election Day connecting with voters. He explains why he believes he can rise above his opponent Sen. Susan Collins.

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October 31, 2026; 12pm: With just three days left before the extremely consequential midterm elections, Mychael Schnell takes us through the tension on the campaign trail as candidates push for every possible vote they can win over; Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee Rep. Robert Garcia reacts to the DOJ’s subpoenas against election workers in California, Trump’s chats with AI bots and much more; Polling can be really helpful or really confusing. Cornell Belcher and Stephanie Valencia break down what you should trust about polling before the midterms; Nnamdi Egwuonwu brings us to Georgia where Sen. Jon Ossoff has been campaigning across his state to share where candidates are spending their final moments on the campaign trail.

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October 31, 2026; 11am: Traci Feit Love explains what attorneys are doing across the nation to protect voters and their votes from President Trump’s election interference tactics; In light of Halloween, Jacob Soboroff talks about Trump’s worst nightmares; Carol Leonning breaks down Trump’s latest efforts to dismantle the Justice Department; Kevin Frey discusses Kansas’ unexpected Senate race toss-up; Jackie McGuire and Abigail Disney share which ballot measures to watch out for, including those on data centers and the billionaire tax.

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October 31, 2026; 10am: With just three days left until the 2026 midterm elections, MS NOW’s Rosa Flores takes us to Texas to share what’s on voters’ minds; Democratic nominee for Senate in Mississippi Scott Colom explains why he thinks he can be the first Black Senator in the state since the 1800’s; Nelini Stamp and Christian Siriano are motivating voters with a very powerful force: Joy. They explain how fashion, women’s sports and “The Real Housewives” are supporting democracy this year; We are seeing countries delivering defeat to far-right leaders all over the world. Tim Snyder dissects this pattern and discusses what it says about America’s fight to protect democracy.

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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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October 18, 2026; 10am: Democracy was the main character this weekend as thousands of Americans took to the streets for the fourth national wave of No Kings Day just over two weeks away from the midterms. California Attorney General Rob Bonta explains how he is holding the Trump administration accountable in his state as it continues to interfere with the elections; The Trump administration keeps saying its mass deportation agenda is targeting the “worst of the worst,” but it continues to target extremely vulnerable populations. Anna Clark reports on the latest vulnerable population being targeted by ICE – women trying to escape domestic abuse; Jacob breaks down where GOP megadonors are funneling their money this election cycle and explains why we need to keep following the money; The economy and the devastating affordability crisis is a top voter issue this year and more people are getting on board with programs that make life easier. Paid Leave For All founding director, Dawn Huckelbridge, explains why her program is no exception.

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October 17, 2026; 12pm: The No Kings movement has launched its fourth major national day of action, with over 3,000 planned rallies in states across the entire country. Rosa Flores brings us to a rally in Dallas to hear why voters came out today; Cherie Shore and Meredith Pominville spend their Sundays holding up signs on freeways as a unique form of protest. They explain why they do it and the impact it has had so far; NEZZA was set to sing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium as ICE was wreaking havoc in LA. She bravely sang it in Spanish to send a message of pride and defiance, explain NEZZA and Cristina Costantini. Her bold choice is the focus of a brand new documentary, “La Tierra del Valor,” which translates to “The Home of the Brave.”

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October 17, 2026; 11am: History shows us that those who protest are defending the foundational truths of our democracy. Maria Ressa explains why we need to keep dissent ever-present because it has been the catalyst for progress and change for generations; State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-TN) reacts to the deadly school shooting in Oregon this week and speaks to the power of protest as Americans take to the streets today for No Kings rallies; Mariana van Zeller is out with a new documentary investigating the dark world of romance scams. She spotlights the importance of investigative journalism and the real difference it makes for society.

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October 17, 2026; 10am: With 17 days left until midterms, Americans are taking to the streets nationwide to rally in support of early voting and democracy. Maya Eaglin gives a live look into a rally kicking off in Atlanta and Akayla Gardner joins live from a rally in West Palm Beach, Florida. LaTosha Brown and Leah Greenberg share what kind of numbers they are anticipating in today’s rallies and their end goal for voter registration; Instead of making Russia pay for its war in Ukraine as lawmakers and President Trump agreed on, Trump is giving Russia a pass. Mariia Ulianovska reflects on the devastation in Ukraine and what this development means for the people there; Major ICE operations in California are taking a toll on the agriculture industry. Teresa Romano lays out the many red flags we should all be concerned about, even if you don’t live in California.

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October 11, 2026; 12pm: There have been many crucial moments in history that have been paired in our memories with a symbolic image. Shepard Fairey, the artist behind Obama’s famous ‘Hope’ poster, explains the importance of using art as a form of dissent and how it is an accessible form of protest for everyone; Florida has become one of the toughest states for Democrats to win. State Rep. Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Florida reacts to new polling that has her within striking distance of her opponent; Jacob heads to USC for this week’s edition of Prediction Markets to speak to students about the midterms, the Cornell 7, climate change and more. Elise Hu and Charlie Shaughnessy join to react.

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October 11, 2026; 11am: Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa explains why voters should choose her as their next governor; Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson explains why he thinks he can unseat Senator Susan Collins; Filmmaker Yuval Abraham discusses his new film ‘Naza,’ which showcases how the Israeli military has been targeting civilians in Gaza and conducting mass casualty events as its strategy of war.

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