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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 42 MIN

“Peddling this lie”

from The Weeknight · host Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, Eugene Daniels, Rep. Suzan DelBene, Cornell Belcher, Catherine Christian, Laura Barrón-López.

May 1, 2026, 7pm: Protesters marched in dozens of cities from coast to coast, airing their frustration with the state of the country. MS NOW Political Analyst and pollster Cornell Belcher breaks down the President’s sagging popularity. Plus, more southern states look to roll back the clock on voting rights with new redistricting efforts. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), the Chair of the DCCC, tells us how Democrats fight back. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Americans took to the streets for May Day, as new polls show voters are frustrated with the price of gas and the war with Iran. The Weeknight hosts and guests react.

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