The Moment with Katy Tur

On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mike Madrid, co-founder of the Lincoln Project; Ashley Parker, staff writer at The Atlantic and an MS NOW political analyst; Mark Leibovich, staff writer at The Atlantic and MS NOW political contributor; and Rishi Jaitly, tech entrepreneur and founder of the Institute for Leadership in Technology at Virginia Tech, discuss the GOP's reaction to tech CEOs' call for AI regulations as Trump's administration is actively ignoring growing concerns. Plus, Robert Garcia, Democratic congressman from California, joins Katy to discuss how the House Oversight Committee will investigate Donald Trump Jr. after a Russian oligarch funded his wedding weekend. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 15th, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Christian Farias, legal journalist; Mark McKinnon, creator of "The Circus" and former adviser to President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain; Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News and an MS NOW political contributor; and Nomiki Konst, progressive strategist, join Katy to break down how last night the Supreme Court blocked Trump's mail-in voting restrictions once again and what role election deniers will have in the midterms. Plus, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends Trump's attacks on the Supreme Court's recent decision today at a White House press briefing. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14th, 2026 3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Sam Stein, MS NOW Contributor and Managing Editor at The Bulwark; Molly Taft, "Wired" Senior Writer; Stuart Stevens, Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and Cornell Belcher, Democratic Strategist and Pollster, join Katy to examine how President Trump calls A.I. concerns a “hoax” and break down MS NOW's inside scoop that Trump met privately with OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. Plus, recent reporting from ProPublica sheds light on Don Jr.'s Bahamas wedding weekend bankrolled by a Russian oligarch. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14th, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Anthony Aguirre, Physics professor at UC Santa Cruz and President and CEO of Future of Life Institute; and Gary Marcus, NYU Professor, join Katy Tur to discuss the rising concern over A.I. as President Trump dismisses warning signs. Plus, with 50 days until the midterms, the GOP struggles to find its message to voters around the economy. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11th, 2026  3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Garrett Graff, Historian and journalist, joins Katy to discuss the confusion and chaos after the September 11th attacks and the impact that would have on our government structures and the country as a whole. Plus, Josh Einiger, MS NOW Senior Reporter, discusses his recent reporting on Gander, the Canadian town that took in seven thousand stranded passengers on September 11th twenty-five years ago. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11th, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Brian Lehrer, Host of the "Brian Lehrer Show" on WNYC, joins Katy to discuss the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and break down the loss of trust this country has experienced since 2001. Plus, new documents reveal how New Yorkers were mislead about the air quality in Lower Manhattan, after more people have died from 9/11-related illness than on the day of the attacks. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10th, 2026 3PM: Today, Ali Vitali is in for Katy Tur as we discuss President Trump's new pledge to give five thousand dollars to every American if Republicans win the midterms. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Luke Russert, Co-Host of "The Weeknight" on MS NOW; Catherine Rampell, MS NOW Analyst and Economics Editor at The Bulwark; Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan; and Charles Blow, Journalist and Author of "Blow the Stack," join Ali to examine Trump's empty promises ahead of the midterms. Plus, Republicans promised their 2025 tax cuts would pay for themselves. Instead the federal deficit is growing by $2 trillion a year. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10th, 2026 2PM: Today, Ali Vitali is in for Katy Tur as we discuss President Trump's alternative reality. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Eugene Daniels, MS NOW Senior Washington Reporter and Co-Host of "The Weekend," Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor, and David Drucker, Senior Writer at The Dispatch and MS NOW Contributor, join Ali Vitali to discuss how President Trump continues to spins fantasies with outlandish claims amid his polls being underwater. Plus, David Rohde and Ken Dilanian break down "brain drain" as former intelligence officials express major concern over it. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9th, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jonathan Lemire, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Co-Host of Morning Joe; Jackie Alemany, Co-Host of "The Weekend" and MS NOW Washington Reporter; Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch and Host of "Scott MacFarlane Reports"; and Paul Waldman, journalist and author of "The Cross Section" on Substack, join Katy to discuss the lacking enthusiasm around "Trumppalooza" and how the President continues to make himself the “center of everything,” as he continues to tout false claims about his experience on 9/11. Plus, Trump signs a new order banning some Canadian imports as the President escalates his trade war with Canada. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9th, 2026  3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor and author of "Who Decides Who Decides?"; David French, New York Times Opinion Columnist; Cornell Belcher, Democratic Strategist and Pollster and MS NOW Political Analyst; and Mark Leibovich, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, join Katy to break down the back-and-forth between the President and the Supreme Court as the President continues to try to restrict voting by mail. Meanwhile in Missouri, election officials wait for answers as congressional maps remain uncertain. Plus, an Anthropic researcher quit his job citing serious concerns over the impact of AI and the safety concerns it could impose. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 8th, 2026 3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Alex Wagner, MS NOW Senior Political Analyst and Host of "Runaway Country" on Crooked, and Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project and former GOP strategist, join Katy to break down the dilemma facing Republican candidates when it comes to President Trump and whether or not they should align themselves with the unpopular president. Plus, how Roger Marshall, a former doctor and current Senator, sued 700 patients over medical debt. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 8th, 2026, 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Paul Krugman, Economist and Nobel Laureate, Ali Velshi, Host of "The 11th Hour" and Chief Correspondent on MS NOW, and Dan Merica, Anchor of the Washington Post's Early Brief newsletter, join Katy to break down Canada's new retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. and the impact they will have on Americans. Plus, how GOP Senate Leader John Thune is worried about Democrats taking the Senate as they continue their consistent messaging ahead of the midterms. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4th, 2026 3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter; Cornell Belcher, Democratic Strategist and Pollster; Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project and former GOP Strategist; and Susan Glasser, Staff Writer for The New Yorker, join Katy to break down how Trump is to headline both nights of his GOP convention in Texas, as some Republicans plan to skip it. Plus, Katy has a one-on-one with Annie Lowrey to discuss her new book, "The Time Tax: How the Government Wastes Our Time―and How to Fix It." Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4th, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Laura Barón-López, MS NOW White House Reporter; Ty Cobb, White House attorney for the first Trump administration; Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Media Touch and host of "Scott MacFarlane Reports"; and Jaime Harrison, former DNC Chair, join Katy to break down how, once again, Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictions in the President's ongoing battle. Plus, how the U.S. economy exceeded expectations and added 162K jobs, as the August jobs report showed today. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3rd, 3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Paul Rieckhoff, Founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America and host of the "Independent Americans" Podcast; former NY Congressman Mondaire Jones; Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; and Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and host of the "Fast Politics" Podcast, join Katy to discuss how Trump plans to campaign for thirty-five races ahead of the midterms, even as his polling is at an all-time low. Plus, Senator Tillis is calling for the removal of Pete Hegseth over his mismanagement of the military Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3rd, 2026 2PM: Today's episode covers Vice President JD Vance's White House press briefing, the first in forty-one days. Ed Elson, Co-Host of the "Prof G Markets" business podcast, breaks down how JD Vance says he's unable to promise that gas prices will return to three dollars a gallon. Plus, Michael Steele, Co-Host of MS NOW's "The Weeknight" and former RNC Chairman, discusses how the Trump administration lacks consistency and coherence, and how voters will react in the midterms come November. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2nd,  2026  3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mychael Schnell, MS NOW Congressional Reporter; Ashley Parker, Staff Writer for The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Analyst; Mona Charen, Policy Editor at The Bulwark; and Amanda Litman, Political Strategist and Co-Founder and President of "Run for Something," join Katy to examine how the GOP's enthusiasm is dwindling for the President's "Trumpapalooza" convention as many members are planning not to attend. Plus, how younger candidates failed to unseat an older incumbents in the Massachusetts primaries. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2nd, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor; Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Democratic Strategist; Jake Traylor, MS NOW White House Reporter; and Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor, join Katy to discuss how Tarrant County, a crucial county in Texas, has cut ninety-two polling locations ahead of the midterms. Plus, why is the Texas Senate race now being called a toss-up? Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1st, 2026  3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; Lauren Egan, Bulwark Reporter; Chuck Rocha, Democratic Strategist and Senior Advisor to the James Talarico Campaign; and Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington Correspondent for Puck, join Katy to discuss the GOP's vulnerabilities ahead of the midterms and what focus groups of moderate suburban women reveal about the Republican Party's chances. Plus, how much of an impact can President Trump have in the Texas Senate race.  Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1st, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Laura Barrón-López, MS NOW White House Reporter; Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; Cristian Farías, Legal Journalist; and Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of the Lincoln Project and former GOP strategist, join Katy to break down how the Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to continue construction of his ballroom, as Justice Roberts claims the construction is "likely unlawful." Plus, after major DOGE cuts, IRS audit revenue has fallen 35% in just one year. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31st, 2026 3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Alex Wagner, MS NOW Senior Political Analyst and host of Runaway Country on Crooked; Catherine Rampell, MS NOW Analyst and Economics Editor at The Bulwark; and Molly-Jong Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and host of the "Fast Politics" Podcast, join Katy to discuss how Michigan has been hit the hardest by Trump's trade war with Canada. Plus, how Wyoming Governor Mike Gordon is concerned by "aggressive" election observers sent by the Trump administration. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31st, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Stuart Stevens, Senior Adviser for The Lincoln Project; David Drucker, Senior Writer at The Dispatch and MS NOW contributor; Will Sommer, Senior Reporter at the Bulwark; and Dan Merica, Anchor of the Washington Post's Early Brief newsletter, join Katy to discuss what the deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos means for Trump's deportation effort and who has the ear of the President. Plus, how Pete Hegseth is secretly installing conservative social media influencers in "civilian roles" inside the Pentagon. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 28th 3PM: Today's episode breaks down how the war in Iran, which was supposed to last only weeks, has now reached its six-month mark. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Katy sits down with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to discuss the importance of this race for Democrats, affordability, and our country. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 28th, 2PM: "On The Moment with Katy Tur," Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch and host of "Scott MacFarlane Reports"; Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker; and Charles Blow examine the legal fight between Trump and Democratic states over mail-in voting, as thousands march in Washington, D.C. to "Defend the Vote" today. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports top White House aides were left in the dark on the CIA director's recent Russia trip. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 27th 3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mike Madrid, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project; Richard Haass, President Emeritus at the Council on Foreign Relations; David French, New York Times Opinion Columnist; and Ned Price, former senior official at the State Department and the CIA, join Katy to discuss Trump's recent strategy for victory: simply declaring it, as he posts an AI image saying "mission accomplished." Plus, David French joins Katy to break down his New York Times piece on how the right's "cure" for wokeness was more intolerance and repression. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 27th, 2PM: Breaking News: President Trump signs an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the Lake Ontario's name in the U.S. geographic naming service to Lake America as tensions continue grow between Canada and the U.S. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ken Dilanian, MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter; Bobby McDonald, retired Supervisory Special Agent and former U.S. Secret Service Agent; and Michael Fineberg, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, discuss with Katy how three Secret Service officials have been put on leave amid a misconduct investigation. Plus, the implications of President Trump heading to Texas to support Ken Paxton. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 26th, 3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ashley Parker, Staff Writer for The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Analyst; Tim Miller, Host of The Bulwark; and Basil Smikle, Democratic Strategist and MS NOW Political Analyst, discuss The Atlantic’s recent reporting that President Trump plans to spend $400m of his super-PAC stash on self promotion, ahead of what is expected to be a tough midterms for the Republican party. Plus, Ben McKenzie, actor and director of the documentary "Everyone Is Lying To You For Money," sits down with Katy to discuss why major streaming services refuse to license his new documentary on the cryptocurrency industry. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 26th 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; James Sample, Professor at Hofstra University's School of Law; Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor; and Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter, examine how Democratic-led states are fighting President Trump's mail-in voting restrictions. Plus, Canadians are coming after Trump as the tariff war intensifies. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 25th, 3PM: Today’s episode covers the breaking news of Dolly Parton passing away at the age of 80. The country music star was remembered for her extraordinary impact and immense legacy.  Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 25th, 2026 2PM: Today’s episode covers the breaking news of Dolly Parton passing away at the age of 80. The country music star was remembered for her extraordinary impact and immense legacy. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 24th, 2026 3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Sam Stein, Managing Editor at The Bulwark and MS NOW Contributor; Mona Charen, Policy Editor at The Bulwark and MS NOW Contributor; Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and Host of "Fast Politics"; and Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch, join Katy to discuss how Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner met privately amid the White House's anxiety surrounding the upcoming midterms. Plus, Trump's White House is facing a wave of staff departures. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 24th, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter; Ron Insana, MS NOW Business Analyst and Author of "The Message of the Markets;" and Paul Waldman, Author of "The Cross Section" Newsletter on Substack, join Katy to examine the trade war between the U.S. and Canada and how it will likely drive up costs throughout the country. Plus, Nnamdi Eguonwu, MS NOW reporter, joins Katy to discuss how thousands are still without power in Gary, Indiana after a devastating storm that took place nearly two weeks ago. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 21st, 2026  3PM: Today’s episode discusses Trump’s administration’s intense pushback to comments on Natalie Harp, Trump’s close aide.  On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House reporter; Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project and Tom Nichols, Staff writer at The Atlantic join Katy to examine Harp’s recently released personal letters to President Trump. Plus, how the Trump administration continues to place blame on Joe Biden’s presidency for the economy, 18 months into Trump's term. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 21st, 2026 2PM: Today's episode examines how Trump, despite spending a lot of time talking about election interference, hasn't released an intelligence assessment of interference in the 2024 election. Also on "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter; Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch; James Sample, Professor at Hofstra University School of Law; and Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter, join Katy Tur with analysis on the breaking news that the Supreme Court has allowed Trump to continue construction of his ballroom. Plus, why the Navy could scrap its original plan to name an aircraft carrier after Pearl Harbor war hero Doris Miller and instead name it after President Trump. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 20th, 2026 3PM: Today's episode breaks down how experts have raised alarms about Trump's recent non-citizen voting report. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter, Paul Rieckhoff, Host of the "Independent Americans" Podcast and Founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America; David French, Opinion Columnist at The New York Times; and Mona Charen, Policy Editor of The Bulwark, discuss Trump's Census Bureau report and whether it lacks authorization and credibility. Plus, on his new reality show, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns his daughter about attending Harvard, claiming the university "corrupts the mind." Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 20th, 2026 2PM: Today's episode breaks down how President Trump's close aide, Natalie Harp, repeatedly avoided routine security clearances. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jackie Alemany, MS NOW Washington Reporter and Co-Host of "The Weekend"; Michael Feinberg, Former Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the FBI and an MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst; McKay Coppins, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and an MS NOW Contributor; and Max Rose, Former New York Congressman and VoteVets Senior Advisor, join Katy Tur to discuss the recent attention Natalie Harp has received amid Sen. Ossoff's comments about her relationship with the President. Plus, why anti-Trump Resistance Democrats are losing their primary elections. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 19th, 2026  3PM: Today's episode breaks down Trump's new low approval rating as he remains out of touch with the country. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Paul Waldman, Author of "The Cross Section" Newsletter on Substack; Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at The University of Michigan; Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project; and Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter, discuss the inherent corruption within Trump's crypto ventures. Plus, why new polling is raising questions about the electability of progressives and Democratic Socialists ahead of the midterms. Peter Hamby, Chief National Correspondent at Puck; Adam Jentleson, Democratic Strategist; and Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Democratic Strategist, join Katy to break down the "new left" and how they are being perceived among Americans. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 August 19th, 2026 2PM: Today's episode explores the ongoing fight between Senator Ossoff and President Trump after Ossoff's comments on Natalie Harp, Trump's longtime aide. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Greg Bluestein, Chief Political Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and MS NOW Political Contributor; Dan Merica, Co-Anchor of The Washington Post's newsletter "Early Brief"; and Rick Stengel, MS NOW Political Analyst and Under Secretary of State in the Obama Administration, examine Ossoff's attacks on Trump. Plus, Trump has placed his allies in the office of inspectors general, a position meant to be independent of the President.  Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 18th, 2026 3PM: Today’s episode breaks down the hypocrisy of President Trump recently voting by mail, as he continues to attack mail-in voting. On “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Lisa Rubin, MS NOW senior legal reporter; Maggie Haberman, The New York Times White House correspondent and author of “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump”; Mark McKinnon, creator of “The Circus” and former adviser to George W. Bush and John McCain; and Jen Fifield, ProPublica reporter, break down the DOJ’s appeal of rulings on voter rolls. Plus, why are Trump’s allies saying Jon Ossoff has gone too far? Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 18th, 2026 2PM: Today’s episode breaks down how President Trump’s foreign policy toward the conflict in Iran and how it lacks coherence and any semblance of agreement. On “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW political analyst and host of the “Fast Politics” podcast; John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation; and Mark Hertling, MS NOW military analyst and retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, discuss Pete Hegseth’s recent trip to Iowa, as The Washington Post reports that “officials familiar” with the Defense Secretary's thinking say he's considering a presidential run. Plus, residents near Memphis push back on Elon Musk's massive AI data center as Americans take their concerns about data centers to the voting booth. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 17th, 2026  3PM: Today’s episode breaks down Todd Blanche’s recent comments surrounding the January 6 rioters and Trump’s push to compensate them. On “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark and MS NOW Political Analyst; Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch; and Tim Heaphy, former lead investigator for the January 6th Select Committee, join Katy to examine the legal implications of Blanche’s comments. Plus, how did President Trump leave Americans vulnerable to cyberattacks? Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 17th, 2026 2PM: Today’s episode examines Todd Blanche’s recent comments, in which he stated that he will not lead a Justice Department independent from Donald Trump. On “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Ken Dilanian, MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter; Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW contributor; Mona Charen, Policy Editor of The Bulwark; and Tom Dupree, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, join Katy to break down Blanche’s continued subordination to President Trump. Plus, the latest on the USS Lincoln as concerns continue, and President Trump weighs in on the situation. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 14th 3PM: Today’s episode examines the new fallout from Trump’s secret flight as it reveals a web of corruption. On “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Garrett Graff, a presidential historian and author of the newsletter “Doomsday Scenario”; David Rohde, MS NOW senior national security reporter; Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker; and Mike Madrid, political director of the California Republican Party, join Katy to discuss the forgotten and ongoing scandals of the Trump administration. Plus, Trump's war on voting continues. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 14th, 2PM: Today’s episode examines the current situation aboard the USS Lincoln as the crisis continues. On “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Priya Sridhar, MS NOW Pentagon reporter; Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and former CIA Director in the Obama administration; Kevin Baron, president of Elevation Global Strategies and former executive editor of Defense One; and Stuart Stevens, senior adviser for The Lincoln Project and Mitt Romney’s chief strategist in 2012, join Katy Tur to break down the current conditions that are leading sailors at sea to jump overboard. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 13th, 2026  3PM: Today’s episode explores recent reporting on President Trump’s plane switch, including the CIA’s “low-confidence” assessment of the threat, according to The Washington Post. On “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Dan Lamothe, Washington Post Pentagon reporter, who broke this part of the story; Chris O’Leary, former Senior Executive in the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI and MS NOW National Security Analyst; Eugene Daniels, MS NOW Senior Washington Reporter and co-host of “The Weekend” here on MS NOW; and David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter, join Katy to break down what this new reporting can tell us about the U.S.’s relationship with Iran. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 13th, 2026 2PM: Today’s episode discusses how the Trump administration continues to freeze out political members. This pattern started with the plane swap decoy but can now be seen at the Pentagon. On “The Moment with Katy Tur,” Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch and host of “Scott MacFarlane Reports”; Michael Feinberg, former Assistant Special Agent and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst; and Tom Nichols, Staff Writer for The Atlantic, join Katy to break down Pete Hegseth’s push to exclude congressional Democrats from classified briefings. Plus, the mental health crisis aboard the USS Lincoln as sailors remain stuck at sea. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 12th, 2026  3PM: Today's episode examines just how close Iran was to striking down President Trump, as the coverage continues of the decoy plane he took from Turkey. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Peter Baker, New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor; Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and MS NOW Military Analyst; and Marc Short, Former Director of Legislative Affairs for President Trump during his first administration, discuss how this threat was handled, including deflection to other Trump administration members. Plus, the DOJ has assembled a special grand jury to potentially support Trump's agenda in federal prosecutions. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 12th, 2026 2PM: Today's episode dives deep into the lingering questions around President Trump's decoy plane. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jonathan Lemire, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Co-host of Morning Joe; Richard Stengel, MS NOW Political Analyst and former Under Secretary of State in the Obama Administration; Ned Price, Former Senior State Department and CIA Official; and Gillian Tett, Financial Times Columnist and Head of King's College, break down how Trump left Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent and Stephen Miller aboard the decoy plane in Turkey. Plus, insight into the ballooning cost of Trump's White House makeover. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11th, 2026 2PM: Today's episode examines the recent reporting from The Washington Post that President Trump took a secret flight from Turkey to avoid an Iranian assassination threat. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Dan Lamothe, The Washington Post Pentagon reporter who broke the story; Carol Leonnig, MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter; and Chris O'Leary, Former Senior Executive in the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, join Katy Tur to discuss this secret flight Trump took while the White House claimed he was aboard Air Force One. Plus, a new DOJ memo gives the President executive privilege over communications with "private advisers." Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10th, 2026 3PM:  Today's episode breaks down the continued corruption throughout the Trump administration. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor; Stu Stevens, Mitt Romney's Chief 2012 Campaign Strategist; Alex Wagner, Host of "Runaway Country"; and Jason Selvig, Comedian with "The Good Liars," join Katy Tur to discuss whether or not Republicans are struggling to contend with the issue of Trump's corruption. Plus, President Trump has announced his new White House counsel to be Will Scharf. Lisa Rubin, Vaughn Hillyard and Alex Wagner discuss with Katy what this decision means. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.