“Way Too Early” covers both the day’s inside-the-beltway political news as well as the critical stories shaping the national conversation leading into “Morning Joe.”
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Oct 2, 2026 · 41:05
October 2, 2026 – 5am: Trump campaigns for candidates in Texas, Oklahoma MS NOW: ‘Trump’s midterm blitz begins far from battlegrounds’ by Jake Traylor Karl Rove: Republicans ‘got…
Oct 1, 2026 · 41:56
October 1, 2026 – 5am: Sen. Schmitt was warned that Jack Smith’s texts were unvetted Trump heads to Texas after Paxton called him a ‘drag’ in leaked audio Trump defends GOP…
Sep 30, 2026 · 41:53
September 30, 2026 – 5am: GOP attempt at 'gotcha' moment backfires at Jack Smith hearing Speaker Johnson promises more of the same if GOP stays in control of Congress Gov. Hochul…
Sep 29, 2026 · 41:09
September 29, 2026 - 5am FBI data breach fuels fears of harm to its employees: NYT FBI co-deputy director Andrew Baileey resigns War with Iran is entering its eighth month MS…
Sep 28, 2026 · 40:11
September 28, 2026 – 5am: Trump sats he expects U.S.-Iran talks this week: AXIOS 5 arrested in UK on suspicion of preparing a terror plot NYT: U.S. Ambassador says Trump offered…
Sep 25, 2026 · 41:26
September 25, 2026 – 5am: Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s White House media ban Trump hosts state dinner for Chinese President Xi Semafor: ‘Trump-Xi meeting light on substance’…
Sep 24, 2026 · 41:41
September 24, 2026 – 5am: Judge rules Trump must lift ban on media outlets Kennedy Center closure extended for at least another week Tech leaders urge effort to protect against…
Sep 23, 2026 · 42:00
September 23, 2026 – 5am: Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech U.S. and Iranian officials meet to discuss war Trump meets Middle East leaders amid Iran war Renee…
Sep 22, 2026 · 42:00
September 22, 2026 – 5am: · Trump to address world leaders at U.N. General Assembly · War with Iran nears 8th month · Trump media ban lawsuit set for court hearing tomorrow ·…
Sep 21, 2026 · 40:22
September 21, 2026 – 5am: · Trump faces busy week of meetings as U.N. gathers · Trump to meet Zelensky, not scheduled to meet with Netanyahu this week · NYT: Trump decides…
Sep 18, 2026 · 41:53
September 18, 2026 – 5am: FL GOP Congresswoman releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policy Poll: Moody and Nixon tied in U.S. Senate race Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA)…
Sep 17, 2026 · 41:55
September 17, 2026 – 5am: Trump lashes out after Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023 JD Vance pleads with voters: “Give us another chance” Trump threatens EU with new…
Sep 16, 2026 · 41:55
September 16, 2026 5am: Democratic Senators grill FBI director Kash Patel at hearing Trump blasts Supreme Court for vote by mail ruling Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board votes…
Sep 15, 2026 · 42:37
September 15, 2026 – 5am: Supreme Court rejects Trump’s vote by mail restrictions Trump dismisses AI concerns as a 'hoax' Trump privately met with OpenAI’s Sam Altman in Dallas…
Sep 14, 2026 · 42:09
September 14, 2026 – 5am: Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with packed agenda Lawmakers face growing calls for AI guardrails Trump is doubling down on $5,000 payment tom voters…
Sep 11, 2026 · 41:35
September 11, 2026 – 5am: 25 years later: Reflections on 9/11 terrorist attacks Trump to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon Trump's midterm convention wraps up…
Sep 10, 2026 · 41:04
September 10, 2026 – 5am: Trump headlines Republican midterm convention, promises voters $5,000 if GOP wins Tim Scott gives ‘animated’ speech Democrat John Fetterman makes cameo…
Sep 9, 2026 · 21:58
September 9, 2026 - 5am: U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers after Tehran targeted Navy ships Trump bans some Canadian imports amid escalating trade war Financial Times: Trump’s…
Sep 8, 2026 · 40:29
September 8, 2026 – 5am: Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. amid trade war Trump’s Labor Day posing spree on ‘Truth Social’ Trump claims gas prices will drop when we…
Sep 4, 2026 · 41:53
September 4, 2026 – 5am: VP JD Vance refuses to call Iran war a ‘war’ or give timeline for end to fighting POLITICO: Republicans accept that Iran war will last past elections…
Sep 3, 2026 · 42:06
September 3, 2026 – 5am: Iran fires on Gulf neighbors after U.S. strikes Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz to the ‘Trump Strait’ WSJ: Hegseth extends Mideast deployments…
Sep 2, 2026 · 42:03
September 2, 2026 – 5am: Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary Incumbent Democrats win primaries in Massachusetts Two House Democrats vote to save GOP…
Sep 1, 2026 · 41:33
September 1, 2026 – 5am: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns Trump downplays resumption of Iran strikes Bessent looks to G20 Summit allies for Iran sanctions support Bessent:…
Aug 31, 2026 · 41:26
August 31, 2026 – 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month WAPO: Military leaders want against extending Iran operations Trump announces U.S.-Venezuela oil…
Aug 28, 2026 · 41:33
August 28, 2026 – 5am: Iran war reaches 6 months with no end in sight Judge gain blocks Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in voting Speaker Johnson claims GOP has ‘extraordinary’…
Aug 27, 2026 · 41:38
August 27, 2026 – 5am: Deadly Nepal-Tibet mudslide Trump hosts fundraiser for Ken Paxton in Texas today Texas Senate Poll: Talarico leads Paxton in key districts The Atlantic:…
Aug 26, 2026 · 41:59
August 26, 2026 – 5am Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff Mike Mazzei wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma Governor Poll: Just 13% of Americans ‘strongly approve’ of…
Aug 25, 2026 · 41:56
August 25, 2026 – 5am: SCOTUS allows Trump’s mail-in voting executive order to move forward Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iran Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs…
Aug 24, 2026 · 41:57
August 24, 2026 – 5am: The Economist/YouGov: Trump’s net approval rating is negative in 47 out of 50 states Rancher, Republicans criticize Trump’s beef import plan Trump…
Aug 21, 2026 · 41:06
August 21, 2026 – 5am: The White House deals with major economic pressure home and abroad Trump Admin. Continues to blame Biden for economic issues nearly 2 years into second…
Aug 20, 2026 · 40:31
August 20, 2026 – 5am: Trump threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ Trump says he plans to meet with Kim Jong Un this year Trump takes press corps on tour of White House pet…
Aug 19, 2026 · 41:31
August 19, 2026: 5am — Trump says U.S. has no talks planned with Iran To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.…
Aug 18, 2026 · 41:28
August 18, 2026: 5 am — Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on strait deal To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple…
Aug 17, 2026 · 42:05
August 17, 2026: 5am — Trump orders scale back of joint drills with South Korea To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple…
Aug 14, 2026 · 41:24
August 14, 2026 – 5am: Iran latest: U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its reaper drones: WAPO USS Lincoln latest: Wife of sailor who jumped overboard shares texts: MS NOW…
Aug 13, 2026 · 40:48
August 13, 2026 – 5am: Stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz continues CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat against Trump: WAPO White House Press Secy. Karoline Levitt…
Aug 12, 2026 · 41:39
August 12, 2026 – 5am: David Crowley wins Democratic nomination for Wisconsin Governor, BEATS DSA candidate Francesca Hong Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate…
Aug 11, 2026 · 41:40
August 11, 2026 - 5am: Assassination threat against President Trump forced plane switch and secret flight from Turkey Trump emphasizes economic pressure on Iran -- again -- as…
Aug 10, 2026 · 41:49
August 10, 2026 - 5am: Trump 'low keying it' with Iran, focuses on economic pressure: AXIOS Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan Cuba Task Force Wisconsin voters head to the polls…
Aug 7, 2026 · 41:31
August 7, 2026 – 5am: Senate stacks agenda before recess GOP-led Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt Rep. Andy Ogles loses his GOP primary in Tennessee Trump signs…
Aug 6, 2026 · 41:15
August 6, 2026 – 5am: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary, calls for unity Democratic party’s next test: Wisconsin Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in “final stages” Trump,…
Aug 5, 2026 · 41:33
August 5, 2026 – 5am: Michigan primary race El-Sayed vs. Stevens: Too Close To Call Other Primary races Reflecting Pool latest Trump refuses to say publicly if Pirro’s job is…
Aug 4, 2026 · 41:26
August 4, 2026 - 5am: Michigan Primary Virginia primary Rep. Max Miller not dropping out Trump: Pirro ‘choked’ in reflecting pool case Washington wildfires Second detainee death…
Aug 3, 2026 · 41:27
August 3, 2026 - 5am: Blanche reversal: Acting AG ends $1.776B fund and clarifies Trump tax deal DOJ drops reflecting pool charges Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio calls…
Jul 31, 2026 · 41:30
July 31, 2026 - 5am: Trump suggests pulling Blanche nomination amid GOP standoff Jay Clayton still hasn't taken office as DNI Mandela Barnes quits Democratic primary race for…
Jul 30, 2026 · 41:28
July 30, 2026 – 5am: Todd Blanche nomination on hold amid GOP standoff Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the 5th Amendment more than 100 times in GOP-led COVID hearing MS NOW Report:…
Jul 29, 2026 · 41:23
July 29, 2026 - 5am: U.S. and Iran exchange NEW missile strikes in renewed fighting Trump & Netanyahu meet for the first time since Iran war started Zelensky says he and Trump…
Jul 28, 2026 · 41:34
July 28, 2026 – 5am: Mediators see progress in the talks to end the war between the U.S. and Iran Trump set to meet with Ukraine’s President Zelensky Trump set to meet with…
Jul 27, 2026 · 41:31
July 27, 2026 - 5am: The U.S. and Iran pause attacks as mediators work to bring both sides back to negotiating table Trump heads to Michigan for rally ahead of state's August 4th…
Jul 24, 2026 · 41:45
July 24th, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes for the 13th straight night AXIOS: Trump says he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran House adopts…
Jul 23, 2026 · 40:47
July 23, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes for the 12th straight day Trump holds rally in Georgia to support Republican Congressman Mike Collins Senate bid Congressman Jim…
Jul 22, 2026 · 41:35
July 22, 2026 - 5am: Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5B Trump lifting ban on direct flights to Lebanon Arizona primary elections recap Trump softens stance of alleged…
Jul 21, 2026 · 42:24
July 16, 2026 - 5am: Recapping Blanche, Clayton confirmation hearings Preview: Trump primetime address tonight House GOP releases $95B funding bill with no offsets they hope to…
Jul 21, 2026 · 42:15
July 21, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes for 10th straight day Officials: Army vet started fire near NYC ICE Federal building Trump hits Canada with new 50% tariff…
Jul 20, 2026 · 41:49
July 20, 2026 - 5am: Three U.S. servicemembers killed after Iranian attacks latest on the Ukraine/Russia war Andy Burnham to become new Uk Prime Minister today Spain beats…
Jul 17, 2026 · 42:04
July 17, 2026 - 5am: Trump made exaggerated claims about election vulnerabilities in his primetime address Todd Blanche meets with Epstein accusers Trump's longtime teleprompter…
Jul 15, 2026 · 41:33
July 15th, 2026 - 5am: Preview: Todd Blanche AG confirmation hearing today Trump's big primetime speech ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after multiple deadly shootings E. Jean…
Jul 14, 2026 · 41:38
July 14, 2026 - 5am U.S. strikes Iran for third consecutive night Trump's Thursday primetime speech Maine ICE fatal shooting Two SCOTUS justices to appear before Congress Federal…
Jul 13, 2026 · 42:28
July 13, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz closure Congressman Ro Khanna detained by settlers in the West Bank The New York Times says several of its…
Jul 10, 2026 · 42:28
July 10, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran strikes intensify as officials say 'technical talks' with Tehran continue WSJ: Israel shared intel with the U.S. that said it showed Iran was…
Jul 9, 2026 · 41:39
July 9, 2026 - 5am: Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate Race U.S. and Iran trade strikes for a second day Trump says U.S. will let Ukraine make Patriot missiles Judge says…
Jul 8, 2026 · 41:40
July 8, 2026 - 5am: U.S. launches new wave of strikes against Iran Trump criticizes NATO, threatens Greenland at Summit Trump to meet leaders of Syria, Ukraine at Summit today…
Jul 7, 2026 · 41:32
July 7, 2026 - 5am: Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out after a woman accused of him of sexually assaulting her Trump arriving in Turkey…
Jul 6, 2026 · 40:37
July 6, 2026 - 5am: Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in July 4th speech Trump travels to Turkey tonight for NATO Summit New report finds investors of President Trump's…
Jul 2, 2026 · 41:13
July 2, 2026 - 5am: Trump defends $2B+ earnings Rep. Comer pressed on Trump's financial disclosures MAGA voters voice growing frustration with Trump Trump debuts Qatari-gifted…
Jul 1, 2026 · 41:53
July 1, 2026 - 5am: The Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship Trump keeps pushing the so-called 'SAVE Act' House starts recess early after hardliners revolt over the bill…
Jun 30, 2026 · 41:48
June 30, 2026 - 5am: Overview of Supreme Court rulings and what they mean Looking forward to SCOTUS rulings expected today Latest on the twin-earthquakes that rocked Venezuela…
Jun 29, 2026 · 41:31
June 29, 2026 - 5am: The U.S. and Iran agree to end the back-and-forth fighting around the Strait of Hormuz and resume peace talks The death toll is growing in Venezuela…
Jun 26, 2026 · 41:03
June 26, 2026; 5am: U.S. Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration wins At least 235 dead, more than 4,300 injured in aftermath of two earthquakes that rocked Venezuela…
Jun 25, 2026 · 41:59
June 25, 2026; 5am: Venezuela rocked by two large earthquakes Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill sparking chaos NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Trump in…
Jun 24, 2026 · 41:23
June 24, 2026; 5am: Mamdani allies sweep New York House Primaries Other Primaries: South Carolina, Maryland, Utah House Oversight Committee shares transcript of Bill Gates…
Jun 23, 2026 · 41:34
June 23, 2026; 5am: Iran is reportedly prepared to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country Trump reflecting pool vandalism 'conspiracy' NY Primary preview Pentagon…
Jun 22, 2026 · 41:44
June 22, 2026; 5am: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation Iran brags that negotiators snubbed VP JD Vance The U.S. Supreme Court expected to release some major…
Jun 19, 2026 · 41:04
June 19, 2026 - 5am: JD Vance delays trip to Switzerland for Iran talks Israel strikes Lebanon overnight Juneteenth Holiday Obama Presidential Center Opening Some GOP lawmakers…
Jun 18, 2026 · 41:50
June 18, 2026 - 5am: President Trump and Iran's president sign preliminary agreement to end the war What the California races for Governor and Los Angeles Mayor tell us about the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 41:30
June 17, 2026 - 5am: Questions remain about the agreement between the U.S., Iran as G7 wraps up To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW…
Jun 16, 2026 · 41:19
June 16, 2026 - 5am: Iran, Ukraine likely to dominate G7 Summit Latest on the Air Force B-52 Bomber crash Preview of key Republican primary runoff elections today in Georgia…
Jun 15, 2026 · 41:35
June 15, 2026 - 5am: U.S. and Iran reach an initial agreement aimed at ending the war... but it's not a final peace treaty To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without…
Jun 12, 2026 · 41:16
June 12, 2026 - 5am: The U.S. and Iran continue sending mixed messages on the status of war Trump nominated Jay Clayton for DNI, but keeps Bill Pulte in Acting DNI role…
Jun 11, 2026 · 41:47
June 11, 2026 - 5am: U.S. and Iran trade strikes again, Trump warns more attacks could come To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium…
Jun 10, 2026 · 41:45
June 10, 026 - 5am: Primary Recap Graham Platner cruises to victory in Maine Lindsey Graham wins in South Carolina Steve Hilton advances in California Bill Gates to testifies…
Jun 9, 2026 · 41:16
June 9, 2026 5am: Israel, Iran appear to back away from further escalation; AXIOS reports Trump called Netanyahu to stop new strikes New polling on how Americans feel about the…
Jun 8, 2026 · 40:57
20260608: 5am - Israel and Iran trade strikes in the most significant exchange of fire since April ceasefire To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for…
Jun 3, 2026 · 36:32
California Governor's Race Still Too Close to Call To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast,…
Jun 2, 2026 · 38:06
Pentagon Bars Journalists From Press Office To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Jun 1, 2026 · 37:16
Trump Spends Hours Posting Memes on Social Media To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
May 29, 2026 · 36:48
Pam Bondi to Face Questions Over Epstein Files Today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast,…
May 28, 2026 · 36:25
U.S. Military Carries Out New Strikes in Iran To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
May 27, 2026 · 36:34
Trump Declares Himself Healthy After Physical To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
May 26, 2026 · 35:55
Knicks Sweep Cavs, Advance to NBA Finals 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…
May 22, 2026 · 36:02
GOP Abruptly Cancels House Vote on Iran War Powers To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast,…
May 21, 2026 · 35:55
Senate GOP to Remove Ballroom Funding From ICE Bill To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast,…
May 20, 2026 · 36:48
Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky GOP Primary To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
May 19, 2026 · 36:44
Putin Traveling to China Today 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.…
May 18, 2026 · 36:01
Ukraine Launches Deadly Drone Strike on Moscow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
May 15, 2026 · 36:41
China Summit Ends With Few Policy Wins 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…
May 14, 2026 · 36:57
Trump Attends Bilateral Talks in Beijing 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…
May 13, 2026 · 37:49
Trump to Land in Beijing This Morning 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…
May 12, 2026 · 37:01
Hegseth, Caine to Testify on Iran War Today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
May 11, 2026 · 36:05
Trump Rejects Iran Response to U.S. Peace Plan To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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