The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

NBC News

Brian Williams delivers the latest pertinent updates on evolving news stories and places the major political events of the day into context for viewers. Broadcast live from New York, Williams’ show convenes a dynamic panel of guests to offer a fresh, forward-thinking look at the critical stories that will drive the conversation the following morning. Williams has also anchored MSNBC’s special coverage around key political events and major breaking news stories as they occur domestically and around the world.

Brian Williams delivers the latest pertinent updates on evolving news stories and places the major political events of the day into context for viewers. Broadcast live from New York, Williams’ show convenes a dynamic panel of guests to offer a fresh, forward-thinking look at the critical stories that will drive the conversation the following morning. Williams has also anchored MSNBC’s special coverage around key political events and major breaking news stories as they occur domestically and around the world.

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Day 942: Trump says economy's great and attacks Democrats, FOX News, and the Fed

8/20/2019

While Trump insists the economy is solid, reports indicate the White House is concerned. Meanwhile Trump is again attacking a slew of rivals and airing a long list of grievances to kick off the week after his vacation. Plus, a veteran Capitol Hill Democrat may be getting a younger challenger with a famous name and Elizabeth Warren apologizes to Native American voters for her past heritage claims. Philip Rucker, Annie Karni, Bill Kristol, Stephanie Ruhle, Stephanie Murray, Victoria McGrane,...

Duration:00:43:49

Day 939: Amid economic and foreign policy woes, Trump targets his political foes

8/17/2019

After a week's worth of political and diplomatic damage Trump is stilling going after two members of Congress against a backdrop of real concerns over foreign policy and fear that the economy may be in for a downturn. Susan Page, Jonathan Lemire, Jonathan Allen, and Michael Beschloss all join. Plus, an extended conversation with Michael Moore about Trump, 2020, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:29

Day 938: Trump gets Israel to bar two rivals and another presidential norm dies

8/16/2019

It wasn't necessarily surprising that Trump asked Israel to bar entry to his rivals Democratic Reps. Tlaib and Omar. It was surprising that Israel said yes. Plus, Trump goes on the attack at another rally and questions are being raised about the growing water crisis in Newark. Ashley Parker, Elisabeth Bumiller, Donna Edwards, Jonathan Allen, Rick Stengel, Karen Yi, Nick Corasaniti, and A.B. Stoddard all join. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:25

Day 937: As markets plunge amid recession fears, Trump plays the blame game

8/15/2019

The Dow lost 800 points amid growing recession fears and the president blamed his own Federal Reserve chair as new polls show a dip in his approval rating. Plus, the Democratic race for the White House is reportedly about to get one candidate smaller. Franco Ordoñez. Jill Colvin, Ron Insana, Eugene Robinson, Maya Wiley, Errin Haines, and Todd Gillman all join for that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:24

Day 936: Trump just blinked on his trade war with China. So what's now?

8/14/2019

Trump takes a walk back on tariffs on Chinese goods and says he's just thinking about holiday shopping -- he also today estimated that just being our President is costing him billions of dollars. Plus, more questions keep popping up about Jeffrey Epstein's death and is the 2020 Democratic field about to get a bit smaller? We discuss that and more with Robert Costa, Stephanie Ruhle, Sam Stein, Gary Locke, Joyce Vance, Katie Benner, Eliza Collins, and Rick Wilson. Learn more about your ad...

Duration:00:44:02

Day 935: Two years after Charlottesville, Trump's White House is embroiled in the politics of division

8/13/2019

Exactly two years after Charlottesville, Trump continues to stoke divisions with his rhetoric and attacks on his opponents. Also, more Democratic presidential candidates are backing an assault weapons ban--even though the odds for passing such a law are slim. Plus, new details on the investigation into the death of millionaire Jeffrey Epstein and why the administration is planning to roll back some parts of the Endangered Species Act. Phil Rucker, Annie Karni, Michelle Bernard, Jonathan...

Duration:00:43:40

Day 932: As he leaves for vacation, Trump predicts "meaningful" background checks in the wake of two mass shootings

8/10/2019

After a rough week in the wake of two deadly mass shootings, Trump predicts Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and the NRA are ready to work with him on gun control bills. Also, new reporting indicates Trump allies may welcome Democrats calling the President a "white supremacist" because it could help his re-election campaign. Plus, one political analyst says Trump could be an underdog in 2020. And we look at why one former U.S. Chief Justice said if he had to do it all over again,...

Duration:00:45:02

Day 931: Trump triggers his latest staff shakeup, this time focusing on top intelligence officials

8/9/2019

Trump appoints a new Director of National Intelligence shortly after confirming that the woman in line for the job is stepping down. Plus, amid mounting calls for Congress to come back from recess to pass some form of gun control, Senate Majority leader McConnell says he won't bring lawmakers back to Washington. Also, Joe Biden joins his Democratic rivals at the Iowa State Fair, where he also makes what some are calling his latest verbal "gaffe". John Brennan, Robert Costa, Anita Kumar,...

Duration:00:44:10

Day 930:WH aide says Trump was greeted like a "rock star" while visiting mass shooting victims

8/8/2019

Between meetings with officials and victims of the mass shootings in both Dayton and El Paso, Trump spent his day settling scores with critics and tweeting attacks at critics. Plus the Democrats running in the 2020 campaign hit the president hard for his rhetoric and racist attacks. We discuss that and more with Michael Crowley, Annie Karni, María Teresa Kumar, Rep. Deb Haaland, Carol Leonnig, Jonathan Allen, and Tim O'Brien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:52

Day 929: Trump may face protests and anger visiting El Paso and Dayton after mass shootings

8/7/2019

The president stayed out of public view on Tuesday, but is planning visits to the sites of two horrific mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso despite some public officials suggesting he stay away given his past rhetoric. We discuss that and much more with Jonathan Lemire, Kimberly Atkins, Katie Benner, Mimi Rocah, Clint Watts, Rick Wilson, and John Heilemann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:48

Day 928: Trump condemns mass shootings but makes no mention of his own past rhetoric

8/6/2019

During remarks following two mass shootings that killed at least 31 people in Ohio and Texas, Trump did not mention gun control or his own heated and racist rhetoric. Sam Stein, Robert Costa, Errin Haines Whack, Raul Reyes, Cesar Blanco, Igor Volsky, Frank Figliuzzi, Joyce Vance, and Bill Bratton all join to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:54

Day 925: DNI pick John Ratcliffe joins a long list of Trump nominees who never got the gig

8/3/2019

Trump's pick to replace Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) withdraws his name after facing deserved scrutiny. Plus, Trump announces new tariffs on China despite getting it wrong that the consumer will have to pay for them. And a majority of House Democrats now support impeachment. That and more with Greg Miller, Annie Karni, Frank Figliuzzi, Andrew Desiderio, Jonathan Allen, Susan Page, Jon Meacham, and Gen. Barry McCaffrey. Learn more about your ad...

Duration:00:44:09

Day 924: On Mueller's warning on Russia & 2020, Trump says, "You don't really believe this?"

8/2/2019

On his way to another campaign-style rally where he attacked the 2020 Democrats, Trump dismissed Mueller's warnings about Russia meddling in the 2020 election when asked by a reporter. Plus, the Senate ends its business before the summer recess without passing any election security legislation thanks to Mitch McConnell. We discuss that and much more with Philip Rucker, Joyce Vance, Philip Mudd, Phillip Bailey, Anita Kumar, Tessa Berenson, and David Jolly. Learn more about your ad choices....

Duration:00:44:18

Day 923: Democrats hit Biden repeatedly in contentious second night of debate

8/1/2019

The second night of the second Democratic debate yielded attacks on front-runner Joe Biden and Pres. Trump. We get full analysis from Claire McCaskill, Eugene Robinson, Joy Reid, Lawrence O'Donnell, Steve Kornacki, Chris Matthews and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:55

Day 922: Democrats hit Trump and debate on health care, immigration and more

7/31/2019

We discuss night one of the second 2020 Democratic candidate debate with Eugene Robinson, Claire McCaskill, Lawrence O'Donnell, Joy Reid, Chris Matthews, Chris Hayes, Karine Jean-Pierre, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:59

Day 921: Republicans largely silent after Trump's attacks on Baltimore and Rep. Cummings

7/30/2019

Facing renewed allegations of racism, Trump continues to attack Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore Cummings represents. Democrats were swift to call the president out, but Republicans have been largely silent. Plus, McConnell bristles at being labeled 'Moscow Mitch' and we preview the next 2020 Democratic debate. Donna Edwards, Juana Summers, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Robert Costa, Jeremy Bash, Peter Baker, A.B. Stoddard, and Jon Ralston all join. Learn more about your ad...

Duration:00:43:59

Day 918: The word "impeachment" appears in court documents filed by the Democrats

7/27/2019

House Democrats on the Judiciary committee file suit to obtain grand jury information from Robert Mueller's investigation and reveal they're already considering articles of impeachment. Plus one member of the judiciary committee says they'll be working while Congress is in recess to continue investigations into Trump. Jonathan Allen, Franco Ordonez, Jessica Roth, Melanie Zanona, Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Steve Kornacki, Michael Beschloss and Jon Meacham join. Learn more about your ad...

Duration:00:44:51

Day 917: Trump blasts investigation as treason and a coup attempt after Mueller testifies

7/26/2019

Some Democrats seem to be cooling the talk of impeachment after Robert Mueller's testimony on Capitol Hill, despite the damning information in Mueller's report. We discuss what's next with Matt Apuzzo, Kimberly Atkins, Cynthia Alksne, Peter Baker, Michael McFaul, Clint Watts, Alexi McCammond, and Timothy Snyder all join the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:24

Day 916: Trump celebrates after subdued Mueller testimony despite several damning moments

7/25/2019

Robert Mueller discusses his report in testimony that was reluctant, passive, and halting. He gave some stern warnings, few findings of fault, and he did not have all the answers to lawmakers' questions. But what does it all mean for the president? Rep. Jackie Speier, Frank Figliuzzi, Joyce Vance, Jeremy Bash, Josh Gerstein, Philip Rucker, and John Heilemann all join to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:28

Day 915: Hours before he testifies, news breaks on who will join Mueller at the witness table

7/24/2019

There's late word on who will be with Mueller at the witness table on Capitol Hill in testimony that could prove to be among the most consequential in modern history. We preview the high-stakes event and much more with Ashley Parker, Mimi Rocah, Tim O'Brien, Mike Memoli, Rick Wilson, Bill Kristol, and Malcolm Nance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:58