Our Nightcap tackles Trump's cabinet choices and what they could mean for America. Plus, what can the Democrats really get done in a GOP-controlled Washington. And, it wouldn't be a Nightcap without our MVP picks of the week. Mary Harris, Max Rose, Tom Rogers, & Stephanie Gosk join Stephanie Ruhle for this week's 11th Hour Nightcap.

Trump announces more cabinet choices, tapping JFK Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. And, how conpspiracy website "Infowars" went from declaring bankruptcy to being part of "The Onion". Plus, the roadblocks on Matt Gaetz's path to become US attorney general. Peter Baker, Charlotte Alter, McKay Coppins, Dr. Kavita Patel, Ben Collins, Basil Smikle, Charlie Dent, and Tim Shriver join the 11th Hour this Thursday

Trump chooses former Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, but can he get through the Senate confirmation process? Then Elon Musk goes from Trump campaign backer to Trump administration member. But how long will this last? And, former Democrat turned Fox News host Tulsi Gabbard is Trump's choice for Director of National Intelligence. Luke Broadwater, Carlos Curbelo, Joyce Vance, Ryan Reilly, Max Chafkin, Max Rose, Charlie Sykes, Leighton Woodhouse, and Fernand Amandi join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

The public is learning more as positions are being announced in Trump's second administration, including a Fox News host as Defense Secretary and Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy tabbed to lead a new depart of government efficiency. Plus, new reporting that Trump may establish a 'warrior board' that could purge high ranking generals. And, what to make of Trump's promise to abolish the Department of Education. Abby Livingston, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Hans Nichols, Cardiff Garcia, Ron Insana, Arne Duncan, Reed Galen, and Conor Lamb join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Choosing a NATO critic as National Security Advisor and an immigration hard-liner as his border czar, Trump's cabinet picks are giving us a clear idea of what his second administration will be like. Plus, we discuss how Trump may use tariffs to pick winners and losers. David Drucker, Susan Glasser, Hayes Brown, Dan Nathan, David Gura, David Folkenflik, Rick Wilson, and Sen. Doug Jones join the 11th Hour this Monday.

Now that everyone has had a few days to digest the results of the 2024 election, what are we thinking about? Our Nightcap crew dives deep into all of the storylines, including Trump's enduring appeal with Americans and what that says about us. Peter Baker, Pablo Torre, Eddie Glaude, and Christina Greer join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.

It's officially election day, and we discuss the past three months of Kamala Harris' campaign. Plus, a PA judge is allowing Elon Musk to continue his $1 million voter giveaway sweepstakes. And, law enforcement agencies are ramping up security at election sites, including panic buttons, surveillance drones, and even snipers. Symone Sanders-Townsend, David Jolly, Jon Allen, and Molly Jong-Fast, Dan Nathan, Tim O'Brien, Matthew Sanderson, and Jon Meacham join the 11th Hour this Election Day. 

Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in the Oval Office. In light of this moment, we’re resharing our 2020 series “Kamala: Next in Line,” from MSNBC and Wondery. Hosted by Joy Reid, "Next In Line" is an intimate and immersive look into what drives Harris, what her critics say about her, and how she arrived at this historic moment.

This is a special program for our MSNBC Premium subscribers. Listen to an excerpt from the first episode here. And to download the full series, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. You’ll find the series in the How to Win feed. 

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On the even of his memoir 'Permanent Record' being published, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden talked at length from Moscow with MSNBC's Brian Williams in an exclusive interview. Here is their full discussion, including portions of the interview that did not air on The 11th Hour because of time constraints. This is their discussion in its entirety in podcast form, edited down slightly for clarity.