GOP Rebuffs WH on 'Crazy' Fund for Criminals

May 26, 2026; 6pm; President Trump faces rising prices and plummeting approval ratings. The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast and Michelle Goldberg join MS NOW’s Ari Melber to break down the political and cultural fallout, including Stephen Colbert’s final show. Plus, media mogul Tom Freston joins to reflect on launching MTV, the evolution of media consolidation and free speech, and Colbert’s legacy as his late-night era comes to a close. 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.