May 11, 2026, 8pm: As hantavirus cases emerge and a cruise ship evacuation unfolds, Trump-era funding cuts and CDC staffing losses face a real-world stress test. Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC chief medical officer, joins The Weeknight as questions intensify about whether the U.S. is prepared. And, Trump is threatening to send an “election integrity army” across the country for the 2026 midterm elections. Fmr. FBI assistant special agent in charge Michael Feinberg and ex-Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews join to respond. For more, follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @weeknightmsnow and @ms.now. 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.
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