Chris Matthews finishes the show by honoring former Boston mayor, Thomas Menino, “a man of the people who personifies the good that public life can bring.” watch
The New York Times reported today that "Democrats in the closest Senate races across the South are turning to racially charged messages to jolt African-Americans into voting and stop a Republican takeover in Washington." The Hardball Roundtable joins. watch
Hardball Roundtable—Joe Madison, Liz Mair and Manu Raju—join Chris Matthews to discuss the political attacks made by Republicans and Democrats against one another and their own parties. watch
In the Sideshow, new data reveals that President Obama likes to say the word "folks." According to a Buzzfeed News data analysis, President has said the word "folks" at least 348 times during his news conferences. watch
Two states could hold back a Republican sweep on Election Night. They are: North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan and New Hampshire's Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Robert Costa and Susan Page join to discuss. watch
Michael Steele and Joan Walsh join Chris Matthews to discuss Ted Cruz attacking Jeb Bush, and Chris Christie going after a man protesting his handling of the recovery efforts. watch
Chris Matthews wonders what the real reason is behind the pushback against President Obama's Ebola response by Chris Christie, Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush. watch
Friends and family said goodbye Wednesday to legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, who died last week at the age of 93. Andrea Mitchell, Christina Bellantoni and P.J. O'Rourke discuss with Chris Matthews. watch
Reaction to comments attributed to a senior Obama administration official about Benjamin Netanyahu where he called the Israeli Prime Minister a “chicken,” was swift both in the U.S. and in Israel. Andrea Mitchell, Christina Bellantoni and P.J. O’Rourke jo watch
As Jeb Bush actively stumps for Republicans in the home stretch before the midterms, is his role as a surrogate the opening act for a 2016 run? NBC’s Kasie Hunt reports from Colorado, where Bush is campaigning. watch
Jay Newton-Small and Perry Bacon look ahead to the midterm elections, and if Republicans will be “coming out for blood” on immigration and Obamacare if they win control of the Senate. watch
As President Obama struggles to defend his Ebola response, Chris Christie, Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney are quick to criticize. The Huffington Post’s Howard Fineman and msnbc contributor Ron Reagan join to discuss. watch
He’s not backing down.New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says he has “no second thoughts” about placing an involuntary quarantine on Kaci Hickox, a nurse who has tested negative for Ebola, not once, but twice. The Republican governor doesn’t seem to understand why the decision has been met with so much antagonism. read more
