Alex Wagner Tonight Creators & Guests

Alex Wagner is a journalist, author, and co-host of The Circus on Showtime.

Joy Reid is a prominent television host, political commentator, and author, known for her insightful analysis and dynamic presence. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she has made a significant impact in the field of journalism with her keen understanding of political and social issues. Reid hosts "The ReidOut" on MSNBC, where she provides in-depth commentary and interviews on current events. She has also authored books, including "Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide" (2015). Reid's career is marked by her dedication to shedding light on critical issues and her ability to engage and inform a wide audience, making her a respected figure in media.

David Rohde is a global-affairs analyst for CNN and a former reporter for Reuters, the New York Times, and the Christian Science Monitor. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting, in 1996, for stories that helped expose the Srebrenica massacre during the war in Bosnia, and, in 2009, he shared a Pulitzer Prize with a team of Times reporters for coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is the author of “In Deep: The F.B.I., the C.I.A., and the Truth about America’s ‘Deep State’.” His other books include: “Beyond War: Reimagining America’s Role and Ambitions in a New Middle East”; “A Rope and a Prayer: The Story of a Kidnapping”; and “Endgame: The Betrayal and Fall of Srebrenica, Europe’s Worst Massacre Since World War II.”

Charlie Savage is a national security and legal reporter at The New York Times.

Janai Nelson is an Associate Director Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Matt Miller is a MSNBC justice & security analyst, spokesperson, and partner at Vianovo.

Kathleen Belew is Assistant Professor of U.S. History and the College at the University of Chicago. She specializes in the recent history of the United States, examining the long aftermath of warfare.

Pete Buttigieg is the Secretary of Transportation. Buttigieg is a veteran, musician, and businessman, and is formerly known as South Bend's "Mayor Pete."

Benjamin J. Rhodes is a writer and political commentator, with Jake Sullivan, he is the co-chair of National Security Action, a political NGO and contributes to NBC News and MSNBC regularly as a political commentator. He is also a Crooked Media contributor, and co-host of the foreign policy podcast Pod Save the World.

Mark Leibovich is a journalist and author. He is the chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine and known for his profiles on political and media figures.

Jamie Raskin is a lawyer and politician.

Elizabeth Ann Warren is an American politician and former law professor who is the senior United States senator from Massachusetts, serving since 2013.

Barbara L. McQuade is the former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Jen Psaki is an American political advisor and communications expert who served as the White House Press Secretary under President Joe Biden from January 2021 to May 2022. Before her tenure as Press Secretary, Psaki held various significant roles, including White House Communications Director from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and spokesperson for the United States Department of State. Known for her articulate and direct communication style, she played a pivotal role in shaping and conveying the administration's message. After leaving the White House, Psaki transitioned to a career in media, joining MSNBC as a political analyst and host. Her extensive experience in government and media has made her a respected voice in American politics.

Bradley Moss is a Partner at the Law Office of Mark S. Zaid.

Kelly Cobiella is a News Correspondent at NBC News.

Nicholas Wu is a reporter at Politico.

Tia Mitchell is the Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Pramila Jayapal is a politician and activist.