All In With Chris Hayes Season 2018 Episode 180 September 24, 2018

On September 24, 2018, All In with Chris Hayes aired its 180th episode of the year. The show, hosted by journalist and political commentator Chris Hayes, is a daily news and opinion show that provides an in-depth look at the day's biggest political stories. The September 24th episode covered a range of topics, including the ongoing battle over Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, the midterm elections, and the latest developments in the Trump-Russia investigation.

The episode began with a monologue from Hayes about the Kavanaugh nomination, in which he argued that the FBI investigation into allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh was unlikely to yield any new information. Hayes questioned why Republicans were so adamant about confirming Kavanaugh despite the serious allegations against him, and suggested that the true motivation behind the push to get Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court was the GOP's desire to push through a conservative agenda.

Following the monologue, Hayes spoke with former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade about the FBI investigation and what it might uncover. McQuade explained that while FBI investigations typically take several weeks or even months, the limited scope of the Kavanaugh investigation (which was ordered by the White House and only allowed to last one week) meant that the agency was unlikely to find much new information. McQuade also discussed the legal implications of the Kavanaugh accusations and speculated about what might happen if Kavanaugh was ultimately confirmed to the Supreme Court despite the allegations against him.

Later in the show, Hayes spoke with Democratic congressman Ted Lieu and Republican strategist Rick Wilson about the upcoming midterm elections. Lieu argued that Democrats had a real chance of retaking the House of Representatives and that it was crucial for them to do so in order to provide a check on President Trump's power. Wilson, meanwhile, suggested that the Republican Party was in trouble and that it needed to change its message in order to appeal to a wider swath of voters.

In the final segment of the episode, Hayes discussed the latest developments in the Trump-Russia investigation with former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks. Wine-Banks explained that the recent guilty plea by former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was a significant development, as it showed that special counsel Robert Mueller was making progress in his investigation. Wine-Banks also discussed the likelihood of Trump being impeached and what impact the Kavanaugh nomination might have on the investigation.

Overall, the September 24th episode of All In with Chris Hayes was a timely and informative look at some of the biggest political stories of the day. Hayes and his guests provided insightful commentary and analysis on topics ranging from the Supreme Court to the midterms to the ongoing Trump-Russia investigation, giving viewers a comprehensive look at the state of American politics in 2018.