All In With Chris Hayes Season 2018 Episode 186 October 2, 2018
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- October 2, 2018
- 309 min
On October 2, 2018, "All In With Chris Hayes" aired its 186th episode of the 2018 season. This episode tackled some of the major political issues happening in the US at the time.
The episode started with a discussion of the ongoing confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Chris Hayes spoke with legal analyst Maya Wiley and former prosecutor Joyce Vance about the latest developments in the hearings and the potential implications for the future of the Supreme Court. They discussed the allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh and the credibility of his testimony.
Hayes then turned his attention to the so-called "blue wave" of Democratic candidates running for office in the upcoming midterm elections. He spoke with Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg about the implications of this wave and how it could potentially impact the balance of power in Washington.
The second half of the episode focused on the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Hayes spoke with journalist Natasha Bertrand about the recent news that Russian hackers had targeted a Democratic senator's office and the potential ongoing threat to the integrity of US elections. He also spoke with former FBI counterintelligence agent Peter Strzok, who was at the center of controversy surrounding the investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server during her time in office.
The episode wrapped up with a segment on the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the US. Hayes spoke with immigration lawyer Erika Andiola about the Trump administration's decision to end the DACA program and the impact on immigrants. He also highlighted the story of a man who was recently deported despite being in the US for decades.
Overall, the October 2, 2018 episode of "All In With Chris Hayes" covered a wide range of important topics and featured insightful commentary on some of the most pressing issues facing the US at the time.
