All In With Chris Hayes Season 2018 Episode 243 December 20, 2018

Chris Hayes, the Emmy Award-winning journalist, and commentator return with his nightly show "All In With Chris Hayes." The show brings more insight and analysis on the day's biggest news stories. The show airs every weekday night, and its episodes are available on NBC's website and YouTube channel.

The episode airing on December 20th, 2018, is the 243rd episode of the 2018 season. It comes at the tail end of the year when the country was rife with political and social tensions. Chris Hayes would bring his expertise and experience to discuss the latest developments on the state of the world and its people.

In the episode, Chris Hayes delves into some of the most pressing issues of the day, including the ongoing government shutdown that had started a week earlier. The partial shutdown was triggered over President Donald Trump's $5 billion fund request for the border wall, which he insisted must be present in the Congress funding bill. Chris would discuss what led to the government shutdown and its implications for the country's economy and its people.

The episode would also touch on how the Mueller investigation was impacting everyday Americans. The investigation into President Trump's relationship with Russia had already led to charges and convictions of several senior figures in the Trump circle. And with the Mueller investigation closing in, Chris Hayes would discuss the options available to President Trump regarding the probe and how the investigation is impacting the nation.

Another topic that Chris Hayes would explore in the episode is the embattled state of American democracy. The country faced many challenges that year, including accusations of voter suppression, the erosion of democratic norms, and a growing gap between rich and poor. The episode would analyze how these challenges have been affecting the country's democratic system.

Additionally, the episode highlights a story about the students of Parkland, Florida, who were instrumental in mobilizing a "March for Our Lives" demonstration in Washington DC earlier that year. Chris talks to some of the students who participated in organizing the event and bring a personal perspective to the debate on gun control.

As always, Chris Hayes would bring his insights, experience, and journalistic excellence to the show. All In With Chris Hayes is a show that leaves everyone at the edge of their seats, and this episode is no different. Chris balances hard-hitting facts with human stories and gives an in-depth look at the issues that impact the country. It's a show that one shouldn't miss.