[2] In December 2009, the show was cut by one hour and later relaunched on January 11, 2010, with a new graphics package and set design.

The change was made in order to make room for The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd and Savannah Guthrie at 9 am, as part of MSNBC's commitment to straight news programming during the day.

[1] The show focused on debate and discussion relating to politics and the economy.

Ratigan often offered commentary on the subject matter and rebuttal to many of the guests who appear on the show.

On December 6, 2010, The Dylan Ratigan Show announced a partnership with Nucor Steel "to create an innovative road show titled "Steel on Wheels," aiming to bring forth solutions to the most pressing problems facing the American people.