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Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity on where the decision-makers stand on complex issues. Join her for analysis and discussion with the key newsmakers every weekday.

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MSNBC

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Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity on where the decision-makers stand on complex issues. Join her for analysis and discussion with the key newsmakers every weekday.

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English


Episodes
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“Skeezy stuff”

5/13/2025
Nicolle Wallace discusses Donald Trump’s first major international trip to Saudi Arabia while he faces scrutiny from all sides over his administration's plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, his deal with China on tariffs, the growing backlash over his extreme immigration policies, his hostile takeover of the Library of Congress, and more. Joined by: Senator Chris Murphy, Sam Stein, Luke Broadwater, David Gura, Daniel Schuman, Rep. Joseph Morelle, Lee Gelernt, Matt Dowd, Charlie Sykes, and Pablo Torre.

Duration:01:25:57

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“Farcically corrupt”

5/12/2025
Nicolle Wallace on the trade agreement reached between the U.S. and China, Trump’s plans to accept a luxury jet gifted from Qatar, and the administration’s threat to arrest three members of Congress after a confrontation with ICE agents outside of an immigration detention facility in New Jersey. Joined by: Jacob Soboroff, Maria Aspan, Fmr. Senator Jon Tester, Alex Wagner, Glenn Thrush, Marc Elias, Eddie Glaude, and Rick Stengel.

Duration:01:26:20

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“Twists and turns”

5/9/2025
Nicolle Wallace on widespread damage to the U.S. brand caused by the Trump administration, the chilling arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at an ICE facility in New Jersey, and the Supreme Court justices speaking out in defense of the judiciary amid relentless attacks against the legal system. Joined by: Maria Aspan, Rev. Al Sharpton, Angelo Carusone, Lee Gelernt, Paul Grimm, John Heilemann, Mini Timmaraju, Rep. Robert Menendez, and Lucan Way.

Duration:01:26:27

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“Empathy is not a zero-sum game”

5/8/2025
Nicolle Wallace on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, the nationwide crisis of masculinity, and the warning signs for America’s democracy. Joined by: Chris Jansing, Mike Barnicle, Christopher White, Steve Liesman, Scott Galloway, Tim Miller, and Charlie Sykes.

Duration:01:25:41

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“An asteroid is coming”

5/7/2025
Nicolle Wallace on the impending economic doom fueled by Trump’s tariffs on China, reports that the Trump administration will send migrants to Libya and Ukraine, and the recent immigration raids at DC-area restaurants. Joined by: Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Ryan Petersen, Rep. Jim Himes, Michael Crowley, Marc Elias, Kristy Greenberg, Vaughn Hillyard, Shawn Townsend, and Dr. Michael Anderson.

Duration:01:25:59

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“Cancer growing within the government”

5/6/2025
Nicolle Wallace discusses the meeting between new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid Donald Trump’s escalating trade wars, the impact that’s already having on U.S. ports, new reporting on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and more. Joined by: David Gura, Derek Thompson, Susanne Craig, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Alex Ward, retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Executive Director of the port of Los Angeles Gene Seroka.

Duration:01:25:55

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“Dire signs of trouble”

5/5/2025
Nicolle Wallace on the impending drop in imports at U.S. ports caused by Trump’s sweeping tariffs, his call for 100% tariffs on foreign-made films, and Trump questioning his need to uphold the constitution. Joined by: Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero, Claire McCaskill, Mara Gay, Dominic Patten, Eric Lipton, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Andrew Weissmann, Marc Elias, and Dr. Ashish Jha.

Duration:01:29:05

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"A political reckoning"

5/2/2025
Nicolle Wallace on companies warning of higher prices due to Trump’s tariffs, his intensifying threats to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s rebuke of the dangerous rhetoric attempting to intimidate judges nationwide. Joined by: David Gura, Michele Norris, Angelo Carusone, Mike Schmidt, Basil Smikle, Anne Applebaum, Kristy Greenberg, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Devlin Barrett.

Duration:01:24:53

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“Corporeal fear”

5/2/2025
Nicolle Wallace on Trump drowning in the fallout caused by his sweeping tariffs, a federal judge striking down his use of the Alien Enemies Act, and how the fight against Trump has gained momentum across the nation. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Sarah Longwell, Robert Armstrong, Frank Figliuzzi, Rep. Dan Goldman, Dahlia Lithwick, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Lee Gelernt, and Stephanie Ruhle.

Duration:01:25:36

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“I am not afraid of you”

4/30/2025
Ali Velshi – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the economic fallout of Trump’s tariffs as a new GDP report shows the economy shrunk, updates in the Kilmar Abrego deportation case, a judge’s decision to free the Columbia graduate student detained at an interview in his naturalization process, and more. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Justin Wolfers, Catherine Rampell, Basil Smikle, Rep. Jason Crow, Mara Gay, Allen Orr, Nick Miroff, Paul Rieckhoff, Lauren Meckler, and Lisa Rubin.

Duration:01:23:59

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“Failing grade”

4/29/2025
Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the 100 day mark in President Donald Trump’s second term as he loses ground with voters on the economy, the shocking results of the Canadian election that became a referendum on America, the continued attacks on federal workers by the Trump administration, and much more. Joined by: Senator Mark Kelly, Jacob Soboroff, Ashley Parker, David Gura, Charlie Sykes, Richard Madan, Alanah Odoms, Jasmine Garsd, Angelo Carusone, Tim Miller, Mary McCord, and Stacey Young.

Duration:01:25:41

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“Still doubling down”

4/28/2025
Melissa Murray – in for Nicolle Wallace – on Trump’s falling approval ratings, universities banding together to resist the Trump administration, and Governor JB Pritzker’s powerful call to action. Joined by: Sam Stein, Claire McCaskill, David Jolly, Leah Litman, Caleb Silver, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Susanne Craig, Emily Glazer, Kristy Greenberg, Eddie Glaude, Amb. Michael McFaul, Mallory McMorrow.

Duration:01:25:38

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“A tsunami of Trump-manufactured crises”

4/25/2025
Nicolle Wallace on retailers bracing for empty shelves and supply chain issues due to Trump’s tariffs, FBI agents arresting a county judge in Milwaukee, and Trump targeting Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. Joined by: Robert Armstrong, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Perry Stein, Mini Timmaraju, Rev. Al Sharpton, Eddie Glaude, Brendan Ballou, Courtney Kube, and Isaac Stanley-Becker.

Duration:01:25:57

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“Old man in a hurry”

4/24/2025
Nicolle Wallace on the political price of Trump’s handling of the U.S. economy, the Trump family’s increased efforts to profit from cryptocurrency, and dire circumstances in Ukraine as the Trump administration attempts to secure a peace deal. Joined by: Robert Armstrong, Sarah Longwell, David Gura, David Yaffe-Bellany, Amb. Michael McFaul, Ben Rhodes, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Kevin Baron, and Harry Litman.

Duration:01:25:27

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“Pure political retribution”

4/23/2025
Nicolle Wallace on Trump and Musk’s continued gutting of the State Department and USAID amid low approval ratings, Trump’s softened tone on China tariffs and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and the White House’s repeated resistance to comply with court orders. Joined by: Michael Crowley, Andrew Natsios, David Graham, David Gura, Tim Miller, Rep. Dan Goldman, Marc Elias, Ryan Reilly, and the hosts of MSNBC’s new show “The Weeknight” Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders Townsend.

Duration:01:26:10

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“A bad bet”

4/22/2025
Nicolle Wallace discusses the now characteristic instability of the second Trump term’s impact on the markets and confidence in America abroad, new reporting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information in yet another group chat including his wife, the more than two hundred college presidents rebuking “government overreach,” and more. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Derek Thompson, David Jolly, Ty Cobb, Courtney Kube, Luke Broadwater, Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Steve Anderson, Claire McCaskill, Mike Schmidt, and Harry Litman.

Duration:01:26:07

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“Begin with humility”

4/21/2025
Nicolle Wallace on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, known as “the people’s pope,” for his championing of humanity and advocacy for the marginalized. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Courtney Kube, Frank Kendall, Anthea Butler, Christopher White, Lee Gelernt, Dahlia Lithwick, Vaughn Hillyard, Jon Meacham, and Mike Barnicle.

Duration:01:26:20

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“This can happen to any of us”

4/18/2025
Nicolle Wallace on U.S. intelligence contradicting Trump’s justification for mass deportations, Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s press conference upon his return from El Salvador, and an influx of donations to Harvard University in the face of its stand against Trump.

Duration:01:45:56

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“The abyss”

4/17/2025
Nicolle Wallace on Trump targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the frightening reality for those who stand up to the Trump administration, and the latest on the deadly shooting at Florida State University. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Gene Sperling, Mitch Landrieu, Frank Figliuzzi, Andrew Weissmann, Anne Applebaum, Luke Broadwater, Angelo Carusone, and Tim Miller.

Duration:01:37:06

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“If you give a mouse a cookie”

4/16/2025
Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s handling of the economy deteriorating consumer confidence, massive crowds showing up for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders’ ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour, and the Trump administration’s escalating war on law firms. Joined by: Steve Liesman, David Frum, Mara Gay, Derek Thompson, John Heilemann, Mike Schmidt, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, and Rina Gandhi.

Duration:01:27:20