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MSNBC

MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi brings his sharp analysis and perspective to weekend mornings.

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New York, NY

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US News

Networks:

MSNBC

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MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi brings his sharp analysis and perspective to weekend mornings.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Special Preview of “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”

6/2/2025
Who are The Best People? They’re the people who are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. On her new podcast, Nicolle Wallace speaks to the people who inspire her. As a mom. As an American. Or sometimes just as a super fan. In the first episode, she sits down with actor Jason Bateman. His show “Smartless,” which he co-hosts with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, is the podcast that inspired her to do her own. On this special preview, Bateman shares his journey into podcasting and reflects on the political climate that gives him endless fodder for conversation. Search “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” to listen to the full episode and to catch new episodes every Monday. Or sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early access on Fridays. Signing up for Premium also includes ad-free listening and bonus content.

Duration:00:04:36

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Power, Profit, and Pardons in the Trump Era

6/1/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Professor of Law at University of Baltimore School of Law Kimberly Wehle, retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, candidate for U.S. Senator in South Carolina Annie Andrews, staff writer at The New Yorker John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker Sheelah Kolhatkar

Duration:00:41:21

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Trump’s Transactional America

6/1/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by MSNBC Senior National Security Analyst Frank Figliuzzi, Associate Professor of International Affairs & Director of Graduate Studies at Georgia Tech Margaret Kosal, Senior Writer at Slate Mark Joseph Stern, fmr. U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance

Duration:00:41:00

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Truth & Consequences in Trump’s America

6/1/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by co-host of ‘The Weekend’ on MSNBC Jonathan Capehart, fmr. Republican Congressman Joe Walsh, candidate for U.S. Senator in South Carolina Annie Andrews, staff writer at The Atlantic Adam Serwer,

Duration:00:38:35

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Our Roles in the Fight For Democracy

5/31/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by The New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof, fmr. Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, author of the children’s book “Pride Puppy” Robin Stevenson

Duration:00:41:26

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The State of Trump’s Economy

5/31/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin, Independent Journalist Jim Acosta, The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum, co-creator of the Migration and Technology Monitor - Petra Molnar, NYU Law Professor Rachel Barkow

Duration:00:39:35

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The People’s Guide to Securing Democracy

5/31/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Yale University History Professor Timothy Snyder, fmr. Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Molly Jong-Fast, SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah

Duration:00:40:06

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Introducing “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”

5/29/2025
On her new podcast, “The Best People,” Nicolle Wallace sits down with the smartest, funniest, wisest people she knows. These are the people who are the best at what they do and use their success to help others. Hear from some of the biggest names in politics, sports, and entertainment; people such as Jason Bateman, Rachel Maddow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Doc Rivers, and Kara Swisher. New episodes drop on Mondays, beginning June 2nd. And you can sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early access, ad-free listening, and bonus content.

Duration:00:02:11

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Trump’s Historic Upward Transfer of Wealth

5/25/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Professor of Economics & Urban Policy at The New School Darrick Hamilton, producer on The Rachel Maddow Show Steve Benen, Professor of Law at NYU Melissa Murray, Senior Editor of Slate Dahlia Lithwick, co-founder & CEO of Center for Policing Equity Phillip Atiba Solomon, retired Police Captain for the Montgomery County Police Department Sonia Pruitt

Duration:00:40:31

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Trump vs. The Judiciary

5/25/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by fmr. Federal Judge J. Michael Luttig, Founding Director for the Center for the Study of Race & Democracy at University of Texas at Austin Peniel Joseph

Duration:00:40:43

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How The GOP Bill Could Lead to an Upward Transfer of Wealth

5/25/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), owner of Wise Mouth Lei Nichols, Professor of Law at NYU Melissa Murray, Senior Editor of Slate Dahlia Lithwick

Duration:00:40:17

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Trump’s Crackdown on Immigration, Dissent, and Democracy

5/24/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by host of SiriusXM’s ‘The Dean Obeidallah Show’ Dean Obeidallah, fmr. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Professor of Constitutional Law & Global Health Policy at Georgetown Law Michele Goodwin, reproductive rights advocate Kaitlyn Kash

Duration:00:41:31

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Trump vs. The Rule of Law

5/24/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Professor of Law at University of Michigan Law School Leah Litman, Sr. Fellow at the American Statecraft Program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Aaron David Miller, author of “Fun Home” Alison Bechdel

Duration:00:40:20

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The White House’s Whirlwind Week

5/24/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), NBC News’ Matt Bradley, fmr. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair Molly Jong-Fast, Professor of History at Yale University Marci Shore

Duration:00:40:11

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The Danger of a New Normal

5/18/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by co-founder of The Lincoln Project Rick Wilson, writer & editor of MSNBC Daily Hayes Brown, fmr. Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA)

Duration:00:40:48

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Authoritarian Window Dressing

5/18/2025
From banners of his face hanging outside a federal building to the military parade that just so happens to fall on his birthday, why we all need to pay attention to the authoritarian window dressings that are increasingly appearing around President Trump; plus a first-hand account of how Trump’s tariffs are hurting America’s small businesses.

Duration:00:40:22

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Profit & the Presidency

5/18/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by independent journalist Jim Acosta, co-founder of The Contrarian Norm Eisen, fmr. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, fmr. assistant Watergate special prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks, fmr. U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade.

Duration:00:39:53

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Trump’s Economy, Republican Infighting, and What Comes Next

5/17/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by fmr. Rep. Joe Walsh, fmr. Rep. Charles Dent, host of ‘Assembly Required’ podcast Stacey Abrams

Duration:00:41:15

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Public Office & Personal Gain

5/17/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Senior Fellow Emeritus at American Enterprise Institute Norman Ornstein, fmr. Ambassador Wendy Sherman, Photojournalist Lynsey Addario, Staff Writer at The Atlantic Anne Applebaum, author of ‘Last Night At The Telegraph Club’ Malinda Lo

Duration:00:41:10

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Big Beautiful Budget Blocked

5/17/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), 2008 Nobel Laureate in Economics Paul Krugman, Professor of Law at NYU Melissa Murray, NBC News Senior National Security Analyst Frank Figliuzzi

Duration:00:40:06