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

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Latest Episodes

How the feds’ response to protests in Minneapolis are the latest manifestation of the Trump administration’s extremely cruel immigration policy; what president’s latest saber-rattling could mean for the current regime in Iran; Martin Luther King III ... more

Why a federal judge accused Trump administration officials of engaging in an “unconstitutional conspiracy,” and what it means for the future of free speech in America; Rep. Adam Smith goes in on Trump’s misadventures in Venezuela, Greenland and Iran;... more

As we stand at this precarious moment in history, we look to draw lessons from past historical movements where violence was also unleashed on protesters by the state; how the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal might have prevented the latest tensions between the... more

What Trump’s federal takeover of Minneapolis tells us about the current moment in American history; Rep. Pramila Jayapal discusses the ICE hearing she co-hosted; the new developments in the standoff between Trump and Iran’s leadership and how it’s pl... more

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Recent Guests

Trita Parsi
Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and expert on U.S.-Iran relations.
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: ICE in Minneapolis: A Moment In History
Jill Garvey
Executive Director of States at the Core
Episode: How To Safely Protest in America
Jill Weinbanks
Former Watergate prosecutor, co-host of Sisters in Law podcast
Episode: Trump’s Retribution Hits Minnesota
Nagar Mortazabi
Iranian-American journalist, political analyst, editor and host of the Iran Podcast
Center for International Policy
Episode: Trump’s Retribution Hits Minnesota
Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
California State Government
Episode: The Fallout From the Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Josh Einiger
MS NOW Senior Reporter
MSNOW
Episode: The Fallout From the Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Heather Cox Richardson
Professor of history and author of the sub-stack column Letters from an American
Boston College
Episode: Another Big Lie Catches Fire
Ilhan Omar
Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump’s Quest For Venezuela’s Oil
Kelly Morrison
Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump’s Quest For Venezuela’s Oil

Host

Ali Velshi
Host known for his sharp analysis and deep dive into the intricacies of current events, politics, and social issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • State of GOP

    Too many goddamn commercials!!! Too many piss off

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anonymous 919
    Canada2 months ago
  • Missing the cause of today’s POWER BASE, tax cuts for the wealthiest.

    Pre Reagan cuts THE MIDDLE CLASS OWNED 67% of American wealth. Post Trump Corporate & personal tax cuts less than 2% of the population own 70%. Avoiding that fact gives liars, power hungry, & big business freedom to escalate prices, cut payroll, retirement & healthcare benefits WITHOUT FEAR OF BIG TAX EXPOSURE.

    I am angry that the REPUBLICAN tax “strategy” changed America from the gem of a middle class money/power Country to a wealth gap which gave too much power to 6 families owning 20% of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bobshoe19
    United States2 months ago
  • Ali Velshi is BossAF

    Congrats Ali! One of the The Best journalist of our time! Thanks for keeping it 💯 ✊🙏🏻✌🏼❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pats73
    United States3 months ago
  • 5stars! Point of Importance!

    Ali Velshi and Robert Reich discussed how we financially got to this point in time.

    They offer the important ways to fix this mess.

    This direct information needs to be seen and acted upon nationwide.

    Thx Ali!

    Thx Robert!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT34245120
    United States5 months ago
  • Bam!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ruminating_Stoic
    5 months ago

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The podcast is seen as an essential source of information on significant social issues, particularly related to gun violence and political accountability.
Many express frustration with the frequency of commercials and occasionally repetitive content.

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Trump’s Retribution Hits Minnesota
Q: What can viewers do to help the momentum against the oppression of the federal government?
Viewers should reach out to their elected officials, join local organizations, attend peaceful protests, and share information on social media.
How To Safely Protest in America
Q: How can people participate in protests without putting themselves in danger?
People can participate by documenting events respectfully and asserting their rights without obstructing law enforcement operations.
How To Safely Protest in America
Q: What do they need to know?
They need to know that there are three key actions to take when federal enforcement shows up: document everything, support those targeted, and do so as safely as possible.
Another Big Lie Catches Fire
Q: What is the danger to those of us who don't fall for the nonsense?
Heather explains that a portion of the population will continue to be misled despite evidence, emphasizing that this phenomenon underpins the rise of authoritarianism and undermines democratic values.
Another Big Lie Catches Fire
Q: Tell me about that?
Heather discusses how the murder of Renee Good reveals the authoritarian intentions of the government, suggesting that the violence could easily extend to any citizen if unchecked.

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1. Trita Parsi
2. Jill Garvey
3. Jill Weinbanks
4. Nagar Mortazabi
5. Rob Bonta
6. Josh Einiger
7. Heather Cox Richardson
8. Ilhan Omar

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