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

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Ali Velshi speaks to reporters on the ground, Middle East experts and U.S. lawmakers about the joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran.

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Ali Velshi speaks to reporters on the ground, Middle East experts and U.S. lawmakers about the joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran.

To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Hosted by Simp... more

Ali Velshi speaks to reporters on the ground, Middle East experts and U.S. lawmakers about the joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran.

To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Hosted by Simp... more

Judges are not mincing words when it comes to the Trump Administration’s contempt for the rule of law; Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner vows to prosecute ICE agents who break the law; and a potential reckoning for social media companies. more

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Recent Guests

Larry Krasner
District Attorney of Philadelphia
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Episode: Judges Condemn Trump
Roland Martin
Host and Managing Editor of Roland Martin Unfiltered, founder of the Black Star Network
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Episode: Christian Nationalism vs. American Pluralism
Peter Beinart
Editor at Large at Jewish Currents, political analyst
Jewish Currents
Episode: Christian Nationalism vs. American Pluralism
Christina Greer
Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, cohost of the FAQ NYC podcast
Fordham University
Episode: Judges’ Blistering Rebukes to Trump
Laurence Tribe
Professor Emeritus at Harvard Law School and constitutional scholar
Harvard Law School
Episode: Judges’ Blistering Rebukes to Trump
Michael Waldman
President and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law
Episode: Judges’ Blistering Rebukes to Trump
Krista Freeland
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and current economic advisor to Ukraine.
Government of Canada
Episode: Trump’s Big Tariff Loss
Peter Welch
Democratic Senator from Vermont, serving on Finance and Judiciary Committees.
U.S. Senate
Episode: Trump’s Big Tariff Loss
Don Bacon
Republican Congressman from Nebraska, retired brigadier general
Armed Services Committee
Episode: The Power of Dissent

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
  • Velshi

    Together with the Washington Roundtable on the Political Scene, Ali Velshi is the best politics podcaster out there. What makes it so - his excellent reporting, his gift of explaining complex things, his focus, and not least of all his ability to stay calm while calling out cruelty, illegality, and insane hypocrisy of Trump administration and congress.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Minnesota
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of the best news shows

    Podcast Addict
    5
    slatersli@hotmail.com
    2 months ago
  • State of GOP

    Too many goddamn commercials!!! Too many piss off

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anonymous 919
    Canada3 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 States3 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 States5 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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#62
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#30
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#85
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#155
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#202
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Talking Points

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Judges Condemn Trump
Q: How do we encourage judges to feel supported?
We should oppose impeachment measures against sitting judges and express public support for an independent judiciary.
Judges Condemn Trump
Q: Judge Gertner, in your time as a federal judge, did you experience this sort of hostility?
Yes, there were always disgruntled litigants, but this seems to be at a different level of criticism and hostility from politicians.
Judges’ Blistering Rebukes to Trump
Q: How sustainable is the current situation with the judiciary handling Trump's actions?
The sustainability depends on public engagement and holding representatives accountable, suggesting that citizens need to participate actively in elections.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Q: What do you think about how do you as a party think about the fact that there are bad people doing bad things at Donald Trump's bidding?
We have to use every legislative tool available to us to continue to aggressively push back against Donald Trump.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Q: Is there some point, one of these cases from the Fifth Circuit about somebody being held in Dilley makes it to the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court says that's not the way the law needs to be interpreted?
The solution has got to involve getting this issue to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear how quickly the Supreme Court will decide.

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Format emphasizes deep dives into pressing societal and political issues, with a focus on gun violence, immigration policies, and the ramifications of political actions on democracy. Episodes often feature expert guests, including lawmakers, journalists, and academics, who provide insights into current events and historical context, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience. The discussions aim not only to inform but also to advocate for social change, reflecting a commitment to justice and accountability in societal governance.

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1. The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
2. The Beat with Ari Melber
3. All In with Chris Hayes
4. The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle
5. The Briefing with Jen Psaki

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Velshi launched 5 years ago and published 642 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Larry Krasner
2. Roland Martin
3. Peter Beinart
4. Christina Greer
5. Laurence Tribe
6. Michael Waldman
7. Krista Freeland
8. Peter Welch

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