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

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Latest Episodes

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

What Trump’s federal takeover of Minneapolis looks like to the citizens facing it; what a blue wave could really mean in the upcoming midterms; a discussion on how to protest safely in America

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What’s happening in Minneapolis and how ICE’s latest escalations are being met on the ground; why the Nobel Prize is beginning to feel like a ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ mug in the era of Trump 2.0; what comes next for Iran amid massive protests; how Trum... more

Rep. Kelly Morrison discusses being blocked from entering an ICE facility in Minneapolis; remembering Renee Good; Rep. Adam Smith discusses President Trump’s true intentions for Venezuela and Greenland, and how it may preview a new era of American Im... 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
Michelle Goldberg
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times
The New York Times
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
Josh Einiger
MS NOW Senior Reporter
MSNOW
Episode: The Fallout From the Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
California State Government
Episode: The Fallout From the Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Darren Porcher
Former NYPD lieutenant and adjunct professor of criminal justice and security
Pace University
Episode: Another Big Lie Catches Fire
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

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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Audience members value the presence of knowledgeable guests who provide context to complex issues.
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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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#123
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#218
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Talking Points

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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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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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Velshi launched 5 years ago and published 607 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. Trita Parsi
2. Jill Garvey
3. Jill Weinbanks
4. Michelle Goldberg
5. Nagar Mortazabi
6. Josh Einiger
7. Rob Bonta
8. Darren Porcher

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