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

Jun 2, 2025 • 5min
Special Preview of “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”
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.

Jun 1, 2025 • 41min
Power, Profit, and Pardons in the Trump Era
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

Jun 1, 2025 • 41min
Trump’s Transactional America
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

Jun 1, 2025 • 39min
Truth & Consequences in Trump’s America
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,

May 31, 2025 • 41min
Our Roles in the Fight For Democracy
Ali Velshi is joined by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, and “Puppy Pride” author Robin Stevenson.

May 31, 2025 • 40min
The State of Trump’s Economy
Ali Velshi is joined by The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin, Independent Journalist Jim Acosta, The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum, the Migration and Technology Monitor’s Petra Molnar, and NYU Law Professor Rachel Barkow.

May 31, 2025 • 40min
The People’s Guide to Securing Democracy
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

May 29, 2025 • 2min
Introducing “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”
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.

May 25, 2025 • 41min
Trump’s Historic Upward Transfer of Wealth
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

May 25, 2025 • 41min
Trump vs. The Judiciary
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