

Velshi
MSNBC
MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi brings his sharp analysis and perspective to weekend mornings.
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Sep 27, 2025 • 42min
The Future of Media & Democracy in America
The future of media and democracy in America, and how Jimmy Kimmel is merely a test case for the Trump administration; despite the ridiculousness of Trump’s remarks at the UN General Assembly, world leaders aren’t laughing at America anymore, they’re looking elsewhere for leadership; what the Supreme Court’s latest decision in the shadow docket means for democracy and the separation of powers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 2025 • 41min
The Comey Indictment
Donald Trump’s retribution presidency continues with the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey; how the rising Democratic resistance is made up of a new class of candidates who care about good policymaking and are approaching Americans’ real problems with honest ideas; and we are just days away from a potential government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 21, 2025 • 41min
The Democrats’ Demand for Keeping the Gov’t Open
The latest on what Democrats are demanding be included in the government funding bill and how they are planning to hold firm in negotiations with Republicans; the history and future of the spread of deadly diseases; President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten discusses her new book ‘Why Fascists Fear Teachers’, and the clear signal the Trump administration is sending to educators by dismantling the Department of Education Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 21, 2025 • 41min
Britain’s Warning For America’s Future
The cautionary tale the United States must learn from UK politics in order to flourish in the future; inside MSNBC’s exclusive reporting that Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50k in cash from undercover FBI agents, only for the Trump DOJ to shut the investigation down; what is needed globally in order to end the war in Gaza, and how multiple nations recognizing a Palestinian state could potentially set the table; how ICE investigators are using what are known as administrative subpoenas to get tech companies to hand over personal data. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 21, 2025 • 41min
Countdown to a Potential Government Shutdown
Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses what Democrats want in a new spending bill and the potential for a government shutdown in 10 days; the history and future of the spread of deadly diseases, and why it’s a really bad time for the government to restrict access to vaccines; how holding officials to account is a fundamental principle of American Democracy, despite Trump calling any attempt to investigate him or his administration a ‘witch hunt’ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 2025 • 41min
Media & Democracy Under Attack
Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan discusses how today’s consolidated media landscape is caving to Trump’s demands with huge implications for our democracy; the IRC’s David Miliband breaks down the stakes for the world’s refugees as the UN General Assembly readies to meet; and best-selling author of the Divergent series Veronica Roth discusses George Orwell’s classic ‘1984’ in this week’s meeting of the Velshi Banned Book Club Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 2025 • 41min
Fed cuts rates amid interference from Trump
The ironic plot twist stemming from the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates; how the Trump administration’s continued strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean is sparking fears of a wider confrontation with Venezuela; how a dangerous and once-fringe conspiracy theory peddled by white nationalists is creeping its way into mainstream Republican politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 2025 • 41min
Media & Democracy in the Era of Trump
Ali Velshi takes on the Trump administration’s crackdown on the media and the implications for our democracy; the IRC’s David Miliband discusses the stakes for the world’s refugees as the UN General Assembly meets; and Rep. Bennie Thompson addresses Democrats’ with a potential federal government shutdown looming Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 14, 2025 • 40min
Trump’s takeover of American cities, a bombshell FBI lawsuit, and a new challenge for Dems in congress
President Trump is escalating his threats to deploy unwanted and unwelcome troops to the streets of American cities; plus what we are learning from the lawsuit filed against the FBI by three former senior FBI officials alleging a campaign of retribution against those deemed insufficiently loyal to Trump; and how a Republican maneuver will further limit the power of the Democratic minority in the Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 14, 2025 • 41min
A New blueprint for bringing a lawless leader to justice
A lesson from the other side of the equator about how to hold a would-be dictator accountable; plus Nicholas Kristoff on bearing witness to the deadly consequences of USAID cuts; and Project 2025 has gone from blueprint to reality in the first months of Trump’s second term - but there’s more to come. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.