

Velshi
MSNBC
MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi brings his sharp analysis and perspective to weekend mornings.
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Nov 9, 2024 • 1h 15min
Our Work Is Not Done
John Meacham, a noted presidential historian, discusses political resilience in the face of loss. Chris Whipple highlights the importance of navigating presidential transitions for national security. Timothy Snyder warns about the dangers of rising authoritarianism and civic engagement. Malik Pancholi shares insights on the community's response to book bans. Nancy Northup emphasizes the urgent fight for reproductive rights post-Roe v. Wade, showcasing the intersection of democracy with social change and the active voices pushing for progress.

Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 26min
Rachel Maddow’s Closing Argument on Abortion
Rachel Maddow joins "Velshi" to share her closing argument about abortion ahead of Election Day, the latest NBC News poll shows Harris and Trump are tied, the fierce battle for swing states Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 2, 2024 • 1h 33min
The Final Countdown
Harris and Trump blitz swing states ahead of Election Day, the impact of protest votes on the election, how Trump mishandled the coronavirus pandemic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 27, 2024 • 1h 35min
9 Days Until Election Day
The latest on Decision 2024, with the candidates out on the trail Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 23min
10 Days Until Election Day
The latest on the White House race, the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, Iran retaliates against Israel, and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 20, 2024 • 1h 32min
16 Days till Election Day
Ali Velshi reports live from Phoenix on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hitting the trail as we approach Election Day, Republican voters in Arizona speak out against the direction of the GOP, examining Trump’s claim that he hires “the best people” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 19, 2024 • 1h 23min
Velshi Across America: Arizona 2024
Ali Velshi discusses the presidential race that’s in a dead heat 17 days out, who Arizona voters will choose at the ballot box, and Trump’s totalitarian agenda to punish Democrats who oppose him Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 2024 • 1h 32min
Dead Heat
Ali Velshi reports on the latest NBC News poll showing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck, a look back at Trump’s family separation policy, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse’s report on how the Trump Administration controlled the FBI’s investigation into Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 snips
Oct 12, 2024 • 1h 21min
Campaign of Lies
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a history professor and expert on authoritarianism, joins Tom Nichols, a political commentator on democracy, to dissect the dangerous rhetoric impacting voters today. Bill McKibben highlights Hurricane Milton's devastating effects, linking climate change to extreme weather. Jasmine Crockett discusses gender-gap strategies in politics, while Mary Ziegler addresses the implications of criminalizing pregnancy post-Roe. Ta-Nehisi Coates explores storytelling and systemic injustice, underscoring the urgent need for civic engagement and truth in our political discourse.

Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 21min
HIGH-STAKES FINAL PUSH OF THE 2024 CAMPAIGN CYCLE
Ali Velshi reports the latest updates from the Harris and Trump campaigns, the Middle East, a new hurricane bound for Florida, and Project 2025’s plan to undermine our ability to measure climate risks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.