
Episodes
The Travel Ban Is Back
6/8/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Staff Writer at The Atlantic Adam Serwer, President of National Immigration Law Center Kica Matos, fmr. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL), fmr. U.S. attorney Joyce Vance
Duration:00:40:51
The Math isn’t Mathing for Donald Trump
6/8/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by fmr. Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA), Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), fmr. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-FL), Staff Writer at The New Yorker Evan Osnos
Duration:00:40:40
Trump Deploys National Guard to Los Angeles
6/8/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by NBC News’ Jacob Soboroff, Senior Director at Brennan Center for Justice Faiza Patel, Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones, Lead Plaintiff in Texas Abortion Ban lawsuit Amanda Zurawski, Professor of Law at NYU Melissa Murray
Duration:00:41:01
The Big, Beautiful Breakup
6/7/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by host of ‘The Thom Hartmann Program’ Thom Hartmann, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Contrarian Jennifer Rubin, Immigration Attorney Allen Orr, spokesperson for UNICEF James Elder, author Téa Obreht
Duration:00:41:46
Holding Court
6/7/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University Akhil Amar, President & CEO of International Rescue Committee David Miliband, Professor of Economics & Public Policy at University of Michigan Justin Wolfers, Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair Molly Jong-Fast
Duration:00:41:35
It’s a DOGE Eat DOGE World
6/7/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by the creator of ‘The Real Michael Cohen’ Michael Cohen, spokesperson for UNICEF James Elder, fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink
Duration:00:39:09
Special Preview of “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”
6/2/2025
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.
Duration:00:04:36
Power, Profit, and Pardons in the Trump Era
6/1/2025
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
Duration:00:41:21
Trump’s Transactional America
6/1/2025
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
Duration:00:41:00
Truth & Consequences in Trump’s America
6/1/2025
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,
Duration:00:38:35
Our Roles in the Fight For Democracy
5/31/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by The New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof, fmr. Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes, author of the children’s book “Pride Puppy” Robin Stevenson
Duration:00:41:26
The State of Trump’s Economy
5/31/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin, Independent Journalist Jim Acosta, The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum, co-creator of the Migration and Technology Monitor - Petra Molnar, NYU Law Professor Rachel Barkow
Duration:00:39:35
The People’s Guide to Securing Democracy
5/31/2025
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
Duration:00:40:06
Introducing “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”
5/29/2025
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.
Duration:00:02:11
Trump’s Historic Upward Transfer of Wealth
5/25/2025
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
Duration:00:40:31
Trump vs. The Judiciary
5/25/2025
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
Duration:00:40:43
How The GOP Bill Could Lead to an Upward Transfer of Wealth
5/25/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), owner of Wise Mouth Lei Nichols, Professor of Law at NYU Melissa Murray, Senior Editor of Slate Dahlia Lithwick
Duration:00:40:17
Trump’s Crackdown on Immigration, Dissent, and Democracy
5/24/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by host of SiriusXM’s ‘The Dean Obeidallah Show’ Dean Obeidallah, fmr. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Professor of Constitutional Law & Global Health Policy at Georgetown Law Michele Goodwin, reproductive rights advocate Kaitlyn Kash
Duration:00:41:31
Trump vs. The Rule of Law
5/24/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Professor of Law at University of Michigan Law School Leah Litman, Sr. Fellow at the American Statecraft Program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Aaron David Miller, author of “Fun Home” Alison Bechdel
Duration:00:40:20
The White House’s Whirlwind Week
5/24/2025
Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), NBC News’ Matt Bradley, fmr. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair Molly Jong-Fast, Professor of History at Yale University Marci Shore
Duration:00:40:11