Velshi

Democrats’ pathway to the Senate runs through red states

Democrats see a narrow path to retake the Senate; New York congressional candidate Brad Lander discusses the Trump administration’s new policy to overwhelm immigration courts; Ali expresses final thoughts, as six years of “Velshi” come to a close. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 07, 2026•40 min•Ep. 26060712

Accountability is coming for Trump

Rep. Jamie Raskin demands Congress shut down President Trump’s “slush fund;” the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran teeters as both sides exchange fire in the Persian Gulf; fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatens U.S.-Iran peace talks; Ali takes a look back at six years of “Velshi.” To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Jun 07, 2026•39 min•Ep. 26060711

Democrats see a path to retake the Senate

Ali breaks down Democrats’ path to retake the Senate; Defense Secretary Hegseth preventing Black and female officers from military promotions; Ali shares key moments from the Velshi Banned Book Club To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 07, 2026•42 min•Ep. 26060710

Trump installs himself in public life, as his public support slips

President Trump keeps inserting himself in American public life, even, as his public support slips; Xavier Becerra takes the top stop in California’s governor race; the Supreme Court allows a controversial congressional map in Alabama that lower courts found discriminates against Black voters; Ann Pratchett discusses her new book “Whistler” in this week’s meeting of the Velshi Banned Book Club To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts....

Jun 07, 2026•39 min•Ep. 26060613

The Birth Of America’s Culture Wars

The history of America’s modern culture wars goes back to a Reagan-era union between moralist activists and Republican politics; both Russia and Ukraine intensify drone attacks on each other’s cities; New Jersey congresswoman Analilia Mejia discusses the “horrifying” conditions she said she saw inside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in New Jersey; the Senate passes $70 billion in new funding for ICE and the Border Patrol. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign...

Jun 07, 2026•43 min•Ep. 26060613

Trump pushes vanity projects, while his public support slips

President Trump’s authoritarian plays to capture American public life gain momentum, as his public support slips; the Supreme Court allows a controversial congressional map in Alabama that lower courts found discriminates against Black voters; bipartisan uproar erupts over Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Jun 07, 2026•40 min•Ep. 26060613

Trump installs himself in public life, as his public support slips

President Trump keeps inserting himself in American public life, even, as his public support slips; Xavier Becerra takes the top stop in California’s governor race; the Supreme Court allows a controversial congressional map in Alabama that lower courts found discriminates against Black voters; Ann Pratchett discusses her new book “Whistler” in this week’s meeting of the Velshi Banned Book Club To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts....

Jun 06, 2026•39 min•Ep. 26060612

The Birth Of America’s Culture Wars

The history of America’s modern culture wars goes back to a Reagan-era union between moralist activists and Republican politics; both Russia and Ukraine intensify drone attacks on each other’s cities; New Jersey congresswoman Analilia Mejia discusses the “horrifying” conditions she said she saw inside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in New Jersey; the Senate passes $70 billion in new funding for ICE and the Border Patrol. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign...

Jun 06, 2026•43 min•Ep. 26060611

Trump pushes vanity projects, while his public support slips

President Trump’s authoritarian plays to capture American public life gain momentum, as his public support slips; the Supreme Court allows a controversial congressional map in Alabama that lower courts found discriminates against Black voters; bipartisan uproar erupts over Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Jun 06, 2026•40 min•Ep. 26060610

California Dreaming: A Look at CA’s crucial upcoming primaries

Growing scrutiny over the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Allen Orr discusses the legality of the detention facility that’s being accused of substandard care for detainees. Fmr. California Senator Barbara Boxer weighs in on the upcoming California primaries. Fmr. U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade discusses her new book “The Fix”. What started out as an "impossible" idea, led to a massive medical breakthrough for pancreatic cancer. Dr. Shubham Pant explains. To listen...

May 31, 2026•47 min•Ep. 26053112

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