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Ali Velshi

Television journalist and economics commentator, host of Velshi on MSNBC/MLB (MSNOW) and co-host of It's Happening with Velshi and Ruhle, known for reporting on economic policy, immigration, and media accountability.

Top 10 podcasts with Ali Velshi

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148 snips
Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 31min

The State of Things with Ali Velshi

Ali Velshi, television journalist and economics commentator, brings a Canadian-informed view on U.S. policy. He explores immigration’s economic realities and how it fuels entrepreneurship. He examines rebuilding a flourishing middle class through taxation and public investment. He critiques media incentives, trust erosion, and proposes collective models to restore reliable journalism.
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39 snips
Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 19min

Ukraine's Surprise Attack on Russia

Ali Velshi, an MSNBC anchor and author of "Small Acts of Courage," joins to discuss a range of pressing global issues. They dive into Ukraine's bold drone strike on Russia, exposing the complexities of the ongoing conflict. The conversation shifts to the troubling humanitarian situation in Gaza and the roles of Arab nations in supporting Palestinian rights. They also address the challenges posed by U.S.-China trade tensions, as well as the rising tide of right-wing populism in Europe, emphasizing the critical need for responsible journalism in today's political landscape.
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24 snips
Mar 11, 2026 • 41min

Georgia votes on successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene

Ali Velshi, MSNOW data reporter who breaks down vote totals and runoff math. Senator Andy Kim, New Jersey lawmaker and former national security adviser focused on civilian protection. Paul Krugman, Nobel-winning economist explaining oil shock risks. They discuss Georgia’s special election returns and Trump’s endorsement value. They unpack war risks in the Strait of Hormuz and how oil shocks could reshape the economy.
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18 snips
Mar 18, 2026 • 41min

Trump spins weird Iran fantasy narrative contradicted by reports

Terry Moran, veteran broadcast journalist known for national reporting, discusses press freedom and wartime coverage. Ali Velshi, MSNOW data reporter, breaks down Illinois primary results from the big board. They tackle media pressure, disputed Iran narratives, intelligence versus public claims, and how election data and on-the-ground reporting shape the story.
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12 snips
Mar 19, 2026 • 43min

DNI Gabbard is grilled about intelligence leading up to the war with Iran

Tim O'Brien, Bloomberg political analyst; Abby Livingston, Capitol Hill reporter; David Rhode, national security reporter; and Ali Velshi, chief correspondent, dissect intelligence questions around strikes on Iran. They spar over whether leadership survived, Washington’s decision-making, economic fallout and energy risks, and a contentious DHS confirmation hearing. Short, sharp conversation on strategy, politics and consequences.
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12 snips
Mar 7, 2026 • 51min

Ali Velshi & Dave Weigel

Ali Velshi, MSNBC anchor known for economic and foreign policy reporting. Dave Weigel, Semafor political reporter focused on elections and campaigns. They dig into the Jeffrey Epstein document releases and DOJ timing. They debate whether the Iran conflict distracts from domestic scandals. They map midterm battlegrounds, Texas primary dramas, and Senate pickup math.
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10 snips
Aug 16, 2025 • 43min

Trump-Putin summit special coverage; Part 1

Ali Velshi, an accomplished NBC News journalist and MSNBC host known for his extensive reporting from Ukraine, joins the discussion. They dive deep into the Trump-Putin summit, emphasizing its disappointing outcomes and the lack of substantive agreements. The conversation highlights the implications for U.S.-Russia relations amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine, critiques the optics and body language of the two leaders, and raises concerns about the erosion of democratic values and national security issues overlooked during the summit.
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10 snips
May 8, 2024 • 1h 16min

Israel Begins Rafah Offensive (feat. Ali Velshi)

Ali Velshi joins the hosts to discuss the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Rafah offensive, Al Jazeera shutdown, TikTok ban. They tackle Chinese President's Europe visit, Putin's inauguration, assassination plot against Zelensky. They also talk about activism for abortion rights in Europe and discuss Ali's book 'Small Acts of Courage'.
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9 snips
Feb 1, 2025 • 57min

Trump moves toward ending independent law enforcement as a core American value with mass purge

Ali Velshi, an MSNBC host and seasoned pilot, joins to discuss the alarming political purge within U.S. law enforcement spearheaded by Donald Trump. They tackle the implications of turning the FBI and DOJ into instruments for personal interests, echoing historical events like the 'Saturday Night Massacre.' The conversation emphasizes the threats to the independence of the justice system and the potential slide toward authoritarianism in America.
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8 snips
Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 39min

MS NOW's special 'We The People' primary coverage of elections in Texas and North Carolina

Chris Hayes, political commentator offering legal and political perspective. Paul Adams, Dallas County elections administrator explaining logistics. Rosa Flores, local reporter sharing voter interviews. Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Congresswoman addressing vote-counting controversy. Ali Velshi, TV journalist analyzing real-time vote stats. They discuss Dallas polling confusion, court orders on ballots, late vote surges, and how counting delays reshape narratives.

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