

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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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 30min
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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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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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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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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Apr 22, 2026 • 42min
Trump clobbered by avalanche of bad news capped by critical loss in Virginia
Ali Velshi, MSNOW chief data reporter who breaks down numbers and live returns. Tim Kaine, U.S. senator and former governor focused on Virginia law and foreign policy. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator known for consumer and financial reform. They discuss Virginia’s new congressional map, battles over gerrymandering and voting rights, Fed independence and Kevin Warsh’s hearing, and tensions with Iran.

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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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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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Apr 11, 2026 • 51min
Artemis II Splashdown ...Plus, Hapless Vance heads to Pakistan saddled with Trump's Iran folly
Moses Small, field reporter on naval recovery logistics in San Diego; Josh Einiger, on-site at Johnson Space Center with technical splashdown context; Ali Velshi, television journalist explaining spaceflight coverage. They discuss Artemis II splashdown choreography and recovery hurdles. The conversation also shifts to U.S.-Iran negotiations, JD Vance’s Pakistan trip, and the geopolitical and economic stakes.

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Apr 22, 2026 • 43min
Virginia approves Democratic-drawn map, AP projects
Shida (Trita) Parsi, Iran analyst at the Quincy Institute, explains the fragile ceasefire and regional risks. Ali Velshi, MSNOW data reporter, breaks down tight Virginia vote returns and which counties mattered. Jamie Raskin, congressman and oversight lead, examines politicized prosecutions. Eric Holder, former attorney general and redistricting strategist, discusses legal angles and Democratic responses to redistricting fights.

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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.


