The Best People with Nicolle Wallace
MS NOW, Nicolle Wallace
Who are The Best People? They’re the most magnetic and engaging people in the room; the ones who know how to get that extra something out of every collaboration, connection, and endeavor. These people are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. Now, in an era of social and political upheaval, The Best People share lessons that we can all use. Listen as Nicolle Wallace seeks varied perspectives on how to keep reaching for truth, decency, and connection.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 51min
Julie K. Brown Continues to Break Open the Epstein Story
Julie's K. Brown, the investigative reporter whose Miami Herald work reopened the Jeffrey Epstein saga, reflects on relentless document work and why the story still matters. She discusses how Epstein manipulated powerful people. She highlights class dynamics in victim selection. She describes new leads from millions of released pages and what questions remain.
12 snips
Mar 16, 2026 • 55min
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling Knows Leadership… And When It’s Lacking
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, retired 38-year Army leader and author of If I Don't Return, shares wartime journals and hard-earned lessons. He recounts a 50% casualty briefing, moral injury from close combat, why people join the military, and what real leadership and presidential responsibility should look like. He also warns about rushed decisions, the need for curiosity and diversity, and when leaders must refuse unlawful orders.
10 snips
Mar 9, 2026 • 50min
How Tig Notaro's "Laugh Hang" Got Her to the Oscars
Tig Notaro, a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, and Oscar-nominated documentary producer, discusses honoring poet Andrea Gibson and turning personal recordings into a film. She recounts meeting Andrea, rallying a passionate production team, and how humor helped navigate grief. Tig also talks about her acting work and her new podcasting projects.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 53min
A Mayor, a Military Pro and a Professor on Affluence, Grievance and Greed
Tom Nichols, author and former Naval War College professor, offers national-security and institutional critique. Eddie Glaude, Princeton professor, brings historical and moral analysis on race and democracy. Mitch Landrieu, former New Orleans mayor, speaks from rebuilding and civic leadership. They discuss elites' failures and courage, institutional decay, political grievance, and what to rebuild next.
11 snips
Feb 23, 2026 • 40min
Yes, Robert De Niro is Talking to You
Robert De Niro, Academy Award–winning actor and longtime public figure, speaks as a concerned citizen. He discusses confronting Trump early and why elites stayed silent. He urges mass mobilization to protect midterm integrity. He stresses courage, local resistance, and using economic and cultural influence to defend democracy.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 30min
Scott Galloway Wants You to Resist and Unsubscribe
Scott Galloway, entrepreneur and professor who launched the Resist and Unsubscribe campaign, explains using consumer spending as political power. He outlines how coordinated unsubscribes can move markets. He names target companies, discusses why tech leaders stay silent, and urges small collective economic actions alongside protest and voter engagement.
Feb 12, 2026 • 6min
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”
A sneak peek into a new political pop-culture chat. They break down a heated Texas Democratic primary and the contrasting styles of the contenders. Conversation veers into campaign drama sparked by influencers and off-the-record remarks. They also touch on art in tense times, Super Bowl halftime heat, and why cuts to major newsrooms worry democracy.
9 snips
Feb 9, 2026 • 51min
Rosie Perez is Still Doing the Right Thing
Rosie Perez, actress and activist known for Do the Right Thing and her long‑standing advocacy, talks about canvassing and why she keeps showing up despite fear. She reflects on immigration enforcement, the image of a detained child that moved her, media consolidation and artists’ courage. She also revisits her Spike Lee breakthrough and how personal mentors shaped her activism.
Feb 5, 2026 • 2min
MS NOW Presents: Clock It with Symone and Eugene
Two former White House figures turn their off-air groupchat into a show that tracks where politics and pop culture collide. They riff on everything from halftime shows and celebrity fashion to social media moments that shift narratives. Expect sharp, lively takes that point out who is borrowing culture and why it matters.
14 snips
Feb 2, 2026 • 53min
Eric Holder: Institutions Have Failed Us, the American People Have Not
Eric Holder, former U.S. Attorney General and veteran legal official, offers a principled take on justice and democracy. He discusses ordinary citizens in Minneapolis pushing change. He warns about institutional failures, weaponized power, threats to voting rights, and the need for civic engagement and principled leadership.
