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Nicolle Wallace, MS NOW
Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity on where the decision-makers stand on complex issues. Join her for analysis and discussion with the key newsmakers every weekday.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 43min
"Infighting among card-carrying MAGA figures”
March 17, 2026; As President Donald Trump’s joint-Israeli war in Iran approaches a third week, the rift it exposed in his coalition is deepening. Megyn Kelly, for one, pointed a finger at“Israel firsters like Mark Levin,” a criticism echoed earlier today in a Trump official’s public resignation in protest of the war in Iran. Nicolle Wallace unpacks the latest with Tim Miller, Angelo Carusone and John Heilemann.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 41min
“Day 18 of the war with Iran”
March 17, 2026; While President Donald Trump’s inner circle continues to defend Trump’s decision-making, another top official resigned today, joining the group of former-loyalists turned-dissidents: Joe Kent, once Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, quit today, citing Iran. Nicolle Wallace discusses with Anne Applebaum, John Brennan and Tom Nichols. Later in the hour, the latest in the FCC’s censorship efforts with Melissa Murray.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 42min
“Donald Trump is trying to tighten his grip on the news media”
Nicolle Wallace covers the threats Brendan Carr, chair of the FCC, and Donald Trump have made to the news media for covering the war in Iran in a matter that is ‘unfavorable’ to the Trump administration.
Later, Nicolle covers new reporting that young Trump voters regret their vote for Donald Trump because they feel betrayed by the war in Iran and by the state of the economy.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 42min
“The United States’ allies refuse to be bullied”
Nicolle Wallace covers the mountain of bad headlines related to the war in Iran: six more U.S. servicemembers have died, more than 140 have been injured, U.S. allies are refusing to help Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that they won’t take part in a war they did not start, and gas prices don’t seem to be coming down any time soon.
Later, Nicolle covers new reporting that the Trump DOJ is struggling to bring valid cases against those Trump wants to prosecute, such as James Comey, Letitia James, and Federal Chair Jerome Powell.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 41min
“Where is the line for Republicans?”
Nicolle Wallace, John Heilemann, and Rev. Al Sharpton discuss if Republicans have a line when it comes to Donald Trump. In the wake of the war in Iran, it seems as if the cracks in the MAGA coalition are beginning to widen.
Later, Nicolle covers the new reporting that FBI director Kash Patel is enlisting the help of UFC cage fighters to help train agents of the FBI.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 43min
“Trump DOJ fought the law, and the law won”
Nicolle Wallace covers the breaking news that a judge has derailed U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro’s case against Federal Chair Jerome Powell. Judge Boasberg wrote that the DOJ was trying to use this case against Powell to pressure him to vote for lower interest rates or to pressure him to resign, and that there was little to no evidence presented to charge Powell with an actual crime.
Later, Nicolle covers new reporting that suggests that the Trump administration underestimated the consequences of Iran retaliating to strikes by closing the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused gas prices to soar nationwide.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 49min
"Republican lawmakers preparing to take drastic measures”
March 12, 2026; After President Donald Trump said whoever he doesn’t endorse for the Republican nomination for Texas governor should drop out, his Republican allies have had to get creative trying to win his favor. Sen. John Cornyn, for example, turned to an op-ed in The New York Post. Nicolle Wallace discusses with Nick Corasaniti and Cornell Belcher. Later in the hour, the latest on the Pentagon and today’s breaking news with Paul McLeary, Tim Miller, Ken Dilanian and Michael Fienberg.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 43min
"An attack on a synagogue in Michigan”
March 12, 2026; Nicolle Wallace delivers the latest on an attack at Temple Israel, a synagogue in West Bloomfield, and a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. We discuss what we know so far about the perpetrators and updates with Michael Feinberg, Mark Mazzetti and Ken Dilanian. More on the context as Pro-Iran hackers targeted American company Stryker with Alex Wagner and Steve Liesman.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 41min
“The White House and the spectacle of the war in Iran”
Nicolle Wallace covers how The White House is using clips from movies and popular culture on social media to treat the war in Iran as a spectacle. This is happening amid the MAGA base breaking with Trump because they do not support this war.
Later, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joins Nicolle to discuss the Trump administration’s latest attack on voting rights. Trump is attacking voting rights instates he lost in the 2020 election, and Arizona is next up on his list.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 43min
“The United States is responsible for the deaths of more than 100 children”
Nicolle Wallace covers the new reporting that an investigation found the U.S. culpable for striking an Iranian elementary school, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 children. On Feb. 28, the U.S. used outdated information, resulting in a tomahawk missile dropping on the wrong target.
Later, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and Sarah Fitzpatrick join Nicolle to discuss Epstein’s accountant and trusted confidant, Richard Kahn, testifying today on Capitol Hill for a closed-door deposition.
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