MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi brings his sharp analysis and perspective to weekend mornings.
The Velshi podcast is a highly anticipated and much-loved addition to the MSNBC lineup. Hosted by Ali Velshi, one of the network's top presenters, this podcast offers a unique and energetic take on politics and current events. With his sharp wit and extensive knowledge, Velshi presents the news in an informative and engaging manner that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish.
One of the best aspects of The Velshi podcast is Ali Velshi himself. As a journalist, he is hardworking and dedicated to providing thorough analysis of the day's events. He goes beyond simply reporting the "what" of a story, delving into the "why" and "how" to give listeners a deeper understanding of the issues at hand. His ability to ask unscripted follow-up questions demonstrates his expertise and ensures that important topics are addressed.
Another standout aspect of this podcast is its educational nature. Ali Velshi takes the time to explain complex political concepts in a way that is easy for listeners to grasp. He breaks down complicated ideas into digestible pieces, making them accessible even to those who may not be well-versed in politics. This educational approach leaves listeners feeling smarter and more informed by the end of each episode.
However, there are some aspects of The Velshi podcast that could be improved. One issue raised by listeners is the timely uploading of episodes. Some have expressed frustration at delayed uploads or missing podcasts, particularly with regards to weekend shows. This inconsistency can be frustrating for fans who rely on the podcast as their primary way of accessing Velshi's content.
Overall, The Velshi podcast is a must-listen for fans of Ali Velshi and political enthusiasts alike. With his unique perspective and engaging presentation style, Velshi educates and informs listeners while keeping them entertained throughout each episode. Despite some minor issues with uploading consistency, this podcast remains an excellent source of insightful political commentary that will leave you wanting more.
In conclusion, The Velshi podcast is a valuable addition to the MSNBC lineup. Ali Velshi's expertise and engaging presentation style make for an informative and entertaining experience. While there may be some issues with timely uploading, this podcast is still highly recommended for anyone looking to stay informed on current events and delve into the world of politics.

President Trump's administration selectively decides how to apply the rule of law; why America's affordability crisis isn't a ‘hoax;' former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee warns of consequences from Trump's disinformation on climate change 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.

Americans face an affordability crisis, paying more for housing, healthcare, and childcare than ever before; former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper discusses his new bid for the U.S. Senate; President Trump intensifies his misogynistic insults of female journalists 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.

President Trump gives himself high marks on the economy, but the reality for most Americans is far different; Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi breaks down the DOJ's release of some of the Jeffrey Epstein files; E. Lockhart's “We Were Liars” trilogy is the subject of 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How some major corporations are driving up prices for the American people; what is and what isn't inside the DOJ's release of some of the Jeffrey Epstein files; inside Canada's aggressive play to lure highly skilled H-1B visa holders from America 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.

President Trump gives himself a grade a “A+++++” on the economy, but the reality for most Americans is very different; Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the DOJ's release of some of the Jeffrey Epstein files; a detailed breakdown of what MRNA vaccines are, how they work, and why they are so important 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.

Ali Velshi discusses Saturday's mass shooting at Brown University that killed at least two and injured nine others with Rep. Seth Magaziner, Sen. Jack Reed, Brown University student Jack Diprimio, and Fred Guttenberg; MS NOW senior national security reporter David Rohde offers his analysis of the mass shooting attack in Bondi Beach, Australia targeting a Hanukkah celebration 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.

Ali Velshi discusses Saturday's mass shooting at Brown University that killed at least two and injured nine others with MS NOW reporter Maya Eaglin, Providence, RI Councilman John Goncalves, MS NOW investigative reporter Mark Santia, The Soufan Group director Colin Clarke, MS NOW legal analyst Barbara McQuade, MS NOW intelligence analyst Christopher O'Leary, and MS NOW law enforcement analyst Tom Manger 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.

Ali Velshi discusses the latest on the shooting attack at Brown University that killed at least two and injured nine, as well the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia with MS NOW intelligence analyst Christopher O'Leary, MS NOW law enforcement analyst Tom Manger, and MS NOW senior national security reporter David Rohde; Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) comments on President Trump's ongoing rhetorical attacks on the Somali-American community in Minnesota 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.

Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem stirs up controversy, as calls for her to step down grow; Rep. Andre Carson discusses Indiana lawmakers rejecting Pres. Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional map; Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses her new run for the U.S. Senate; award-winning authors Joanna Ho and Caroline Pritchard discuss their book, “The Day The Books Disappeared,” 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

University of Toronto professor Jason Stanly warns of a slide to authoritarianism when the president of the United States involve himself in mega media mergers; Rep. Ted Lieu discusses President Trump's retribution campaign against perceived opponents and his latest setback; Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer weighs in on Trump's new National Security Strategy document, which some say reads like a right-wing propaganda pamphlet 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.

Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), candidate for Governor of Alabama fmr. Sen. Doug Jones, candidate for Congress New York City Controller Brad Lander 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.

How Trump's litany of lawyers and appointed U.S. attorneys are ruining his retribution agenda; the important new research revealing the affordability struggles facing America's shrinking middle class; award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien discusses her new documentary chronicling post-Roe America ‘The Devil Is Busy' 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.

Why the White House wants Americans to become an army of informants and how it's a flashing red light of America's authoritarian slide; fmr. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius explains what the end of ACA subsidies would mean for Americans; why Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has a penchant for pushing Putin's positions 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.

How Trump's lawyers and many of the U.S. attorneys he has appointed are ruining his retribution agenda; the important new research revealing the affordability struggles facing America's shrinking middle class; why Trump seemingly falling asleep during a cabinet meeting is a serious matter; the devastating consequences of the CDC's new recommendation regarding the Hepatitis B vaccine 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.

How the incompetence of the Trump administration is having devastating consequences for America; the latest from Indianapolis ahead of the state's redistricting vote; Rep. Pramila Jayapal discusses the inhumane conditions at ICE detention centers; author Elaine Castillo discusses Jane Austen's classic “Pride and Prejudice” 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why it's imperative the American people don't allow President Trump and the administration to normalize the boat strikes in the Caribbean; Ben Rhodes discusses why Democrats need a new strategy on Israel; why affordability is not a con job as Trump claims, and how is policies have contributed to the issue 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.

A status check on the blunders, errors, and failures of the members of Trump's cabinet that are making the administration unpopular and ineffective; the consequences of the President's new attacks on Somali immigrations; the ramifications of a growing number of Republicans speaking out against Speaker Mike Johnson 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.

Where Donald Trump's retribution presidency stands, and who he is targeting next; the fear spreading amongst Afghan-Americans following last week's deadly National Guard shooting; new resistance amongst Indiana Republicans in the face of President Trump's redistricting demands; honoring the memory of Mother Fletcher, one of the last survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, who died this past week at age 111 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.

The dire new warning from a group of retired federal judges who normally take great pains to stay out of politics; Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) discusses his committee's new inquiry into reports of potential war crimes committed by members of the U.S. government during the deadly operation against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea; the major change quietly made at the CDC, and what it means that the Trump administration's anti-vaccine agenda is shifting into high gear 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.

How retribution is a central tenant of Trump's second presidency, and who he is targeting next; the latest on White House reaction to the deadly National Guard shooting; hints of resistance among Indiana Republicans in the face of Trump's redistricting demands; the important role that courts are playing to expose abuses by ICE and Border Patrol agents under Trump 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.

The investigation into the deadly ambush of two National Guard troops patrolling Washington and the Trump administration's response has refugees on edge; a report from Hong Kong looks into the catastrophic apartment complex fire that left at least 128 people dead; fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor describes why it would be “hopelessly naive” to believe Vladimir Putin wants to hold talks to end the war in Ukraine; Mary Shelley's “Frankenstein” is the subject of this week's 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.

President Trump is tearing down the federal oath he swore to uphold by eroding democratic guardrails; new data reveal the majority of the people the Trump administration is deporting are not the ‘worst-of-the-worst' as the president claims; the U.S. is threatening military strikes inside Venezuela; new reporting reveals Trump may be souring on FBI Director Kash Patel, due to a growing list of embarrassments and mistakes 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.

The latest on the investigation into the shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington and the national security implications of President Trump's response; fmr. U.S. Amb. to Ukraine William Taylor on why it would be foolish to believe Vladimir Putin's claim that he is ready for ‘serious' talks to end the war in Ukraine; Trump ramps up his attacks on members of the press 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.

Taking stock of the state of Trump's GOP after a bruising week for the President; the importance of being an active participant in a democracy 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.

Why it's important not to cast this era of Donald Trump in terms governed by normal politics; explaining the very serious situation unfolding in Nigeria; Rep. Eugene Vindman discusses the importance of a call Trump had with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman in 2019 which he says would "shock" Americans; what the slowdown in hiring and uptick in inflation means for American consumers. 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.

All the signs from the week which show how President Trump's grip on the GOP is loosening; what it means that Trump's 28-point plan for the Ukraine War heavily favors Russia; the rising fear caused by Trump's escalating ICE tactics, and the ways in which members of the clergy are fighting back 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.

How Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani capped a strange week for the President; what Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation means for MAGA; what was really behind Trump's shocking comments about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi; Jennifer Niven's “Breathless” is the subject of this week's 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.

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan responds to President Trump's threats after she joined lawmakers urging military service members to “refuse illegal orders;” Trump's plan to gerrymander a GOP advantage in the midterms is hitting a major snag; Walter Isaacson discusses his new book ‘The Greatest Sentence Ever Written' 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.

Donald Trump's meeting with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani capped a very difficult, weird week for the president; why impugning murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi's character is dangerous; what the latest court rulings mean for ICE's aggressive tactics. 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.

Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses the ramifications of ongoing battle over the Epstein files; all the reasons why Trump's promise to send $2k checks to some Americans won't happen; the fmr. Director of the CFPB Richard Cordray explains how the Trump administration's destruction of the CFPB harms consumers; why the prosecutions of two people from the top of Trump's enemies list might be hitting a roadblock. 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.

A deep dive into the housing affordability trap that has been decades in the making, which Donald Trump is politically playing into; fmr. Gov. Jay Inslee discusses America's leadership vacuum at the annual global climate summit COP30; NJ Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill's campaign manager breaks down their decisive win and the lessons Democrats nationwide need to take from it 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.

Inside the unraveling of President Trump's relationship with some Republicans and parts of his MAGA base over the Epstein files; the fmr. Director of the CFPB Richard Cordray explains how the Trump administration's destruction of the CFPB harms consumers; which cities Trump is eyeing next for his ICE immigration crackdown and how local leaders are preparing 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.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, breaks down the bombshell revelations inside the trove of Jeffrey Epstein documents his committee just released; where things stand in the southern hemisphere as the United States creeps closer to military action with Venezuela, Dr. Zeke Emanuel describes what the end of Obamacare subsidies means for tens of millions of Americans; Ashley Hope Pérez discusses her book ‘The Knife and the Butterfly' in this week's 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.

A former federal judge appointed by President Reagan explains why he's resigning from a lifetime appointment in order to speak out against Trump's assault on the rule of law; why the tactics we are now seeing ICE use is a warning that the worst is yet to come; what the American people can expect now that Trump has admitted his tariffs don't work. 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.

Breaking down all the important revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein email release; Chris Matthews discusses his new book ‘Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters'; Dr. Zeke Emanuel describes what the end of Obamacare subsidies means for tens of millions of Americans; breaking down the state of the Democratic Party 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.

How Democrats are showing they can win big by being an inclusive party, while Republicans do the opposite and lose; Virginia's lieutenant governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi discusses her historic election victory; New York City Comptroller Brad Lander breaks down the “abduction trap” ICE has in place outside immigration court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) discusses how the government shutdown is really a two-tiered system; Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) discusses ICE's increasingly inhumane tactics in his state; the co-chair of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team Lina Khan explains exactly how Mamdani plans to govern; plus, there is a very dark cloud lurking over the stock market which could mean trouble in the future for the American economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Madeleine Dean discusses what her constituents are telling her about the government shutdown and how the shutdown may be eroding faith in Congress; breaking down the nationwide housing affordability crisis; the co-chair of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team Lina Khan explains exactly how Mamdani plans to govern; how the Democrats' big victory on Tuesday was also a victory over inevitability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democrats achieved a clean sweep in Tuesday's election; Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon discusses why he believes the American republic is in ‘the most perilous moment… since the Civil War;' Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario discusses her new documentary profiling her work Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ali's personal family story illustrates the power of running for office in a democracy, ‘because you can;' Tenn. Rep. Justin Jones discusses the importance of elected office to keep the fight alive; U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) breaks down the latest in government shutdown negotiations and the new turn in Trump's trade war; how AI data centers are fueling sky-high utility bills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday's election results show the future of the Democratic Party shouldn't be tied to one person or ideology; Indivisible co-founder Leah Greenberg discusses the power that individuals can muster in politics; Rep. Katherine Clark (D-CT) comments on the latest on the impasse of the government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia says the governor's race in his state is a referendum on President Trump's return to office; California's Proposition 50 is not just a blueprint for challenging Trump, it's a call to action; the lapse in SNAP benefits is not a mistake, it's a deliberate policy feature of Project 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.