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Velshi

Ali Velshi brings his sharp analysis and perspective to weekend mornings.

Copyright: Copyright © 2021 NBC News

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Politics of the Government Shutdown Nov 01, 2025

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discussed the impasse in Congress, as the government shutdown hits the one-month mark; Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey describes his state’s highly consequential governor’s race; three experts weigh in New York City’s pivotal mayoral race

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Shutdown Politics Ahead of Election Day Nov 01, 2025

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New York Comptroller Brad Lander discusses the national stakes of his city’s mayoral race; all the reasons why SNAP benefits matter to every American, not just those who rely on a vital food assistance program; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson breaks down President Trump’s latest intimidation tactic at polling places; Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes describes lesson learned from Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 vote and what it means for upcoming elections.

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Trump Tours Asia With No End In Sight For The Government Shutdown Oct 26, 2025

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Rep. Adam Smith discusses the latest in the efforts to reopen the federal government and President Trump’s trip to Asia; a preview of Zoran Mamdani’s event with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders; the importance of bearing witness to and pushing back against ICE’s most brutal tactics; the cultural impact of the brazen heist at the Louvre and the sports betting scandals

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The Next Targets in Trump’s Retribution Presidency Oct 26, 2025

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Donald Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen discusses where Trump’s retribution presidency goes next; inside the maternal health crisis facing black women in America; how disinformation and AI propaganda are supporting Trump’s ICE crackdown on DHS’s official social media accounts

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Trump Travels To Asia With The Government Still Shutdown Oct 26, 2025

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Democratic Representatives Henry Cuellar and Angie Craig discuss the dangers to American families if SNAP benefits expire at the end of the week; how the Trump administration is escalating tensions with Venezuela and where the situation goes next; the importance of bearing witness to and pushing back against ICE’s cruelest tactics.

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The Consequences of the Government Shutdown Oct 25, 2025

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the consequences the American people are facing right now due to the ongoing government shutdown and the new fight over food stamps; how the widespread government furloughs are having a major effect on the American economy; Rep. Jim Clyburn discusses how he is holding the line against the chaotic Trump presidency; Sabaa Tahir’s “All My Rage” is the subject of this week’s Velshi Banned Book Club

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A Look at Trump’s Record on Crime Oct 25, 2025

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An important reality check on Donald Trump’s record on crime; North Carolina Rep. Don Davis discusses the GOP’s new gerrymandered map for his state which will make it almost impossible for him to win reelection; the real problem with Trump razing parts of The White House for his own personal projects

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Americans Brace for Impact of Gov’t Shutdown Oct 25, 2025

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Rep. Bennie Thompson discusses the status of negotiations to reopen the federal government; former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius describes the consequences of allowing the Obamacare subsidies to expire; a live report from Buenos Aires after the Trump administration announces plans to significantly increase imports of Argentinian beef; Rep. Jim Clyburn responds to calls from GOP officials to gerrymander him out of office; how the Supreme Court has put ICE above the law

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The Sights, Sounds, and Next Steps for the ‘No Kings’ Movement Oct 19, 2025

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The sights, sounds, and next steps for the ‘No Kings’ movement after an historic nationwide turnout; the long-term project in the courts to destroy the crown jewel of the Civil Rights Act; how the Trump administration’s targeting of colleges and universities aims to subvert higher education

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The Trump Admin. Is Exploiting The Shutdown Oct 19, 2025

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How the Trump administration exploits the government shutdown to commandeer public space for political propaganda; prospects for a new Trump-Putin summit ending the war in Ukraine, and the historical importance of its proposed location, Budapest; the multiple ways in which protesting is patriotic, no matter what Pres. Trump and his allies say

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