Nicolle Wallace discusses Attorney General Merrick Garland’s contentious testimony in front of the Jim Jordan-led House Judiciary Committee, the White House’s fight against disinformation, a new bipartisan group calling out right-wing fascism, bombshell allegations from Cassidy Hutchinson’s forthcoming book involving Rudy Giuliani, President Zelenskyy’s pushback against the ex-president’s claim he would end the war in Ukraine, and more. Joined by: Mike Schmidt, Mary McCord, Anthony Coley, Rick Stengel, Rep. Adam Schiff, Ali Vitali, Miles Taylor, Cornell Belcher, Molly Jong Fast, Katty Kay, Mini Timmaraju, Igor Novikov, and Alexander Vindman. 

“I am not the president’s lawyer”

Nicolle Wallace discusses President Biden’s call to preserve democracy as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, Republicans threatening to cut off aid to Ukraine as President Zelenskyy heads to Washington, the implications of placing the ex-president under a gag order as he repeatedly comments publicly about the judges and attorneys involved in his various trials, Pennsylvania’s new effort to increase voter participation, and more. Joined by: Claire McCaskill, Tim Heaphy, John Heilemann, Governor Josh Shapiro, Amy McGrath, Admiral Steve Abbot, Admiral Michael Smith, Rep. Jim Himes and Glenn Kirschner.

“Bend the arc of history”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest comments from the ex-president not so subtly applying pressure to his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, new reporting on the testimony of a former aide in Jack Smith’s investigation of classified documents, Ukraine aid’s newfound precarity in the Republican-controlled House ahead of President Zelenskyy’s visit to the U.S., the dangerous spread of election denialism, and more. Joined by: Andrew Weissmann, Katie Benner, Frank Figliuzzi, Katie Phang, Mike Schmidt, Tim Miller, Mary McCord, Eddie Glaude, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Barry McCaffrey, and Masih Alinejad.

“I hope he’s loyal to me”

Nicolle Wallace discusses breaking news in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s ongoing legal battle with the ex-president, bombshell revelations about his fellow Republicans from Senator Mitt Romney, a disturbing ousting of an election official in Wisconsin, the White House’s campaign against misinformation, and more.Joined by: Neal Katyal, Basil Smikle, Glenn Thrush, Rep. Adam Schiff, Glenn Kirschner, Charlie Sykes, Paul Rieckhoff, Lisa Rubin, and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul.

“Losing grip on reality”

How do you win an unprecedented election that could see a criminally indicted ex-president take on the current Commander in Chief? How do you win crucial down-ballot races that will ultimately shape the power dynamics for whoever wins the White House? And how do you win over voters – of any party -- when mistrust in leadership is at an all-time high? Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri, are two of the most well-respected voices in American politics today and have some ideas. Listen to their new podcast “How to Win 2024” and follow the show: https://link.chtbl.com/htw_fdlw

Introducing “How to Win 2024”

Nicolle Wallace discusses a new report detailing the alarming threats to democracy as Wisconsin removes their top election official, Hunter Biden’s indictment on three gun-related charges, the right’s targeting of FBI agents involved in the investigation, updates in the Fulton County election case as some co–defendants begin to sever their cases, a trauma surgeon’s perspective on gun violence, and more. Joined by: Mike Schmidt, Harry Litman, Mike Memoli, Pete Strzok, Mary McCord, Rick Hasen, Mara Gay, John Heilemann, Dr. Brian Williams, and Fred Guttenberg.

“Threats of revenge”

As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing the first episode of a new MSNBC podcast, “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali Velshi—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/vbbc_fdlw

BONUS: “Velshi Banned Book Club”

For the third time in 4 months Donald Trump has been indicted, twice at the federal level, but legal experts say this is the most serious one yet. MSNBC host Ali Velshi reads every word of the DOJ’s latest allegations against the former president, charging him with 4 counts in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

BONUS: Prosecuting Donald Trump: The 2020 Election Indictment Read by Ali Velshi

What exactly is inside that historic 37-count federal indictment against Donald Trump? MSNBC host Ali Velshi reads every word of the DOJ’s allegations against the former president, including a transcript of a conversation Trump allegedly had about a classified military document and texts between his employees.If you have questions, you can leave us a voicemail at 917-342-2934 and maybe we’ll play it on the pod! You can also email us at ProsecutingTrumpQuestions@nbcuni.com.

BONUS: Prosecuting Donald Trump: The Full Indictment Read by Ali Velshi

Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be arraigned on criminal charges Tuesday. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord tell us what happened inside that Manhattan courtroom, what stood out to them in the pages of the indictment and what it all tells us about how District Attorney Alvin Bragg plans to build his case.

Prosecuting Donald Trump: The Manhattan Arraignment

A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump – setting a new precedent for holding American leaders accountable. But how does a prosecutor like Alvin Bragg actually convince a jury to convict a former president? MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord tell us how prosecutors think about building a case against a former president.Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/pdt_fd

Prosecuting Donald Trump: The First Indictment

How do you build a legal case when the defendant is a former president? MSNBC legal contributors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord have an idea. They’re two of the most well-respected and storied prosecutors in the country – and have prosecuted historic cases from Enron to the Benghazi attack. So, they’re the perfect people to tell us how a prosecutor -- from Alvin Bragg to Fani Willis to Jack Smith – might think about prosecuting a former president.

Prosecuting Donald Trump: A Primer

One year, over a half a million lives lost.  Nicolle Wallace hosts a special 1-hour edition of our daily segment Lives Well Lived, honoring the over 500,000 Americans who have died from Covid-19. 

Lives Well Lived

Drawing on her 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 key decision-makers stand on complex issues.

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