The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

This week's Nightcap is here to talk Trump's obsession with a baseless lie about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Plus the impact of celebrity endorsements after Taylor Swift came out to publicly endorse Kamala Harris for President. And, it wouldn't be a Nightcap without our group sharing their MVPs of the week. Hayes Brown, Kalhan Rosenblatt, Mary Harris, and Dan Nathan join our Nightcap on The 11th Hour this Friday.

Both presidential campaigns are back in full swing with Trump making headlines saying he will not be participating in another debate with Vice President Harris. Plus, a reality check on the baseless immigration conspiracy theories as Trump doubles down. And, Carole King joins to talk about the power of celebrity endorsements. Vaughn Hillyard, McKay Coppins, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Mike Memoli, Simon Rosenberg, Victoria Defrancesco Soto, and Charlie Sykes join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

MSNBC's Ali Velshi gives a special preview of the second season of the “Velshi Banned Book Club.” Book banning is happening more and more. Removing literature from library shelves, school syllabi, and summer reading lists isn’t just blatant censorship; it is the tip of the sword that threatens American democracy itself. In this preview, Ali reflects on why this issues is so personal for him and his family. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/vbbcs2_fdlw. 

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We breakdown the aftermath of last night's presidential debate as both Trump and Harris come face to face again to commemorate 9/11. Plus, how a pet conspiracy theory about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio made it to the debate stage. And, the latest on inflation rates and how they are impacting the economy. Peter Baker Molly Jong- Fast, Michael Steele, Melanie Wilt, Tim Ryan, Peter Spiegel and Bill Cohan join The 11th hour this Wednesday. 

The Presidential debate is less than 24 hours away between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as both prepare to take the stage. Plus, the former president ramps up his threats to jail political opponents if reelected. And, what economic experts are saying about Trump's plans on tariffs. Susan Glasser, Yamiche Alchindor, Hugo Lowell, Doug Jones, Stuart Stevens, and Brendan Greeley join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

Our Nightcap roundtable is in studio talking the state of the 2024 race with just 60 days until election day. Plus, what's next for gun safety reform after the deadly high school shooting in Georgia. And, everyone shares their MVPs of the week. Steve Liesman, Rev. Al Sharpton, Pablo Torre, and Maya Eaglin join The 11th Hour Nightcap this Friday night. 

Days away from the first presidential debate Trump and Harris hit the campaign trail harder than ever. Plus, what a key race in Montana could mean for the battle to control Congress. And Trump's election interference case is back in court. Vaughn Hillyard, Jon Allen, Akayla Gardner, Basil Smikle, Michael Steele, Lindsay Owens, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

The latest on the deadly high school shooting in Winder, GA as officials identify a 14-year-old. Plus, Liz Cheney says she will vote for Vice President Harris in November - but will this endorsement help voters? And, U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions for its alleged effort to manipulate voters in the upcoming election. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Hugo Lowell, Roland Gutierrez, Max Rose, Stuart Stevens, Clint Watts, David Gura, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

A look at the tight race with less than 70 days till election day as the first mail-in ballots will be sent this week. Plus, what polling is saying about the 2024 election. And, Democrats are bringing reproductive freedom front and center- how voters feel about the issue. Susan Glasser, Errin Haines, Dave Weigel, Mandela Barnes, Mark McKinnon, John Della Volpe, Mark Murray, and Nikki Fried join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Democratic nominees Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sit down for their first interview since they launched their campaign. Plus, Trump rallies in battleground states, takes news questions about what happened at Arlington National Cemetery. And, breaking down new polls showing a tightening 2024 race, with Harris holding a narrow lead in key states. Jeff Mason, Amna Nawaz, Natasha Korecki, Tara Setmayer, Chuck Rocha, Latosha Brown join The 11th Hour this Thursday.