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Host, MSNBC “Velshi”, Sat/Sun 8-10aET, & "The Last Word" Fri 10pET. I actually AM a Kenyan-born Muslim. @velshi@mastodon.world or Post
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Putin’s been making some pretty warped claims about the war as a continuation of #Stalingrad. A better comparison might be Stalin’s 1939 Invasion of Finland. Let’s do a little dive into the #WinterWar. #velshi
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"It's an epic lesson. It's a form of guidance to ensure that people feel a sense of common purpose," says of the #BlackNationalAnthem. "Over 100 years later, it's still being sung." #velshi #BlackHistoryMonth
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U.S.-China relations have been strained, but recently things seemed to be getting better. That's why finds it "mystifying" that China would send a balloon over U.S. airspace. "What's the message they're trying to send by doing this now?" #velshi
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Looking forward to this conversation with about the profound impact censorship has on our students, teachers, public education, and democracy itself. Tune into at 9:45a ET or stream live here: msnbc.com/live
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Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks) coined 'intersectionality' & is one of the creators of “Critical Race Theory”. She’s also one of the academics whose work was stripped from the College Board's AP AfAm History course. She joins me 9aET. #veshi
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The Chinese said it was a weather balloon that drifted (6,000 miles) off course. What's REALLY been blown off course are U.S./China relations. Fmr. CIA Director joins me 9aET to discuss whether and how the two nations might deescalate tensions. #velshi
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Kimberlé Crenshaw () coined 'intersectionality' & is one of the creators of “Critical Race Theory”. She’s also one of the academics whose work was stripped from the College Board's AP AfAm History course. She joins me 9aET. #veshi
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Can one prominent conservative judge’s mission to save democracy go mainstream?
joins me 9aET to discuss how he’s trying – through the courts, legislators and public opinion – to shape a nation one day disentangled from anti-democratic impulses. #velshi
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“Lift Every Voice and Sing” - also known as the "Black National Anthem" - is a symbol of resistance & a song of joy. , the Professor who wrote the book on the anthem, joins me 8aET to discuss its storied history and legacy. #velshi #blackhistorymonth
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I'm heading back to #Ukraine next week to mark one full year since the Russian invasion began.
I'll host 10aET-12pET on Feb. 18 & 19 and 25 & 26, 8pET on Feb. 22, 23 & 24 and 10pET on Feb 24.
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PROGRAMMING NOTE: Starting Feb. 18th, will air in a brand-new time slot: Saturday/Sunday 10aET-12pET.
Tune in & fix your DVR's -- we'll see you then.
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Politicians running for office while under investigation is a "classic" authoritarian thing, points out . "The purpose of getting into government is to shut down any investigations about you and your corruption." #velshi
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For our 1st year anniversary, #VelshiBannedBookClub revisits the #1619Project, the work that started it all. “The books that have stuck with me most in my life are the ones that have unsettled me," says . #velshi #1619Hulu
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It’s been exactly one year since our first-ever meeting of the #VelshiBannedBookClub!
A year of literary analysis, conversations with authors, and a deeper understanding of the power of story. Books can change a life, or even save a life. 📚💥 #velshi
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Commemorating the Soviet victory over the Nazis at #Stalingrad, Putin twisted reality, saying his conquest of #Ukraine is a continuation of Soviet defense. Dark irony: in the present war, Ukraine is making the mighty defense against Russian invaders.
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The U.S. saw strong job creation in January, adding 517K jobs and the unemployment rate hitting its lowest level in 53 years. But will it be enough to stave off that highly-anticipated recession? 's breaks down the latest economic numbers #velshi
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Congress’ newly-created Weaponization Subcommittee is expected to launch a series of investigations over the next 2 yrs. Ranking Member says her job is to lead a #TruthSquad to call out any nonsense. #velshi
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Dr. George Tiller, probably the most famous abortion provider in America, lived and died through the most violent chapters of the abortion wars. The one thing preventing us from slipping back to that dangerous era is the abortion pill.
And now that’s under attack. #velshi
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In 1984, German band Nena had a hit in America w/ '99 Luftballons', telling the fictional tale of 99 balloons floating across the horizon (& eventually leading to nuclear war). Now, a very real Chinese spy balloon is floating across the US. #Velshi & has the latest🎈
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With a renewed push for police reform, comes renewed scrutiny on the structures that shield police from being held accountable for their actions. #QualifiedImmunity makes it incredibly difficult to hold officials to account. #velshi
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Training is "insufficient as a guard and a protection for our people," says . "We have to have various forms of accountability and consequences for when officers do wrong, or else it doesn't matter that you train them to do right." #velshi #qualifiedimmunity
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Thank you for having me on this morning to discuss this issue. The GOP wants to shut down accountability. Putting professional liars (conspiracy theorists) and lawless individuals on an "Oversight" committee is a move in this direction. twitter.com/ruthbenghiat/s
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It's been a year of resistance and reading. Of learning and elevating. And today, it's been exactly a year since we started the #VelshiBannedBookClub.
For today's meeting we're taking it back to the beginning with , author of the landmark #1619Project. Tune in 9aET.
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House Dems tapped to be the party’s top member - & counteroffensive leader - on the Republicans’ sweeping investigative panel into the ‘weaponization’ of the fed govt. She joins me 9aET to discuss what 'government oversight' means to the 118th Congress. #velshi
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As pleas for police reform echo across the nation following the fatal police beating of #TyreNichols, people are yet again calling for *one* key piece of reform: an end to qualified immunity. So why is it so hard to enact? Civil rights atty joins me 8aET. #velshi
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I look forward to joining tonight on to discuss and ’s unconscionable decision to cut off HIV funding to our state.
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Joining @AliVelshi tonight:
@DarrickHamilton
@RepDebDingell
TN State Rep. @JRClemmons
Mia Cotton
@regellis1
#LastWord
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Friends, it’s Friday, so please join me at 10pET for
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In the latest #VelshiBannedBookClub: David Levithan, author and champion of books about LGBTQ+ teens, discusses his book "Two Boys Kissing" with
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I published “Ali Velshi takes apart Trump advisor: You can’t just lie on TV!” on
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Russian Mercenaries Are Destabilizing Africa
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Absolutely “no” turns into absolutely “yes” when you’re bravely protecting the democratic values. Ukraine inspires the whole world 🇺🇦
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Staff Writer for The Atlantic, , joins to discuss his reporting that finds many in the GOP want Trump out of the way before 2024 and are secretly hoping his health or an indictment will solve their problem. on.msnbc.com/3wEGL4O
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