I'm really going to miss Ali Velshi!

[wackadoo wabbit]

Don't get me wrong; I'm delighted that Rachel's going to be returning. But I'm going to miss Ali.

Can't they put him someplace more visible than early weekend mornings? How about Lawrence O'Donnell's spot? I always change the channel when O'Donnell comes on; I find him and his coverage to be insipid. Ten p.m. weeknights seems like a perfect spot for Ali Velshi.

Nothing would please me more than a two-hour block of Rachel–Ali. They both deliver "meat."

[mopinko]

1. rachel wont be around long. i'm hoping ali gets the regular spot.

his weekend spot would be a great starter spot for jenn psaki.

[global1]

2. Velshi Is The Best.....

He should have his own weekday show. MSNBC made a big mistake when they went with Stephanie Ruhle for the 11 Hour show instead of Ali.

[dchill]

3. I so agree with you!

[wackadoo wabbit]

5. I agree too! /nt

[Diablo del sol]

6. Be careful, I took a lot of heat for a similar comment about a year ago

Ruhle is a pretender, Ali is the real deal.

Bluntly I was shocked by the heat I took. An absolute no brainer. They aren't even in the same league.

[Rebl2]

10. Yes

he is the real deal. Never much cared for Ruhle. Liked Craig Melvin somewhat, but now he is gone. Just on today now and I don’t watch a lot of it anymore. Don’t care for savanna.

[yorkster]

18. Totally agree.

I followed him on Al Jazeera America before it folded.
He's a real solid journalist with a global outlook and I am grateful for his presence and input.

[Deuce]

25. Yep, always looked forward to watching him on Al Jazeera!

[Sucha NastyWoman]

23. Right you are

Ali belongs in Brian’s old spot. Stephanie Should replace Andrea Mitchell’s daytime show.

[Diablo del sol]

28. Perfect

A republican talking head pretending to be liberal, replacing another republican talking head pretending to be a liberal.

[burrowowl]

34. Yes Ruhle is no Brain Williams

[okaawhatever]

8. I'll bet they're saving him for Rachel's spot when she semi-retires. If he had 11th hour show he

couldn't be a fill-in for Rachel.

[Haggis 4 Breakfast]

13. Where did you see that Rachel is retiring ?

She said that she was going to be involved with a film for a while, but that she would return when the film was completed.

Who said she was retiring ? Link ?

And, Ali Velshi SHOULD have his own show.

[okaawhatever]

17. I think I was wrong. There is an article in the LA Times and Advocate with the headline

Rachel Maddow is returning to MSNBC. But how long will she stay?

From article:

Maddow’s return will be welcome by MSNBC executives, who have seen the network’s prime-time ratings sink since the host stepped back. It may only be a brief respite, as Maddow is widely expected to step back from her daily program this summer. MSNBC declined to comment on that possibility.
___________

For some reason I thought she was going to be giving up her 8:00 show and only doing specials or a weekend show like Meet the Press. I guess I read rumors and thought they were true.

If she does give up her 8:00 show I hope Velshi gets it. I love watching him.

[Raine]

20. I'm sure I heard too that she was giving up her

weekday show. I think she was but the network must have given her a bonus or something to stay.

[milestogo]

30. Yeah, but not everyone stays up that late.

Even if Rachel were in that slot, I wouldn't stay up unless it was an intense news day.

Seeing Stephanie come on the air just reminds me that its time for bed.

[yorkster]

4. Will miss him as well.

Would like to see him in primetime. I like Rachel and Lawrence, but if either of them leaves, he's a natural for a 9 or 10 est slot.

A special guy, I think - smart, compassionate and quick to adapt to changing realities. A mensch, to boot.

[onecaliberal]

7. I thought he had a daytime show?

[Rebl2]

9. Weekend show

[yorkster]

12. He used to be on with Stephanie Ruhle

in the daytime. For a year or more he's had an 8am to 10am show on Sat. and Sunday mornings.

Unless you're thinking not of Ali but Ari Melber.

[onecaliberal]

16. I remember his show with ruhle. I'm not a fan of hers at all. I like Ali

[joanbarnes]

11. When is Rachel coming back? I haven't watched since she left...

[Rhiannon12866]

19. Ali announced last night that Rachel will back on her show on Monday.

[FailureToCommunicate]

14. He has been doing dexterous anchoring from a war zone. Just amazing skills!

[McKim]

15. Ali Has a Calm Style

Ali has a calm style, a smooth cadence and an international background that gives a broader perspective. I hope he goes far at MSNBC. We need him in America!

[Joinfortmill]

21. 👍

[DET]

22. He's not going anywhere-unless he wants to

Ali Velshi has certainly paid his dues. He deserves Rachel’s spot (and he deserved Brian Williams spot before that). I’m concerned that they’re going to give it to Jen Psaki, however. Psaki is clearly very talented, but who knows if she can perform as a TV host. Plenty of great guests have failed to make the transition. I’ll be really disappointed if Ali is sent back to war zones and hurricanes.

[Sucha NastyWoman]

24. Can't agree with you about Lawrence O'Donnel

I think he’s great, can’t imagine why you’re not a fan.

[ShazzieB]

29. Big Lawrence fan here, and I agree 100%.

[Greybnk48]

32. I'm a Lawrence fan too. He is excellent and under-rated.

I also love Ali Velshi, but not enough to dump on Lawrence or our other stars.

He needs a unique spot. He is amazing at reporting on the street like Ukraine, and the BLM protests.

[Samrob]

26. I wouldn't change O'Donnell for the world. He is very good but unappreciated. nt

[FM123]

27. Love Ali!

He is really something special!

[not fooled]

31. I think MSNBC is hoping

that Jen Psaki will be the next Rachel (or Rachel caliber).

Velshi or Ayman Mohyeldin or Medhi Hassan are the ones I'd like to see get evening shows (or rotate).

[BlackSkimmer]

37. I love LD too, but why personally attack someone who doesn't agree?

[Rhiannon12866]

35. Same here! He's the hardest working host and he absolutely deserves a award for these past 5 weeks!

[Rhiannon12866]

36. Here's Ali Velshi's last segment/sign off:

Velshi: Ukraine Shows What An Existential Fight For Democracy Looks Like - TRMS - MSNBC
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017727846

As Ali Velshi prepares to leave Ukraine after several weeks of reporting in the region, he reflects on the plight of Ukrainians to remain free and democratic, and the broader context of those fights for freedom all over the world, including the United States. Aired on 04/08/2022.

[Emile]

38. Wow, I think Lawrence is awesome. I say replace Chuck Todd or Mitchell.