On the Line with Alicia Menendez

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the president rejecting bipartisanship

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:17:10 +0000

June 24, 2026, 12p: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren on what's at stake for Americans struggling with the housing crisis, and the president's push to leverage a legislative solution with his push to nationalize elections.

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Capitol Collision Course

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:16:20 +0000

June 24, 2026, 1p: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and the panel discuss the president's decision to turn a moment of bipartisanship into a political push to nationalize elections, moments before meeting with Senate Republicans face-to-face on Capitol Hill. Sen. Jack Reed shares his thoughts on the housing bill he helped craft, the Acting Director of National Intelligence and the state of negotiations with Iran.

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DOJ's legal losing streak could save the midterms

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:21:05 +0000

June 23, 2026, 1p: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her panel break down the judicial rebukes to the Trump administration's efforts to nationalize elections. Molly Jong-Fast and Leigh McGowan share their thoughts on the crumbling Trump vanity projects. Plus, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove speaks on efforts to push The White House to brief C ongress on the latest negotiations with Iran.

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Duck-and-Cover Diplomacy

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:17:35 +0000

June 23, 2026, 12p: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez speaks with MS Now reporters about their new story on Secy. of State Marco Rubio's low profile during negotiations with Iran. Plus, Rep. Jim Himes shares his thoughts on reports of firings at the ODNI under Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte.

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Who gets clemency, and who gets a crackdown?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:49:08 +0000

June 22, 2026, 13p: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez speaks with her panel about new reporting that the Trump administration squashed a criminal investigation into why a convicted fraudster got clemency, while they push to detain critics of the president's allies. Plus, the DOJ says the anti-weaponization fund is no longer on the table, but won't put that commitment into writing. And we go to New Mexico for "Voices of America" struggling with high prices.

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Trump threats nearly derail Iran talks

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:47 +0000

June 22, 2026, 12p: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez breaks down the president's latest threats that could break down U.S. talks with Iran. Plus, the president's vanity projects take a messy turn.

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Renovation row

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:11:15 +0000

June 19, 2026; 1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez discusses new reporting that $352 million in Secret Service funds were redirected amid construction on President Trump's ballroom. Plus, her panel weighs in on the scrutiny around the reflecting pool renovations after an algae bloom turned the water green. And, in the latest edition of Voices of America, Rosa Flores goes to Texas to talk to people worried about their economic bottom lines.

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Trump claims "there are no limits" to his power amid war

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:27:39 +0000

June 19, 2026; 12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez breaks down President Trump's new comments about the extent of his power amid the war with Iran. Plus, Trump's controversial pick Bill Pulte takes over as the Acting Director of National Intelligence. And a Texas military base suffers a major flu outbreak just weeks after Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth dropped the flu vaccine requirement for troops. CEO of the Obama Foundation Valerie Jarrett joins after the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center.

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Obama Presidential Center Ceremony SPECIAL COVERAGE - Pres. Barack Obama's Speech

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:18:07 +0000

June 18, 2026, 1p: Part two of MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her continuing live coverage of the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. She is joined by MS Now's Jacob Soboroff, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Nnamdi Egwuonwu and presidential historian Jon Meacham. Listen for Former President Barack Obama's speech.

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Obama Presidential Center Ceremony SPECIAL COVERAGE - Michelle Obama's Speech

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:17:56 +0000

June 18, 2026; 12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez anchors live from Chicago for the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center alongside MS Now's Jacob Soboroff, Nnamdi Egwuonwu and presidential historian Jon Meacham. Listen for Former First Lady Michelle Obama's speech.

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Eric Holder at The Obama Presidential Center

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:24:16 +0000

June 18, 2026; 11am: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez sits down with Former Attorney General Eric Holder in Chicago ahead of the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. Plus. Vice Pres. JD Vance spoke about the preliminary deal with Iran from the White House Briefing Room.

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Why not take the win?

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:58:34 +0000

June 17, 2026, 1p: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her panel discuss the whiplash nomination battle for the president's pick for Director of National Intelligence. Plus, we get a look at MS Now's exclusive interview with Barack and Michelle Obama ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Former Obama speechwriter David Litt joins the conversation.

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Victory lap before the details

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:57:29 +0000

June 17, 2026, 12p: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her panel break down Pres. Trump's press conference at the G7. He took questions for the first time on the Iran deal, as well as his decision to pull his nomination for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton.

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The crumbling firewall around Trump

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:44:11 +0000

June 16, 2026, 12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez breaks down Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's charm offensive on Capitol Hill to permanently take over the Dept. of Justice. Plus, the panel breaks down the latest act of apparent political retribution targeting California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife.

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Voting where election misinformation began

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:32:44 +0000

June 16, 2026, 1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez digs into the Georgia races that could reshape the center of gravity on Capitol Hill. Plus, Melissa Murray, Sarah Matthews and MS Now's Lisa Rubin break down the fake electors facing a Wisconsin court.

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ICE at the polls?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:37:26 +0000

June 15, 2026, 1pm: California Senator Alex Padilla responds to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who did not give a clear answer on whether voters can expect to see ICE agents at polling locations. Padilla also discussed whether a potential Democratic majority in Congress could lead to a new impeachment push. Plus, the presidential birthday present played out on a national stage and on a network that just got the green light for a massive media takeover. The UFC show also played directly into the president's pockets.

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"With so much on the line"

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:29:05 +0000

June 15, 2026, 12pm: For the inaugural episode of "On the Line with Alicia Menendez," she spoke to experts on the consequences of the announced deal between the United States and Iran to temporarily stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Introducing On the Line with Alicia Menendez

pods@versantmedia.com (Alicia Menendez) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Catch every episode of your favorite MS NOW shows as podcasts, including On the Line with Alicia Menendez, starting June 15th.

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