Opinion | Q&A: Ali Velshi explains his vision for MS NOW’s ‘11th Hour’ as he takes over as host

Last week, Ali Velshi wrapped up his weekend show on MS NOW with an emotional, impassioned defense of journalism. Now, tonight, he carries on that fight as the new host of the “11th Hour.”

Velshi, whose resume includes stints with CNN and Al Jazeera America, joined then-MSNBC in 2016 and began hosting his own show “Velshi” in 2020. Now he takes over hosting duties of the “11th Hour” from Stephanie Ruhle, who is moving to mornings.

Last week, Velshi took time out of rehearsals (and his “second job”) to talk with me over Zoom.

We discussed the importance of journalism, how he has changed as a journalist and what he wants viewers to get out of his new show.

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