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Way Too Early with Ali Vitali
Hosted by MS NOW, Ali Vitali · EN
“Way Too Early” covers both the day’s inside-the-beltway political news as well as the critical stories shaping the national conversation leading into “Morning Joe.”
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MAJOR UPSET: David Crowley wins Democratic nomination for Wisconsin Governor, beats DSA candidate Francesca Hong
2d ago00:41:39Tap to summarizeAugust 12, 2026 – 5am: David Crowley wins Democratic nomination for Wisconsin Governor, BEATS DSA candidate Francesca Hong Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate primary Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota Governor Darline Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman advance to a runoff for Senate in South Carolina Iran latest: U.S. fires on ship breaking its blockade of Iranian ports Response teams search for survivors after Colombia quake Russia releases Marine veteran jailed for 4 years Trump confirms he switch planes amid Iranian plot Trump doesn’t rule out declaring a National Emergency to implement sweeping restrictions on November elections Texas Democrats push cities to end ICE contract: MS NOW Report White House asks the DOJ to revive reflecting pool case: WSJ Obama jokes about Oval Office gold makeover Democrats raise questions about 18-karat gold ring given to trump by Belgium diamond industry To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Assassination threat against President Trump forced plane switch and secret flight from Turkey
3d ago00:41:40Tap to summarizeAugust 11, 2026 - 5am: Assassination threat against President Trump forced plane switch and secret flight from Turkey Trump emphasizes economic pressure on Iran -- again -- as war and stalemate over Strait of Hormuz continue Trump issues executive order seeking to reshape vaccine recommendations for children, medical experts criticize the change Massive earthquake in Colombia leaves 100+ people dead Wisconsin voters head to the polls to decide their party nominees for Governor South Carolina holds special primary to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham Trump economic advisor blames Biden for high inflation… in 2026 ‘Trump Media’ reports ‘real-time’ so-called “Truth Social” feed sign-ups Trump attacks progressives, calling them ‘jihadists’ Trump renews effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook: Semafor White House officials told GOP to “back off” Rep. Max Miller President Obama to launch a new podcast To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Trump 'low-keying it' with Iran, focuses on economic pressure
4d ago00:41:49Tap to summarizeAugust 10, 2026 - 5am: Trump 'low keying it' with Iran, focuses on economic pressure: AXIOS Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan Cuba Task Force Wisconsin voters head to the polls tomorrow to decide Democratic nominee for Governor AOC declines to endorse Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Tim Scott confronted over El-Sayed attack ads DSA co-chair struggles to explain ‘taxing the rich’ GOP midterm strategy embraces Trump’s communism fixation: MS NOW Hunter Biden weighs in on father’s health Trump economic advisor Hassett insists the U.S. economy is booming GOP-led Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General Republican Senator Bill Cassidy defends his vote for Blanche Trump pressures Pirro to revive baseless claims of vandalism of reflecting pool To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Senate stacks agenda before recess
1w ago00:41:31Tap to summarizeAugust 7, 2026 – 5am: Senate stacks agenda before recess GOP-led Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt Rep. Andy Ogles loses his GOP primary in Tennessee Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship again Iran latest: Oman, Tehran reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary, calls for unity
1w ago00:41:15Tap to summarizeAugust 6, 2026 – 5am: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary, calls for unity Democratic party’s next test: Wisconsin Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in “final stages” Trump, Hegseth clash over Iran missile depletion: The Washington Post Senate panel to vote on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt Trump dismisses affordability concerns in Las Vegas rally Dozens of military family members have been detained by ICE: AP Exclusive To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Michigan Senate primary race goes down to the wire
1w ago00:41:33Tap to summarizeAugust 5, 2026 – 5am: Michigan primary race El-Sayed vs. Stevens: Too Close To Call Other Primary races Reflecting Pool latest Trump refuses to say publicly if Pirro’s job is safe Rep. Max Miller latest Judge dismisses January 6th charges against OathKeepers Senate Committee advances Blanches AG nomination Iran latest Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid in NC Sen. Rand Paul pushes Fauci contempt vote Trump Arch latest To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Michigan voters head to polls for pivotal Democratic primary race
1w ago00:41:26Tap to summarizeAugust 4, 2026 - 5am: Michigan Primary Virginia primary Rep. Max Miller not dropping out Trump: Pirro ‘choked’ in reflecting pool case Washington wildfires Second detainee death reported at Delaney Hall Judge: NY can’t ban ICE agents from wearing masks Blanche set to vote on advancing nomination to become Attorney General Concerns about legal loopholes in Blanche’s order to rescind $1.776B so-called ‘anti-weaponization’ fund and IRS deal Trump, Iran give mixed messages on state of talks Jack Smith invited to testify next month before the senate judiciary committee To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Blanche reversal: Acting AG ends $1.776B fund and clarifies Trump tax deal
2w ago00:41:27Tap to summarizeAugust 3, 2026 - 5am: Blanche reversal: Acting AG ends $1.776B fund and clarifies Trump tax deal DOJ drops reflecting pool charges Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio calls on his former son-in-law, Republican Congressman Max Miller of Ohio, to resign following domestic abuse allegations made by Moreno’s daughter NYT: Trump most recent polling number hit a new low heading into midterms Acting DNI Bill Pulte expected to step down today, Jay Clayton to take over Trump says he canceled strikes on Iran, claims progress on outlines of an Iran deal Trump post more bizarre AI images on social media over the weekend El-Sayed, Stevens make final push in Michigan state primary Senate reaches funding deal to avoid midterms shutdown To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Trump suggests pulling Blanche nomination amid GOP standoff
2w ago00:41:30Tap to summarizeJuly 31, 2026 - 5am: Trump suggests pulling Blanche nomination amid GOP standoff Jay Clayton still hasn't taken office as DNI Mandela Barnes quits Democratic primary race for Governor Saudis form military coalition to deter Red Sea attacks The U.S. economy slowed in the second quarter amid continued concern over inflation Commerce Dept. takes equity stakes in 7 private companies Anthropic AI models hacked three outside organizations during tests Fox News Poll: Talarico holds slim lead in Texas Senate race El-Sayed leads Stevens in polls ahead of Michigan primary State Dept. says it will expand access to new U.S. Passports featuring President Trump To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Todd Blanche nomination on hold amid GOP standoff
2w ago00:41:28Tap to summarizeJuly 30, 2026 – 5am: Todd Blanche nomination on hold amid GOP standoff Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the 5th Amendment more than 100 times in GOP-led COVID hearing MS NOW Report: Secret Service agents were pressured to covertly surveil former FBI Director James Comey POLITICO: Acting DNI Bill Pulte is reportedly looking for ways to keep his job a little longer, despite Jay Clayton being confirmed by the Senate for the DNI role on Tuesday Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing a pardon or clemency of any kind for convicted sex offender and Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell Talarico agrees to 3 debates, Paxton wants “fair terms” Fox News Polls show Democrats ahead in key Senate races U.S. launches major retaliatory strikes against Iran Poll: 60% oppose U.S. military action in Iran Trump surprised by reports China sending weapons to Iran WSJ: DSA sparking ‘panic’ in the Democratic Party AXIOS: Musk plans massive push for GOP in midterms Obama summer reading list To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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