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On the Line with Alicia Menendez

On the Line with Alicia Menendez

Alicia Menendez, MS NOW 54 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Alicia Menendez leads insightful conversations that bring us to a deeper understanding of the day’s headlines, focusing on what’s at stake for our country and our communities.

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New tariffs, looming price increases for Americans
New tariffs, looming price increases for Americans Jul 24, 2026 00:41:06 July 24, 2026, 1pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez breaks down Pres. Trump's new worldwide tariffs, despite the Supreme Court denying his previous attempts. Plus, Democrats hold a field hearing in Houston, TX to get answers into the deadly ICE shooting. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See
Questions over whether the Pentagon is being honest
Questions over whether the Pentagon is being honest Jul 24, 2026 00:39:42 July 24, 2026, 12pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez asks why the Pentagon has lowered its official death toll in the war with Iran. Why are these numbers changing? Plus, the DOJ has backed off its legal crusade against The New York Times over its reporting on whether the president flew on an unsafe plane. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts withou
Political opposition to the war with Iran coming from the right
Political opposition to the war with Iran coming from the right Jul 23, 2026 00:42:40 July 23, 2026, 1pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez talks about how Republicans in office and their voters are growing increasingly frustrated with the quagmire with Iran. Plus, the latest Republican culture war comes for the Smithsonian, and its gift shop. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S
The latest push for politically charged prosecutions
The latest push for politically charged prosecutions Jul 23, 2026 00:40:04 July 23, 2026, 12pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez breaks down the Republican push to prosecute former Special Counsel Jack Smith. Plus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal talks about her successful effort to draw a line in the sand around Pres. Trump's war with Iran. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se
Trio of election deniers on November ballots
Trio of election deniers on November ballots Jul 22, 2026 00:31:05 July 22, 2026, 1pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez talks to Marc Elias and Arizona native Vaughn Hillyard about election deniers sweeping the state's Republican primaries. The president attends the dignified transfer of four American troops killed in the war with Iran. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi
A nuclear deal, but not with Iran
A nuclear deal, but not with Iran Jul 22, 2026 00:40:23 July 22, 2026, 12pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez talks about the U.S. nuclear dealmaking in the Middle East, in the middle of the war with Iran. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Americans pay for Trump to settle political scores
Americans pay for Trump to settle political scores Jul 21, 2026 00:41:14 July 21, 2026, 1pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez and Former FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya break down the ways American taxpayers are spending more to weather the president's chaotic economic agenda. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection
No clarity from Todd Blanche
No clarity from Todd Blanche Jul 21, 2026 00:41:04 July 21, 2026, 12pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez talks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal about the Republican push to get Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General.  Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi
Defying political reason and practical reality
Defying political reason and practical reality Jul 20, 2026 00:42:23 July 20, 2026, 1pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez and the panel discuss how the Republican push for the SAVE Act could tank the rest of its agenda. Plus, did the president admit he flew on a jet that wasn't safe?     Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab
Americans deserve a better explanation for the Iran war
Americans deserve a better explanation for the Iran war Jul 20, 2026 00:40:25 July 20, 2026, 12pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez and the panel discuss the intensifying war with Iran after the total collapse of the ceasefire. Plus, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse shares why she and other survivors don't think Todd Blanche is the right pick for Attorney General. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted b
Trump tries to tilt the scales for midterms
Trump tries to tilt the scales for midterms Jul 17, 2026 00:41:11 July 17, 2026; 1pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez asks Fmr. CIA Director John Brennan about President Trump's primetime address attacking the integrity of U.S. elections. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for
Trump's receipts don't back his election claims
Trump's receipts don't back his election claims Jul 17, 2026 00:41:13 July 17, 2026; 12pm: MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez talks about how President Trump is using the full weight of government to bolster his false election claims. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. 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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