Way Too Early with Ali Vitali

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“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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Ali is Better

01/15/2025

TryRyd

Replacing Lemire = great choice. Ali is so much better - smarter & more positive, less sports than Jon. The only change - please no more Brendan Buck, the troll who must be paying kickbacks to MSNBC bookers as he’s on most shows spewing proMAGA talking points. I fast forward over Buck & Michael Steele, who also pretends to be reformed.
Love WTE

10/31/2025

Ciaocutey

Have been a fan for years. This always starts my day. First this then Morning Joe. I enjoyed Lemere too. Both very professional, both with their own style. Love Ali as she is warm and has a young energy. Like the guests. Anyone who can be on air so early everyday kudos! That’s discipline. There only one commentator…She’s excellent but her valley girl talk.. overall, superb and kind, straight news not a hate fest on either side.
Way to early

10/16/2025

ConnieV321

I would give Ali five stars. Usually I am awake because my cat wakes me up for breakfast.
Love Waking Up With Ali

05/20/2025

Shellandjj

Informative daily news overview, and Ali is a great host.

“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.”