On the Line with Alicia Menendez

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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.

11h ago

Trio of election deniers on November ballots

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 AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
11h ago

A nuclear deal, but not with Iran

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.
1d ago

Americans pay for Trump to settle political scores

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 and use of personal data for advertising.
1d ago

No clarity from Todd Blanche

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 advertising.
2d ago

Defying political reason and practical reality

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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2d ago

Americans deserve a better explanation for the Iran war

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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
5d ago

Trump tries to tilt the scales for midterms

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 advertising.
5d ago

Trump's receipts don't back his election claims

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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I was sorry to see you leave The Weeknight. I am equally thrilled to find your daytime show has a podcast. So good to hear your excellent show!

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.