The Best People with Nicolle Wallace

By MS NOW, Nicolle Wallace

Who are The Best People? They’re the most magnetic and engaging people in the room; the ones who know how to get that extra something out of every collaboration, connection, and endeavor. These people are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. Now, in an era of social and political upheaval, The Best People share lessons that we can all use. Listen as Nicolle Wallace seeks varied perspectives on how to keep reaching for truth, decency, and connection.

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U.S. Superpower Suicide Through Unchecked Power and Polarization

Jan 26, 2026

Unrestrained presidential power and political polarization are causing "superpower suicide," undermining alliances, global standing, and national security against adversaries like Russia and China.

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Media Capitulation to Power Erodes Trust and Undermines Democracy

Jan 19, 2026

Media's failure to hold powerful figures accountable and its embrace of profit-driven sensationalism erodes public trust and undermines democracy. Discover how to audit your own media consumption and identify compromised outlets.

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Trump's "Putinization" Threatens US Democracy and Global Order

Jan 12, 2026

Trump's actions mirror Putin's tactics, shifting U.S. power towards personal gain and transactional relationships, dismantling the post-WWII order and risking global instability.

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MS Now Premium: Ad-Free Access for Key Events

Jan 09, 2026

Get ad-free access to exclusive podcasts and TV show audio, plus early access to new series. MS Now Premium enhances your understanding of key events like the US 250th anniversary and midterm elections.

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Cruelty and Lack of Empathy Increase Risk for Dissent

Jan 05, 2026

Current political climates demand more risk, yet offer less solidarity than the 1960s. Cultivate hope as a muscle through acts of joy and defiance to resist despair.

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Rosie O'Donnell's Self-Preservation and Collective Action Against Authoritarianism

Dec 29, 2025

Rosie O'Donnell prioritized self-preservation and her daughter's well-being by moving to Ireland, anticipating a difficult political climate and highlighting the power of collective action against misinformation.

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Forward-Looking Program Needed to Counter Republican Authoritarian Strategy

Dec 22, 2025

Republicans weaponize voter data and create "fraud" claims to disenfranchise voters, demanding Democrats abandon past norms for a proactive, forward-looking defense of democracy.

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Comedy's Power Against Complacency and Misinformation

Dec 15, 2025

Comedy exposes societal absurdities and propaganda, while public complacency and passive media consumption enable misinformation and political regression.

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Historical Injustices Underscore Individual Moral Responsibility Today

Dec 08, 2025

Historical injustices mirror today's threats, revealing how fear and complicity erode democracy. Individual conscience is the critical defense against authoritarianism and institutional compromise.

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Claire Danes on Vulnerability, Strength, and the Actor's Craft

Dec 01, 2025

Claire Danes reveals the "tough and nervous" duality in her powerful performances, exploring the universal fears and complex inner lives that resonate with audiences.

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Burn Order: How a Government Crusade Led to Mass Incarceration and Cover-Up

Nov 24, 2025

America incarcerated its citizens on a mass scale, a radical policy fueled by a government crusade and shrouded in a cover-up, the "burn order."

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Survivor Jess Michaels Demands Accountability for Epstein Abuse

Nov 24, 2025

Survivor Jess Michaels shares her harrowing experience with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the profound, lasting injury of sexual trauma and the fight for truth and accountability.

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