Join us on Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon as we sit down with author and journalist Ali Velshi, editor of 'The Trump Indictments'. Explore why Velshi found it crucial to compile them in one book. Get insights on democracy from this Kenyan-born Muslim and MSNBC Chief Correspondent. Plus, delve into the shifts in the US two-party system. Don't miss the Rockin' 8 with Velshi, where he shares his favorite suit, best poutine spot, and more. Tune in for a discussion on the future of democracy in America and more. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!

Welcome Ali Velshi:

We’re joined on the Starline by author, host, journalist and MSNBC Chief Correspondent. His latest project is editor of “The Trump Indictments”. We welcome Ali Velshi.

Ali, let’s go Beyond the Mic. We could spend days looking at these cases and the 91 criminal counts against the former president of the United States. My question to you is why was it important to put them all together in one book?

Ali, you are a self-admitted Kenyan born Muslim. What does democracy mean to you?

Why do you think the United States has gone from a two party system that used to fairly work together to a two party system with extreme factions that won’t work with anyone?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Favorite suit is made by who?

2. Last book you read that wasn't your own?

3. You said once “It's the best of Canada in a hot, gooey, cheesy, smothery, delicious mess.” So where is the best place to get poutine?

4. How did looking at American homelessness change the way you see America?

5. One thing your wife depends on you to do around the house?

6. Have you ever been to the Elmwood Park Zoo?

7. Best thing about your parents?

8. Favorite place to vacation?

One Big Question:

Ali, what do you see as the future of democracy in America?

The Wrap:

He enjoys poutine from a food truck in Montreal, vacationed with his parents for two weeks and wants you to read “The Trump Indictments” Ali Velshi, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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