Plus, Racist lies from Trump-Vance stir national outcry

Plus, Leaked Supreme Court documents create a real "mask-off" moment for Chief Justice John Roberts

Plus, Out-of-touch Republicans get shocking dose of reality in abortion stories

Plus, Even tighter: Why polling suggests a 2024 nail-biter

MSNBC's Ali Velshi gives a special preview of the second season of the “Velshi Banned Book Club.” Book banning is happening more and more. Removing literature from library shelves, school syllabi, and summer reading lists isn’t just blatant censorship; it is the tip of the sword that threatens American democracy itself. In this preview, Ali reflects on why this issues is so personal for him and his family. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/vbbcs2_fdlw.

Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple podcasts for access to episodes one week early, plus ad-free listening, and bonus content from this and other shows.

Plus, Trump intimidation tactics failing as election workers stand defiant and proud

Plus, Wagner: Where is the avalanche of coverage of Trump's cognitive decline?

Plus, Anticipating debate flameout, Trump works to lower expectations against Harris