# Basil Smikle

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Peter de Menocal | The Ocean, the Future, and the Responsibility to Know

What can the ocean—and Earth’s deep history preserved beneath it—teach us about the future?In this conversation, Peter de Menocal, President and Director of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, sits down with guest host Basil Smikle explores the intersection of science, climate, leadership, an…

Will Trump's new oil deal with Venezuela actually bring down gas prices?

President Trump claims his deal with Venezuela will bring down oil and gas prices, but can that happen before the midterms? Plus, why the President wants the FCC to punish NBC Anchor Kristen Welker. And, there's one thing all Americans appear to agree on: hating big tech. Charles Coleman Jr., Nilay…

Texas Cuts Polling Sites

September 2nd, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor; Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Democratic Strategist; Jake Traylor, MS NOW White House Reporter; and Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor…

Dorsey Hopson | Reimagining Public Education Through Leadership and Opportunity

Throughout his career, Dorsey Hopson has led at the intersection of public service, education, and systems transformation.  As the former Superintendent of Shelby County Schools, he guided one of the nation's largest urban school districts through a historic merger while confronting the interrelate…

Jennifer Sirangelo | The Power of Service and Civic Engagement

As President and CEO of Points of Light, Jennifer Sirangelo has spent her career making the case that service is more than generosity—it is a way to build stronger communities, deepen civic connection, and create purpose. From Boys & Girls Clubs to the National 4-H Council and now Points of Light, …

GOP’s Senate map freakout

September 17th, 2026 2PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur" Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; Paul Rieckhoff, Founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America and host of "Independent Americas" podcast; and Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Democratic …

An Inexpensive Price to Pay?

September 21st, 10am: As a competitive midterm election looms, the president calls rising gas prices an inexpensive price to pay for the Iran war. Plus, Nnamdi Egwuonwu talks to a Louisiana farmer facing his most expensive harvest season ever. And, Trump meets New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahe…

Did Trump use your tax dollars to fund his own advertising?

October 6th, 10am: New details on how Kristi Noem spent taxpayer dollars as Homeland Security Secretary. Then, the race for Florida governor, where Democrats see an opening, and we hear from candidate David Jolly. Plus, President Trump reverses course after backlash to his taxpayer funded ad blitz,…

Reaction to the new Press Secretary’s first briefing, and DOGE staffers working in the public sector

October 13th, 2026, 10am: The Group chat reacts to Katie Zacharia’s first briefing as White House Press Secretary, and what our reporters break down their takeaways from inside the room. Plus, how former DOGE employees are now leveraging their work for the federal government in the private sector. …

Special Coverage: The new press secretary’s first briefing

October 13th, 2026, 9am: Georgia’s Republican candidate for governor chose not to face his Democratic opponent, just as early voting begins in the battleground state. Then, the president’s new White House Press Secretary faces reporters for the first time. We bring you Katie Zacharia’s first briefi…