Martin Bashir is an hour-long weekday U.S. and world news/commentary program on MSNBC

MSNBC

MSNBC is a cable news channel based in the United States available in the US, Germany , South Africa, the Middle East and Canada...

. The program airs live at 3:00 p.m. ET and is hosted by journalist Martin Bashir

Martin Bashir

Martin Bashir is a British journalist and media personality, currently with NBC News as a contributor for its Dateline program, and an afternoon anchor for MSNBC, hosting Martin Bashir...

. The show premiered on February 28, 2011 moving MSNBC Live

MSNBC Live

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 with Thomas Roberts

Thomas Roberts (news anchor)

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to 11:00 a.m. ET.

The program is often a mix of both news and opinion content, serving as a lead-in to the network's afternoon and prime time opinion programming. Bashir often gives his thoughts on the issues of the day along with a panel of guests and other relevant interviews pertaining to a specific issue being covered.

Segments

• America the Beautiful - A unique story you would only find in America.
• Play of the Day - A viral video is shown.
• Clear the Air - Martin gives his thoughts on a news story of the day.