The Beat with Ari Melber

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Hear Jay-Z talk to Ari about Beat report on “God Did” and the drug war Sep 02, 2022

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In this exclusive podcast extra, listen to Jay-Z and DJ Khaled respond to Ari Melber’s full “Beat” special report breaking down the failed Nixon-Trump drug war and Jay-Z’s epic new verse on “God Did.” To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DOJ, Trump lawyers face off over special master; Jan. 6 Committee seeks Newt Gingrich interview Sep 01, 2022

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Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 1 and reports on Trump’s lawyers and the DOJ squaring off over Trump’s “special master” request. Plus, breaking news that the Jan. 6 committee is requesting to interview former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Fmr. US Attorney Barbara McQuade and Fmr. CIA officer David Priess join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New DOJ filing suggests Trump team hid, moved docs Sep 01, 2022

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Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 31 and reports on a new DOJ filing that suggests Donald Trump's team may have hidden and moved documents, possible evidence of obstruction. Plus, a new photo circulating that shows for the first time some of the classified documents found at Mar-A-Lago. Danya Perry, Hugo Lowell and House Intel. Cmte. member Rep. Peter Welch join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Biden blasts “MAGA Republicans” on threats to law enforcement after Trump search; Special report – War on drugs Aug 30, 2022

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President Biden rebuking MAGA lawmakers in a speech just days after accusing them of “semi-fascism.” Biden calling out members of the GOP for claiming to support law enforcement but seemingly only when it’s Black Americans being policed. Plus, a special report on the “war on drugs” in America featuring Jay-Z’s new music which addresses discriminatory drug law enforcement. Chai Komanduri, Nick Akerman and singer Carole King join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

GOP talks up “riots” if Trump is indicted as DOJ eyes two roads to Trump charges Aug 30, 2022

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 29th and reports on Lindsey Graham threatening riots and unrest if prosecutors indict Donald Trump. Plus Georgia Governor Brian kemp has been ordered to testify in an election probe as the Trump legal team reportedly “scrambles to find an argument” according to the New York Times. DOJ veteran Neal Katyal, law professor Melissa Murray and reporters Joan Walsh and Will Sommer join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unsealed Trump search info shows he defied requests for over 6 months Aug 26, 2022

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, August 26th and reports on the newly unsealed, heavily redacted Trump search affidavit. The information reveals more about the unprecedented search of Mar-A-Lago and suspicion over criminal evidence. Former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and authors Mark Liebovich and Jay McInerney join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New heat in Trump’s secret doc scandal; Democrats ‘outperforming’ in special elections Aug 26, 2022

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, August 25 and reports on new signs that Democratic voters are galvanized by the abortion fight, with the New York Times reporting now: “Democrats Dare to Dream.” Plus, the DOJ filing its proposed redactions to the Trump affidavit. Political science professor Christina Greer, Fmr. CIA officer David Priess and environmentalist Bill McKibben join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MAGA election deniers winning more primaries, putting spotlight on GOP plot to end democracy Aug 25, 2022

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 24 and reports on Republican candidates who are avowed election deniers winning GOP primaries, setting up a clash over the nonpartisan administration of American elections. Plus, Susan Rice joins on President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan. Chai Komanduri, Bill Nye “The Science Guy” and Fmr. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump intel scandal escalates as NYT reports 300+ classified docs seized Aug 23, 2022

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 and reports on dramatic new details from the New York Times revealing that the government found Trump had 300+ classified documents at Mar-A-Lago, and he “went through the boxes himself.” The government saying some of the material included the US’s most closely guarded secrets. Civil rights activist Maya Wiley and retired NYPD detective Marq Claxton join. Plus, acclaimed director James Burrows reflects on “Will & Grace” and “Cheers.” To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump requests new review of intel. docs; “The Devil’s Advocate” turns 25 as Trump tests how far real-life lawyers will go Aug 22, 2022

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 22, 2022 and reports on Donald Trump’s legal team filing a motion to appoint a special master for an extra layer of review over seized documents from Mar-A-Lago. Plus, how recent Trump controversies, including the DOJ reviewing whether his lawyers illegally lied and Rudy Giuliani being formally “targeted” for charges in Georgia, echo some of the themes in the classic legal film “The Devil’s Advocate,” such as “how far” lawyers will go for their client and when do they become part of potential crimes they are supposed to defend. “The Devil’s Advocate” author Andrew Neiderman joins “The Beat” on the 25th anniversary of the film, along with Chai Komanduri, NYU law professor Melissa Murray and Fmr. Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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