The Beat with Ari Melber

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BONUS: From Trump's desperation to Drake's 'blackness,' Joe Budden opens up in candid interview Feb 02, 2020

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In this extensive interview, rapper and new media entrepreneur Joe Budden talks to MSNBC’s Ari Melber about music, politics, race, the danger of secrets and the power of therapy and personal growth. Budden responds to several video clips, ranging from his early days in hip hop to greatest hits from his popular music show “The Joe Budden Podcast.” Melber and Budden also discuss Drake’s musical career, his verse in “Sicko Mode” about Kanye West and other recent comments; Donald Trump’s history as a sometime hip hop socialite and frequently name-checked character in songs; the evolving meaning of the term “For The Culture,” and whether Budden’s role in hi hop now focuses more on being a rapper or a media interviewer.

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BONUS: Ari Melber’s exclusive interviews with Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and Dave Chappelle Jan 12, 2020

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In this special podcast episode, MSNBC’s Ari Melber sits down with Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) to discuss his favorite artists, some of his provocative lyrics and why Dave Chappelle is one of “his dearest friends for life.” We also dig into the archives from Ari’s 2018 interview with Dave Chappelle and then Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous, to discuss why Chappelle decided to endorse a political candidate, followed by a deep analysis of Chappelle’s comedy in the Trump era.

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BONUS: Full House to vote this week on impeaching Trump Dec 16, 2019

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MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts "Impeachment: White House in Crisis"

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BONUS: Impeachment Debate with Rep. Jeffries, Maya Wiley, Bush DOJ veteran and more Nov 22, 2019

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Ari Melber hosts a live podcast event in NY on the night the House Intelligence probe wrapped up its scheduled impeachment hearings, featuring analysis and debate of the new evidence, road ahead, and legal burden of proof required to vote to impeach the President. Ari is joined by House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries legal experts John Flannery, Maya Wiley, Berit Berger, and John Malcolm.

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BONUS: Ari Melber sits down with legendary group R.E.M. to discuss MONSTER, and secrets to music success without corporate compromises Nov 10, 2019

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In this bonus podcast episode, MSNBC's Ari Melber sits down with R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills to reflect on the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed album "Monster." The two also tackle their battles with the music industry, the meaning behind some of their most famous lyrics and their national debut on David Letterman's show.

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BONUS: Experts on if Trump could lead to Trump's removal from office Nov 05, 2019

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BONUS: Growing evidence in impeachment case as new witnesses testify Oct 21, 2019

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Ari Melber hosts a special series on MSNBC: 'Trump and Ukraine: The Impeachment Crisis'

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BONUS: Honoring Biggie Smalls with Havoc, Ebro, Hakeem Jeffries, Ari Melber & more Oct 06, 2019

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In this special Beat podcast extra, anchor Ari Melber leads discussions to mark the 25th anniversary of "Ready to Die," the classic debut album by The Notorious B.I.G., which revitalized East Coast hip hop. Ari leads a discussion of Biggie's musical legacy with his collaborator Havoc (Mobb Deep); Lord Finesse, who produced the iconic final track on Ready to Die; and former Editor in Chief of The Source, Kim Osorio. Then Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Hot 97’s Ebro Darden talk to Ari about the wider issues of hip hop, politics and civil rights. Part two of the discussion also includes Jeffries and Darden discussing the potential impeachment of President Trump, how the 2016 Trump campaign stoked racial tensions to get elected, and challenges facing both the Republican and Democratic parties to address racial discrimination in national policy. This is a recording is of a public event in Brooklyn, N.Y., and includes some explicit language.

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BONUS: Ari Melber breaks down the federal case that can stop Trump's immigration plan in its tracks Sep 22, 2019

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MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on The Flores Agreement, a decades-old court settlement that is now more important than ever. The case controls how immigrant minors are treated in detention -- and is central to Trump’s family separation crisis. In this special report, Melber examines how Trump's immigration agenda is thwarted by this Clinton-era case, how Trump actually echoes Obama on the immigration ruling but differs on protecting human rights, and what Congress can do to reform the entire system.

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Bonus: Mavericks with Ari Melber: Lee Daniels gets emotional over Halle Berry's historic oscar Sep 15, 2019

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In this bonus podcast, listen to Ari Melber's exclusive interviews with Hollywood director and producer Lee Daniels for Mavericks with Ari Melber – a series of in-depth conversations with artists, musicians and cultural icons.

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