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Ep 468McCarthy rewards MAGA extremists with new prizes; "Beat" 5 year highlights
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 18 and reports on Speaker McCarthy rewarding MAGA extremists in the House with committee assignments. Plus, looking back at some of the highlights from the past five years of "The Beat" featuring politics and music guests. James Carville and Joan Walsh 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.
Ep 467Special report: Feared from warzones to Congress, Counsel Jack Smith leads Trump probe
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 17 and reports on the New Mexico Republican arrested for allegedly targeting Democratic lawmakers in a string of shootings. Plus, a special report on Special Counsel Jack Smith's long career from prosecuting war crimes to now leading probes of Trump. Andrew Weissmann and Michael Steele 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.
Ep 466MLK Day: Biden touts MLK's legacy and voting rights push
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 16 and reports on the legacy of Martin King Luther Jr. Day, with President Biden marking MLK's legacy. Plus, special reporting on the leading causes of deaths for police in the line of duty with special guests Marcia Ferranto of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, and retired NYPD detective Marq Claxton. Michael Schmidt, Maya Wiley and David Folkenflik 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.
Ep 465After Trump tried to corrupt DOJ, Garland appoints Trump vet as special counsel
MSNBC anchor Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 13 and reports on AG Garland appointing Trump vet Robert Hur as special counsel overseeing the Biden classified documents probe, a move some have lambasted as motivated by optics. Plus, Ransom and Elie Mystal join for Fallback Friday! David Kelley and Alencia Johnson 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.
Ep 464A.G. Garland roils D.C. with surprise announcement
MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, January 12 and reports on Attorney General Garland appointing a special counsel to oversee the investigation of classified documents found in President Biden’s old office and home. Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defends George Santos’s epic lies. Emily Bazelon, Karen Loeffler, Howard Dean, and Barbara Boxer 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.
Ep 463House GOP struggles in pivot to governing; More classified docs found in Biden office
MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, January 11 and reports on House GOP chaos amid Speaker McCarthy's first week, the discovery of more classified documents in a Biden office, and new evidence from the Jan. 6 committee that could inform Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe of Trump. Libby Casey, Katty Kay and Joyce Vance join, plus acclaimed filmmaker Cameron Crowe. 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.
Ep 462McCarthy's bargain: Secret rules with MAGA fringe for speakership
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 10 and reports on the "shadow rules" now governing the House GOP. Plus, President Biden answers questions on classified documents found in an office used while he was Vice President. Eugene Robinson, Molly Ball and Chai Komanduri 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.
Ep 461House voting on GOP rules to weaken speakership
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 9 and reports on the House holding its first vote with new Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the Fulton County election probe grand jury completing its work, and Brazil's insurrection. Former RNC chair Michael Steele and former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance 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.
Two years out from insurrection, Ari Melber reads from his Jan 6 Report foreword
bonusIn this exclusive podcast extra, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reads more from his special foreword to the January 6 report on the coup conspiracy. Plus, on the two year mark after January 6, two "Beat" segments on the insurrection and the House GOP chaos of Kevin McCarthy's speaker fight. 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.
Ep 460McCarthy "humiliated" as he limps into fourth day of speaker losses
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" as Kevin McCarthy loses 13 straight votes for speaker and limps into a fourth day of voting. Plus, marking 2 years since the January 6 insurrection. Rep. Byron Donalds joins, as well as Rusty Bowers. 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.
Ep 459McCarthy loses 10th speaker vote
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday January 5 and reports on Kevin McCarthy's losing streak hitting a third day in the House and the lessons of John Boehner's fight for the speakership. Mark Leibovich, Libby Casey and Michael Moore 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.
Ep 458House still without Speaker after 6 votes
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 4 and reports on the second day of a parliamentary debacle, as the House still lacks a Speaker after 6 votes. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failing to cinch a majority as hardliners refuse to support him. Former Rep. David Jolly, fmr. DNC Chair Howard Dean, The Atlantic's David Frum and Time Magazine's Molly Ball 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.
Ep 457McCarthy loses historic three Speaker votes
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 3 and reports on Rep. Kevin McCarthy losing three votes for Speaker of the House, with GOP hardliners breaking with their party to vote against him. Brendan Buck, former aide to Republican Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner joins, along with Democratic strategists Chai Komanduri and James Carville. 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.
Ep 456Dem leader Hakeem Jeffries on new strategy in House
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 2 and reports on the eve of a new Congress as Democrats seek a new strategy in the House and the GOP faces fallout over incoming Rep. George Santos. Democratic caucus leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins, as well as fmr. acting US 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.
Ep 455Jan. 6 cmte releases interview transcripts from Don Jr. and Stephen Miller
MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 29 and reports on the Jan. 6 cmte releasing new interview transcripts from Don Jr. and Stephen Miller. Plus the latest on the George Santos controversy. Joyce Vance, Renato Mariotti, Dave Aronberg, and Rep. Jackie Speier 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.
Ep 454Trump WH aide: Meadows burned docs in transition period
MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 28 and reports on stunning new Jan. 6 witness testimony. Cassidy Hutchinson telling the committee she saw Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows burning documents in the transition period. Plus, Rep. Kweisi Mfume joins on the "Identifying Mass Shooters Act." 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.
Ep 453Jan. 6 committee member: "clear" DOJ should prosecute Trump
MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 27 and reports on the newly released 845 page January 6 report and new evidence showing Trump's intent. Plus, a shocking confession from incoming GOP congressman George Santos that he lied about key parts of his background. Danya Perry, Molly Jong-Fast, and Fernand Amandi join, along with Katherine Stewart and Rep. Maxwell Frost. Darren Star, creator of "Emily in Paris" and "Sex and the City" also joins. 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.
Ep 452Bombshell: star witness's full Jan. 6 testimony released
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 22, and reports on the newly released Jan. 6 testimonies, the upcoming Jan. 6 final report and the new "coup proof" bill passed by the Senate. Fmr. acting solicitor general Neal Katyal, NYU history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Obama campaign vet Chai Komanduri and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Remnick 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.
Ep 451Trump braces for new coup evidence tomorrow
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 21, and reports on the new transcripts from the Jan. 6 committee, the upcoming final Jan. 6 report and President Zelenskyy's meeting with President Biden. NBC's Mike Memoli, NYT Magazine writer Emily Bazelon, Rep. Jamie Raskin and fmr. FBI special agent Asha Rangappa 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.
Ep 450Ari asks Trump lawyer about new coup evidence
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 20, and reports on the criminal referrals from the Jan. 6 committee for Trump and his allies. NYU law professor Melissa Murray and Trump impeachment lawyer David Schoen 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.
Ep 449Jan. 6 cmte refers Trump for criminal prosecution
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 19, and reports on the Jan. 6 committee's convening for their final meeting and asking the Department of Justice to indict Donald Trump. Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal, fmr. head of the Southern District of New York David Kelley and fmr. federal prosecutor John Flannery 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.
Ep 448Jan. 6 cmte set to publish final coup report next week
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 16, and reports on the Jan. 6 committee's upcoming criminal referrals and final report, and FL Gov. Ron DeSantis' flip from promoting vaccines in his state to spreading anti-vaxxer misinformation. CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Maya Wiley, fmr. Watergate prosecutor Nick Ackerman, fmr. federal prosecutor Paul Butler, NYT columnist Michelle Goldberg, political strategist Chai Komanduri and award-winning playwright Jeremy O. Harris 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.
"It was a coup": Ari Melber reads from his Jan 6 Report foreword
bonusIn this podcast exclusive, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reads excerpts from his special January 6 report foreword on the coup conspiracy. The forward will be included with the Harper Collins edition of the forthcoming January 6 report. Plus, a special "Beat" segment highlighting past examples of how government reports have mattered and effected change. 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.
Ep 447Jan. 6 cmte to hold public meeting on Monday
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 15, and reports on the upcoming criminal referrals and final report from the Jan. 6 committee and the debate surrounding the Trump-era DOJ case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. WaPo columnist Eugene Robinson, fmr. federal prosecutor Joyce Vance and U.S. correspondent for the BBC Katty Kay 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.
Ep 446Texts reveal incoming House leadership pushed “Big Lie” after 2020 election
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 14, and reports on Mark Meadows’ coup-related text exchanges with GOP lawmakers, the right-wing backlash to Pres. Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act and Gov. DeSantis’ switching to an anti-vaccine position as he pushes for an investigation into the COVID mRNA vaccines. Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal, activist Sally Kohn and political strategist Alencia Johnson 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.
Ep 445Jan. 6 cmte to reveal criminal referrals next week
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 13 and reports on the Jan. 6 committee holding it's final public meeting on Monday, with expected criminal referrals coming next week. Melissa Murray, Emily Bazelon and Chai Komanduri join. Plus, environmentalist and primatologist Jane Goodall joins for a special Summit Series interview! 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.
Ep 444Foreign coup plots echo in US as swift arrests contrast with Garland DOJ
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 12 and reports on two attempted coups in foreign democracies and how their governments' responses contrast with the US DOJ's response to January 6. Plus, Brittney Griner's release and a deep dive into drug law enforcement in the US. Maya Wiley, David Rothkopf and David Plouffe 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.
Ep 443Judge denies DOJ request on Trump contempt; "Veep's" Tony Hale Fallback Friday
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 9 and reports on a judge denying the DOJ's request on holding the Trump team in contempt of court in the Mar-A-Lago documents case. Plus, Tony Hale of "Veep" and "The Mysterious Benedict Society" joins Melber and Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher for Fallback Friday. 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.
Ep 442Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 8 and reports on WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in a US-Russia prisoner swap. Plus, new heat on Trump as the DOJ seeks to hold the Trump team in contempt of court. Rev. Al Sharpton, Maya Wiley, David Corn, Michael Steele and Rep. Byron Donalds 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.
Ep 441Jan 6 cmte plans final report release; More classified docs found at Trump storage site
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 7 and reports on the January 6 committee planning its final report release in two weeks. Plus, more classified documents found in a Trump storage site. Rapper Dave East shouting out MSNBC and Ari in a new track. David Kelley, Eugene Robinson, Alencia Johnson and Rick Hasen 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.
Ep 440Trump Org. guilty of tax fraud; Manhattan DA joins on conviction
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 12 and reports on the Trump Organization found guilty on all 17 counts in the NY tax fraud case. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg joins on the breaking news. Plus, Michael Cohen on the conviction, and Chai Komanduri and Tia Mitchell join on the GA runoff. 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.
Breaking down Jay-Z's verse on "What's Free" - Plus, "God Did" special report
bonusIn this exclusive podcast extra, listen to Ari Melber’s full “Beat” breakdown of Jay-Z's history lesson on the roots of American capitalism, drawing on his poem/verse on the Meek Mill song, “What’s Free,” marking its fourth anniversary. Plus, the original special report breaking down Jay-Z’s 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.
Ep 439Last day of campaigning in crucial GA senate runoff; Trump illegal call to "terminate" Constitution
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 5 and reports on the last day of campaigning in the crucial GA senate runoff. James Carville and Renato Mariotti join. Plus, Trump White House veteran Marc Lotter joins on Trump's controversial call to terminate the Constitution and his 2024 presidential run. 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.
Ep 438Trump dealt key loss in Mar-A-Lago criminal case; Lee Daniels Fallback Friday
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 2 and reports on Trump's latest legal loss, with an appeals court ruling against Trump in the Mar-A-Lago documents criminal probe. This comes as the Jan. 6 committee meets behind closed doors about the final report. Plus, Jane Fonda joins on her activism, and producer and filmmaker Lee Daniels joins for a special Fallback Friday. 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.
Ep 437Trump dealt legal blow as court strikes down special master in docs probe; Jay-Z inequality special report
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 1 and reports on Trump rebuked by an appeals court, which halts the special master's review of Trump's Mar-A-Lago documents. Plus, a special deep dive into Jay-Z's verse on "What's Free," a contemporary poem about America and freedom. Obama veteran Tommy Vietor, Michelle Goldberg and Dave Aronberg 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.
Ep 436AG Garland marks victory in Jan 6 case as Oath Keepers leader convicted
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 30 and reports on Attorney General Merrick Garland speaking after the conviction of Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes for seditious conspiracy. Also, delayed GOP condemnation of Donald Trump's meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Neal Katyal, Bill Kristol and Politico reporter Olivia Beavers 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.
Bonus: Jeff Goldblum On ‘Insect Politics,’ Weird Roles, Dream Directors, Judaism, Jazz & Xmas Music | Podcast extra
bonusAward-winning actor Jeff Goldblum talks to MSNBC’s Ari Melber for nearly an hour in this candid, sprawling and sometimes goofy conversation, as the two discuss Goldblum’s work with directors such as Steven Spielberg and Wes Anderson, his many iconic roles, what he loves about jazz, and having his “weirdness” affirmed. In this wide-ranging interview, Ari and Goldblum also tackle “insect politics”, taxonomy, rap lyrics, poetry, and being a “craft obsessive” and he reveals who he most wants to collaborate with next in this newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons. msnbc.com/mavericks 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.
Ep 435Convicted: Oath Keepers leader seditious conspiracy charge, GOP "autopsy" after red wave fizzles
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 29 and reports on Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes convicted of seditious conspiracy and the GOP and RNC conducting an "autopsy" after midterm disappointments. Filmmaker Michael Moore and Chai Komanduri join. Plus, the latest edition of Mavericks with actor Jeff Goldblum. 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.
Ep 434GOP struggles with narrow House majority; Trump under fire for white supremacist meeting
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 28 and reports on Kevin McCarthy's imperiled bid for House Speaker. Plus, Donald Trump's controversial hosting of white supremacist Nick Fuentes and Ye at Mar-A-Lago. Michael Steele and Joan Walsh join. Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner joins as part of the Summit series of interviews. 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.
Ep 433Mass shootings in U.S. rising in last 5 years as Walmart employee kills 6 in VA, CO suspect appears in court
MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 23 and reports on mass shootings rising in the U.S. as an employee in a Virginia Walmart kills 6. Rep. Bobby Scott and Shannon Watts join on the gun violence issue. Plus, former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and "The Guardian's" Hugo Lowell join on Mike Pence reportedly "considering" speaking to the DOJ regarding January 6 and as Donald Trump's tax returns are set to go to Congress. 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.
Ep 432Trump tax returns going to Congress as Supreme Court rejects Trump bid
MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 22 and reports on a Trump tax bombshell as the Supreme Court rejects his bid to shield his tax returns from Congress. Jill Wine-Banks and Susanne Craig join. Plus, Molly Jong-Fast on the latest in the Colorado massacre as the Colorado Springs police chief says officials are still looking at charges. Rep. Ro Khanna joins on the House GOP focusing on investigating Hunter Biden. 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.
Ep 430DOJ appoints special counsel for Trump criminal probes
MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, November 18 and reports on the Department of Justice naming a special counsel for Trump criminal probes. Joyce Vance, David Kelley and Elie Mystal join. Plus, Fat Joe joins on his new memoir and to help celebrate 5 years of “The Beat.” 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.
Ep 431Colorado officials investigating massacre at LGBTQ club
MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Monday, November 21 and reports on the Colorado nightclub massacre that left 5 murdered, 19 hurt. Maya Wiley and Sally Kohn join. Plus, Neal Katyal joins on the appointment of a special counsel to oversee Trump criminal probes and Roger McNamee on the chaos at Twitter. 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.
Ep 429Nancy Pelosi marks end of historic run as Dem leader
MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, November 17 and reports on Nancy Pelosi stepping down as Democratic party leader, though she will remain in the House. Joan Walsh, Maya Wiley and Mark Leibovich join. Plus, Tony Schwartz joins on Trump’s 2024 campaign. 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.
Ep 428NBC projects GOP wins control of House by razor thin margin as chaos hits party
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 16 and reports on the breaking news as NBC projects the GOP takes control of the House of Representatives. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Steve Kornacki joins. Plus, new legal heat on Trump as former WH aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified before the GA election probe grand jury and Michael Flynn ordered to testify next week. Chai Komanduri, David Kelley and Rev. Al Sharpton 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.
Ep 427GOP clashes erupt after tough midterms as McConnell faces leadership challenge
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 15 and reports on the chaos within the GOP post midterms, with Sen. Mitch McConnell facing a leadership challenge. Plus, two missiles hitting and killing two people in Poland, setting up new tensions in the Ukraine war. Eugene Robinson, Chai Komanduri and Evelyn Farkas join. Ken Burns joins on his new photography book. 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.
Ep 426MAGA drags down GOP ticket as Democrats clinch Senate
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 14 and reports on the Democrats retaining control of the Senate. Political strategist James Carville who predicted Democrats would overperform, joins to discuss the hold of MAGA on the Republican party. Plus, radio legend Big Boy joins for a special interview about politics and music. 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.
Ep 425GOP turning on Trump after midterm disappointments;
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday November 11 and reports on many in the GOP and in right-wing media turning on Trump after the midterms which failed to produce a "red wave." Political science professor Jason Johnson and Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson join. Plus, comedian and host The Kid Mero and MSNBC host Alicia Menendez join for Fallback Friday. 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.
Ep 424US voters rebuff "red wave"; Senate control hangs on three open races
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 10 and reports on the results of the 2022 midterms, with voters shattering any expected "red wave." With the control of Congress still undecided, three key open races will determine the balance of power. Filmmaker Michael Moore, strategist Chai Komanduri, correspondent April Ryan and representative-elect Maxwell Frost 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.
Ep 423Record breaking early vote on election eve; Carville on closing arguments
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 7 and reports on the record breaking early vote totals on the eve of the 2022 midterm elections. Campaign guru James Carville joins on the closing arguments of both parties and what the voting numbers mean. Plus, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher joins alongside NFL Player's Association member Antoine Bethea on the new "Actors & Athletes: Unions for Democracy" initiative to protect voting rights. 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.