Political commentator Chai Komanduri, former Governor Howard Dean, and legal analyst Renato Mariotti join to discuss bombshell text evidence in the Fox News lawsuit, bipartisan spending impact on Speaker McCarthy, historical fiscal record of Democrats versus Republicans, Senator Bernie Sanders' clash with Starbucks CEO over union-busting, and updates on the Dominion case against Fox News.
Fox News was aware they spread false election conspiracy theories.
Starbucks CEO Schultz faces legal scrutiny for anti-union actions.
Republicans share blame for federal debt growth with Democrats.
Deep dives
Dominion Case Revelations in the New Filing
New revelations from the Dominion case against Fox News include Tucker Carlson's email stating that Trump lawyer Sidney Powell was lying, showing that they knew Trump's election lie was a conspiracy theory. Murdoch admits under oath that the election was 'not stolen,' contradicting what was broadcasted. These revelations suggest that high-ranking individuals at Fox News were aware that they were spreading false information.
Starbucks CEO Testifying Before Sanders Committee on Union Busting
Starbucks CEO Schultz is set to testify before Senator Sanders' committee about allegations of union-busting tactics. Schultz faced a possible subpoena for failing to appear. A judge found Starbucks guilty of illegal surveillance and firing of workers to suppress union drives, a violation of labor laws. Schultz's resistance to unions and dismissive remarks about coal mining history have sparked controversy.
Republicans' Role in Federal Debt Growth Exposed by The New York Times Report
A New York Times report reveals that Republicans are equally culpable for the federal debt growth, contradicting the common belief that Democrats are solely responsible. The report shows that Republicans backed a majority of debt spending during Trump's term, contributing to escalating debt. The historical spending patterns of both parties underscore the myth of Republicans being more fiscally conservative than Democrats.
Breaking News Night and Implications of Dominion Lawsuit Admissions
The breaking news from the Dominion lawsuit exposes bombshell revelations, including Murdoch's admission under oath that the election was not stolen. The filing reveals internal discord at Fox News with Tucker Carlson acknowledging Powell's falsehoods in emails. These revelations may significantly impact the defamation case and suggest a widespread awareness of spreading misinformation at Fox News.
Senator Sanders' Battle with Starbucks Over Union Busting
Senator Sanders confronts Starbucks CEO Schultz over allegations of union-busting practices by the company. Schultz has agreed to testify before Sanders' committee after facing the threat of a subpoena. Starbucks has been accused of aggressively suppressing union drives through illegal tactics, leading to legal scrutiny and escalating tensions between the company and its workers.
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, March 7, and delivers an instant analysis on a new filing in the Dominion-Fox lawsuit with bombshell revelations. Plus, Melber reports on a new report from The New York Times that shows Republicans back the majority of debt spending since Trump's first term. Chai Komanduri, Howard Dean, and Renato Mariotti join.
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