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The Beat with Ari Melber

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Dec 12, 2024 • 41min

Bending to MAGA pressure, Wray bails on FBI during term

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, December 11th, and reports on FBI Director Christopher Wray's announcement he will resign early and Trump's plan to pardon January 6th insurrectionists. Andrew Weissmann, Frank Figliuzzi, Garrett Graff, Fat Joe and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 41min

Murdoch loses bid to rewrite succession plan for Fox News

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, December 10th, and reports on Rupert Murdoch's loss in his bid to alter the family trust, as well as wealth inequality and excess in America. Gretchen Carlson, Michelle Goldberg and Jay McInerney join.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 46min

Trump says he will likely pardon all Jan. 6 convicts

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 9 and reports on President-elect Trump's plan to likely pardon people convicted of violence on January 6th. Plus, the latest on Syria as rebels drove Bashar al-Assad out of the country. Bill Kristol, Joyce Vance, Raf Sanchez and Amb. Marc Ginsberg join.
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Dec 7, 2024 • 41min

Trump's "Billionaire Admin" Raises Concerns about Conflict of Interest

Teddy Schleifer, a journalist from the New York Times, sheds light on the influence of billionaires in American politics. He discusses how Trump’s billionaire cabinet raises ethical concerns about prioritizing wealth over public interests. The conversation explores potential cuts to social safety nets, driven by the spending reform agenda of a Republican-led Congress. Schleifer emphasizes the risk of corruption and the disparity between the wealthy elite's interests and the needs of everyday Americans, sparking a thought-provoking dialogue about democracy's future.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 42min

GOP gains some working class voters, but turns on them with tax plan

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 5, and reports on the billionaire's in Donald Trump's next administration, the ongoing manhunt for the person of interest in the United Healthcare CEO shooting and Donald Trump's immigration plan. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with rapper Snoop Dogg. Jacob Soboroff and Michael Steele also join.
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Dec 5, 2024 • 41min

Trump taps convict Peter Navarro for White House

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 4, and reports on president-elect Donald Trump rehiring convicted criminal Peter Navarro, the national agenda for the incoming Congress and SCOTUS. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Fran Lebowitz. Andrew Weissmann and Melissa Murray also join.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 41min

Trump nominees under fire ahead of confirmation fight

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 3, and reports on Donald Trump's presidential transition, the future of the Democratic party, holiday shopping prices and South Korea. Howard Dean and James Carville join.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 41min

Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel to run the FBI

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 2, and reports on Donald Trump's contorverisal pick to run the FBI and President Biden's move to pardon his son Hunter Biden. Maya Wiley, Steve Israel and Gordon Sondland join.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 42min

Trump taps project 2025 co-author to lead budget office

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 25, and reports on Donald Trump's administration and the Democrats' success in flipping a House seat blue. Bill Kristol, Jelani Cobb and Laura Gillen join. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Lin Manuel Miranda.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 41min

MAGA Reckons with Trump's Cabinet Fail

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 22, and reports on Donald Trump's cabinet and Elon Musk. Peggy Noonan, Chai Komanduri and Joan Walsh join.

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