The Beat with Ari Melber

Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney discusses her firsthand account of the events surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection, the absence of legal basis for Trump's claims of election fraud, the dangers of Donald Trump's behavior, the credibility of witnesses, the consequences of Kevin McCarthy's choices, and new evidence that exposes the extent of Trump's election plot and coup conspiracy.

Why is the 'New Right' turning on conservative traditions? Why are conspiracy theories so potent? Why don't humans use wealth and technology in ways that benefit humanity? Renowned historian and 'Sapiens' author Yuval Noah Harari tackles those questions in this podcast extra with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. 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.

Discussion on Trump's gag order in his criminal case, Biden's economic achievements, challenges faced by Congress and the White House, allure of conspiracy theories, Hunter Biden's tax charges, and a lighthearted conversation about coffee pods.

Former Governor of New Jersey, Christine Todd Whitman, Tony Schwartz, author of 'The Art of the Deal', and former U.S. Attorney, Joyce Vance, join Ari Melber to discuss Trump's threat to democracy and the erosion of guardrails in the Republican party. They highlight the potential dangers of Trump's reelection and the lack of criticism towards him. The podcast also explores a historic abortion rights ruling in Texas and the overwhelming evidence and indictments related to the events of January 6th.

Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney discusses the January 6 coup plot, Trump's involvement, and the importance of the committee hearings for democracy. The discovery of a plot to overturn the election results using fake electors is also discussed. The implications of taking the Fifth Amendment and the potential testimony of Mike Pence are explored. The chapter also briefly touches on potential candidates for a particular position and Taylor Swift winning Time Magazine's person of the year.

Guests include LA Times Tech Columnist Brian Merchant, Andrew Weissman, and Chai Komanduri. They discuss House Speaker Mike Johnson's controversial stance on Jan. 6 rioters, opposition to justice for the Capitol rioters, pre-screening of jurors, the 19th Amendment, impact of TV technology on politics, and the relevance of resisting big tech.

Mark Leibovich, Bill Kristol, and Joyce Vance join Ari Melber to discuss new warnings about Trump's threat to democracy. Topics include Trump's embrace of dictators, the dissolution of the Republican party, Liz Cheney's role in investigating the insurrection, and Republicans' inconsistencies on lies and resume padding.

George Santos, GOP member expelled from Congress, is discussed along with the importance of addressing government lies and the ongoing support of Republicans for these lies. The podcast also explores the contrasting views within the Republican party regarding the severity of lies and highlights ongoing investigations and trials against Donald Trump. The life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the appeal of coastal areas, and the concept of being a 'snowflake' are also explored.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 30, and reports on Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Andrew Weissmann, Jen Psaki 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.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, November 29, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump. Plus, MSNBC’s Alex Wagner and Singer-Songwriter Neffy join for the latest “Fallback” installment. Maya Wiley, Alex Wagner and Martin Fletcher 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.