The Beat with Ari Melber

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 2nd, and reports on the first day of Donald Trump's civil fraud trial. Katty Kay, Neal Katyal, Maya Wiley, Joyce Vance and David Cay Johnston 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.

Debate guru Ron Klain joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri on their new podcast “How to Win 2024” to discuss the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate and what it could mean for President Biden’s re-election campaign. Plus, the House Republicans’ impeachment effort that voters want nothing to do with. Listen each week and click here to follow the show. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden warns about threats to democracy posed by the MAGA movement and the silence of Republicans. District Attorney Fani Willis discusses the upcoming trials for Trump aides and her assertive Rico case against Trump. The background and career of Fani Willis, from accompanying her father to the courthouse to becoming a respected prosecutor, is explored. The prolonged set of plots leading up to the Capitol attack and updates on the Trump fraud and New York fraud cases are discussed. Donald Trump Jr.'s perspective on corporate ownership and the clash between the Biden administration and big tech companies like Amazon are examined. The allegations against Amazon being an unlawful monopoly and its pricing practices are discussed.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 27, and reports on Trump's legal battles, Fox News and the "Taylor Swift effect" in politics. Erin Gloria Ryan, Michael Wolff and Barbara Res 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.

Donald Trump found guilty of fraud, potential consequences for Trump Organization and family. Discussion on challenges in post-pandemic economy, Biden's low approval ratings, and discontent among voters. Explorations of passionate voters, violence potential, and contradictions in arguments.

MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 25, and reports on Donald Trump, the latest SCOTUS scandal, and Cassidy Hutchinson's book. Joyce Vance, Leah Litman, Nick Akerman, Elie Mystal and Michelle Goldberg 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.

Peter Navarro, former Trump advisor, joins Ari Melber for a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss legal battles involving privilege claims, cooperation with subpoenas, and negotiations with the January 6th committee. They also delve into the Electoral Count Act, the seriousness of the legal process, and the strategy for a fair vote count.

In this podcast extra, philanthropist and tech leader Bill Gates joins MSNBC's Ari Melber for a long-ranging conversation about the Gates Foundation's new 2023 "Goalkeepers Report," the rise of artificial intelligence and the economy. Plus, listen to Melber's 2022 interview with Gates. 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.

Legal experts Joyce Vance, Michael Beschloss, and Jon Sale discuss Trump's legal cases, including defense strategy in the Rico case and allegations of obstruction. They delve into evidence against Trump, ongoing trials, and fallout from his coup efforts. The podcast also explores legal issues surrounding Giuliani and ethical obligations in the legal community.

Analyzing Rupert Murdoch's retirement and the future of Fox News, the impact of his media empire on civil discourse and the rise of Fox News, the implications of disinformation and propaganda, the debate surrounding GPT's impact on writers and copyright, a discussion about justice issues with special guests, the stories of Billy McFarland and Hunter Biden's legal troubles, and exploring beauty standards and vulnerability in a musician's song 'Blue Eyes'.