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The Beat with Ari MelberNew protests against Donald Trump's government cutsMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 17, and reports on the Toronto plane crash, massive nationwide anti-Trump protests, and SNL's 50th Anniversary Special. James Carville, Ali Velshi, and John Cox join.2025-02-1842 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban Blocked in CourtMSNBC's Ali Velshi hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 23, and reports on a federal judge's decision to temporarily block Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Velshi also reports on Trump's plans for retribution and a flurry of other executive orders addressing immigration and public health. Al Sharpton, Kristy Greenberg, Howard Dean, Barbara McQuade, Tara Setmayer, and Zeke Emanuel join.2025-01-2440 min
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapters 13-17 - Transgressions and TruthsIn this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue their journey through Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, covering Chapters 13-17. As Ari wrestles with the shocking truths about his brother's past and the emotional fallout, the tension between him and Dante deepens. From revelations about Bernardo's crime to reflective moments of pain, guilt, and fleeting joy, this episode captures the raw vulnerability of teenage self-discovery. Expect laughter, deep discussions, and the occasional tangent—because what's a podcast without a few digressions?Things To Listen For:A...2024-10-0320 min
The Beat with Ari MelberSpecial preview: Season 2 of “Velshi Banned Book Club”MSNBC's Ali Velshi gives a special preview of the second season of the “Velshi Banned Book Club.” Book banning is happening more and more. Removing literature from library shelves, school syllabi, and summer reading lists isn’t just blatant censorship; it is the tip of the sword that threatens American democracy itself. In this preview, Ali reflects on why this issues is so personal for him and his family. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/vbbcs2_fdlw. Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple podcasts for access to episodes one week...2024-09-1203 minBanned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 8-10 -When Worlds CollideIn this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read chapters 8 and 9 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. The awkward blending of Ari and Dante’s social circles leaves Ari deeply uncomfortable as Dante’s friends start asking too many personal questions. Meanwhile, the duo dives into existential humor, as Jennifer and Dan muse over the peculiar quirks of Ari’s relationships and how his secrets are coming undone. Dan also reveals his fear of worlds colliding, especially when it comes to awkward social encounters. Oh, and there’s talk about running around naked in the rain...2024-09-1224 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTop Republicans went from rebuking “insurrection” to defending Jan. 6MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 4, and reports on Jan. 6 accountability, Donald Trump's legal battles and abortion rights. Plus, hear a special edition of "Fallback" featuring Former Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz, comedian Modi and MSNBC's Ali Velshi. Michael Steele and Howard Dean also join.2024-04-0541 minThe Beat with Ari MelberIsrael vows to end HamasMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, October 12, in this special second hour, and reports on the Israel-Hamas war and the House Speaker fight. Ali Velshi, Richard Engel, John Kirby, Laetitia Courtois, and Rep. Katherine Clark join.2023-10-1342 minThe Beat with Ari MelberIsrael at war with HamasMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, October 9, and reports on the Israel-Gaza war. Susan Glassner, Ronan Bergman, Steven Cook and Ali Velshi join.2023-10-1041 min
The Beat with Ari MelberBONUS: “Velshi Banned Book Club”As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing the first episode of a new MSNBC podcast, “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali Velshi—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.cht...2023-08-2437 min
The Beat with Ari MelberBONUS: Prosecuting Donald Trump: The 2020 Election Indictment Read by Ali VelshiFor the third time in 4 months Donald Trump has been indicted, twice at the federal level, but legal experts say this is the most serious one yet. MSNBC host Ali Velshi reads every word of the DOJ’s latest allegations against the former president, charging him with 4 counts in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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The Beat with Ari MelberBONUS: Prosecuting Donald Trump: The Full Indictment Read by Ali VelshiWhat exactly is inside that historic 37-count federal indictment against Donald Trump? MSNBC host Ali Velshi reads every word of the DOJ’s allegations against the former president, including a transcript of a conversation Trump allegedly had about a classified military document and texts between his employees.If you have questions, you can leave us a voicemail at 917-342-2934 and maybe we’ll play it on the pod! You can also email us at ProsecutingTrumpQuestions@nbcuni.com.
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VelshiTension at Home and OverseasAli Velshi is joined by Betsy Woodruff Swan, Politico National Correspondent, Rep. Joaquin Castro, (D) Texas, Olivia Troye, Fmr. Homeland Security Advisor and Counterterror Advisor to VP Pence, Ari Berman, Senior Reporter at Mother Jones, Steve Benen, Editor at The Maddow Blog, Carol Leonnig, Pulitzer Prize-winning Investigative Reporter at The Washington Post, Joyce Vance, Former U.S. Attorney, Adm. James Stavridis, Fmr. Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, Tammi Kromenaker, Director of Red River Women’s Clinic, Elizabeth Nash Principal Policy Associate and Interim Associate Director of State Issues at Guttmacher Institute.
2022-01-221h 24VelshiThe astroturfers coming after your rightsMaria Teresa Kumar, sitting in for Ali Velshi, is joined by Congressman James Clyburn, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, former presidential candidate Julian Castro, Mother Jones' Ari Berman, former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, abortion rights activist and author Robin Marty, MSNBC Daily's Hayes Brown, The 19th's Errin Haines, Punchbowl News founder Anna Palmer, NBC's Antonia Hylton, captain of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team Somaya Faruqi, founder of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team Roya Mahboob, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association Dr. Georges Benjamin, and Alabama resident Dorothy Oliver, who went door-to-door and helped get her rural town 94% vaccinated. 2021-09-131h 24