In this bonus podcast episode, DJ D-Nice joins MSNBC's Ari Melber to discuss his virtual party, "Club Quarantine," that has gone viral during the coronavirus social isolation period, gaining over 100 viewers. D-Nice talks teaming up with Michelle Obama to "party with a purpose." Grammy and Oscar winning singer Melissa Etheridge tells Ari about her daily concerts she is now streaming on Facebook as a way to improve her “own mental health,” while she also hopes it gives others a “feeling of connec...
Mar 31, 2020•14 min
In this bonus podcast episode, medial experts and doctors join MSNBC's Ari Melber to report on the latest impact of the novel coronavirus. Ari also talks to the first coronavirus vaccine patient, from Washington. "Art of the Deal" co-author Tony Schwartz discusses not being overcome by fear during our new reality. 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 ab...
Mar 23, 2020•39 min
In this extensive interview, rapper and new media entrepreneur Joe Budden talks to MSNBC’s Ari Melber about music, politics, race, the danger of secrets and the power of therapy and personal growth. Budden responds to several video clips, ranging from his early days in hip hop to greatest hits from his popular music show “The Joe Budden Podcast.” Melber and Budden also discuss Drake’s musical career, his verse in “Sicko Mode” about Kanye West and other recent comments; Donald Trump’s history as ...
Feb 02, 2020•26 min
In this special podcast episode, MSNBC’s Ari Melber sits down with Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) to discuss his favorite artists, some of his provocative lyrics and why Dave Chappelle is one of “his dearest friends for life.” We also dig into the archives from Ari’s 2018 interview with Dave Chappelle and then Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous, to discuss why Chappelle decided to endorse a political candidate, followed by a deep analysis of Chappelle’s comedy in the Trump era. To listen to this...
Jan 12, 2020•39 min
MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts "Impeachment: White House in Crisis" 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.
Dec 16, 2019•45 min
PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Ari Melber hosts a live podcast event in NY on the night the House Intelligence probe wrapped up its scheduled impeachment hearings, featuring analysis and debate of the new evidence, road ahead, and legal burden of proof required to vote to impeach the President. Ari is joined by House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries legal experts John Flannery, Maya Wiley, Berit Berger, and John Malcolm. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW ...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 40 min
In this bonus podcast episode, MSNBC's Ari Melber sits down with R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills to reflect on the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed album "Monster." The two also tackle their battles with the music industry, the meaning behind some of their most famous lyrics and their national debut on David Letterman's 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.c...
Nov 10, 2019•23 min
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Nov 05, 2019•45 min
Ari Melber hosts a special series on MSNBC: 'Trump and Ukraine: The Impeachment Crisis' 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.
Oct 21, 2019•44 min
In this special Beat podcast extra, anchor Ari Melber leads discussions to mark the 25th anniversary of "Ready to Die," the classic debut album by The Notorious B.I.G., which revitalized East Coast hip hop. Ari leads a discussion of Biggie's musical legacy with his collaborator Havoc (Mobb Deep); Lord Finesse, who produced the iconic final track on Ready to Die; and former Editor in Chief of The Source, Kim Osorio. Then Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Hot 97’s Ebro Darden talk to Ari about the wider is...
Oct 06, 2019•1 hr 19 min
MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on The Flores Agreement, a decades-old court settlement that is now more important than ever. The case controls how immigrant minors are treated in detention -- and is central to Trump’s family separation crisis. In this special report, Melber examines how Trump's immigration agenda is thwarted by this Clinton-era case, how Trump actually echoes Obama on the immigration ruling but differs on protecting human rights, and what Congress can do to...
Sep 22, 2019•19 min
In this bonus podcast, listen to Ari Melber's exclusive interviews with Hollywood director and producer Lee Daniels for Mavericks with Ari Melber – a series of in-depth conversations with artists, musicians and cultural icons. 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....
Sep 15, 2019•31 min
In this bonus episode, MSNBC's Ari Melber talks to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's Jon Batiste to discuss his latest album, Anatomy of Angels: Live at the Village Vanguard. Batiste also opens up on working with Stevie Wonder, taking jazz from the streets of New Orleans to New York and growing up in New Orleans. 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 ...
Aug 18, 2019•12 min
In this bonus podcast, listen to Ari Melber explore the the relationship between white supremacy and the rise of domestic terrorism in Ameirca 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.
Aug 11, 2019•31 min
In this bonus podcast, listen to Ari Melber breaks down Mueller's historic testimony in front of Congress and discuss the next steps for the President with Trump's personal lawyer. 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....
Jul 28, 2019•19 min
In this bonus podcast, listen to Ari Melber's exclusive interviews with Dapper Dan and Andre Leon Talley. 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.
Jul 21, 2019•41 min
In this week's episode of "Uncorked," fashion icon Dapper Dan joins Ari Melber to discuss his influence on culture and his new book, "Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem: A Memoir." 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.
Jul 14, 2019•19 min
Ari talks with Chicago musician Vic Mensa about Trump, child separation, and guns in America. Later, an exclusive discussion of the arch of Donald Trump's relationship with hip hop. 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....
Jun 30, 2019•24 min
Award-winning writer George Packer on being backstage with Obama, U.S. diplomacy, and his new book, “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century,” about the controversial career and rocky life of the legendary diplomat. 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....
Jun 23, 2019•53 min
This week, Ari interviews House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler about getting Mueller to testify, and Trump admits that he is open to foreign assistance in the 2020 election. 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.
Jun 16, 2019•1 hr
This week, the debate about whether Democrats should begin impeachment hearings for Trump is coming to a head as Democrats go on offense against Trump’s stonewalling. Also, a new book delves into the chaos and “psychodrama” of the Trump White House and purports to quote secret memos from within Mueller’s team. 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 ...
Jun 09, 2019•56 min
Special Counsel Robert Mueller resigns from the DOJ speaks publicly for the first time in nearly two years. In his prepared statement, Mueller declares only Congress may “accuse” President Trump of wrongdoing, essentially handing off any next steps to Congress. Mueller also downplays testifying before Congress. Lastly, AG Barr and the Trump administration responds to Mueller’s public statement. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts...
Jun 02, 2019•35 min
Presidential candidate and Senator Kamala Harris is launching a new plan to close the gender wage gap, that would force corporations to prove they are paying equally across genders or face strict fines from the federal government. In a new interview with MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent, Ari Melber, Harris also discusses the Mueller report and Trump’s Attorney General Bill Barr, noting Barr “has clearly demonstrated his bias in favor of the President and not in favor of Justice.” Plus, listen to ...
May 26, 2019•31 min
In this extended 2019 interview with Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, RZA, Masta Killa, U-God, Inspectah Deck and Cappadonna, MSNBC host Ari Melber asks them about their music, their interest in chess and martial arts films, politics in the age of Trump, and how they look at music and life after 25 years together. RZA brings up J. Cole’s middle child to discuss the different generations in hip hop, and several of the artists discuss how music can be a form of therapy for young people who d...
May 19, 2019•32 min
In this bonus podcast episode, listen to Ari Melber's reporting and analysis on the Mueller report, including a special break down of the two paths forward, outlined by Mueller in the Russia probe report and why Mueller may have referred to both the Congressional power of impeachment and the possibility for former Presidents to be indicted. Plus, listen to Ari Melber's interview with former Acting Solicitor General, Neal Katyal, who wrote the DOJ rules governing a Special Counsel and why he beli...
Apr 28, 2019•52 min
Mueller did “not exonerate” Trump, so what should Congress do? CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin, ABC’s Sunny Hostin & NBC’s Ari Melber discuss in rare joint appearance. Two crucial questions facing the Mueller Report are: How much evidence of obstruction does it detail against Trump, and what – if anything – should Congress do about it? Some of the top legal analysts from several networks tackle these questions in a rare joint appearance hosted by the 92nd Street Y Community Center in Manhattan, held in...
Apr 14, 2019•1 hr 21 min
In this exclusive podcast, listen to Ari Melber's interviews with hip hop legends, rapper Jeru the Damaja and producer Just Blaze. Brooklyn rapper Jeru The Damaja talks about coming up with Notorious B.I.G. in the 1990s -- shooting down rumors he was criticizing the late artist in his songs knocking materialistic rap – and lists off his top favorite MCs of all time. Just Blaze discusses his career working with top artists like Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar and more. To listen to this show and o...
Apr 07, 2019•32 min
In this bonus podcast episode, listen to MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent, Ari Melber's reporting an analysis from the week Mueller's Russia probe came to an end and Trump's Attorney General Bill Barr released his summary of the report. Former Attorney General Eric Holder tells Melber he believes Barr has handled the report in the "wrong" way. Plus, in an interview on the first working day after Barr's summary was released, Melber interview's President Trump's personal lawyer and presses him on w...
Mar 31, 2019•50 min
In this exclusive extra podcast, listen to Ari Melber's extended interviews with two former U.S. Attorneys for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara and Benito Romano. Plus, in a special report, Melber, examines how despite claims that the Russia probe is a “witch-hunt”, Bob Mueller has proven to be one of the fastest and most effective Special Counsels in U.S. history, racking up indictments at the fastest pace since Watergate. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads...
Mar 24, 2019•1 hr 7 min
The Mueller probe has ended and Special Counsel Mueller has filed his report with Attorney General Bill Barr. MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent, Ari Melber, breaks down what we know about the report so far and speaks to experts including two Members of Congress to learn more. House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff responds to the news for the first time on "The Beat", telling Melber, AG Barr mus "live up to the commitment to be as transparent as possible" and release the report. Senator Richard Blum...
Mar 22, 2019•59 min
