Best NBC On Main Podcasts (2025)

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Trump 2.0 Off To a Very Bad Start 41:34

1d ago41:34

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 18, and reports on President Trump's foreign prison legal debacle and his historically poor first 100 days in office. Plus, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry joins for an extended conversation. Melissa Murray, Barbara McQuade, Dr. Zeke Emanuel, and Dana Milbank also join.…

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#588 - Four Letter Murder - Falkner, Mississippi 1:12:33

1d ago1:12:33

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This week, in Falkner, Mississippi, a teen love triangle leads to some weird situations, when two friends go out with the same young lady. Everything seems solved when one of the teens disappears, leaving the other to date the girl. But the allure of sex causes a confession to murder, even though it's later recanted. Small town politics play a big …

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Trump Targets Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Risking Economic Turmoil 40:50

2d ago40:50

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 17, and reports on President Trump targeting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and a major court loss for Trump and his immigration agenda. Plus, rapper Lupe Fiasco and NBC's Gadi Schwartz join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Emily Bazelon and Justin Wolfers also join.…

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#587 - Confessions Of A Monster - Gastonia, North Carolina 3:01:55

3d ago3:01:55

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This week, in Gastonia, North Carolina, when bodies start being found in remote locations, detectives must piece together the last brutal hours of these lives. After speaking to many people, detectives find one particular man, who has too many coincidences with all the victims. He shockingly confesses to everything they're suspicious of, then begin…

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Special Report: How Trump-Musk Cuts Could Endanger American Lives 41:13

3d ago41:13

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MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, April 16, and reports on a federal judge threatening to launch a contempt probe into the Trump administration. Melber also delivers a special report on how Trump-Musk budget cuts could put American lives at risk. Rep. Linda Sánchez and Chai Komanduri join.…

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Experts Warn Of Constitutional Crisis 41:22

4d ago41:22

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MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 15, and reports on the Trump administration’s extreme efforts to circumvent the Supreme Court’s order to “facilitate” Abrego Garcia’s return, as well as Harvard University defying Donald Trump. Plus, Jeff Garlin and Antonio Villaraigosa join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Gov. Maura Heal…

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Mr. Abrego Garcia 56:28

2d ago56:28

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The US government’s mistaken removal of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador has captured national attention, and it’s as stunning as it is heart breaking. So Mary and Andrew dedicate the bulk of this week’s episode to what’s happened since the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration must follow the lower court’s order to facilitate his re…

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Trump and El Salvador's President United Against SCOTUS Ruling 41:22

4d ago41:22

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 14, and reports on Donald Trump and El Salvador's president uniting against a SCOTUS ruling and the economy. Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, Andrew Weissmann and Lee Gelernt join.By Andrew Weissmann, Lee Gelernt, Kevin O'Leary

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Radio City Playhouse || Mother | 1948 31:16

4d ago31:16

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Radio City Playhouse || Mother | Broadcast: September 11, 1948 Story: A psychological study of a strange and sadly confused woman. + It's seven o'clock on New Years Eve in New York the most exciting night of the year in the world's most exciting town. The offices are still brightly lit and the restaurants and bars are crowded, there are parties eve…

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#586 - Never Trust Your Cousin - Clanton, Alabama 1:10:55

8d ago1:10:55

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This week, in Clanton, Alabama, when a woman is found, brutally murdered, in her trailer, the main suspect is someone who was stalking her, but he has a solid alibi. This brings detectives to a more disturbing conclusion. The woman's cousin was seeing a man with an extremely troubled past. When we find out just how troubled, it's no surprise that h…

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SCOTUS Unanimously Rules Against Part of Trump’s “Gang” Deportations 40:48

8d ago40:48

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MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 11, with reports on the latest developments in Trump deportations, recession fears, and the Trump administration’s decision to lay off cruise ship inspectors. Plus, Melber is joined by artist NLE Choppa. Joyce Vance and Michelle Norris also join.By NLE Choppa, Joyce Vance, Michelle Norris

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Nobel Economist: Trump's Tariffs Are 'Erratic,' 'Weak' 45:16

8d ago45:16

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 10, and reports on the shaken global markets after Donald Trump's tariff fallout, new developments on Trump retribution and the latest on Jan. 6 pardons. Economist Paul Krugman and historian Douglas Brinkley join.By Paul Krugman, Douglas Brinkley

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#585 - Serial Killer's Secret Graveyard - Kingston Township, Pennsylvania 2:58:45

10d ago2:58:45

2:58:45

This week, in Kingston Township, Pennsylvania, what begins as a simple search for a missing criminal pharmacist, quickly turns into the discovery of a makeshift graveyard, in a man's yard, that may have up to 12 burned, bashed & buried bodies. The more investigation that happens, the more the layers begin to peel off, revealing a brutal serial kill…

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In Retreat, President Trump Pauses Most Tariffs 41:23

9d ago41:23

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 9, and reports on President Trump's 90-day tariff pause and market uncertainty. Maureen Dowd, Geraldo Rivera, and Steve Liesman join.By Maureen Dowd, Geraldo Rivera, Steve Liesman

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MAGA "Bro" Podcasters Break With Trump on Tarrifs 41:43

10d ago41:43

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 8, and reports on the economic fallout from President Trump's tariffs, rising criticism from MAGA insiders toward the Trump administration, and the latest legal fight over Trump's immigration policies. Senator Ed Markey and Steve Liesman join.By Steve Liesman, Ed Markey

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Cruelty Matched with Lawlessness 56:57

10d ago56:57

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As the Supreme Court weighs in on the president’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, Mary and Andrew approach this week's developments with both concern and relief. While relieved at the unanimity of the High Court’s belief that due process is a necessity, the concern lies with the Trump administration's response to a court order directing them to arran…

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Coast-to-Coast Protest Erupt Against Trump's Policies 41:55

12d ago41:55

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 7, and reports on the nationwide “Hands Off” protests against the policies of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Trump’s tariff-driven market meltdown and the escalating legal battle over his deportation flights. Andrew Ross Sorkin, Leah Greenberg and Maya Wiley join.…

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NBC University Theater || Main Street | 1948 1:02:42

11d ago1:02:42

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NBC University Theater || Main Street | Broadcast: July 30, 1948 An intelligent, creative woman marries a boring physician in Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, and finds herself stifled by the small people around her. At the conclusion of the program, the announcer alludes to the fact that this might be a program outside the "regular" series, although the…

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#584 - Killer Homecoming King - Powell, Wyoming 1:11:55

15d ago1:11:55

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This week, in Powell, Wyoming, a college girl's disappearance from a dorm party sends the whole town on a massive search. It's a mystery, until one particular student arrives at his dorm, covered in blood. His roommates decide to turn him in, but that's just the start. He lies about what happened, until confronted with the evidence. When a truly da…

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Stocks Have Worst Two Day Dive Since COVID 40:47

14d ago40:47

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 4, and reports on the stock market plummet as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to shock global trade for the second day. Plus, Melber is joined by former Trump aide Chad Wolf to discuss Trump's immigration policies. Jared Bernstein also joins.By Chad Wolf, Jared Bernstein

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BONUS: Reverend Al Sharpton and Ari Melber Fireside Chat 15:18

14d ago15:18

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In this podcast extra, listen to MSNBC's Ari Melber and Rev. Al Sharpton's conversation at the National Action Network Convention, where they discuss top issues including Donald Trump's tariffs and the Signalgate scandal.By MSNBC

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Trump Triggers Worse Day For Stocks Since Pandemic 40:25

15d ago40:25

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 3, and reports on the stock market plunge following President Trump's tariffs. Margaret Carlson, Gov. JB Prtizker, Catherine Rampell and Libby Casey join.By MSNBC

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#583 - Charming Serial Killer - Kirkland, Washington 2:57:18

17d ago2:57:18

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This week, in Kirkland, Washington, what first appears to be a simple, yet horrifying murder, turns into a serial killer, stalking the area, and leaving women posed in terrible & suggestive positions. This posing makes everyone sure that they're dealing with one killer. This killer is known as "charming & likable", with many friends, and even conne…

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Sen. Cory Booker Joins Melber Following Historic Senate Speech 41:29

16d ago41:29

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 2, and reports on newfound Democratic momentum. Plus, Melber is joined by Senator Cory Booker following his historic speech on the Senate floor. Jason Johnson and Governor Kathy Hochul also join.By Cory Booker, Kathy Hochul, Jason Johnson

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Sen. Booker Breaks Record for Longest Senate Speech 41:12

17d ago41:12

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MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 1, and reports on Senator Cory Booker's Senate record for the longest floor speech and outrage over the Trump administration's "error" in deporting a Maryland father with protected legal status. James Carville joins.By James Carville, Francis Fukuyama

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Trump Tells NBC News He Won't Rule Out Seeking a Third Term 38:52

19d ago38:52

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MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 31, and reports on stock market lows under the Trump administration, Trump’s comments about the possibility of seeking a third term and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Plus, Lawrence Wright and Bill de Blasio join for the latest Fallback installment. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan …

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Equally Disturbing 55:13

19d ago55:13

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Six emergency applications have now made their way to the Supreme Court concerning President Trump’s executive orders, so Andrew and Mary begin this episode by breaking down the emergency stay motions in several key cases involving birthright citizenship, federal workers, the use of the Alien Enemies Act and canceling education grants. Then, after …

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Lux Radio Theatre | These, Three (Errol Flynn, Mary Astor) | 1937 1:00:38

18d ago1:00:38

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Lux Radio Theatre | These, Three | Broadcast: December 6, 1937 Starring: Errol Flynn, Mary Astor -- Based on her 1934 play "The Children's Hour". : : : : : My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Subscribing is free and you'll receive new…

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Law Firms Sue Trump Admin Over Executive Orders Targeting Them 41:36

22d ago41:36

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MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 28, and reports on Donald Trump’s abuse of power, the unfolding Signalgate scandal, and new Elon Musk cuts. Kristy Greenberg, Jameel Jaffer, David French, Michele Norris, Joyce Vance and Steve Herman join.By Kristy Greenberg, Jameel Jaffer, David French, Michele Norris, Joyce Vance, Steve Herman

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#582 - Seven Murders & One Lie - Elkland, Missouri 1:13:10

22d ago1:13:10

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This week, in Elkland, Missouri, when seven family members are brutally murdered, in two different homes, the lone survivor tells a tale of killing the murderer, after being wounded by him. The killer looks to be a teenager, who just snapped, due to too much responsibility for the family farm. But nothing turns out to be anything like it seems. The…

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Judge Orders Trump Admin to Preserve "Signal" Records 41:59

23d ago41:59

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MSNBC’s Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, March 27, and reports on the ongoing fallout from the Trump administration’s military group chat leak and its escalating crackdown on free speech on college campuses. Leah Litman, Paul Eaton, Naz Ahmad, Jamal Greene, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Maya Wiley join.…

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#581 - Sexy Sunday School Teacher Slaughter - Enid, Oklahoma 2:59:20

24d ago2:59:20

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This week, in Enid, Oklahoma, when a very upstanding couple is attacked, it leaves the husband dead, and the wife with a bullet wound. The problem is, nothing is as it seems. This nice, Sunday school teaching couple has also had some problems, mainly that this injured wife has been having affairs with seemingly everyone they know. Including a fello…

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Trump Intel Officials on Defense Over Military Leak 40:15

24d ago40:15

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MSNBC’s Jen Psaki hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 26, and reports on on the newly released transcript detailing the “Signal” security scandal that has rocked the Trump administration. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Senator Martin Heinrich, Samantha Vinograd, Steven Anderson and journalist John Harwood join.By Jimmy Gomez, Steven Anderson, John Hardwood, Martin Heinrich, Samantha Vinograd

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Trump Officials Grilled Over War Plans Security Breach 33:32

25d ago33:32

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MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 25, and reports on the fallout from the Trump war plan “group chat” scandal, turmoil surrounding Social Security, and Trump’s push for retribution. Rachel Cohen, Barbara McQuade, April Ryan, Rep. André Carson, Sabrina Singh, and Mark Leibovich join.…

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Lawyers, State Secrets, and Signal Chats 55:58

25d ago55:58

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On this week’s episode, Andrew and Mary start with the major capitulation of the Paul, Wiess law firm to Trump’s demands late last week, in exchange for rescinding an EO targeting the firm. This is the chilling effect they’ve been talking about in action. Then: what are the consequences of the Trump administration defying court orders from US Distr…

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Judge Denies Trump Request to Lift Hold on Deportations 41:06

26d ago41:06

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MSNBC's Michael Steele hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 24, and reports on legal battles over Donald Trump’s controversial deportation efforts, the future of the Democratic Party, and mounting concerns over Elon Musk’s government conflicts of interest. Plus, Steele reports on rising national security fears after a leaked war plan from top U.S. off…

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Matinee Theater | Random Harvest || 1945 32:02

26d ago32:02

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Matinee Theater | (12) Random Harvest || January 1, 1945 Sponsored by Vicks | James Hilton's famous novel tells the story of Smithy - victim of amnesia - who marries a vivacious young actress and begins an idyllic life with her before his memory returns and cuts him off from his new-found happiness. It reached the screen to become one of MGM's best…

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#580 - Beauty Shop Butcher - Roebuck, South Carolina 1:12:00

29d ago1:12:00

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This week, in Roebuck, South Carolina, police are called to beauty salon, to find the owner, horribly attacked & murdered, hanging from a duffle bag strap. There are several suspects, including her husband, a prisoner who confessed, and a young man, who told everyone that he wanted to date the dead woman. Even with DNA, it's a mystery, until a chan…

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Under Heat, Pentagon Denies It Shared War Plans With Musk 41:26

29d ago41:26

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 21, and reports on Elon Musk's Pentagon visit, Donald Trump's recent legal setbacks, and mass government layoffs. Michael Moore, Jason Johnson, and Natasha Weinstein join.By Michael Moore, Jason Johnson, Natasha Weinstein

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Dems Rally Against Trump as He Targets Dept. of Education 41:00

1M ago41:00

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 20, and reports on Democratic pushback against Donald Trump's administration, Trump's legal battles, and Elon Musk. Sherrod Brown and Rev. Al Sharpton join.By Sherrod Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton

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#579 - Millions To Murder - Sunnyside, California 2:57:24

1M ago2:57:24

2:57:24

This week, in Sunnyside, California, a slaughter of three people, in an upscale suburban home, makes the area fear for their lives, but this turns out to be anything but random. It's actually a very calculated plan, concocted by a young man who idolized jailed stock swindlers, and murderous members of "The Billionaire Boys Club". This ruthless act …

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Trump on Defense After Rebuke from Chief Justice 40:55

1M ago40:55

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 19, covering the Trump administration's latest court losses and growing GOP pushback from local constituents. Plus, Professor Francis Fukuyama joins for an in-depth discussion on Donald Trump, Elon Musk’s “oligarch” politics and more. Attorney General Keith Ellison and Howard Dean also join.…

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Donald Trump gets Legal Fact Check from Chief Justice Roberts 41:06

1M ago41:06

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, March 18, covering the return of NASA astronauts to Earth after nine months in space, Donald Trump's ongoing legal battles, and Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Temidayo Aganga-Willia, Amb. Michael McFaul, Adam Frank and Wayne Hale join.…

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Constitutional Showdown 1:00:21

1M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Last Friday, President Trump spoke before a gathering at the Department of Justice to lay out what was seen largely as a grievance fest, singling out individuals and media organizations he perceives as his enemies. Main Justice hosts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord lay plain the unorthodox nature of a speech like this, especially before a departme…

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Bonus Episode: Summit Series interview with Francis Fukuyama on Elon Musk, tech billionaires and truth 45:30

1M ago45:30

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In this podcast extra, acclaimed author and professor Francis Fukuyama discusses his seminal works “Trust” and “The End of History” and how they apply today, and to an era of mounting distrust and conspiracy theories in the new Trump era, in this extended conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Fukuyama also analyzes Elon Musk’s “oligarch” politics, …

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Court Hearing Over Trump Deportations 41:38

1M ago41:38

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 17, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation orders. The administration is facing a firestorm of criticism after moving forward with deportations despite the orders of a federal judge. John Flannery, Maya Wiley and Kate Drummond join.By John Flannery, Maya Wiley, Kate Drummond

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Hollywood Star Playhouse || They Call Me Lucky (John Lund) | 1951 31:05

1M ago31:05

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Hollywood Star Playhouse || (58) They Call Me Lucky (John Lund) | Broadcast: May 28, 1951 Hollywood Star Playhouse was broadcast from April 24, 1950 to February 15, 1953, appearing on CBS, ABC and NBC over that span. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES …

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Trump Speaks at the DOJ 41:40

1M ago41:40

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MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on March 14, and reports on Donald Trump's speech at The Department of Justice and the economy. Alexis Loeb, Berit Berger, Robert Reich, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Kavita Patel and Christina Todd Whitman join.By Alexis Loeb, Berit Berger, Robert Reich, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Kavita Patel, Christina Todd Whitman

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#578 - Video Poker Playboy Murder - Lake Charles, Louisiana 1:12:15

1M ago1:12:15

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This week, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, there seems to be multiple people with motives for murder, when a brutally murdered man is found, on a dirt road, seemingly murdered while changing a tire. His wife & her best friend are suspects, along with the woman he's having an affair with & that woman's husband, and possibly a few others. Will cell tower…

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Many Trump plans blocked in court 41:15

1M ago41:15

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 13, and delivers a special report on presidential power and limits as Donald Trump tests the limits of the executive branch. Ankush Khardori and Elizabeth Jenkins join.By Ankush Khardori, Elizabeth Jenkins

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