Best NBC On Main Podcasts (2025)

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#590 - Murdering As A Family - Jonesboro, Arkansas 1:10:44

2d ago1:10:44

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This week, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, when someone is brutally murdered, in their own kitchen, a huge mystery unfolds. It seems like there are plenty of people who wanted this person dead, including the man's own father. But when a tip is called in to detectives, the terrible plot becomes clear. It turns out to the a cold, calculated plot that involve…

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Trump This Week: Plummeting Polls, Court Losses, Tariff Doubts 40:25

2d ago40:25

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 25, and reports on the economic turmoil under President Trump and his attacks on free speech. Plus, Rev. Al Sharpton and Nems join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Will Sommer and Margaret Carlson also join.By Will Somer, Margaret Carlson, Nems, Rev. Al Sharpton

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Trump's Approval Rating Slipping Faster Than Previous Presidents 41:16

3d ago41:16

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 24, and reports on Donald Trump's plummeting approval rating and the future of the Democratic party. Former Rep. Joe Crowley, Jason Johnson, Michelle Norris and John Harwood join.By Joe Crowley, Jason Johnson, Michelle Norris, John Harwood

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#589 - Pig Farm Murders - Wimer, Oregon 2:55:46

4d ago2:55:46

2:55:46

This week, in Wimer, Oregon, detectives are called out to a small, rural farm, to investigate a minor matter, but end up finding half of a human leg on the property. This leads to a massive investigation, and the realization that the owner of this property may have been killing workers, and feeding them to the pigs! Somehow, it gets even weirder, f…

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Trump's Trade War Triggers Market Whiplash 41:11

4d ago41:11

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 23 and reports on Donald Trump's volatile economy and resistance against his agenda. Plus, Molly Jong Fast and DJ Whoo Kid join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Steve Leisman also joins.By Steve Leisman, Molly Jong Fast, DJ Whoo Kid

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The Hoodoo Kiosk episode 60 - The Trainer 33:31

5d ago33:31

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A very adequate Newsradio podcast: Welcome to the Hoodoo Kiosk! Episode: The Trainer Unit: Secrets or Money? *Apologies- the sound and editing was a little rushed for this episode. Sorry! - Intro and The Agent Zero episode synopsis - Part 1: Mumble Jumble - The Freakzilla Report - Part 2: Gooblty-gawk - Time Capsule from the InterNOT - Part 3: Foof…

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Trump's Trade War Drags Down Global Economy 41:08

6d ago41:08

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 22, and reports on President Trump's escalating trade war, a court setback for Trump’s immigration agenda and mounting pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign. Adm. William McRaven, Maria Ressa and Justin Wolfers join.By Adm. William McRaven, Maria Ressa, Justin Wolfers

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Live from Princeton 59:41

5d ago59:41

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Andrew and Mary host this week's episode in front of a live audience at Princeton University, starting with the latest in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case where last Tuesday, Maryland district judge Paula Xinis ordered the Trump administration to provide among other things, “butts in seats” to explain their efforts to get him back. Then they describe …

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Trump Challenging Chief Justice Roberts on High Court’s Independence 41:05

7d ago41:05

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 21, and reports on the legal clash that is testing Trump's demands for more executive power, anti-Trump protests over the weekend and new calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign. Maya Wiley and Eugene Robinson join.By Maya Wiley, Eugene Robinson

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Trump 2.0 Off To a Very Bad Start 41:34

10d 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

9d ago1:12:33

1:12:33

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

11d 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

11d 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

12d 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

13d 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

13d 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

14d 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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#586 - Never Trust Your Cousin - Clanton, Alabama 1:10:55

17d ago1:10:55

1:10:55

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

17d ago40:48

40:48

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

17d 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

19d 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

18d 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

20d ago41:43

41:43

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

20d 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

21d ago41:55

41:55

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

23d ago1:11:55

1:11:55

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

24d ago40:47

40:47

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

24d 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

25d 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

25d ago2:57:18

2:57:18

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

26d 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

27d 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

28d 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

28d 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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Law Firms Sue Trump Admin Over Executive Orders Targeting Them 41:36

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M ago2:59:20

2:59:20

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M ago55:58

55:58

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

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

1M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

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

1M 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

41:00

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

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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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