Topic: Ari Melber

9 chapters across the catalog

Yippy
Episode 1754 11:00 - 13:11

1754: Yippy

MSNBC Coverage of Market Losses and Alternative Media

MSNBC host Ari Melber reported on $6 trillion in market losses, attributing the backlash to Trump's trade policies. The segment highlights a shift in audience behavior as younger viewers move away from traditional outlets like CNBC toward alternative media and "MAGA-friendly" podcasts that offer unfiltered real-time commentary.

Joy Boy
Episode 1691 47:48 - 55:51

1691: Joy Boy

Ari Melber and Corey Lewandowski, MSNBC Defamation Threat

MSNBC host Ari Melber engaged in a heated interview with Trump campaign representative Corey Lewandowski regarding past federal investigations. Lewandowski deflected by accusing Melber of claiming Donald Trump's ear bandage was a "spectacle" for the RNC. The segment ended with Melber threatening Lewandowski with a defamation notice and Lewandowski abruptly ending the call.

Deputary
Episode 1623 1:13:25 - 1:18:16

1623: Deputary

Electoral College Mechanics and Alternate Electors

The legal strategy of sending alternate slates of electors to Washington D.C. is explored in the context of historical precedents and recent indictments. Ari Melber of MSNBC highlighted Roger Stone's involvement in coordinating these efforts. Additionally, the overconfidence of House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer regarding the Biden family investigation is noted.

Fat Leonard
Episode 1618 49:01 - 51:44

1618: Fat Leonard

Ari Melber and Media Objectivity in the Trump Era

MSNBC's Ari Melber and other media figures have faced criticism for labeling Donald Trump as "very unpopular" despite his polling leads. A broader debate in journalism, involving figures like Jay Rosen, suggests that reporters should abandon traditional objectivity to protect democracy from perceived threats.

That 70's Podcast
Episode 1446 5:27 - 6:42

1446: That 70's Podcast

Ari Melber and MSNBC on Social Media Influence

MSNBC host Ari Melber describes the potential for a single owner of a social media platform to secretly ban candidates or manipulate the reach of political content during an election. Critics point out the irony in Melber's warning, suggesting that such tactics were already employed by platforms regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story. The discussion highlights fears among media figures that they may lose the ability to control information flow.

Post Orange
Episode 1289 1:18:44 - 1:21:58

1289: Post Orange

Media Attacks on Ice Cube's Political Neutrality

Ice Cube appears on various news outlets to defend his status as an undecided voter, arguing that both parties have issues with white supremacy. On MSNBC, Ari Melber is criticized for attempting to link Ice Cube to anti-semitic imagery as a way to discredit his political advocacy. The hosts argue this is a "nasty trick" used by the media to punish black leaders who engage with Republicans.

Replacists
Episode 1161 35:14 - 40:41

1161: Replacists

Marianne Williamson, Ari Melber, Vaccine Skepticism

Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson faced aggressive questioning from MSNBC's Ari Melber regarding her past comments on mandatory vaccinations. Williamson defended her stance by criticizing the predatory nature of Big Pharma and the massive lobbying efforts that influence Congress and news networks. She noted the significant increase in chronic childhood illnesses since the 1986 vaccine protection law.

Missile by Nike
Episode 995 11:59 - 16:07

995: Missile by Nike

Media Analysis of the War on Christmas Narrative

Media outlets CNN and MSNBC are analyzed for their coverage of the "War on Christmas" as a political dog whistle. MSNBC's Ari Melber is criticized for claiming the narrative stems from the John Birch Society and 1920s anti-Semitic pamphlets, while the hosts note historical inaccuracies regarding the founding date of the John Birch Society in 1958.

99 Lines of Code
Episode 677 22:05 - 25:06

677: 99 Lines of Code

Ari Melber, MSNBC Dissent on War Crimes

MSNBC host Ari Melber broke from standard media talking points by explicitly labeling CIA interrogation techniques as war crimes. During a roundtable discussion, Melber challenged the justification of these actions under the Geneva Convention, surprising colleagues who adhered to the "necessary for safety" narrative. His stance highlighted internal media friction regarding the accountability of intelligence agencies.