The Beat with Ari Melber, Aug. 26, 2020
Duration: 44 Minutes
Discussed Today:
Trump losing 2020 is key to "future of civilization," says ex-Trump insider
LeBron James, Doc Rivers lead NBA boycott over Jacob Blake's shooting
RNC pushes message on crime as U.S. protests reignite
Discussed Today, In Detail:
Trump losing 2020 is key to "future of civilization," says ex-Trump insider
As the RNC enters its third night, "The Art of the Deal" co-author Tony Schwartz
joins MSNBC's Ari Melber to discuss Trump's racist, suburban fear campaign and
Steve Bannon's indictment. Schwartz argues "the future of civilization ... will
be profoundly influenced by the outcome of this election."
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LeBron James, Doc Rivers lead NBA boycott over Jacob Blake's shooting
After players like LeBron James and even LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers have
become increasingly vocal in their activism against police shootings and racial
injustice, the NBA and its "Players Association" announced late tonight that all
three playoff games will be postponed. Sports columnist Bill Rhoden joins
MSNBC's Ari Melber to discuss the importance of speaking out.
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RNC pushes message on crime as U.S. protests reignite
As the RNC goes out of its way to defend Republican policies on criminal
justice, a 17-year-old Trump supporter was arrested for homicide after killing
two people and injuring a third at a largely peaceful protest for Jacob Blake.
Rep. Karen Bass and Professor Brittney Cooper join MSNBC's Ari Melber, Cooper
arguing the RNC is "promoting" the idea "Black people are coming to take their
power."
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