The Beat with Ari Melber, Feb. 22, 2019
Duration: 44 Minutes
Discussed Today:
Watch DOJ’s Mueller report news break on live TV
In an unusual move, Trump’s new Attorney General Bill Barr had the DOJ formally break its silence about when Mueller will finish his Russia probe on Friday afternoon, telling reporters Mueller would not be done in the following week, rebutting reports from Washington Post and CNN that Mueller’s report could be imminent. This report from The Beat on MSNBC tracks that news, along with other big developments on what MSNBC anchor Ari Melber dubbed a “Mueller Friday,” with analysis from a former DOJ official who wrote the rules governing Mueller, Neal Katyal, who says in this report “we keep learning about new crimes allegedly committed by Trump, and the coterie of people around him,” which could be way Mueller’s timeframe has “stretched” out longer.
Here is The Mueller Report: NFL report offers Russia probe clues
In a special report, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent, Ari Melber, breaks down a 2015 Mueller report that could reveal what might be expected from Mueller’s forthcoming report on alleged Russian collusion with the Trump campaign. Melber walks through how Mueller’s most recent report, following an investigation into the NFL and Ray Rice, demonstrates his approach to fact-finding and indicates that Mueller could detail structural failure, even if it falls short of a crime.
Donut Defense: Anchor grills top Trump aide on Obstruction report
In an unusual exchange on live TV, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski breaks news with his first denial of a blockbuster New York Times report that Trump called Lewandowski to get help ousting Jeff Sessions from the DOJ during the Russia probe. The Times reported that kind of call could be part of attempted obstruction of justice, but Lewandowski refused to go along. Asked about it for the first time, Lewandowski denies the story, saying “I don't ever remember the President ever asking me to get involved with Jeff Sessions, or the Department of Justice, in any way shape or form ever,” and claims the NYT reporters did not even call him to validate the claim. Anchor Ari Melber presses Lewandowski on his denial, noting that Lewandowski went beyond the details in the article to deny he was not driving to Dunkin Donuts during the alleged call from Trump, a detail that was not in the original Times article.
Breakfast Club hosts roast Gucci & Floyd Mayweather on MSNBC
“The Breakfast Club” hosts Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy join MSNBC anchor Ari Melber for a “takeover” of his popular Fallback Friday segment, taking on the Gucci sweater controversy, Floyd Mayweather, lies about MLK, and what DJ Envy calls “lazy ambition” by people who want success -- without the work. Anchor Ari Melber compliments DJ Envy’s “necklace,” which Angela notes is usually referred to as a “chain” when worn by a male, and the hosts have fun with that exchange. Melber also notes in his introduction that “The Breakfast Club” has become a big stop on the campaign trail for Democrats seeking to beat Trump in 2020.
Charlamagne, Angela & DJ Envy dish on Obama & Wildest Interviews
In this extended special interview, MSNBC anchor Ari Melber talks to all three Breakfast Club hosts about their favourite and wildest interviews - from Diddy to Dick Gregory - whether hip hop helped Barack Obama become President, how prison impacted Meek Mill, how the hosts try to get interviews subjects to open up, what makes Jay Z a “rap God,” why Wiz Khalifa eats fruit a certain way and the humorous controversy over Charlamagne’s allegedly old laptop. The interview is part of the hosts’ first appearance on “The Beat with Ari Melber,” a news and politics show that also covers topics in culture and music.
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