MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 9, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the Kendrick-Drake rap battle. Libby Casey and Emily Bazelon join.

Judge denies another motion for mistrial from Trump's lawyers

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In this podcast extra, hear MSNBC's Ari Melber discuss Donald Trump's conviction with Watergate icon Bob Woodward. Plus, listen to Woodward past "Beat" interviews, where he reflects on covering Donald Trump.

BONUS: Trump’s conviction with Watergate icon Bob Woodward

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 31, and reports on Donald Trump's guilty conviction in the NY hush money case. Douglas Brinkley, Molly Jong-Fast, Bob Woodward, and Rob Reiner join.

Trump guilty on all counts; sentencing set for July 11

In this podcast extra, hear MSNBC's Ari Melber breakdown Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's Jan. 6 scandal.

BONUS: Ari Melber breakdown on Justice Alito’s Jan. 6 scandal

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber anchors special coverage on the night of Donald Trump's guilty verdict. Hear Melber's reporting and in-depth conversations with MSNBC's Joy Reid, Alex Wagner, Chris Hayes, and Katie Phang.

BONUS: Donald Trump found guilty on all counts

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 29, and reports on jury deliberations in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. David Kelley, Catherine Christian and Michael Van Der Veen join.

Judge denies another motion for mistrial from Trump's lawyers

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