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May 2024
42m 10s

RFK Jr. joins The Beat

Ari Melber, MSNBC
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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 8, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, RFK Jr. joins Melber for an extended interview, that you can find on YouTube at msnbc.com/ari. 
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