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Jun 2024
40m 50s

Economy surges, but Biden faces a "vibes...

Ari Melber, MSNBC
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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, June 12 and reports on the economy's "vibes" problem, the latest scandal surrounding Justice Alito and the Supreme Court, and Steve Bannon's attempt to stay out of prison. Robert Reich, Howard Dean and Justin Elliott join. 
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