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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Ari Melber

Glad to see you take time out for fun! Ari, over these past five years, you have given of yourself-shared interviews of your parents and brother (both phenomenal), and educated us on political and social issues. Along the way, we listened to music, outside our genres and grew past our individual culture and limited experiences. For this, I thank you! I look forward to the new year and those to come, as I continue to grow and learn from your wealth of legal knowledge and fun facts.๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

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Dec 29, 2022ยทedited Dec 29, 2022

Hi Diva!!! Yes Ari has shared so much with us. We are so much wiser because of his intellectual reporting. Looking forward to what more he will bring us in the new year.

Happy New Year my friend, take care , be safe, God bless you and your family.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Šโค๐Ÿ’ฅ

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Happy New Year!

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Thanks so much, V! Wish I could sit and chat with you; so much wisdom and seeming fun! Between Santos, McCarthy and his bill of stars, MSNBC and Ari will be on a reel of โ€œBreaking News.โ€ Get the pizza, popcorn, and favorite drink; hold onto your gut to keep your innards stabilized! โ€œA Coming Attraction!โ€๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Now that would be fun!!!! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Well said, Olddiva. Well said!!!!

Happy New Year!! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Ari Melber

Thank you for sharing. Itโ€™s a nostalgic time of year. Great to reflect on the past and also think of what we want in our future. No resolutions, just vows to try harder, do more, love better, and appreciate the little things. The photos are great, wish there were more! Wishing you a year of continued success, good health, and good times.

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Ari Melber

Ari, you and your program are priceless! You've entertained and educated your viewers, and I believe you made a difference in our country with the clip of you and Peter Navarro when you mentioned the coup. The January 6 Committee had that, and it helped them. So, congrats on the special anniversary, and I look forward to The Beat in 2023. Keep that wonderful sense of humor! We need it!

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I loved the Fat Joe interview. What a beautiful spirit. He could be seriously cynical given his life but he chooses love - the higher self๐Ÿ‘

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All the way up!

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Hi Truda!!! Happy New Year my friend, take care, be safe, God Bless You!!!๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Šโค

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Ari Melber

We are 78 and 79, and we both look forward to The Beat. Enjoy your careful analysis of recent events and the diverse cultural references and interesting guests.

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Ari Melber

Happy New Years Ari, I sure do enjoy these newsletters! It has been a crazy year of news. Thanks for breaking things down and making them easier to understand. Rest up, I think 2023 might even be more crazier then past years. Lol.

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Dec 29, 2022ยทedited Dec 29, 2022

Ari, thank you for the wonderful journey you have taken us on these past 5 years. I personally have gone beyond my comfort zone. You inspired me to get more involved politically than ever before.Your take on so many aspects of politics, the justice system, and entertainment are priceless. You have become a teacher to all of us that didn't pay attention like we should have been. Your hip-hop references are now legendary and always make us smile. Your interviews are always fun and informative . But your newsletter has brought together a group of your viewers that have been such a light to our days of uncertainty. Thanks for being a part of our lives, and may you continue to make a positive impact with your amazing gift .๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Šโค

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Really interesting to hear that, thank you, and thank you for sharing with us!

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Itโ€™s a joy, Ari! Love the camaraderie here.

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Yes, he has, V. Heโ€™s created a melting-pot of knowledge seekers. Happy New Year!๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ

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Hello V,

What a lovely, heartfelt tribute. ๐Ÿค— Soooo true and well-deserved. Ari seems to have a special *gift* of bringing people together, yes? Wishing you and yours peace, joy, and love during these waning days of the "old" year and in spades for the new! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2023!

Ari, thanks for sharing pictures from the star studded celebration of The Beatโ€™s 5th year anniversary๐Ÿ˜ƒ For the next The Beatโ€™s milestone, please invite us to the party๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ We can tell that you had a blast ๐Ÿ’ฅ Thanks for keeping us informed with facts๐Ÿ˜ƒ

I am enjoying my time off from work to reset, relax, and rejuvenate and spend time with family and friends with Netflix and chill in the mix๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Also, visiting NYC at this time of the year is always wonderful - I went to Artechouse in the Chelsea Market for the Spectacular Factory, a holiday multiverse. Oh it was so magical๐Ÿ˜ƒ

I look forward to whatever the year 2023 will bringโ€ฆmostly good stuff๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Ari, enjoy your time off๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

Cheers to 2023๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Ari Melber

Sounds like a fantastic reset. Somehow, the electricity of NYC is relaxing, magical, rejuvenating all at the same time! Enjoy.

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Perhaps, Joanie! Perhaps! Youโ€™re certainly making me wanting to go.๐Ÿ˜„

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O, if you ever decide to make the leap, I got you covered!

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๐Ÿ˜‚Will keep that in mind!

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Iโ€™m just Netflixing-Chilling been gone!๐Ÿ˜‚

Glad youโ€™re enjoying yourself, Ms O! Iโ€™ll learn something else today, because I m unfamiliar with the Artechouse, although Iโ€™ve heard of Chelsea Market. Enjoy the rest of your holidays and weโ€™ll meet again, with our next Ari-letter! โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽˆ

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Dec 29, 2022ยทedited Dec 29, 2022

Hi Olddiva, Artechouse is an innovative art organization founded in 2015. They merge art, science and technology to create an immersive digital art experience. I found out about Artechouse last year when the pandemic restrictions were lifted. If you are in the NYC area, check it out๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Thanks for informing me, sounds really great! Wish I were near. My grandson is the scientific one in my immediate family. They had a NY trip on the docket, until COVID. They fly, I donโ€™t-anymore. So many of you are back East, it would be great to see you all! If they plan another, Iโ€™ll come, but must plan my mode of travel.

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Hello Ms. Sandra O๐Ÿ˜Š,

Thanks for the great recommendation! Agree NYC is *magical* at this time of year. Went to see art, the lights, and a Broadway show...New York City never fails to deliver! (Though, I avoid the crowded ball drop like the plague lol....tv viewing works just fine in this regard๐Ÿ˜‚). Happy, blessed new year to you and yours!!! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Hello namesake, you are welcome ๐Ÿ˜ƒ I never go to NYC on Dec 31st or Jan 1st... I either hang out with friends or stay home and watch the ball drop via TV๐Ÿ˜ƒI cannot deal with the crowd either ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Happy New Year 2023๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Hi Sandra!!! So glad your taking time off, and are enjoying your vacation.

Happy New Year to you as well. Take care, be safe my friend God Bless!!!๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™โค

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Happy Holidays! Your anniversary celebration is so fitting for you, bringing together people of many talents to share in EPIC joy, as one. Hereโ€™s to more joy in the coming year!

In reflecting back over the year in this newsletter, I appreciate what you created here. It feels like it has organically grown into a lovely family, all around your teachings, musings, thoughtful insights.

No matter what our crazy world dishes out for us this year, I look forward to getting through it all with you! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿค“

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Hi Joanie. I totally agree. Not seeing the trolls and bots here. Ariโ€™s voice is a call for action and activism!

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Hi Joanie!!! We have definitely become a community here of people that care and love our country.

Happy New Year!!! Take care, be safe.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Šโค๏ธ

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Ari, I can't let this opportunity pass without sharing an idea which I think has some merit, so apologies in advance for essentially "talking shop" during a party.

Were the Ds to recruit at least 5 or 6 Rs, they could nominate and elect Liz Cheney as Speaker of the House. She'd be expected to remain true to her conservative values, but importantly could also be counted on to support democracy with a small "d."

She could model her caucus along the lines of Abraham Lincoln's "Team of Rivals," thereby offering old school Republicans an off ramp and moderate Republicans a seat at the table including plumb committee assignments.

Finally, Joe Biden would have someone with whom he could negotiate with in good faith. He, Liz and Chuck would have two years in which to demonstrate what a properly functioning democracy looks like. Now what could be more bipartisan than that?

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Happy Upcoming New Year! Glad to see you are taking a deep breath and getting a chance to chill:) Nature is definitely healing and revealing. Appreciation is my theme of the season. I am loving the accomplishments of the year in my work, but my best accomplishment is always taking time to be with my family. They are amazingly beautiful and I have so much gratitude. My mom is still feisty as ever and I couldnโ€™t be more grateful:) Thanks for sharing and thanks for inspiring me each day on The Beat to be a more informed and involved citizen, and with that, always bringing art, music, culture and good vibes. You are definitely the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down. (Sound Of Music reference.)๐Ÿคท๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Happiest holidays! All the best to you and yours! Enjoy!

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰

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โ€œthe spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down.โ€ I am stealing this quote๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2023๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Hi Tasha!!!! Happy New Year!!!! So happy you are doing well, your family sounds amazing.

I love Mary Poppins still after all these years. A Spoon Full Of Sugar was such a fun song.๐ŸŽผ

Take care, be safe.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Šโค๏ธ

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โ€œ...the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down.โ€

Alright, Ms Tasha! I shoulda listened/watched more carefully to the โ€œSound of Music.โ€๐Ÿ˜€

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Wait. I fact checked myself. Itโ€™s Mary Poppins! Gotta keep it real:)๐ŸŽถ

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Both Julie Andrews. I understand, though; in this setting, you want to โ€œkeep it real!โ€ Your writings always seem on point! Now, I know you fact-check yourself. So do I! Never just want to be one of these โ€œPass It Onโ€ folks๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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For starters your Bro is as good looking as you! You manage to captivate my interest whether it be your brilliant dissection of legalities of current events or your rap loyalties and interests. Thank you for caring about our democracy and helping us learn a better way. Your loyal supporter. Sherry Mangan

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Dec 29, 2022ยทedited Dec 29, 2022

Thank you for sharing your awesome party with us! You brought a big smile to my face :) Reminds me of my club days as a dancing fool- lol. I too believe in the universal language and healing power of music and how it unites us. Happy New Year Ari!

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Enjoy your time in nature. Cheers to well being and whatever your heart desires.

The Best Is Yet To Come.

Happy New Year!

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Ari, I loved this and it truly reflects the intentionality and all sides of your show and your work--the seriousness and the fun, the different perspectives and the common humanity of us all, the music and the law, etc. I am SO appreciative.

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Perfectly put!

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Well done as usual, Harry !!!

We are going to need your legal acumen and skills on MSNBC all throughout 2023 with all these investigations going on about the loudmouth Charlatan-in- Chief !!!!!!!!

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