The Beat With Ari Melber - Sept. 4 | Audio Only

Politics and Government - Trump's DOJ has launched a criminal probe against another political target, raising concerns about the weaponization of investigations [1][21] - RFK Jr's health agenda is under fire, with experts warning it could endanger millions, particularly concerning his stance on vaccines [2] - The appointment of RFK Jr by Trump gives him sway over government programs and safety, despite his controversial views [12] - The potential division of the United States due to conflicting health authorities, with some states potentially ignoring the CDC [15][16][17] Public Health and Vaccination - Republicans are pressing RFK Jr on his anti-vaccine approach, highlighting the importance of science and healthcare information [3][4] - The COVID vaccine was touted by President Trump as a way out of the pandemic, with the "warp speed effort" to create the vaccine [4][5] - Concerns are raised about the potential for increased childhood deaths due to the removal of vaccine mandates [18] - Misinformation about vaccines and health issues can have fatal effects, particularly on children [19] Financial Markets and Business - The Trump administration is being perceived as increasingly interventionist in financial markets, causing concern among business leaders [24][25] - There are concerns about political influence over the Federal Reserve and the potential for partisan control [22] - Corporations are incentivized not to pay for health insurance to maintain profits [58] - Paparazzi and the digital culture can disrespect people and invade their privacy [48][49]