BONUS: Ari Melber sits down with legendary group R.E.M. to discuss MONSTER, and secrets to music success without corporate compromises

In this bonus podcast episode, MSNBC's Ari Melber sits down with R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills to reflect on the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed album "Monster." The two also tackle their battles with the music industry, the meaning behind some of their most famous lyrics and their national debut on David Letterman's show. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.