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The Beat with Ari Melber

Ari Melber, MS NOWwww.ms.now
Ari Melber delivers the biggest political and news stories of the day, with interviews and original reporting from around the nation. An Emmy-winning journalist, attorney and former Senate staffer, Melber cuts through the spin and the noise to tell you what's really happening. Real news, every night.
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Jan. 6 cmte refers Trump for criminal prosecution

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 19, and reports on the Jan. 6 committee's convening for their final meeting and asking the Department of Justice to indict Donald Trump. Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal, fmr. head of the Southern District of New York David Kelley and fmr. federal prosecutor John Flannery join. 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 h...

Dec 20, 202241 minEp. 449

Jan. 6 cmte set to publish final coup report next week

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 16, and reports on the Jan. 6 committee's upcoming criminal referrals and final report, and FL Gov. Ron DeSantis' flip from promoting vaccines in his state to spreading anti-vaxxer misinformation. CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Maya Wiley, fmr. Watergate prosecutor Nick Ackerman, fmr. federal prosecutor Paul Butler, NYT columnist Michelle Goldberg, political strategist Chai Komanduri and award-winning playwright ...

Dec 17, 202241 minEp. 448

"It was a coup": Ari Melber reads from his Jan 6 Report foreword

In this podcast exclusive, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reads excerpts from his special January 6 report foreword on the coup conspiracy. The forward will be included with the Harper Collins edition of the forthcoming January 6 report. Plus, a special "Beat" segment highlighting past examples of how government reports have mattered and effected change. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Dec 16, 202220 min

Jan. 6 cmte to hold public meeting on Monday

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 15, and reports on the upcoming criminal referrals and final report from the Jan. 6 committee and the debate surrounding the Trump-era DOJ case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. WaPo columnist Eugene Robinson, fmr. federal prosecutor Joyce Vance and U.S. correspondent for the BBC Katty Kay join. 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 ...

Dec 16, 202242 minEp. 447

Texts reveal incoming House leadership pushed “Big Lie” after 2020 election

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 14, and reports on Mark Meadows’ coup-related text exchanges with GOP lawmakers, the right-wing backlash to Pres. Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act and Gov. DeSantis’ switching to an anti-vaccine position as he pushes for an investigation into the COVID mRNA vaccines. Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal, activist Sally Kohn and political strategist Alencia Johnson join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts wit...

Dec 15, 202241 minEp. 446

Jan. 6 cmte to reveal criminal referrals next week

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 13 and reports on the Jan. 6 committee holding it's final public meeting on Monday, with expected criminal referrals coming next week. Melissa Murray, Emily Bazelon and Chai Komanduri join. Plus, environmentalist and primatologist Jane Goodall joins for a special Summit Series interview! 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 http...

Dec 14, 202241 minEp. 445

Foreign coup plots echo in US as swift arrests contrast with Garland DOJ

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 12 and reports on two attempted coups in foreign democracies and how their governments' responses contrast with the US DOJ's response to January 6. Plus, Brittney Griner's release and a deep dive into drug law enforcement in the US. Maya Wiley, David Rothkopf and David Plouffe join. 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 https://pc...

Dec 13, 202242 minEp. 444

Judge denies DOJ request on Trump contempt; "Veep's" Tony Hale Fallback Friday

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 9 and reports on a judge denying the DOJ's request on holding the Trump team in contempt of court in the Mar-A-Lago documents case. Plus, Tony Hale of "Veep" and "The Mysterious Benedict Society" joins Melber and Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher for Fallback Friday. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com ...

Dec 10, 202241 minEp. 443

Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 8 and reports on WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in a US-Russia prisoner swap. Plus, new heat on Trump as the DOJ seeks to hold the Trump team in contempt of court. Rev. Al Sharpton, Maya Wiley, David Corn, Michael Steele and Rep. Byron Donalds join. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Dec 09, 202241 minEp. 442

Jan 6 cmte plans final report release; More classified docs found at Trump storage site

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 7 and reports on the January 6 committee planning its final report release in two weeks. Plus, more classified documents found in a Trump storage site. Rapper Dave East shouting out MSNBC and Ari in a new track. David Kelley, Eugene Robinson, Alencia Johnson and Rick Hasen join. 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 https://pcm...

Dec 08, 202241 minEp. 441

Trump Org. guilty of tax fraud; Manhattan DA joins on conviction

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 12 and reports on the Trump Organization found guilty on all 17 counts in the NY tax fraud case. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg joins on the breaking news. Plus, Michael Cohen on the conviction, and Chai Komanduri and Tia Mitchell join on the GA runoff. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Dec 07, 202234 minEp. 440

Breaking down Jay-Z's verse on "What's Free" - Plus, "God Did" special report

In this exclusive podcast extra, listen to Ari Melber’s full “Beat” breakdown of Jay-Z's history lesson on the roots of American capitalism, drawing on his poem/verse on the Meek Mill song, “What’s Free,” marking its fourth anniversary. Plus, the original special report breaking down Jay-Z’s verse on “God Did.” 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Dec 06, 202232 min

Last day of campaigning in crucial GA senate runoff; Trump illegal call to "terminate" Constitution

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 5 and reports on the last day of campaigning in the crucial GA senate runoff. James Carville and Renato Mariotti join. Plus, Trump White House veteran Marc Lotter joins on Trump's controversial call to terminate the Constitution and his 2024 presidential run. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

Dec 06, 202241 minEp. 439

Trump dealt key loss in Mar-A-Lago criminal case; Lee Daniels Fallback Friday

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 2 and reports on Trump's latest legal loss, with an appeals court ruling against Trump in the Mar-A-Lago documents criminal probe. This comes as the Jan. 6 committee meets behind closed doors about the final report. Plus, Jane Fonda joins on her activism, and producer and filmmaker Lee Daniels joins for a special Fallback Friday. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted b...

Dec 03, 202254 minEp. 438

Trump dealt legal blow as court strikes down special master in docs probe; Jay-Z inequality special report

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 1 and reports on Trump rebuked by an appeals court, which halts the special master's review of Trump's Mar-A-Lago documents. Plus, a special deep dive into Jay-Z's verse on "What's Free," a contemporary poem about America and freedom. Obama veteran Tommy Vietor, Michelle Goldberg and Dave Aronberg join. 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 ...

Dec 02, 202241 minEp. 437

AG Garland marks victory in Jan 6 case as Oath Keepers leader convicted

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 30 and reports on Attorney General Merrick Garland speaking after the conviction of Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes for seditious conspiracy. Also, delayed GOP condemnation of Donald Trump's meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Neal Katyal, Bill Kristol and Politico reporter Olivia Beavers join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Dec 01, 202241 minEp. 436

Bonus: Jeff Goldblum On ‘Insect Politics,’ Weird Roles, Dream Directors, Judaism, Jazz & Xmas Music | Podcast extra

Award-winning actor Jeff Goldblum talks to MSNBC’s Ari Melber for nearly an hour in this candid, sprawling and sometimes goofy conversation, as the two discuss Goldblum’s work with directors such as Steven Spielberg and Wes Anderson, his many iconic roles, what he loves about jazz, and having his “weirdness” affirmed. In this wide-ranging interview, Ari and Goldblum also tackle “insect politics”, taxonomy, rap lyrics, poetry, and being a “craft obsessive” and he reveals who he most wants to coll...

Nov 30, 202256 min

Convicted: Oath Keepers leader seditious conspiracy charge, GOP "autopsy" after red wave fizzles

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 29 and reports on Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes convicted of seditious conspiracy and the GOP and RNC conducting an "autopsy" after midterm disappointments. Filmmaker Michael Moore and Chai Komanduri join. Plus, the latest edition of Mavericks with actor Jeff Goldblum. 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 https://pcm.adswiz...

Nov 30, 202241 minEp. 435

GOP struggles with narrow House majority; Trump under fire for white supremacist meeting

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 28 and reports on Kevin McCarthy's imperiled bid for House Speaker. Plus, Donald Trump's controversial hosting of white supremacist Nick Fuentes and Ye at Mar-A-Lago. Michael Steele and Joan Walsh join. Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner joins as part of the Summit series of interviews. 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 https:/...

Nov 29, 202242 minEp. 434

Mass shootings in U.S. rising in last 5 years as Walmart employee kills 6 in VA, CO suspect appears in court

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 23 and reports on mass shootings rising in the U.S. as an employee in a Virginia Walmart kills 6. Rep. Bobby Scott and Shannon Watts join on the gun violence issue. Plus, former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and "The Guardian's" Hugo Lowell join on Mike Pence reportedly "considering" speaking to the DOJ regarding January 6 and as Donald Trump's tax returns are set to go to Congress. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts with...

Nov 24, 202241 minEp. 433

Trump tax returns going to Congress as Supreme Court rejects Trump bid

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 22 and reports on a Trump tax bombshell as the Supreme Court rejects his bid to shield his tax returns from Congress. Jill Wine-Banks and Susanne Craig join. Plus, Molly Jong-Fast on the latest in the Colorado massacre as the Colorado Springs police chief says officials are still looking at charges. Rep. Ro Khanna joins on the House GOP focusing on investigating Hunter Biden. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign ...

Nov 23, 202241 minEp. 432

DOJ appoints special counsel for Trump criminal probes

MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, November 18 and reports on the Department of Justice naming a special counsel for Trump criminal probes. Joyce Vance, David Kelley and Elie Mystal join. Plus, Fat Joe joins on his new memoir and to help celebrate 5 years of “The Beat.” 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Nov 22, 202242 minEp. 430

Colorado officials investigating massacre at LGBTQ club

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Monday, November 21 and reports on the Colorado nightclub massacre that left 5 murdered, 19 hurt. Maya Wiley and Sally Kohn join. Plus, Neal Katyal joins on the appointment of a special counsel to oversee Trump criminal probes and Roger McNamee on the chaos at Twitter. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information ...

Nov 22, 202236 minEp. 431

Nancy Pelosi marks end of historic run as Dem leader

MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, November 17 and reports on Nancy Pelosi stepping down as Democratic party leader, though she will remain in the House. Joan Walsh, Maya Wiley and Mark Leibovich join. Plus, Tony Schwartz joins on Trump’s 2024 campaign. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

Nov 19, 202241 minEp. 429

NBC projects GOP wins control of House by razor thin margin as chaos hits party

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 16 and reports on the breaking news as NBC projects the GOP takes control of the House of Representatives. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Steve Kornacki joins. Plus, new legal heat on Trump as former WH aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified before the GA election probe grand jury and Michael Flynn ordered to testify next week. Chai Komanduri, David Kelley and Rev. Al Sharpton join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, ...

Nov 17, 202259 minEp. 428

GOP clashes erupt after tough midterms as McConnell faces leadership challenge

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 15 and reports on the chaos within the GOP post midterms, with Sen. Mitch McConnell facing a leadership challenge. Plus, two missiles hitting and killing two people in Poland, setting up new tensions in the Ukraine war. Eugene Robinson, Chai Komanduri and Evelyn Farkas join. Ken Burns joins on his new photography book. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simpleca...

Nov 16, 202241 minEp. 427

MAGA drags down GOP ticket as Democrats clinch Senate

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 14 and reports on the Democrats retaining control of the Senate. Political strategist James Carville who predicted Democrats would overperform, joins to discuss the hold of MAGA on the Republican party. Plus, radio legend Big Boy joins for a special interview about politics and music. 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 https://...

Nov 15, 202241 minEp. 426

GOP turning on Trump after midterm disappointments;

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday November 11 and reports on many in the GOP and in right-wing media turning on Trump after the midterms which failed to produce a "red wave." Political science professor Jason Johnson and Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson join. Plus, comedian and host The Kid Mero and MSNBC host Alicia Menendez join for Fallback Friday. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Nov 12, 202242 minEp. 425

US voters rebuff "red wave"; Senate control hangs on three open races

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 10 and reports on the results of the 2022 midterms, with voters shattering any expected "red wave." With the control of Congress still undecided, three key open races will determine the balance of power. Filmmaker Michael Moore, strategist Chai Komanduri, correspondent April Ryan and representative-elect Maxwell Frost join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Si...

Nov 11, 202243 minEp. 424

Record breaking early vote on election eve; Carville on closing arguments

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 7 and reports on the record breaking early vote totals on the eve of the 2022 midterm elections. Campaign guru James Carville joins on the closing arguments of both parties and what the voting numbers mean. Plus, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher joins alongside NFL Player's Association member Antoine Bethea on the new "Actors & Athletes: Unions for Democracy" initiative to protect voting rights. To listen to this show and other MS podc...

Nov 08, 202241 minEp. 423
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