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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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Episodes

GOP raises risk of default

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, May 2, and reports on the debt ceiling fight in Congress, Trump’s hush money probe and the Clarence Thomas scandal. Chai Komanduri, Alencia Johnson, David Kelley, and retired Admiral William McRaven also 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 about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

May 03, 202341 minEp. 539

America’s gun epidemic grinds on

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, May 1, and reports on the nationwide gun crisis and the Fox-Dominion settlement. Plus, entrepreneur Reginald Cash joins for the latest “Summit Series,” and discusses diversifying the gaming industry. Michael Steele, Barbara McQuade, Harry Litman, and Mike Spies also 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 in...

May 02, 202341 minEp. 538

Criminal probes haunt indicted Trump as Biden launches campaign

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 28, and reports on Donald Trump's losing streak and the Proud Boys trial. Plus, Comedian Jena Friedman joins for Fallback Friday. Chai Komanduri and Carrie Sheffield also 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 29, 202341 minEp. 537

Hear Ted Cruz caught on tape plotting ‘step two’ of Jan. 6 Coup

In this podcast extra and MSNBC exclusive, you'll hear MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber report on new tape recordings of Sen. Ted Cruz and Fox's Maria Bartiromo. Cruz is caught pushing a fake “commission” to steal the 2020 election and outlining his plot just four days prior to January 6th, 2021. 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 ab...

Apr 28, 202331 min

Mike Pence testifies about Jan. 6 today

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, April 27, and reports on Mike Pence testifying before the federal grand jury investigating January 6, and Tucker Carlson’s firing from Fox News. Ryan Kelley, John Flannery, David Kelley, and Rob Reiner 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 about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Apr 28, 202341 minEp. 536

Cruz caught on tape pushing fake “commission” to steal 2020 election

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 25, and reports on the new “Cruz Tapes” and Tucker Carlson’s firing. Juanita Tolliver, Gerry Filippatos and Margaret Carlson 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 25, 202339 minEp. 535

Tucker Carlson out at Fox News

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, April 24, and reports on Tucker Carlson’s firing from Fox News and the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by singer “IDK” for the world premiere of his new song “Mr. Police” 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 data for advertising.

Apr 24, 202341 minEp. 534

Criminal Jan. 6 probe eyes Trump’s inner circle

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, April 21, and reports on Donald Trump’s January 6 probe and the 2024 election field. Plus, Melber delivers instant analysis to the Supreme Court’s abortion pill ruling. David Kelley, Michael Steele, Renee Bracey Sherman, Michelle Goldberg, Jamila Perrit, Angela Vasquez Groux, and Dahlia Lithwick 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 ...

Apr 21, 202350 minEp. 533

Exclusive: Fox News Recording

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 20, and reports on Trump's legal Woes, the Fox News lawsuit, and Ron DeSantis. Plus, Gerry Fillippatos, lawyer for former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg, who is suing the company joins Melber. Maya Wiley, Joyce Vance, and Chai Komanduri also 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 about...

Apr 21, 202341 minEp. 532

Fox News folds: Will pay $787M

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, April 19, and reports on the Dominion-Fox settlement and the SCOTUS abortion bill. Plus, Melber is joined by comedian and impressionist Matt Friend. Justin Nelson, Nick Akerman, and Alan Fein also 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 about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Apr 20, 202341 minEp. 531

Fox News settles case for $787.5 million

MSNBC’s Alicia Menendez hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 18, and delivers instant analysis on the Fox-Dominion settlement. Rep. Barbara Lee, Juanita Tolliver, Symone Sanders-Towns, Nick Akerman, Renato Mariotti, and Mayor Quinton Lucas 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 19, 202340 minEp. 530

Fox may fold in case over 2020 lies

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, April 17, and reports on the Fox-Dominion trial and Justice Clarence Thomas. Plus, fashion icon June Ambrose joins Melber on “The Beat.” Alencia Johnson, Michael Hirschorn, and John Flannery also 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Apr 17, 202341 minEp. 529

Trump appeals loss on Pence testifying; Clarence Thomas under fire in money scandal

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 14 and reports on Donald Trump trying to block Mike Pence testifying in the Jan. 6 probe and the Clarence Thomas ethics scandal. Plus, a look at the history of Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg. Rapper Future joins for an exclusive "Beat" interview on music, the drug war, and his new cannabis line, EVOL. 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. Se...

Apr 14, 202342 minEp. 528

Judge forces Trump to return to NY again today

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, March 13, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal pressure, the Fox-Dominion case, and Justice Clarence Thomas. Plus, Melber is joined by actor John Leguizamo. Andrew Weissman, Danny Greenberg, and Maya Wiley also 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 about our collection and use of personal data...

Apr 13, 202342 minEp. 527

Erykah Badu talks music, MAGA, hip hop and ‘A.I.' with Ari Melber

In this podcast extra, you will hear MSNBC’s Ari Melber’s long-ranging interview with artist and producer Erykah Badu. The two discuss music, MAGA, hip hop and the rise of artificial intelligence. 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 data for advertising.

Apr 13, 202352 min

Another threatening letter sent to D.A. Bragg

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, April 12, and reports on District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s latest threat and Tennessee's comeback. Plus, Melber is joined by Grammy-winning producer DJ Drama. Rev. Al Sharpton, David Kelley, and Michael Steele 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 about our collection and use of personal data ...

Apr 12, 202342 minEp. 526

New filing from NY D.A. prosecuting Trump

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 11, and reports on a new legal filing from Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg and Tennessee's expulsion vote. Plus, hear more from Melber’s interview with Erykah Badu. Democratic lawmaker from Tennessee Justin J. Pearson, Nick Akerman. Michael Isikoff 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 about ...

Apr 12, 202341 minEp. 525

Nashville metro council reinstates Justin Jones

Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Monday, April 10, and reports on the Nashville Metro Council vote and the fight for abortion rights. Kathy Park, Eugene Robinson, Juanita Tolliver, Mark Thompson, and Dahlia Lithwick 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 11, 202351 minEp. 524

VP Harris meets with expelled TN lawmakers

Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Friday, April 7, and reports on the controversy in Tennessee, Trump’s legal battles, and the Texas abortion ruling. Alencia Johnson, Joyce Vance, Paul Butler, and Rick Wilson 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 07, 202350 minEp. 523

Trump defense lawyer Joe Tacopina grilled by Ari Melber (Full MSNBC interview)

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges of falsifying business records in a New York criminal court. In this podcast extra, you'll hear MSNBC’s Ari Melber interview Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina ahead of Trump’s arraignment. 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 data for advertising.

Apr 07, 202321 min

Now: TN House debates expelling State Rep. Gloria Johnson

Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, April 6, and reports on the Tennessee expulsion vote. 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 data for advertising.

Apr 06, 202351 minEp. 522

Trump indictment prime time special coverage

In this podcast extra, you'll hear MSNBC's primetime anchors breakdown Donald Trump's historic indictment. 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 data for advertising.

Apr 06, 202343 min

‘Defendant’ Trump indicted for 2016 plot: Hear Ari Melber’s breakdown

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges of falsifying business records in a New York criminal court. In this podcast extra, you'll hear MSNBC's Ari Melber report on the first hearing in “New York v. Donald Trump, Defendant.” 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 data for advertising.

Apr 06, 202312 min

Trump pleads not guilty to fraud at arraignment

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, April 5, and reports on Donald Trump’s arraignment. Neal Katyal, Dan Horwitz, Joyce Vance, and Renato Mariotti 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 06, 202341 minEp. 521

Prosecuting Donald Trump: The Manhattan Arraignment

Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be arraigned on criminal charges Tuesday. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord tell us what happened inside that Manhattan courtroom, what stood out to them in the pages of the indictment and what it all tells us about how District Attorney Alvin Bragg plans to build his case. 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.adswi...

Apr 05, 202359 min

Trump indicted and arrested for 2016 election plot

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 4, and reports on the indictment of Donald J. Trump. Andrew Weissman, Dan Horwitz and Sam Nunberg 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 05, 202350 minEp. 520

Trump in NY for arraignment for tomorrow

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat” on Monday, April 3, and reports on Donald Trump’s indictment on the eve of his arraignment in New York. Plus, Melber is joined by Michael Cohen. Nick Akerman and Melissa Murray also 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 04, 202341 minEp. 519

NY prepares to put Trump on trial

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, March 31, and reports on Donald Trump’s historic indictment, and what it could mean for his presidential bid. Michael Beschloss, John Flannery, Michael Steele, and Tony Schwartz 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 202341 minEp. 518

Prosecuting Donald Trump: The First Indictment

A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump – setting a new precedent for holding American leaders accountable. But how does a prosecutor like Alvin Bragg actually convince a jury to convict a former president? MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord tell us how prosecutors think about building a case against a former president. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/pdt_fd To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ...

Mar 31, 202322 min

Damaging new email evidence puts heat on Fox News

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, March 29, and reports on the Fox-Dominion case, former Vice President Mike Pence, and The Starbucks union fight. Plus, comedian Neal Brennan joins. Jaysin Saxton, Margaret Carlson, Mark Leibovich, and Eugene Robinson also 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 about our collection and use of ...

Mar 30, 202342 minEp. 517
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