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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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Trump Targets Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Risking Economic Turmoil

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 17, and reports on President Trump targeting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and a major court loss for Trump and his immigration agenda. Plus, rapper Lupe Fiasco and NBC's Gadi Schwartz join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Emily Bazelon and Justin Wolfers 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 f...

Apr 18, 202541 minEp. 250417

Special Report: How Trump-Musk Cuts Could Endanger American Lives

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, April 16, and reports on a federal judge threatening to launch a contempt probe into the Trump administration. Melber also delivers a special report on how Trump-Musk budget cuts could put American lives at risk. Rep. Linda Sánchez and Chai Komanduri 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 abo...

Apr 16, 202541 minEp. 250416

Experts Warn Of Constitutional Crisis

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 15, and reports on the Trump administration’s extreme efforts to circumvent the Supreme Court’s order to “facilitate” Abrego Garcia’s return, as well as Harvard University defying Donald Trump. Plus, Jeff Garlin and Antonio Villaraigosa join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Gov. Maura Healey and Asha Rangappa join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecas...

Apr 15, 202541 minEp. 250415

Trump and El Salvador's President United Against SCOTUS Ruling

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 14, and reports on Donald Trump and El Salvador's president uniting against a SCOTUS ruling and the economy. Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, Andrew Weissmann and Lee Gelernt 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 14, 202541 minEp. 250414

SCOTUS Unanimously Rules Against Part of Trump’s “Gang” Deportations

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 11, with reports on the latest developments in Trump deportations, recession fears, and the Trump administration’s decision to lay off cruise ship inspectors. Plus, Melber is joined by artist NLE Choppa. Joyce Vance and Michelle Norris 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 ...

Apr 11, 202541 minEp. 250411

Nobel Economist: Trump's Tariffs Are 'Erratic,' 'Weak'

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 10, and reports on the shaken global markets after Donald Trump's tariff fallout, new developments on Trump retribution and the latest on Jan. 6 pardons. Economist Paul Krugman and historian Douglas Brinkley 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 ...

Apr 10, 202545 minEp. 250410

In Retreat, President Trump Pauses Most Tariffs

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 9, and reports on President Trump's 90-day tariff pause and market uncertainty. Maureen Dowd, Geraldo Rivera, and Steve Liesman 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 09, 202541 minEp. 250409

MAGA "Bro" Podcasters Break With Trump on Tarrifs

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 8, and reports on the economic fallout from President Trump's tariffs, rising criticism from MAGA insiders toward the Trump administration, and the latest legal fight over Trump's immigration policies. Senator Ed Markey and Steve Liesman 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 co...

Apr 08, 202542 minEp. 250408

Coast-to-Coast Protest Erupt Against Trump's Policies

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 7, and reports on the nationwide “Hands Off” protests against the policies of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Trump’s tariff-driven market meltdown and the escalating legal battle over his deportation flights. Andrew Ross Sorkin, Leah Greenberg and Maya Wiley 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 informa...

Apr 08, 202542 minEp. 250407

Stocks Have Worst Two Day Dive Since COVID

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 4, and reports on the stock market plummet as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to shock global trade for the second day. Plus, Melber is joined by former Trump aide Chad Wolf to discuss Trump's immigration policies. Jared Bernstein also joins. 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 coll...

Apr 04, 202541 minEp. 250404

BONUS: Reverend Al Sharpton and Ari Melber Fireside Chat

In this podcast extra, listen to MSNBC's Ari Melber and Rev. Al Sharpton's conversation at the National Action Network Convention, where they discuss top issues including Donald Trump's tariffs and the Signalgate scandal. 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, 202515 minEp. 250404

Trump Triggers Worse Day For Stocks Since Pandemic

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 3, and reports on the stock market plunge following President Trump's tariffs. Margaret Carlson, Gov. JB Prtizker, Catherine Rampell and Libby Casey 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 03, 202540 minEp. 250403

Sen. Cory Booker Joins Melber Following Historic Senate Speech

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 2, and reports on newfound Democratic momentum. Plus, Melber is joined by Senator Cory Booker following his historic speech on the Senate floor. Jason Johnson and Governor Kathy Hochul 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 advertis...

Apr 02, 202541 minEp. 250402

Sen. Booker Breaks Record for Longest Senate Speech

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 1, and reports on Senator Cory Booker's Senate record for the longest floor speech and outrage over the Trump administration's "error" in deporting a Maryland father with protected legal status. James Carville joins. 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 persona...

Apr 01, 202541 minEp. 250401

Trump Tells NBC News He Won't Rule Out Seeking a Third Term

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 31, and reports on stock market lows under the Trump administration, Trump’s comments about the possibility of seeking a third term and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Plus, Lawrence Wright and Bill de Blasio join for the latest Fallback installment. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford also joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an ...

Mar 31, 202539 minEp. 250331

Law Firms Sue Trump Admin Over Executive Orders Targeting Them

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 28, and reports on Donald Trump’s abuse of power, the unfolding Signalgate scandal, and new Elon Musk cuts. Kristy Greenberg, Jameel Jaffer, David French, Michele Norris, Joyce Vance and Steve Herman 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 a...

Mar 29, 202542 minEp. 250328

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Preserve "Signal" Records

MSNBC’s Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, March 27, and reports on the ongoing fallout from the Trump administration’s military group chat leak and its escalating crackdown on free speech on college campuses. Leah Litman, Paul Eaton, Naz Ahmad, Jamal Greene, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Maya Wiley 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...

Mar 27, 202542 minEp. 250327

Trump Intel Officials on Defense Over Military Leak

MSNBC’s Jen Psaki hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 26, and reports on on the newly released transcript detailing the “Signal” security scandal that has rocked the Trump administration. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Senator Martin Heinrich, Samantha Vinograd, Steven Anderson and journalist John Harwood 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...

Mar 26, 202540 minEp. 250326

Trump Officials Grilled Over War Plans Security Breach

MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 25, and reports on the fallout from the Trump war plan “group chat” scandal, turmoil surrounding Social Security, and Trump’s push for retribution. Rachel Cohen, Barbara McQuade, April Ryan, Rep. André Carson, Sabrina Singh, and Mark Leibovich 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 abo...

Mar 25, 202534 minEp. 250325

Judge Denies Trump Request to Lift Hold on Deportations

MSNBC's Michael Steele hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 24, and reports on legal battles over Donald Trump’s controversial deportation efforts, the future of the Democratic Party, and mounting concerns over Elon Musk’s government conflicts of interest. Plus, Steele reports on rising national security fears after a leaked war plan from top U.S. officials. Ankush Khardori, Libby Casey, Eugene Robinson, Alencia Johnson, Rep. Joe Crowley, and Larry Pfeiffer join. To listen to this show and other MS...

Mar 24, 202541 minEp. 250324

Under Heat, Pentagon Denies It Shared War Plans With Musk

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 21, and reports on Elon Musk's Pentagon visit, Donald Trump's recent legal setbacks, and mass government layoffs. Michael Moore, Jason Johnson, and Natasha Weinstein 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 21, 202541 minEp. 250321

Dems Rally Against Trump as He Targets Dept. of Education

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 20, and reports on Democratic pushback against Donald Trump's administration, Trump's legal battles, and Elon Musk. Sherrod Brown and Rev. Al Sharpton 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 20, 202541 minEp. 250320

Trump on Defense After Rebuke from Chief Justice

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.

Mar 19, 202541 minEp. 250319

Donald Trump gets Legal Fact Check from Chief Justice Roberts

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, March 18, covering the return of NASA astronauts to Earth after nine months in space, Donald Trump's ongoing legal battles, and Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Temidayo Aganga-Willia, Amb. Michael McFaul, Adam Frank and Wayne Hale 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...

Mar 18, 202541 minEp. 250318

Bonus Episode: Summit Series interview with Francis Fukuyama on Elon Musk, tech billionaires and truth

In this podcast extra, acclaimed author and professor Francis Fukuyama discusses his seminal works “Trust” and “The End of History” and how they apply today, and to an era of mounting distrust and conspiracy theories in the new Trump era, in this extended conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Fukuyama also analyzes Elon Musk’s “oligarch” politics, and shares his passions beyond academia - woodworking and drone building. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW...

Mar 18, 202546 minEp. 250318

Court Hearing Over Trump Deportations

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 17, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation orders. The administration is facing a firestorm of criticism after moving forward with deportations despite the orders of a federal judge. John Flannery, Maya Wiley and Kate Drummond 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 ...

Mar 17, 202542 minEp. 250317

Trump Speaks at the DOJ

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on March 14, and reports on Donald Trump's speech at The Department of Justice and the economy. Alexis Loeb, Berit Berger, Robert Reich, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Kavita Patel and Christina Todd Whitman 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 15, 202542 minEp. 250314

Many Trump plans blocked in court

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 13, and delivers a special report on presidential power and limits as Donald Trump tests the limits of the executive branch. Ankush Khardori and Elizabeth Jenkins 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 14, 202541 minEp. 250313

Trump facing new heat over trade war

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, March 12, and reports on Donald Trump’s tariffs amid an escalating trade war and the use of taxpayer resources at the White House by Trump and Elon Musk. Jessica Siles, Howard Dean, and Randi Weingarten join as guests. 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 da...

Mar 12, 202541 minEp. 250312

Trump on defense over tariffs as markets plunge

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 11, and reports on the stock market plunge and Donald Trump's "triple legal blow." Plus, Grammy-winning artist Lupe Fiasco joins Melber. Jared Bernstein, Rick Wilson and Leslie Caldwell 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 12, 202541 minEp. 250311
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