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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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Special master to review classified docs from Trump’s Mar-A-Lago

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 5 and reports on a judge granting Donald Trump’s request for a special master to review the documents seized in last month’s Mar-A-Lago search. Fmr. Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal and NYU law professor Melissa Murray 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 ...

Sep 06, 202234 minEp. 381

Unsealed Mar-A-Lago search inventory reveals Trump doc bombshells

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 2 and reports on a judge unsealing the FBI search inventory of Trump’s Mar-A-Lago. Revelations include that Trump reportedly had 48 empty folders labeled “classified” at his home and that he mixed secret documents with clothes. Former US Attorney Joyce Vance and Former FBI Special Agent 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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Sep 03, 202241 minEp. 380

Hear Jay-Z talk to Ari about Beat report on “God Did” and the drug war

In this exclusive podcast extra, listen to Jay-Z and DJ Khaled respond to Ari Melber’s full “Beat” special report breaking down the failed Nixon-Trump drug war and Jay-Z’s epic new 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 02, 202225 min

DOJ, Trump lawyers face off over special master; Jan. 6 Committee seeks Newt Gingrich interview

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 1 and reports on Trump’s lawyers and the DOJ squaring off over Trump’s “special master” request. Plus, breaking news that the Jan. 6 committee is requesting to interview former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Fmr. US Attorney Barbara McQuade and Fmr. CIA officer David Priess 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...

Sep 01, 202245 minEp. 379

New DOJ filing suggests Trump team hid, moved docs

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 31 and reports on a new DOJ filing that suggests Donald Trump's team may have hidden and moved documents, possible evidence of obstruction. Plus, a new photo circulating that shows for the first time some of the classified documents found at Mar-A-Lago. Danya Perry, Hugo Lowell and House Intel. Cmte. member Rep. Peter Welch join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simp...

Sep 01, 202242 minEp. 378

Biden blasts “MAGA Republicans” on threats to law enforcement after Trump search; Special report – War on drugs

President Biden rebuking MAGA lawmakers in a speech just days after accusing them of “semi-fascism.” Biden calling out members of the GOP for claiming to support law enforcement but seemingly only when it’s Black Americans being policed. Plus, a special report on the “war on drugs” in America featuring Jay-Z’s new music which addresses discriminatory drug law enforcement. Chai Komanduri, Nick Akerman and singer Carole King join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up f...

Aug 30, 202240 minEp. 377

GOP talks up “riots” if Trump is indicted as DOJ eyes two roads to Trump charges

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 29th and reports on Lindsey Graham threatening riots and unrest if prosecutors indict Donald Trump. Plus Georgia Governor Brian kemp has been ordered to testify in an election probe as the Trump legal team reportedly “scrambles to find an argument” according to the New York Times. DOJ veteran Neal Katyal, law professor Melissa Murray and reporters Joan Walsh and Will Sommer join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign ...

Aug 30, 202241 minEp. 376

Unsealed Trump search info shows he defied requests for over 6 months

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, August 26th and reports on the newly unsealed, heavily redacted Trump search affidavit. The information reveals more about the unprecedented search of Mar-A-Lago and suspicion over criminal evidence. Former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and authors Mark Liebovich and Jay McInerney 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 comp...

Aug 26, 202242 minEp. 375

New heat in Trump’s secret doc scandal; Democrats ‘outperforming’ in special elections

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, August 25 and reports on new signs that Democratic voters are galvanized by the abortion fight, with the New York Times reporting now: “Democrats Dare to Dream.” Plus, the DOJ filing its proposed redactions to the Trump affidavit. Political science professor Christina Greer, Fmr. CIA officer David Priess and environmentalist Bill McKibben join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. ...

Aug 26, 202241 minEp. 374

MAGA election deniers winning more primaries, putting spotlight on GOP plot to end democracy

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 24 and reports on Republican candidates who are avowed election deniers winning GOP primaries, setting up a clash over the nonpartisan administration of American elections. Plus, Susan Rice joins on President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan. Chai Komanduri, Bill Nye “The Science Guy” and Fmr. Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on App...

Aug 25, 202241 minEp. 373

Trump intel scandal escalates as NYT reports 300+ classified docs seized

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 and reports on dramatic new details from the New York Times revealing that the government found Trump had 300+ classified documents at Mar-A-Lago, and he “went through the boxes himself.” The government saying some of the material included the US’s most closely guarded secrets. Civil rights activist Maya Wiley and retired NYPD detective Marq Claxton join. Plus, acclaimed director James Burrows reflects on “Will & Grace” and “Che...

Aug 23, 202241 minEp. 372

Trump requests new review of intel. docs; “The Devil’s Advocate” turns 25 as Trump tests how far real-life lawyers will go

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 22, 2022 and reports on Donald Trump’s legal team filing a motion to appoint a special master for an extra layer of review over seized documents from Mar-A-Lago. Plus, how recent Trump controversies, including the DOJ reviewing whether his lawyers illegally lied and Rudy Giuliani being formally “targeted” for charges in Georgia, echo some of the themes in the classic legal film “The Devil’s Advocate,” such as “how far” lawyers will go for the...

Aug 22, 202241 minEp. 371

Trump rattled over Georgia probe setbacks as Giuliani and Graham must testify; Henry Winkler joins for Fallback Friday

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, August 19, 2022, and reports on the Trump criminal probe in Georgia where Rudy Giuliani is targeted for indictment and now Lindsey Graham is ordered to testify. Ron DeSantis dealt a legal blow in a free speech case. Plus, a seasoned lawyer who declined an offer to represent Trump, Jon Sale, joins "The Beat." Henry Winkler and Ayman Mohyeldin join for Fallback Friday. Henry Winkler To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for...

Aug 19, 202241 minEp. 370

Judge paves way for release of more Trump search info; Trump Org. CFO pleads guilty

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, August 18th and reports on a judge ruling to unseal parts of the DOJ roadmap on the unprecedented search of Trump's Mar-A-Lago property. Plus, former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to 15 felonies related to tax fraud charges. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann, Juanita Tolliver, and former Rudy Giuliani campaign press secretary Ken Frydman join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for ...

Aug 18, 202242 minEp. 369

Giuliani testifies before GA grand jury; Special report - Double standard of MAGA “just comply” rhetoric

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 17 and reports on Rudy Giuliani testifying before a grand jury in the GA election probe. Plus, a special report on how attacks on the FBI search of Trump's home reveal a deeper double standard, as MAGA leaders continue resisting lawful probes and subpoenas while lecturing other suspects to “just comply." BBC's Katty Kay, law professor Melissa Murray and historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads...

Aug 17, 202241 minEp. 368

Historic win for Biden signing spending bill as Trump legal heat intensifies

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 16th, and reports on an historic win for President Biden as he signs the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The bill is signed amid new reporting from the NYT that the FBI grilled two top Trump White House lawyers about what it views as stolen secret documents. Plus, Melber is joined by hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg in the latest installment of "Mavericks with Ari Melber." To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW...

Aug 16, 202242 minEp. 367

Trump lawyer Giuliani named a criminal target in GA election probe; DOJ subpoenas Trump White House lawyer Eric Herschmann

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 15, and reports on Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani reportedly being named a criminal target in the Georgia election probe. Plus, former Trump White House lawyer Eric Herschmann is subpoenaed by the Justice Department. Former acting solicitor General Neal Katyal, WSJ reporter Sadie Gurman and NYU law professor Melissa Murray join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simpl...

Aug 15, 202241 minEp. 366

Trump search warrant unsealed, reveals FBI found “top secret” docs at Trump home

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, August 12 and reports on the unsealing of the search warrant of Trump's Mar-A-Lago property, the revelations that the FBI found "top secret" documents there, and the legal implications of the three potential felonies cited in the warrant. Fmr. CIA officer David Priess and Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson 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 Ads...

Aug 13, 202240 minEp. 365

AG Garland faces down Trump in sober briefing; DOJ moves to make Trump search warrant public

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, August 11 and reports on the Department of Justice moving to make the search warrant for Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago property public. AG Garland, in a rare public briefing, reporting that he personally approved the search. This comes as The New York Times reports that Trump was subpoenaed in the Spring, far ahead of the FBI search. Fmr. Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal and Mary Trump join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads...

Aug 12, 202241 minEp. 364

Trump takes the 5th, raising the prospect of his own criminal conduct

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 3. In a once unthinkable step, a former President pleads the fifth, refusing to answer questions under oath in a New York. The deposition comes after losing a long battle to duck testimony with New York Attorney General Letitia James. Asha Rangappa, a former FBI Special Agent and former RNC Chairman 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 Simplec...

Aug 11, 202241 minEp. 363

FBI searches Trump’s Mar-A-Lago home in unprecedented raid

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 9th, and reports on the unprecedented FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's property, the history of prosecuting government officials for mishandling government secrets and what it may mean for Trump going forward. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and Former Trump personal lawyer Michael Cohen join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Aug 10, 202241 minEp. 362

Joe-mentum: Democrats tout climate and drug bill victory; Jan. 6 evidence sparks debate over indicting ex-president

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 8, 2022 and reports on the historic passage of President Biden’s climate and drug bill. Plus, a special report on the debate over indicting a former head of state, drawing on foreign and domestic precedent. Pollster Cornell Belcher, Civil rights activist Maya Wiley and Mother Jones’ David Corn 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....

Aug 09, 202241 minEp. 361

Alex Jones hit with millions in fines for Sandy Hook lies; White House Press Sec. on Biden win streak

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, August 4, 2022 and reports on right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones hit with $4.1m in compensatory damages to Sandy Hook parents. Plus, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s recent win streak on climate, Al-Qaeda and more. Reporters Ben Collins, Will Sommer and Former Federal prosecutor Paul Butler join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted ...

Aug 04, 202242 minEp. 360

Deep red Kansas votes to protect abortion rights; DOJ subpoenas key Trump WH lawyer Cipollone

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 3 and reports on Kansas voters rejecting a state Constitutional amendment, protecting some abortion rights. Plus, the DOJ subpoenas Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, and a legal bombshell as Alex Jones is confronted by his own texts on the stand in his defamation trial. KS Rep. Sharice Davids and Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podc...

Aug 04, 202241 minEp. 359

High stakes first election since fall of Roe; Fox News downplaying Al-Qaeda leader killing

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 2, and reports on the polls opening today in five states amid the first elections since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Plus, new reporting on the NY probe of the Trump organization, Fox News downplaying the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri and Alex Jones confronted by Sandy Hook parents in court. Howard Dean and Yamiche Alcindor join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple P...

Aug 03, 202246 minEp. 358

US strike reportedly kills Al-Qaeda terrorist leader; Fox News continues to ‘bypass’ Trump

Breaking international news as President Biden is set to address the nation on a strike that reportedly killed Al-Qaeda terrorist leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Plus, the continuing schism between Fox News and Trump. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Ret. General Barry McCaffrey 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...

Aug 02, 202242 minEp. 357

Special report - “Inside Trump’s Election Plot”

MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on the evidence of actual, "criminal intent" by Trump and his aides, a requirement for any indictment and criminal trial, and documents eight different plots to overturn the 2020 election for this MSNBC Special Report, "Inside Trump's Election Plot." NYU Law professor Melissa Murray 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://...

Jul 30, 202241 minEp. 356

Breakthrough for Biden agenda as climate deal reached; Trump Fox News split continues

President Biden on the cusp of a major win for his agenda, as Senators Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer appear to have struck a deal on climate legislation. Plus, new DOJ evidence in criminal electors probe, and the continuing split between Fox News and Trump. WH Communications Director Kate Bedingfield 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...

Jul 29, 202241 minEp. 355

DOJ asking witnesses about Trump in Jan 6 probe

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 27, and reports on the DOJ eyeing Trump. Former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann responds. Former party chairs Howard Dean and Michael Steele talk about Murdoch’s Fox News ignoring Trump and comedian Samantha Bee joins 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 an...

Jul 28, 202241 minEp. 354

Murdoch's Fox-NY Post empire turns on Trump as Ron Desantis surges; Alex Jones defamation trial begins

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 26, and reports on the new evidence emerging related to the Trump fake electors plot as well as Pence aides testifying before a grand jury. Plus, the continuing split among the Murdoch Fox News-NY Post media empire over Trump and reporting that indicates Murdoch now favors Ron DeSantis over Trump. Political strategist Chai Komanduri and Lincoln Project co-founder Reed Galen join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign u...

Jul 27, 202241 minEp. 353
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