MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 18 and reports on the midterms as MAGA extremism and abortion rights have become two focal points of the campaign season. Trump-era special counsel John Durham embarrassed in a second loss in his over three-year investigation. Plus, the latest installment of "Mavericks with Ari Melber" featuring the acclaimed Billy Porter. Chai Komanduri, Katty Kay and Melissa Murray join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up fo...
Oct 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 409
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 17 and reports on the midterms homestretch as the New York Times reports that 370 GOP candidates are running on a platform of denying or casting doubt the 2020 election. Plus, the DOJ now recommending 6 months in prison for Trump ally Steve Bannon ahead of Trump's official subpoena for testimony and documents. Columnists Eugene Robinson and Michelle Goldberg join, as well as former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal. To listen to this show...
Oct 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 408
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 14 and reports on explosive newly revealed video from January 6 which shows Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer scrambling to save the Capitol and pleading for law enforcement help. Plus, Liz Cheney highlighting that 30 witnesses have plead the fifth amendment to the committee. Fmr. DNC Chair Howard Dean joins, alongside Michael Beschloss and Emily Bazelon. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Ap...
Oct 17, 2022•41 min•Ep. 407
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday October 13 and reports on the groundbreaking final planned January 6 committee hearing in which former President Donald Trump was subpoenaed. Plus, shocking video of Sens. Pelosi and Schumer pleading with then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen to ask Trump to call off insurrectionists on Jan. 6. Andrew Weissmann, Maya Wiley and Asha Rangappa join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podc...
Oct 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 406
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 12 and reports on the record-breaking verdict in right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' case for defamation and emotional distress inflicted upon Sandy Hook survivors' families. Nearly $1bn in damages to be awarded to the families. Plus, previewing the next and final planned January 6 committee hearing. The Daily Beast's Will Sommer and former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts withou...
Oct 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 405
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" and reports on the latest in midterms politics and the DOJ urging the Supreme Court to reject Donald Trump's appeal in the Mar-a-Lago case. Plus, a special report on criminal justice and the squalid conditions at NYC's Rikers Island jail. Former RNC Chair Michael Steele and former Trump 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, an AdsWizz company. See...
Oct 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 404
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on October 10 and reports on some in the GOP turning to fear tactics, tropes and racial references ahead of the midterms. Sen. John Kennedy running a campaign ad referencing “woke leaders” and “crackhead[s].” Plus, Trump holding a rally in a small town called Minden, NV which has a history as a “sundown town;” places which historically had ordinances that required Native Americans to leave towns by 6:30pm. Fordham professor Christina Greer and producer and act...
Oct 10, 2022•41 min•Ep. 403
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 7 and reports on President Biden pardoning all Federal marijuana possession crimes. Plus, the latest in the Oath Keepers sedition trial, and rapper Freddie Gibbs 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...
Oct 07, 2022•42 min•Ep. 402
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 6 and reports on new Washington Post reporting indicating 299 election deniers are among the GOP midterm nominees. Plus, Biden's pardon on marijuana offenses, the scandal engulfing GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker and the latest on Hunter Biden. Former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal, former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards and former SDNY chief David Kelley join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ad...
Oct 06, 2022•41 min•Ep. 401
Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 5 and reports on a New York Times story that shows online mentions of "civil war," apparently "ignited by the Mar-A-Lago search," have spiked 3000% on Twitter ahead of the midterms. Plus, newly released audio evidence of Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes indicates he said his "only regret" was the group "should have brought rifles" on Jan. 6. Fordham political science professor Christina Greer and Guardian Reporter Hugo Lowell join, as well as ...
Oct 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 400
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 4 and reports on the growing mobilization of women and women's rights supporters after the Dobbs decision leading into midterm elections. Plus, Donald Trump's legal team making an unusual appeal to the Supreme Court in the classified documents probe. Michelle Goldberg, Cornell Belcher 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 ...
Oct 04, 2022•42 min•Ep. 399
Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 3 and reports on Donald Trump writing Mitch McConnell has a "Death wish" because he negotiated a government funding deal with Democrats. Plus, the National Archives revealing some records from the Trump White House are still missing. Juanita Tolliver, Mark Leibovich, and Tim Snyder 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.a...
Oct 03, 2022•41 min•Ep. 398
Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 30 and reports on the latest on Hurricane Ian as it makes second landfall in South Carolina. Plus, new information as the January 6th Committee prepares for its likely final hearing as the chairman reveals “significant information” has not been revealed yet. It comes after the committee interviewed conservative activist Ginni Thomas, who is also the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Craig Fugate, Carlos Curbelo and Bill Nye join. To ...
Sep 30, 2022•42 min•Ep. 397
In this bonus podcast clip, MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber walks through the latest updates in the January 6 probe ahead of its next and possibly final hearing. Plus, a conversation with Former GOP Congressman and Jan. 6 committee insider Denver Riggleman about the possible involvement of all three branches of government in the insurrection and the explosive text evidence that showcased a “roadmap to an insurrection.” Finally, Melber presents a breakdown of the Italian election, as...
Sep 30, 2022•39 min
Ayman Mohyeldin hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 29 and reports on Hurricane Ian's catastrophic destruction, President Biden saying it could be the "deadliest hurricane in Florida's history." Rob Gaudet, founder of volunteer group Cajun Navy, Angela Eady, City Commissioner for Kissimmee, Florida and former FEMA spokesperson Daniel Watson, 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. ...
Sep 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 396
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 28 and reports on Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida as a category 4 hurricane. NBC’ Ali Velshi, Morgan Chesky and the National Hurricane Center’s Jamie Rhome join, along with The American Red Cross’ Jennifer Pipa. 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 ...
Sep 28, 2022•42 min•Ep. 395
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 27 and reports on the January 6 committee postponing its next hearing and new evidence expected to be shown on Roger Stone. Plus, a special report on Italy and the rise of fascism, as right-wing politician Giorgia Meloni is poised to become the next prime minister of Italy. Jan. 6 committee insider Denver Riggleman joins for a special interview, plus fascism scholar Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Chai Komanduri and Melissa Murray. To listen to this show...
Sep 27, 2022•42 min•Ep. 394
MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 26 and reports on new heat on longtime Trump ally Roger Stone ahead of the next Jan. 6 hearing. Plus, Ginni Thomas agrees to sit for an interview with the Jan. 6 committee, and Ron DeSantis facing lawsuits over his latest migrant stunt. Neal Katyal, Jackie Alemany and Barbara McQuade 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 27, 2022•41 min•Ep. 393
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 23 and reports on the fallout after the sweeping NY case adds to Trump’s legal crises in DC, GA and FL. Plus, Hot 97’s Ebro joins Melber on the upcoming Jan. 6 hearing and how some in MAGA are unapologetic for the insurrection. Neal Katyal, Sam Nunberg and Joan Walsh 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...
Sep 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 392
The January 6th committee will issue a congressional report with new evidence and never-before-seen material as well as its full findings and recommendations. Will the committee recommend criminal charges for former President Trump? MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber, who has reported extensively on January 6th from that day in 2021 onward, including a special report on the crimes that may have been committed, announces the forthcoming Jan. 6 Report (available via Harper Collins with a...
Sep 23, 2022•16 min
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 22 and reports on the special master in the Trump document probe reportedly skeptical of Trump’s document declassification claims. Plus, an appeals court granting the DOJ access to seized documents and the latest updates in the sweeping NY AG fraud lawsuit. Asha Rangappa, Michael Cohen and Neil DeGrasse Tyson join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast...
Sep 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 391
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 21 and reports on Donald Trump being sued by the New York state Attorney General Letitia James in a sweeping fraud lawsuit. The suit alleges more than 200 instances of false and misleading asset valuations. Melissa Murray, Nick Akerman and David Enrich 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 inf...
Sep 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 390
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 20 and reports on Donald Trump's legal team meeting with the DOJ in court before the newly appointed special master. Plus, MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber previews a forthcoming key January 6 report featuring a new forward by Melber. John Flannery, Chai Komanduri 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 comp...
Sep 21, 2022•41 min•Ep. 389
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 19 and reports on a bizarre Trump rally in Ohio for GOP Senate candidate J.D. Vance. The New York Times reports music Trump played resembled a QAnon song and the crowds reacted to it with a salute. It comes after Trump openly embraced QAnon conspiracy theories online and in recent actions. Will Sommer and David Rothkopf join. Plus, the incomparable Jenifer Lewis joins on her new book "Walking in My Joy: In These Streets." To listen to this...
Sep 19, 2022•42 min•Ep. 388
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 15 and reports on Florida MAGA Governor Ron DeSantis flying 50 undocumented immigrants to the island of Martha's Vineyard as a kind of performance art designed to "own the libs". Plus, the Biden administration celebrating what it calls a another win by avoiding a major railway strike. Former DNC Chair Howard Dean and Fmr. RNC Chair Michael Steele join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium o...
Sep 15, 2022•41 min•Ep. 387
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 14 and reports on another Trump insider, "Pillow Guy" Mike Lindell's phone being seized by the FBI. Plus, Innocence Project Co-Founder Barry Scheck joins on DNA evidence, wrongful convictions and criminal justice reform. Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson, Fmr. ODNI General Counsel Robert Litt 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....
Sep 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 386
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 13 and reports on the GOP escalating its push to roll back women's rights -- just 8 weeks before the midterms, with Senator Lindsey Graham introducing a bill that would ban abortion nationwide. Plus, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates joins Ari for a special interview. Political strategist Chai Komanduri and former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premi...
Sep 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 385
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 12 and reports on a breaking New York Times article on an intensifying January 6th federal probe with the Department of Justice issuing 40 new subpoenas to people close to Trump. The Times also reports on two Trump advisors having their phones seized as evidence. Legal experts Emily Bazelon 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 A...
Sep 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 384
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 7 and reports on new details in the Trump document scandal, as The Washington Post reports Trump had nuclear intelligence documents at Mar-A-Lago. Plus, Former Trump Attorney General Bill Barr saying the DOJ is “getting very close” in its technical case to indict Trump. Fmr. SDNY attorney David Kelley and Fmr. FBI official Frank Figliuzzi join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple...
Sep 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 383
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 6 and reports on Biden slamming MAGA GOP and Trump as the race to the midterms kicks into high gear. Plus, a special report on how Black activists and artists have confronted government racism, both in their work and their own lives. Chai Komanduri 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. See https://...
Sep 07, 2022•42 min•Ep. 382
