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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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New texts put heat on Fox News’ billion dollar scandal

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat '' on Wednesday, March 8, and reports on new bombshell text evidence in the Dominion-Fox lawsuit, the GOP and Jan. 6, and a new controversial bill from Ron DeSantis’s Florida. Former Sen. Al Franken, Asha Rangappa, and Aidan McLaughlin 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 p...

Mar 09, 202341 minEp. 502

Bombshell Fox News text evidence released

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, March 7, and delivers an instant analysis on a new filing in the Dominion-Fox lawsuit with bombshell revelations. Plus, Melber reports on a new report from The New York Times that shows Republicans back the majority of debt spending since Trump's first term. Chai Komanduri, Howard Dean, 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 c...

Mar 08, 202342 minEp. 501

Fox News rocked by new scandal

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 6, and reports on a new report from the New York Times showing Fox’s attempt to maintain ratings following the 2020 election, and Donald Trump’s attacks against Fox News and Rupert Murdoch. Plus, Melber is joined by Actress Michelle Yeoh to discuss her Oscar-nominated movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Michelle Goldberg, Michael Hirschorn, and Josh Marshall also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up fo...

Mar 07, 202341 minEp. 500

CPAC gathering amps up culture attacks

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 3, and reports on the culture wars at CPAC, the Jan. 6 probe, and Dominion’s billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Melber is joined by Russian novelist Gary Shteyngart and MSNBC Host Chris Hayes for “Fallback Friday.” Joyce Vance, Bill Kristol, Joan Walsh, and Brittney Cooper 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...

Mar 04, 202341 minEp. 499

Fox News turns on its own

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 2, and reports on CPAC’s MAGA takeover, Dominion’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News, the origin of COVID-19, and the probe into Republican Congressman George Santos. Dr. Syra Madad, David Wallace-Wells, Andrew Weissmann, Maya Wiley, and Will Sommer 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 informati...

Mar 03, 202342 minEp. 498

Pres. Biden talks safety net in budget talks

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 1, and reports on Congress, Dominion Voting’s lawsuit against Fox News, and Attorney General Merrick Garland’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Plus, Melber is joined by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Chai Komanduri and Anthony Coley 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.adsw...

Mar 02, 202341 minEp. 497

Damning new evidence puts Fox on defense in case over election lies

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 28, and reports on Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News, GOP censorship, and Steve Bannon’s latest court appearance. Emily Bazelon, Rick Wilson, 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 01, 202341 minEp. 496

Fox Chief Murdoch confesses: Some hosts “endorsed” the lie

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat'' on Tuesday, February 27, and reports on Dominion Voting’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News and the Georgia election probe. Plus, Melber is joined by Representative Earl Blumenauer and Dr. Julie Holland to discuss Oregon's legalization of “magic mushrooms'' for mental health treatments. Will Sommer, Melissa Murray, Eugene Robinson, and Neal Katyal also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcas...

Feb 28, 202342 minEp. 495

New evidence puts heat on Fox and “the big lie”

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, February 24, and reports on Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox News, Mike Pence’s subpoena, and Ron DeSantis’ book ban. Plus, Melber is joined by comedian Godfrey and NBC’s Harry Smith for Fallback Friday. Brian Covey, Chai Komanduri, and Emily Bazelon 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 informati...

Feb 25, 202341 minEp. 494

50 Cent on the Beat for 20 year anniversary of "Get Rich or Die Tryin'"

50 Cent joins hip-hop obsessive Ari Melber on "The Beat" for a wide ranging interview, discussing his new Fox TV deal, 20 years of his hit album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and much more. This is the full interview, which was excerpted on "The Beat." Plus, 50's last in-person interview with Ari from 2018, in full. 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...

Feb 24, 20231 hr 6 min

Strings McCarthy under fire for Jan. 6 footage, safety concerns

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 23, and reports on the GOP and Fox News, and new developments in the DOJ probe of the sedition and coup plot. Plus, Melber is joined by Chef José Andrés. Michael Steele, Timothy Heaphy, and David Kelley 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 persona...

Feb 24, 202341 minEp. 493

Pressure report: Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump subpoenaed in Jan. 6 probe

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 22, and reports on the Georgia Trump probe and political considerations for age in campaigns. Plus, Melber follows up on his interview with legendary hip-hop artist 50 Cent. Michelle Goldberg, David Rothkopf, and Nick Akerman 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 collectio...

Feb 23, 202342 minEp. 492

NYT: Multiple indictments recommended in GA Trump probe

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 21, and reports on the latest escalation in Trump's Georgia probe and Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Melber reports on President Biden's potential 2024 bid. Nick Akerman, John Flannery, and Jen Psaki 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 per...

Feb 22, 202341 minEp. 491

Bombshell text evidence: Fox News hosts knew Trump lied about fraud then peddled it on air

Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Friday, February 17, and reports on Fox’s Dominion lawsuit, GOP extremism, and the latest on Ron DeSantis. Michael Steele, Michelle Goldberg, Joyce Vance, and Christina Greer 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.

Feb 18, 202342 minEp. 490

Criminal probe gets closer to Trump

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, February 16, and reports on the Fulton grand jury report and President Biden’s comments on the unidentified objects shot down by fighter jets. Plus, legendary hip-hop artist, actor and businessman 50 Cent joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss his new broadcast deal and more. Rep. Adam Schiff 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. Se...

Feb 17, 202340 minEp. 489

Legal earthquake rocks Fox News empire

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, February 15, and reports on Fox News' latest legal battle, and special counsel Jack Smith’s criminal probes into Donald Trump. Plus, former Giuliani associate Lev Parnas speaks to Melber for the first time since serving four months in jail. Melissa Murray 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.ad...

Feb 16, 202341 minEp. 488

GOP’s Nikki Haley takes on Trump

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, February 14, and reports on Mike Pence’s plans to fight the special counsel subpoena on the 2020 election, and Donald Trump’s first 2024 GOP challenger. Plus, Melber talks nuclear fusion and UFO’s with astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson. Andrew Weissman, David Kelley, and Juanita Tolliver 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 h...

Feb 15, 202342 minEp. 487

Special counsel ramps up probe against Trump

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 13, and reports on special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s effort to reverse his 2020 election loss. Plus, Melber launches “Open Mind,” a new series exploring ideas that may, or may not, become “normal” in the future, and are worth hearing with an open mind. Neal Katyal, Paul Krugman, and Martha C. Nussbaum join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Ho...

Feb 14, 202341 minEp. 486

Pence subpoenaed after defending Trump against charges

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 10, and reports on what the DOJ’s special counsel might hope to learn from Mike Pence under subpoena, and the latest from Congressman George Santos. Plus, an exclusive interview with Scooter Braun, Coach K, and P on their new $300 million deal. 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...

Feb 11, 202342 minEp. 485

Scooter Braun & Quality Control founders tell Ari Melber about new deal

Atlanta-based hip-hop label Quality Control has merged with South Korean music giant Hybe, led by Scooter Braun, in a massive $300 million deal. In an exclusive interview, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by Braun, Kevin “Coach K” Lee, and Pierre “P” Thomas, the executives behind the deal. Plus, a look back at Melber's interview with Lil Baby, who talks his signature "drawl," his approach to success, and the trap. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium o...

Feb 10, 202351 min

Special preview: Trymaine Lee on 50 years of hip-hop

This Black History Month, MSNBC’s “Into America” podcast celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special mini-series, “Street Disciples: Politics, Power and the Rise of Hip-Hop.” Hosted by Trymaine Lee, the series explores how our country’s political and economic forces shaped half a century of hip-hop, and how over time, hip-hop shaped America. Listen to a preview of the second episode featuring hip-hop legend Melle Mel, the man behind “The Message,” and follow the series: https://lin...

Feb 10, 20236 min

Pence subpoenaed by special counsel

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, February 9, and reports on President Biden’s victory lap following his State of the Union address. Plus, NBC News reports Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing the Trump probes. Jason Johnson, Joan Walsh, Renato Mariotti, Neal Katyal, and Emily Bazelon 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.ads...

Feb 10, 202350 minEp. 484

GOP derails SOTU with boos

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 8, and reports on President Biden’s State of the Union address and the GOP’s “secret deals'' with Kevin McCarthy. Plus, an interview with former federal prosecutor Mark Pomerantz on his effort to indict Donald Trump’s alleged financial crimes. James Carville and Mark Pomerantz 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://...

Feb 09, 202341 minEp. 483

Biden gives State of Union speech tonight

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, February 7, and reports on President Biden’s second State of the Union address, and Ron DeSantis’ effort to broaden his controversial migrant flight program. Plus, Melber reports on the 2023 Grammy Awards. Eugene Robinson, Errin Haines, Chai Komanduri, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat 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 ...

Feb 08, 202341 minEp. 482

Echoing Bush, GOP targets social security

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, February 6, and reports on the GOP’s push to cut social security spending, and Ron DeSantis’ latest effort to censor Florida schools. Plus, Melber recaps the historic 2023 Grammy Awards. Libby Casey, Michelle Goldberg, David Kelly, and Andrea Phillips 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...

Feb 07, 202341 minEp. 481

U.S. hits highest employment since 1969

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, February 3, and reports on President Biden's historic jobs surge, and the GOP’s latest Donald Trump problem. Plus, a special conversation on accountability in America with New York radio icon Ebro Darden. John Marshall, Juanita Tolliver, and Neal Katyal 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 informatio...

Feb 04, 202340 minEp. 480

Grammy-nominated jazz artist Samara Joy joins Ari Melber

In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by Grammy nominated jazz artist Samara Joy, for a wide ranging interview on this year’s Grammy awards, and her musical inspirations. 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.

Feb 03, 20238 min

Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. on diversity, and the future of industry awards

In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by Harvey Mason Junior, CEO of the Recording Academy, in charge of the Grammys, for a wide ranging interview on this year’s performers and diversity within the Academy's judging body. Plus, a look back at Ari's breakdown of a socially conscious song up for a Grammy this season, "God Did." Featuring reactions by DJ Khaled and Jay-Z. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by ...

Feb 03, 202335 min

After WH showdown, McCarthy faces test on corralling GOP

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 2 and reports on the “spectacularly slow” start to the new Congress and Donald Trump’s latest fundraising efforts. Plus, Bill Bar’s response to a bombshell New York Times report. Katty Kay, Sam Rodriguez, Andrew Weissman, Stephen A. Smith, and Mike Barnicle 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 ...

Feb 03, 202341 minEp. 479

Pres. Biden stares down McCarthy at WH

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 1, and reports on the first meeting between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy, and Ron DeSantis’ controversial education policy. Plus, Melber sits down with Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Junior. Chai Komanduri, Brendan Buck, and Alencia Johnson 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 informatio...

Feb 02, 202342 minEp. 478
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