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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 loses as judge orders Pence to testify

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat,” on Tuesday, March 28, and reports on Trump’s legal setbacks, the Dominion-Fox lawsuit, and the deadly school shooting in Tennessee. Plus, Melber is joined by singer Erykah Badu for the latest installment of “Mavericks.” Maya Wiley and Andrew Weissman 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 c...

Mar 28, 202341 minEp. 516

Trump grand jury hears from another witness today

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 27, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, the school shooting in Tennessee, and the Fox-Dominion case. Former Trump campaign vet Sam Nunberg joins Melber to discuss Trump’s legal heat. Neal Katyal, Joyce Vance, and Kathy Park 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 a...

Mar 27, 202342 minEp. 515

Prosecuting Donald Trump: A Primer

How do you build a legal case when the defendant is a former president? MSNBC legal contributors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord have an idea. They’re two of the most well-respected and storied prosecutors in the country – and have prosecuted historic cases from Enron to the Benghazi attack. So, they’re the perfect people to tell us how a prosecutor -- from Alvin Bragg to Fani Willis to Jack Smith – might think about prosecuting a former president. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts w...

Mar 27, 202340 min

D.A. Bragg gets death threat as Trump warns of “Death”

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 24, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal fights, MAGA’s violent extremists, book bans, and Obamacare. Plus, Melber is joined by Posdnuos and Maseo of the iconic Hip Hop group De La Soul. Michael Beshloss, Joyce Vance, 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 co...

Mar 24, 202341 minEp. 514

Before his own conviction, lawyer Avenatti pushed Trump hush money case

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 23, and reports on Donald Trump’s hush money probe in New York, Ron DeSantis’ effort to expand his administration’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, and TikTok’s latest legal hearing. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the rise in violent threats against lawmakers since the Trump presidency. 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 AdsWiz...

Mar 23, 202342 minEp. 513

Hear Ari Melber’s newsworthy interviews with Trump lawyers

As Donald Trump predicts his own arrest in New York, two of his current defense lawyers just joined Ari Melber for separate interviews, Joe Tacopina and Drew Findling. Hear their full interviews in this podcast extra, followed by Melber’s 2019 interview with then-Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow at the height of the Mueller probe. 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...

Mar 23, 202350 min

NY grand jury returns tomorrow

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 22, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money probe in New York, as Trump braces for a possible indictment. Plus, Melber reports on the Fox-Dominion case. Neal Katyal, Asha Rangappa, Dan Horwitz, Barbara Res, 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 collection an...

Mar 22, 202341 minEp. 512

Trump defense lawyer on The Beat

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat” on Tuesday, March 21, and is joined by Trump Defense Lawyer Drew Findling for a wide ranging interview on the Georgia investigation. Emily Bazelon, 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 for advertising.

Mar 21, 202343 minEp. 511

Trump predicts his own indictment

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 20, and reports on the escalating Trump probe in New York. Plus, Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen joins Melber. Nick Akerman and John Kasich 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.

Mar 21, 202350 minEp. 510

Law enforcement preparing for a possible Trump indictment

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 17 and reports on law enforcement preparing for a possible Trump indictment. Plus, Mike Pence privately blasting Trump for Jan. 6 while publicly backtracking on Fox. John Flannery joins, along with author Jennifer Wright, musician Ellie Goulding and investigative journalist Vicky Ward. 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://pc...

Mar 17, 202341 minEp. 509

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

Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina joins MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber on “The Beat” as criminal charges against Trump are “likely” according to The New York Times. Plus, hear Fmr. Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and Washington Post political reporter Libby Casey join Melber on "The Beat" the following evening to discuss Tacopina's interview and the Trump probe. 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 17, 202342 min

GA grand jurors reveal new Trump call pressuring lawmakers to steal election

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 16 and reports on the NY DA's case against Donald Trump for payment to Stormy Daniels. Plus, new GA election probe bombshells as grand jurors reveal a new call Trump made pressuring lawmakers to overturn the election. Melissa Murray, Rebecca Roiphe and Brittney Cooper 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....

Mar 16, 202341 minEp. 508

Stormy Daniels talks to NY prosecutors today

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, March 15, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, anti-transgender legislation, and a historic law in the Senate. Senator Machaela Cavanaugh, Former Senator Byron Dorgan, Nick Akerman, 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 ad...

Mar 15, 202341 minEp. 507

Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina slams NY D.A. after NYT bombshell

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, March 14, and is joined by Trump Defense Lawyer Joe Tacopina to discuss the Manhattan DA’s possible criminal charges against Donald Trump. Plus, Melber reports on Fox’s pivot toward Ron DeSantis. Bill Kristol and Emily Bazelon 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...

Mar 15, 202341 minEp. 506

Michael Cohen testifies in Trump criminal probe

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 13, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, the hypocrisy of Tucker Carlson’s career, and Michelle Yeoh’s historic Oscar win. Neal Katyal, Michael Steele, and Robert Reich 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 13, 202342 minEp. 505

NYT: Trump “likely” to be criminally charged soon

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 10, and reports on Donald Trump’s “likely” indictment in the hush money probe, according to The New York Times, and Jan. 6 rioters. Plus, Melber is joined by NBC’s Gadi Schwartz and Comedian Joe Mande for “Fallback Friday.” Melissa Murray, Lani Davis, 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.ads...

Mar 11, 202341 minEp. 504

NYT: Prosecutors signal criminal charges for Trump are likely

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 9, and reports breaking news from The New York Times on 'likely' Trump charges in the hush money probe. Plus, Melber reports on the budget fight in Congress and Jan. 6 accountability. Eugene Robinson, Jackie Alemany, 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 information about our coll...

Mar 10, 202342 minEp. 503

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
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