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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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Episodes

DOJ targets trump for indictment on at least three charges

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat'' on Wednesday, June 19, and reports on Trump’s target letter and the cash bail decision in Illinois. Plus, Big Daddy Kane and DJ Cassidy join for “Fallback.” Sam Nunberg, Michael Steele and Leslie Caldwell 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 adverti...

Jul 20, 202342 minEp. 591

Special counsel signals he will likely indict Trump again

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, July 18, and reports on Trump’s target letter, Trump accountability and fake electors charges. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Maya Wiley, David Kelley and Kristy Greenberg 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.

Jul 19, 202341 minEp. 590

NYT: Trump touts authoritarian vision for second term

MSNBC’s Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Monday, July 17, and reports on Trump autocracy, Trump’s legal battles, Iowa’s abortion ruling and Ron DeSantis. Plus, Murray gives an update on Taylor Swift's record-breaking career. Nick Akerman, Cedric Richmond, Alencia Johnson and Jim Obergefel 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...

Jul 17, 202341 minEp. 589

In legal “Hail Mary,” Trump seeks to stop George coup probe

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Friday July 14, and reports on Donald Trump’s January 6 probe, the classified documents probe, Ron DeSantis and the climate crisis. Chris Gloninger, Richard Kind, Fernand Amandi, Dave Aronberg, Kurt Bardella and Catherine Christian. 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 perso...

Jul 14, 202342 minEp. 588

BONUS: Bob Woodward decodes damning 'Trump Tapes' with Ari Melber

In this podcast extra, Watergate icon Bob Woodward recounts his extensive interviews with former President Trump and decodes the damning “Trump Tapes” with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Plus, hear Woodward’s past conversations with Melber on “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 and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 14, 202335 min

NYT: Prosecutors recently questioned Jared Kushner in Jan. 6 probe

MSNBC’s Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, July 13, and reports on Jack Smith’s criminal probe, Fox News’s defamation lawsuit, abortion and LGBTQ rights. Charles Johnson. Dr. Amanda Williams, Joyce Vance, Mark Joseph Stern, Kristy Greenberg and Michael Teter 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...

Jul 13, 202341 minEp. 587

Trump fan sues Fox for airing dangerous Jan. 6 conspiracy theory

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 12, and reports on Fox News’s newest defamation lawsuit and Bidenomics. Plus, Chasten Buttigieg joins to discuss protecting LGBTQ Rights. Bill Nye also joins to discuss climate change. 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 personal data fo...

Jul 12, 202342 minEp. 586

Woodward breaks down "Trump Tapes" on MSNBC

In this special edition of “The Beat,” journalist Bob Woodward joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Woodward discusses the interviews he did with Donald Trump during his presidency. Melber also breaks down a key period of the pandemic, playing excerpts of Woodward’s tapes and other source material to offer a broader look at Trump’s handling of the crisis, which is newly relevant as Trump runs to return to the White House. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium ...

Jul 12, 202341 minEp. 585

Jack Smith widens probe into fake electors, bid to seize voting machines

MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Monday, July 10, and reports on ongoing Trump investigations, Fox News and SCOTUS ethics scandals. Neal Katyal, Josh Marshall, Melissa Murray, Fernand Amandi, Alencia Johnson and Regina Goodwin 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.

Jul 11, 202341 minEp. 584

Jack Smith zeroing in on “unhinged” White House meeting

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, July 7, and reports on Donald Trump’s investigations, GOP hypocrisy and GOP infighting in Congress. Plus John Salley and Jason Johnson join for “Fallback Friday.” Karine Jean Pierre and Bradley Moss 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 adv...

Jul 08, 202341 minEp. 583

What Does The 1st Amendment Protect? Melber breakdown

In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on how the GOP’s latest tech ban tests free speech, as Montana becomes the first state to ban the social media app TikTok. Plus, hear comedian Matt Friend’s latest “Beat” appearance, and a conversation with lawyer Floyd Abrams, who says new GOP laws violate the First Amendment. 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.c...

Jul 07, 20231 hr 44 min

New incriminating evidence unsealed in trump docs case

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, July 6, and reports on Donald Trump’s investigations, MAGA threats and Ron DeSantis. Eugene Robinson, John Flannery, Libby Casey and Katherine Rinderle 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.

Jul 07, 202342 minEp. 582

DOJ eyes MAGA lawyers, electors and lawsuits in AZ

MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat '' on Wednesday, July 5, and reports on Donald Trump’s investigations, affirmative action and the ongoing effort to ban TikTok. Neal Katyal, Chai Komanduri, 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 06, 202342 minEp. 581

BONUS: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Affirmative Action Dissent Read by Actress Alfre Woodard

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions has rocked the country and pitted liberal and conservative justices against each other. Award-winning actress Alfre Woodard reads every word of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s scathing dissent where she calls the decision a “tragedy for us all”. 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 in...

Jul 05, 202357 minEp. 580

Right-wing SCOTUS deals major blow to gay rights

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, June 30, and reports on The Supreme Court, Trump probes, George Santos and Fox News. Plus, Brian “B-Dot” Miller and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join for “Fallback Friday.” Bradley Moss, Maya Wiley and Richard Painter 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 fo...

Jun 30, 202342 minEp. 579

Supreme Court ends affirmative action today

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 29, and reports on the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action and the latest on Trump’s legal battles. Plus, MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace discusses her interview with President Biden. Jelani Cobb, Deborah Archer and Derrick 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 information about ...

Jun 29, 202342 minEp. 578

DOJ’s Jack Smith talks to Rudy Giuliani

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 28, and reports on Jack Smith probes, the economy, and Trump’s legal defense. Rob Kelner, Howard Dean, Nick Akerman, and 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 personal data for advertising.

Jun 29, 202340 minEp. 577

Trump recording reveals criminal intent

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, June 27 and reports on the incriminating Trump tape and developments in Russia. Reverend Al Sharpton, Rick Hasen, Nick Akerman, and Andrei Kozyrev 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.

Jun 27, 202342 minEp. 576

Putin faces greatest test to rule in 23 years

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 26, and reports on Jack Smith’s coup probe and the latest on the fallout after Wagner’s rebellion in Russia. David Rothkopf, Julia Ioffee, Neal Katyal and Kristy Greenberg 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.

Jun 27, 202341 minEp. 575

Trump arrest shows GOP’s double standard on FBI “compliance”

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, May 23, and reports on Jack Smith’s coup probe and the one year mark since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, Melber delivers a special report exposing the GOP’s double standard on “police rules.” Colin Quinn, Joyce Vance 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...

Jun 24, 202341 minEp. 574

Jack Smith reveals evidence against Trump

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 22, and reports on a new filing from Special Counsel Jack Smith, Donald Trump’s classified documents and the latest SCOTUS ethics scandal. Plus, Big Freedia and Brittney Cooper join for “Fallback.” Richard Painter, Emily Bazelon and Leslie Caldwell 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 informat...

Jun 22, 202341 minEp. 573

Trump's calls for protest fail

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 21, and reports on Donald Trump’s failed calls for protests and violence the latest Supreme Court ethics scandal. Michael Steele, Olivia Troye, and Nina Totenberg 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.

Jun 21, 202341 minEp. 572

Ari Melber's "Open Mind" Series

In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber asks viewers to explore novel ideas with an “open mind.” Economist Juliet Schor discusses the labor system and if there is a better way to rethink it. Philosopher Martha Nussbaum delivers a provocative argument that animals should have legal rights and access to the courts with human lawyers. Plus, Anne Wojcicki, the billionaire founder of 23andMe, explains her unconventional vision for using DNA and ancestry to give people more knowledge about their liv...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 13 min

Trump criminal trial set for August

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, June 20, and reports on Donald Trump’s classified documents case, Hunter Biden and John Eastman. Chai Komanduri, David Kelley and 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 personal data for advertising.

Jun 20, 202341 minEp. 571

Judge rules Trump can only view evidence “under direct supervision”

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 19, and reports on Donald Trump’s criminal probes. Plus, Economist Juliet Schor joins Ari Melber for the latest “Open Mind,” exploring why our labor system is set up the way it is, and if there may be a better way to rethink it. Neal Katyal and Ruth Ben-Ghiat 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...

Jun 19, 202341 minEp. 570

NYT: Trump W.H. aides reveal "attachment" to boxes

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, June 16, and reports on Donald Trump’s indictment. Plus, Doug E. Fresh and Mayor Bill De Blasio join for “Fallback Friday.” Joyce Vance and Tim Heapy 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.

Jun 16, 202341 minEp. 569

DOJ: Trump blew chances to return docs and avoid charges

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 15, and reports on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment road map. Plus, former Trump impeachment lawyer Robert Ray joins “The Beat.” Michael Steele and Richard Gregorie 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.

Jun 15, 202341 minEp. 568

Nation absorbs Trump’s federal arrest

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 14, and reports on Donald Trump’s arrest and arraignment. Bob Woodward, Maya Wiley and Kristy Greenberg 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.

Jun 14, 202341 minEp. 567

U.S. government arrests Trump for the first time today

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, May 13, and reports on Donald Trump’s historic arraignment. Garrett Haake, David Kelley and Lawrence O’Donnell 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.

Jun 13, 202342 minEp. 566

Trump arrives in Florida for criminal arraignment

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 12, and reports on Donald Trump’s historic federal indictment and what to expect. Chris Hayes, Melissa Murray and Ankush Khardori 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.

Jun 12, 202341 minEp. 565
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