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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

Day 17 of the Israel-Hamas war: Trump rattled as lawyers flip on him in coup case

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, October 10, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal battles, House GOP chaos and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Neal Katyal, David Rohde, Maya Wiley and Heather Cox Richardson 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.

Oct 23, 202342 minEp. 658

BONUS: Two Trump lawyers flip in RICO case

Kenneth Chesebro is the second Trump lawyer to plead guilty in the Georgia election interference case. In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the plea deals and D.A. Fani Willis's historic career. Melissa Murray joins to discuss. 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.

Oct 23, 202324 min

Day 14 of the Israel-Hamas war: 2nd Trump lawyer pleads guilty in GA probe

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, October 20, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump’s legal battles. Ambassador Majed Bamya, Temidayo Aganga-Williams, Melissa Murray, Joyce Vance and Martin Fletcher 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....

Oct 20, 202346 minEp. 657

Day 13 of the Israel-Hamas War: Sidney Powell pleads guilty

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, October 19, and reports on the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war and Sidney Powell’s guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case. Nick Akerman, Maya Wiley, David Kelley and Richard Engel 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...

Oct 19, 202341 minEp. 656

Day 12 of the Israel-Hamas war: GOP's Jordan loses ground in 2nd speaker vote

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 18, and reports on President Biden's historic visit to Israel and the House speaker fight. Richard Engel, Aaron David Miller, Annie Karni, David Corn and David Rothkopf 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.

Oct 19, 202341 minEp. 655

Day 11 of the Israel-Hamas war: Jim Jordan loses speaker vote

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 17, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Gaza war and the House Speaker fight. Sussan Glasser, Hala Gorani, Jackie Alemany, David Corn and Ehud Barak 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.

Oct 18, 202341 minEp. 654

Day 10 of the Israel - Hamas war: Speaker's race

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, October 16 and reports on the latest in the Israel-Gaza war as the humanitarian crisis worsens. Plus, the latest on the House GOP's chaotic struggle to find a new Speaker of the House. Admiral James Stavridis, Avi Mayer, Neal Katyal and 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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Oct 16, 202342 minEp. 653

Day 7 of the Israel- Hamas war

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, October 13, in this special second hour, and reports on the Israel-Hamas war and the House speaker fight. Raf Sanchez, Richard Engel, Nicholas Kristof, Hala Gorani, Martin Fletcher, David Rothkopf, and Denver Riggleman 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 person...

Oct 14, 202342 minEp. 651

Israel vows to end Hamas

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, October 12, in this special second hour, and reports on the Israel-Hamas war and the House Speaker fight. Ali Velshi, Richard Engel, John Kirby, Laetitia Courtois, and Rep. Katherine Clark 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.

Oct 13, 202343 minEp. 650

Israeli troops massing for a potential Gaza invasion

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 11, and reports on the Israel-Hamas war and House GOP chaos. Annie Karni, Dennis Ross and John Brennan 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.

Oct 11, 202341 minEp. 648

Biden on Hamas: "This is terrorism"

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 10, and reports on fourth day of the Hamas-Israel war. Avi Mayer, Marc Polymeropoulos, Anne Applebaum and Danny Ayalon 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.

Oct 10, 202341 minEp. 647

Trump alarms nuclear experts after revealing secrets to foreign national

Jason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 6 and reports on the explosive allegation that Trump shared nuclear secrets related to U.S. submarines with a foreign national. Plus, the latest on Trump's ongoing legal trials, and the chaos engulfing the House GOP caucus, as Rep. Jim Jordan receives Donald Trump's endorsement to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. Renato Mariotti, Joe Cirincione and Elie Mystal join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Pr...

Oct 06, 202341 minEp. 645

Trump files motion to dismiss DC coup indictment

MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 5, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles and House GOP chaos. Brendan Buck, Christina Greer, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Leah Litman, Johnathan Greenberg, Emily Bazelon and Jill Wine-Banks 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 advertisin...

Oct 06, 202342 minEp. 644

Chaos engulfs house GOP after McCarthy ouster

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 4, and reports on House GOP chaos and Donald Trump's trials. Reverend Al Sharpton, Howard Dean, Glenn Kirschner, Kristy Greenberg, Cory Booker and Rep. Denver Riggleman 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.

Oct 04, 202342 minEp. 643

Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of the House

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 3, and reports on Kevin McCarthy’s speakership battle and Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. Plus, Michael Cohen joins. Kurt Bardella, Molly Jong-Fast, Rep Ilhan Omar and Michal Beschloss 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 adver...

Oct 03, 202348 minEp. 642

BONUS: The power of Taylor Swift in politics

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on the "Taylor Swift" effect in politics. Melber discusses Swift's impact on registering young voters and the growing influence of cultural leaders in politics. 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.

Oct 03, 202322 min

Trump in court today for fraud trial

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 2nd, and reports on the first day of Donald Trump's civil fraud trial. Katty Kay, Neal Katyal, Maya Wiley, Joyce Vance and David Cay Johnston 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.

Oct 02, 202341 minEp. 641

BONUS: How to Win 2024: The “Kiddie Table” Debate

Debate guru Ron Klain joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri on their new podcast “How to Win 2024” to discuss the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate and what it could mean for President Biden’s re-election campaign. Plus, the House Republicans’ impeachment effort that voters want nothing to do with. Listen each week and click here to follow the show . To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Sep 29, 202333 min

Biden warns about threats to democracy in new speech

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, September 28, and reports on President Biden, District Attorney Fani Willis, Amazon’s antitrust lawsuit and Donald Trump. Sara Morrison and Howard Dean 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.

Sep 28, 202341 minEp. 640

Fallout as judge finds Trump guilty of fraud

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 27, and reports on Trump's legal battles, Fox News and the "Taylor Swift effect" in politics. Erin Gloria Ryan, Michael Wolff and Barbara Res 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.

Sep 28, 202341 minEp. 639

Judge rules Trump committed fraud

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 26, and reports on Donald Trump’s trials, Senator Bob Menendez’s indictment, and President Biden. Maya Wiley, Leslie Caldwell and Josh Marshall 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.

Sep 27, 202341 minEp. 638

Deadline for Trump response to gag order request

MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 25, and reports on Donald Trump, the latest SCOTUS scandal, and Cassidy Hutchinson's book. Joyce Vance, Leah Litman, Nick Akerman, Elie Mystal and Michelle Goldberg 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.

Sep 25, 202341 minEp. 637

BONUS: Ari Melber x Peter Navarro interview

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by Peter Navarro for a wide-ranging conversation. Plus, hear Melber's 2022 interview with Navarro. 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 25, 202333 min

BONUS: Bill Gates joins The Beat

In this podcast extra, philanthropist and tech leader Bill Gates joins MSNBC's Ari Melber for a long-ranging conversation about the Gates Foundation's new 2023 "Goalkeepers Report," the rise of artificial intelligence and the economy. Plus, listen to Melber's 2022 interview with Gates. 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...

Sep 25, 202338 min

Inside Trump Legal Cases

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 22, and takes you inside Trump's legal cases. Joyce Vance, Michael Beschloss, and Jon Sale 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.

Sep 23, 202341 minEp. 636

Rupert Murdoch retires from Fox News empire

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 21, and reports on Rupert Murdoch's retirement from Fox News. Britney Cooper, Howard Dean and James Stewart join. Plus, rapper Vic Mensa also joins for the latest "Fallback" segment. 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 22, 202342 minEp. 635

Peter Navarro returns to "The Beat"

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 20, and is joined by former Trump aide Peter Navarro for a wide-ranging conversation on his recent conviction. 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.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 21, 202347 minEp. 634

GA RICO defendants blame Trump for their actions

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 19, and reports on Trump's legal battles, President Biden an Rudy Giuliani. Plus, Melber is joined by Bill Gates. 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 202341 minEp. 633

New heat on RICO defendant Jeffery Clark

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, September 18, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, President Joe Biden and the 2024 election. Plus, Allen Hughes, Director & Executive Producer of the Docuseries “Dear Mama,” on Tupac’s legacy joins. Michelle Goldberg, Steve Israel 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 informati...

Sep 19, 202341 minEp. 632

Jack Smith asks for new limit on Trump talking

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 15, and reports on Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing in the coup case, Donald trump's confessions, the latest lawsuit against Fox News and the Wisconsin Senate. Andrew Weissmann, Brian Stelter and Leslie Caldwell 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 16, 202341 minEp. 631
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