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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

Special report: RICO case on track as Trump’s DOJ case may be delayed in 2024

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 28 and reports on the latest in Trump's RICO and DOJ cases. Plus, a special report on DA Fani Willis, and a Summit series interview with Leon Cooperman. Margaret Carlson 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 for advertising.

Dec 29, 202342 minEp. 699

Trump eyes court appeals and ballot clashes in 2024

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, December 27, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal battles, Jack Smith and Taylor Swift’s influence. Renato Mariotti 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 for advertising.

Dec 28, 202341 minEp. 698

Jack Smith responds to Trump's request to delay immunity ruling

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, December 21 and reports on Jack Smith responding to Donald Trump's request to delay the immunity ruling in his DC case. Plus, the latest in Rudy Giuliani's legal saga. Mary Trump joins on Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric. 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...

Dec 22, 202342 minEp. 697

Jack Smith and Trump clash in DC coup case

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, December 20, and reports on the latest in Jack Smith's DC coup case, as Trump urges the Supreme Court to delay hearing his immunity case. Plus, Michael Cohen joins on Trump's racist rhetoric. 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.

Dec 21, 202341 minEp. 696

Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off the state's 2024 ballot

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, December 19, and reports on the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling barring Trump from the 2024 ballot. Kristy Greenberg, Hugo Lowell, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Glenn Kirschner, Hugo Lowell, Neal Katyal and Lisa Rubin 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 a...

Dec 20, 202312 minEp. 695

Trump's enablers defend comments

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 18, and reports on Donald Trump and attacks on democracy. Josh Kaplan, Michael Steele, Michelle Goldberg, Neal Katyal and Steve Inskeep. 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.

Dec 19, 202342 minEp. 694

BONUS: Ari Melber interviews Clive Davis

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber interviews record executive and lawyer Clive Davis for the 20th Anniversary of the Clive Davis Institute. This interview was recorded at New York University. 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.

Dec 18, 20231 hr 16 min

Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million in Georgia election worker defamation case

MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 15, and reports on Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump, GOP chaos and abortion. Imani Gandy, Kristy Greenberg, Alencia Johnson, Emily Bazelon, Frank Figliuzzi and Ken Frydman 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.

Dec 16, 202342 minEp. 693

Trump braces for colliding campaign & trial schedule

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, December 14, and reports on Donald Trump, Bidenomics and Fani Willis. Chai Komanduri and John Flannery 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.

Dec 15, 202341 minEp. 692

Judge pauses Trump coup case

MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on Wednesday, December 13, and reports on Donald Trump and abortion politics. Plus, Yuval Noah Harari joins. Kristy Greenberg, Emily Applebaum 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 use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 14, 202345 minEp. 691

Jack Smith's new breakthrough in coup case

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 12, and reports on Donald Trump's trials. Plus, Billionaire Leon Cooperman joins for the latest "Summit Series" installment. David Kelley and David Plouffee 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.

Dec 13, 202342 minEp. 690

BONUS: Billionaire Leon Cooperman joins The Beat

In this podcast extra, billionaire and Wall Street Legend Leon Cooperman discusses his decades of success at Goldman Sachs, his commitment to philanthropy and politics ahead of the 2024 election. Cooperman also explains his disdain for Donald Trump and why he’ll “never vote” for Trump, despite being a long-time conservative. 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...

Dec 13, 202349 min

Jack Smith eyes Supreme Court

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, December 11, and reports on Donald Trump’s trials, Trump enablers, Rudy Guiliani and book bans. Neal Katyal, Joyce Vance, Carlos Curbelo and Margaret Carlson 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.

Dec 12, 202342 minEp. 689

Liz Cheney's full MSNBC interview with Ari Melber

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Liz Cheney joins for a wide-ranging interview on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and ongoing trials, lessons from the Jan. 6 probe and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s retirement. Plus, hear Ari Melber's special report on Donald Trump's coup plot that aired in July 2022. 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 abo...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 3 min

BONUS: Yuval Noah Harari joins The Beat

Why is the 'New Right' turning on conservative traditions? Why are conspiracy theories so potent? Why don't humans use wealth and technology in ways that benefit humanity? Renowned historian and 'Sapiens' author Yuval Noah Harari tackles those questions in this podcast extra with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. 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...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 8 min

DOJ's Jack Smith wins Trump gag order

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, December 8, and reports on Donald Trump’s gag order, Congress and Hunter Biden. Plus, Yuval Noah Harari joins for the latest “Summit Series” installment. Howard Dean and Renato Mariotti 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.

Dec 09, 202342 minEp. 688

New warnings about Trump's threat to democracy

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 7, and reports on Trump enablers, the fourth GOP debate and a recent abortion ruling in Texas. Christine Todd Whitman, Tony Schwartz and Joyce Vance 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.

Dec 08, 202342 minEp. 687

Liz Cheney on Jan. 6 coup plots and Trump campaign

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, December 6, and is joined by former Congresswoman and Vice Chair of the January 6 Committee Liz Cheney to discuss Donald Trump's presidential campaign and more. Michael Steele 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 personal data for advert...

Dec 07, 202347 minEp. 686

New GOP speaker sides with Jan. 6 rioters over police

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, December 5, and reports on Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Plus, LA Times Tech Columnist Brian Merchant joins for the latest “Open Mind” installment. Andrew Weissman 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 adv...

Dec 06, 202338 minEp. 685

New warnings about Trump's threat to democracy

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 4 and reports on new warnings about Trump's threat to democracy. Liz Cheney saying electing Trump equates to "sleepwalking into dictatorship." Mark Leibovich and Bill Kristol join, along with Joyce Vance. 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...

Dec 05, 202341 minEp. 684

GOP’s George Santos expelled from Congress`

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, December 1, and reports on Donald Trump and George Santos. Libby Casey, Juanita Toliver, John Flannery and Michael Hirschcorn 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.

Dec 02, 202341 minEp. 683

Trump gaged again in New York

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 30, and reports on Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Andrew Weissmann, Jen Psaki 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.

Dec 01, 202341 minEp. 682

Report: Trump attempting to "relitigate" debunked election claims

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, November 29, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump. Plus, MSNBC’s Alex Wagner and Singer-Songwriter Neffy join for the latest “Fallback” installment. Maya Wiley, Alex Wagner 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...

Nov 30, 202342 minEp. 681

New coup details revealed to DOJ prosecutors

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, November 28, reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump’s trials. Plus, Melber reports on a special shout out from Rapper Dave East. Bill Kristol, Kristy Greenberg, Hugo Lowell and Aaron David Miller 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 pers...

Nov 29, 202341 minEp. 680

Report: Trump gears up for “radical” second term

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 27, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump. Brian Levin, Micahel Beschloss, Neal Katyal, Melissa Murray, David Rhode and Elise Labbott 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.

Nov 28, 202341 minEp. 679

Scrutiny on GOP's Johnson after chaotic speaker fight

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, November 22, and reports on Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Molly Jong Fast, Kurt Bardella, Hugo Lowel, David Rhode, Marc Polymeropoulos 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 company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Nov 23, 202341 minEp. 678

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson visits Trump

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, November 21, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, politics and Donald Trump’s trials. Plus, Rob Reiner joins Melber. Bruce Hoffman, Jim Messina, Amb. Dennis Ross and Erin McLaughlin 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...

Nov 22, 202341 minEp. 677

BONUS: Ari Melber's conversation with Lil Durk and Erykah Badu

In this podcast extra, you will hear Ari Melber's extended interviews with Rapper Lil Durk and Grammy-award winner Erykah Badu. 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.

Nov 21, 20231 hr 22 min

Trump's federal coup case hits appeals court today

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 11 and reports on a federal appeals court hearing arguments about whether or not to keep a gag order in place for Trump in the D.C. election interference case... Trump's legal team clashing with DOJ prosecutors. Plus, Argentina's new president elected, following the MAGA playbook. SDNY vets Maya Wiley and David Kelley join, plus, Manny Arora and Renato Mariotti. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Pr...

Nov 21, 202342 minEp. 676

Trump faces trials, but abortion stance may pose largest risk in 2024

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, November 17, and reports on abortion within the GOP, Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s legal battles. Plus, rapper Lil Durk makes his Beat debut. Michael Steele, Chai Komanduri and Lauren Leader join 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 advert...

Nov 18, 202342 minEp. 675
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