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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 appointee Robert Hur faces credibility crisis as DOJ vets blast his report

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 13, and reports on GOP politicians weaponizing President Biden's age, New York's special election to replace former Representative George Santos, Jon Stewart's return to the Daily Show and Super Bowl politics. Paul Krugman, Chai Komanduri and Molly Ball join to discuss. Plus, lightning round answers from Melber's latest Summit Series interview with award-winning film producer Brian Grazer. The full interview can be found on msnbc.com/summi...

Feb 14, 202442 minEp. 731

Obama AG Eric Holder on DOJ's Biden docs report

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 12, and reports on Trump's immunity appeal to the Supreme Court, Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on President Biden and the global backlash to Trump's comments about Russia and NATO. Melissa Murray, Former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder, and Ivo Daalder 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.ads...

Feb 13, 202442 minEp. 730

Supreme Court likely to let Trump run for president again

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 8, and reports on today's oral arguments at the Supreme Court about Colorado's decision to remove former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot. Rick Hasen, Melissa Murray, James Schultz and David Kelley 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 an...

Feb 09, 202440 minEp. 728

SCOTUS eyes two cases about Trump's efforts to steal 2020 race

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 7, and reports on the Supreme Court as it eyes two cases about Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. Eugene Robinson, Ankush Khardori and Jason Johnson join to discuss. Plus, award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay joins Melber to discuss her new film "Origin." 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...

Feb 08, 202442 minEp. 727

Appeals court: “Citizen Trump” is not immune from prosecution

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 6, and reports on a federal appeals court's rejection of Donald Trump's claims of immunity and the House's vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Neal Katyal, Leslie Caldwell, Melissa Murray, Kristy Greenberg, and Emily Bazelon 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...

Feb 07, 202446 minEp. 726

GOP lawmakers pushing new ways to undermine voters in 2024

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 5, and reports on lawmakers supporting false electors and the 2024 Grammy Awards. Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, and Chai Komanduri join to discuss. Plus, Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer joins Melber in a special edition of The Summit Series. 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...

Feb 06, 202441 minEp. 725

U.S. forces strike more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria

MSNBC's Katy Tur hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 2, and reports on the U.S. launching strikes against Iran-backed militias in response to the killings of 3 American soldiers. Kelly O'Donnell, Keir Simmons, James Stavridis, Matt Bradley, Dan De Luce, Andrea Mitchell, Hooman Majd, Dennis Ross, Elise Labott, Barry McCaffrey, John Garamendi, Courtney Kube, Jen Psaki, David Rothkopf and Marc Ginsberg join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Pr...

Feb 03, 20241 hrEp. 724

Report: Trump spent more than he raised in 2023

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 1, and reports on Trump's legal battles, GOP politics, lawmakers defying SCOTUS and backlash from a new luxury closet trend. Renato Mariotti, Leah Litman, Fernand Amandi, Juanita Tolliver, Michael Beschloss and Brittney Cooper join to discuss. Plus, how did a recent tweet from Elmo break the internet? Listen here to find out. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by...

Feb 02, 202442 minEp. 722

All eyes on Taylor Swift from MAGA to Grammys

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 31, and reports on the RNC's closed-door meeting, the GOP primaries, Donald Trump's legal battles and how Taylor Swift has become enmeshed in politics. Howard Dean, Andrew Weissmann and Jessica Valenti join to discuss. Plus, singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys where she is nominated for "Best American Roots Performance." To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Pr...

Feb 01, 202441 minEp. 721

Tennessee woman running for office after fleeing state for abortion

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 30, and reports on RNC controversies, Trump's legal battles, Justice Sotomayor's frustrations with the Supreme Court and clashes over abortion bans. Chai Komanduri, David Kochel and Allie Phillips join to discuss. Plus, music producer and rapper Hit-Boy joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys where he is nominated for producer of the year. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts....

Jan 31, 202442 minEp. 720

E. Jean Carroll's win comes after a long road for justice

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 29, and reports on the fallout from Trump's defamation case, the long road for justice taken by E. Jean Carroll, Nikki Haley's attacks against Trump and labor union involvement in the presidential election. Nancy Erika Smith, Robbie Myers and Jessica Bennett join to discuss. Plus, CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW ...

Jan 30, 202437 minEp. 719

Trump must pay $83 million for defaming accuser

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 26, and reports on the verdict in Trump's defamation case, RNC politics and the latest in the GOP primary election. Kristy Greenberg, Lisa Rubin, Emily Bazelon, Katie Phang, and Howard Dean join to discuss. Plus, rapper Wyclef Jean and Republican strategist Bill Kristol join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast...

Jan 27, 202446 minEp. 718

Economy grows by more than 3%, defying expectations

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 25, and reports on Donald Trump taking the stand today in his defamation case, former Trump staffer Peter Navarro's sentencing, good news on the economy and the recent allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Joyce Vance, John Flannery, and Ben Labolt join to discuss the politics. Plus, rapper Benny the Butcher and Reverend Al Sharpton join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment. To listen to this show and othe...

Jan 26, 202441 minEp. 717

Polls overestimate Trump's edge in the primaries

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 24, and reports on last night's New Hampshire primary, looking at what the results might mean for the fights ahead for Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. As many report a commanding win by Trump in New Hampshire, does history tell a different story? What might Haley's continued run mean for the former president? James Carville, Michael Steele, and Christine Todd Whitman join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up...

Jan 25, 202441 minEp. 716

GOP fight becomes 2-person race as DeSantis drops out

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 22, and reports on the latest election news on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, Trump's trail of former lawyers, reflections on DeSantis' campaign ending, and Republicans changing their minds about Trump. NBC News Correspondent Garrett Haake joins live from New Hampshire. John Kasich, Margaret Carlson, and Chai Komanduri also join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts....

Jan 23, 202441 minEp. 715

Judge strikes down controversial Texas book ban law

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 19, and reports on new deposition tapes in Trump's civil fraud case, the latest on Trump's immunity claims, the GOP 2024 primary election, and the state of abortion rights on Capitol Hill. Dave Aronberg, Renato Mariotti, Emily Bazelon, Mark Leibovich, Molly Jong Fast, and Jennifer Klein join to discuss. Plus, Suzanne Nossel joins to discuss recent trends in book bans and censorship in America. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads...

Jan 20, 202442 minEp. 714

Voters matter more than polls, pundits

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 18, and reports on the 2024 election, America's growing political divide, and the latest on Trump's legal battles. Chai Komanduri and Carrie Sheffield join. Plus, Lindsay Owens joins to discuss recent allegations against big corporations for price gouging in so-called "greedflation." 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...

Jan 19, 202441 minEp. 713

Supreme Court to weigh in on federal agency power

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 17, and reports on the 2024 election, Trump's legal battles and the latest SCOTUS hearing that could potentially overturn four decades of precedent. Plus, Gavin Rossdale and Steve Kornacki join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Melissa Murray, Eugene Robinson and Christopher Galdieri 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...

Jan 18, 202441 minEp. 712

Trump wins Iowa as DeSantis and Haley nearly tie for 2nd

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 16, and reports on the Iowa caucus results, the 2024 election and Donald Trump's legal battles. Tim Palatore, James Carville and Bill Kristol 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.

Jan 17, 202441 minEp. 711

2024 Primaries Begin

In this special edition of "The Beat," MSNBC's Ari Melber and MSNBC's Jen Psaki deliver in-depth analysis and reporting on the Iowa caucuses. Jason Johnson, Heather McGhee, Governor Asa Hutchinson 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.

Jan 16, 202441 minEp. 710

Trump seeks to avoid prison amid 2024 campaign

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 12, and reports on Donald Trump, the Iowa caucuses, book bans and Obamacare. Neera Tanden, Steve Kornacki and Rachel Paine Caufield 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.

Jan 13, 202442 minEp. 709

Trump seeks to avoid prison amid 2024 campaign

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 11, and reports on Donald Trump's fraud trial, the Iowa caucuses and the 2024 election. Plus, Cornell Belcher and Yvette Nicole Brown join for the latest "Fallback Friday" installment. James Pindell, Kristy Greenberg and Dan Alexander 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...

Jan 12, 202445 minEp. 708

Extreme snowstorm collides with pivotal Iowa caucus

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 10, and reports on the extreme weather ahead of the Iowa caucuses and Donald Trump's legal trials. John Kasich, Jason Johnson and David Kochel 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.

Jan 11, 202442 minEp. 707

Trump lawyer: POTUS has license to murder if he ducks impeachment

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 9, and reports on Donald Trump's immunity argument and the Iowa caucuses. Priscilla Thompson, Emily Bazelon, Leslie Caldwell and James Schultz 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.

Jan 10, 202442 minEp. 706

A week out, Trump aims to avoid repeating his Iowa caucus loss

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 8, and reports on the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump and January 6. Michael Steele, Brianne Pfannenstiel 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 advertising.

Jan 09, 202442 minEp. 705

SCOTUS takes Trump ballot ban case today

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 5, and reports on SCOTUS's decision to hear Donald Trump’s ballot case. Plus, John Leguizamo joins for the latest "Fallback Friday" installment. Colorado's Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Renato Mariotti and Rick Hasen 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 an...

Jan 06, 202446 minEp. 704

New Trump White House corruption revealed

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, Jan 4, and reports on Trump White House corruption and Trump's ongoing legal battles. Plus, Author and Science Educator Bill Nye joins. Richard Painter 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. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 05, 202442 minEp. 703

2024 campaign starts with Biden-Trump duel

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 3, and reports on President Biden's campaign, Donald Trump legal news and the NRA's ongoing trial. Andrew Weissman, Joe Crowley and Adam Grant 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.

Jan 04, 202442 minEp. 702

2024 Primaries begin in 13 days

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, Jan 2, and reports on the 2024 primaries, Donald Trump and Senator Bob Menendez. Brian Stelter, Renato Mariotti, Chai Komandui and Brianne Pfannensteil 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.

Jan 03, 202442 minEp. 701

Trump could go to prison or White House in 2024

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 29 and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trials. Plus, the GOP's dysfunction in 2023. Joyce Vance and Tom Rogers 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 30, 202341 minEp. 700
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