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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

Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies about tough times in 2016 campaign

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 3, and reports on the historical impact of Donald Trump's criminal trial and Hope Hicks' testimony. Douglas Brinkley, Yodit Tewolde, Andrew Weismann 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.

May 03, 202442 minEp. 788

Prosecutors corner Trump with receipts and testimony

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 2, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial and abortion politics. David Kelley, Lance Fletcher, Katty Kay and Caroline Polisi 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.

May 02, 202442 minEp. 787

Damning evidence piles up against Trump in hush money trial

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 1, and reports on week three of Donald Trump's criminal trial and an abortion ban in Florida that has officially taken effect. Plus, Melber reports on his recent interview with retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Chai Komanduri, Jed Handelsman Shugerman, Renato Mariotti and Molly Jong-Fast 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 ...

May 01, 202441 minEp. 786

BONUS: Ari Melber interviews Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the reversal of Roe v. Wade, attacks on judges, and his views on law and a series of consequential issues with MSNBC’s Ari Melber in this installment of 'The Summit Series with Ari Melber,' featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields. 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...

May 01, 202439 min

Trump loses contempt clash in rough court day

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday April 30, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. Veteran courtroom sketch artist Christine Cornell, who has been depicting Trump at his historic trial, joins Melber. Plus, Emily Bazelon and Duncan Levin 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...

May 01, 202441 minEp. 785

New state charges for Trump's failed coup

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 29, and reports on new state charges for Donald Trump's failed coup, Trump's legal battles, and the White House Correspondents dinner. Plus, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joins The Beat. Tony Schwartz, Neal Katyal and Manny Arora 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 a...

Apr 29, 202441 minEp. 784

Tabloid vet details secret plot at Trump trial

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 26, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles, from his criminal trial to SCOTUS opening arguments. Joyce Vance, Jason Johnson, Michael Beschloss and Jay Mcinery 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.

Apr 27, 202442 minEp. 783

SCOTUS case tests DOJ trial for Trump coup

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 25, and reports on takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump’s absolute immunity claims. Joyce Vance, Chai Komanduri, John Brennan, Emily Bazelon and Douglas Brinkley 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 adve...

Apr 25, 202442 minEp. 782

Trump on defense as D.A. tells jury about receipts

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 24, and reports on the prosecution's case in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Melber also reports on Donald Trump's defense in his trial and the TikTok ban bill. Catherine Christian, Brian Wice, David Kelley 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 collection and...

Apr 24, 202442 minEp. 781

Tabloid publisher David Pecker testifies in Trump trial

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 23, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. Maya Wiley, Joyce Vance, Lachlan Cartwright, Hugo Lowell and Molly Jong-Fast 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.

Apr 23, 202441 minEp. 780

Judge says "trial is starting"

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 19, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money case. Melissa Murray, Andrew Weissmann and former Trump lawyer Tim Parlatore 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.

Apr 19, 202442 minEp. 779

Jury is seated in Trump trial

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 18, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Chef Mario Carbone joins Melber. Michael Steele, Rev. Al Sharpton and Catherine Christian 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.

Apr 18, 202443 minEp. 778

Judge requires Trump to attend hush money trial

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 17, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, GOP dysfunction, two major SCOTUS cases. Chai Komanduri, Margaret Carlson and Lance Fletcher join. Plus, Rapper Jeezy joins to discuss his new documentary "Hip-Hop and the White House." 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 o...

Apr 17, 202442 minEp. 777

Donald Trump's criminal trial: Ari Melber breakdown

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the early days of Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial in New York. Plus, listen to Melber's previous interviews with former Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina and Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer Michael Avenatti. 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...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 16 min

First seven jurors selected in Trump's hush money trial

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 16, and breaks down the first two days of Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Kaufmann, Molly Jong-Fast and Michael Beschloss 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 advertising.

Apr 16, 202441 minEp. 776

Ari Melber and MSNBC team break down Trump's criminal trial

On Monday, April 15, MSNBC's Ari Melber and the MSNBC team break down the latest from day one of former President Trump's criminal trial in New York. 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.

Apr 16, 202441 minEp. 775

Trump trial begins: Rachel Maddow, Ari Melber, and MSNBC breaks down historic moment

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 15, and is joined by Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Chris Hayes, Nicolle Wallace, and Joy Reid to break down the latest from day one of former President Trump's criminal trial in New York. 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.

Apr 15, 202443 minEp. 774

Ari breaks down Trump’s evidence problem as trial begins

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 12, and delivers a special report on Donald Trump's upcoming hush money trial. Kristy Greenberg, Maya Wiley, and Michael Beschloss 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.

Apr 13, 202441 minEp. 773

NBC News obtains witness list in Trump hush money trial

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 11, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money trial that will begin next week. Plus, Rakim, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Christina Greer join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Molly Jong-Fast and Jacob Weisberg 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...

Apr 12, 202441 minEp. 772

Cohen lawyer rebuts criticism by convict Michael Avenatti

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 10th, and reports on Arizona's abortion ban and the funding disparity in women's and men's sports. Plus, Lanny Davis, legal advisor for Trump trial witness Michael Cohen, joins Melber. Dahlia Lithwick 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 ...

Apr 11, 202441 minEp. 771

Michael Avenatti joins "The Beat" from prison

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 9th, and interviews Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer Michael Avenatti from prison. Nick Akerman, Joan Walsh, and Margaret Carlson join to discuss the interview. Plus, Melber reports on Arizona's abortion ruling and Jack Smith's latest filing. 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 collec...

Apr 09, 202440 minEp. 770

Trump in trouble: Cash and voter shortfalls

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday April 8 and reports on Trump's political and financial struggles as he lags behind Biden in fundraising and posts millions in his bond agreement. Plus, celebrating the series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as it skewered modern life and politics. Mark Leibovich, Molly Ball and Marq Claxton 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...

Apr 08, 202441 minEp. 769

Trump faces legal setbacks in three courts

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 5, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles, Jan. 6 accountability and the historic solar eclipse. Plus, Bill Nye The Science Guy joins. Leah Litman, Bill Kristol and Molly Jong-Fast 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 advertisi...

Apr 06, 202442 minEp. 768

Top Republicans went from rebuking “insurrection” to defending Jan. 6

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 4, and reports on Jan. 6 accountability, Donald Trump's legal battles and abortion rights. Plus, hear a special edition of "Fallback" featuring Former Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz, comedian Modi and MSNBC's Ali Velshi. Michael Steele and Howard Dean 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 i...

Apr 05, 202441 minEp. 767

Obama, Clinton, Sanders campaigning with Biden

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 3rd, and reports on Bernie Sanders campaigning alongside President Biden, special counsel Jack Smith's latest filing, and Donald Trump's legal battles. James Carville and Lisa Rubin join for the latest fallback installment. Plus, hear Ari Melber's interview with Bush White House vet Karl Rove. David Plouffe and Erin Haines also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Host...

Apr 03, 202441 minEp. 766

Trump gagged as NY trial begins in two weeks

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 2, and reports on Donald Trump's trials and an abortion ruling out of Florida. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on free speech. Kristy Greenberg and David Kelley 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.

Apr 02, 202441 minEp. 765

House GOP infighting escalates again

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 1, and reports on GOP dysfunction, Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial and SNL's recent Trump sketch. Dan Alexander, Neal Katyal, Molly-Jong Fast and Jason Johnson 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.

Apr 01, 202442 minEp. 764

Beyond 2024 race, an aging population runs Congress

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 29, and reports on gerontocracy in U.S. politics, Donald Trump's legal battles and GOP voter fraud hypocrisy. Michael Beschloss joins to discuss. Plus, actor and comedian Brett Gelman and Politico White House correspondent Eugene Daniels 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, an AdsWizz company. See https://p...

Mar 29, 202441 minEp. 763

Trail of Trump lawyers face fees, charges and disbarment for coup

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 28, and reports on a judge's ruling that ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman should be disbarred and a Biden-Clinton-Obama campaign event. Ruth Ben-Ghiat and James Carville join to discuss. Plus, Melber celebrates 1.5 billion views on The Beat's YouTube channel. 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 in...

Mar 28, 202441 minEp. 762

Democrats tout abortion rights as winning strategy against GOP

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 27, and reports on a Democrat who flips an Alabama House seat, former DOJ official Jeff Clark in the hot seat today, and senators accusing Mark Zuckerberg of slow-walking their social media and child safety inquiries. Eugene Robinson, David Corn, Jon Haidt and Zeke Emanuel 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 htt...

Mar 27, 202441 minEp. 761
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