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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

Donald Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 14, and reports on Donald Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Congressman Ritchie Torres, former Governor Howard Dean, and former Assistant Attorney General 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://pc...

Nov 15, 202441 minEp. 241114

Trump taps Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 13, and reports on Donald Trump's decision to tap Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Richard Blumentha, Douglas Brinkley, David Kelley, David Frum and Berit Berger 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 14, 202441 minEp. 241113

Jeffries on Democrats' path forward

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 12, and reports on the latest on Donald Trump's new administration. Plus, Melber is joined by Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. James Carville 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.

Nov 13, 202442 minEp. 241112

Trump team actively planning camps, raids, deportations

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 11, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation plans and his vow for "revenge" against his political enemies. Molly Jong-Fast, Fernand Amandi, Cecillia Wang, Harry Litman, Alexis McGill Johnson, Skye Perryman and Max Chafkin 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...

Nov 12, 202442 minEp. 241111

BONUS: Trump’s win, the big election and what’s next: The Beat breakdown

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber delivers an in-depth breakdown on the 2024 election results. 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 11, 202442 minEp. 241111

Dems eye new tactics for second Trump term

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 8, and reports on Donald Trump's plans for his second term and reactions to the 2024 Election. Former Governor Howard Dean joins to discuss. Michele Norris, Chai Komanduri, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat also join 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 AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

Nov 09, 202441 minEp. 241108

Nation absorbs historic Trump victory

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 7, and reports on Donald Trump's historic 2024 election win. Legendary journalist Bob Woodward joins to discuss. Jelani Cobb, Molly Jong-Fast and Rachel Bitecofer 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.

Nov 08, 202440 minEp. 241107

Harris Concedes Election to Donald Trump

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 6 and reports on Donald Trump's 2024 election win over Kamala Harris. Maya Wiley, Eugene Robinson, Margaret Carlson, 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.

Nov 07, 202440 minEp. 241106

Election Eve in America

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 4 and reports on the Harris and Trump campaigns' final events on the eve of the 2024 election. James Carville, Steve Kornacki and Juanita Tolliver 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 05, 202446 minEp. 241102

Four days until Election Day

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 1, and reports on Trump's violent rhetoric and the election homestretch. Plus, icon documentary director Michael Moore joins the show. Connie Chung, Bill Kristol, 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 and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 01, 202442 minEp. 241101

Harris slams Trump's "offensive" comments about women

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 31, and reports on the final days of the 2024 election. Ricky Smiley, Ian Sams and Juanita Tolliver 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 31, 202441 minEp. 241031

54+ million Americans have now voted

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 30, and reports on record- breaking early voting turnout and the latest from the campaign trail. Plus, film and TV icon Jane Fonda joins to discuss her support for Kamala Harris. Chai Komanduri and Gordon Sondland 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 us...

Oct 30, 202441 minEp. 241030

One week until election day

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, October 29th, and reports on Harris' forthcoming speech at the site of the Jan. 6 insurrection, fallout from Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, abortion's importance in the 2024 election, and early voting in North Carolina. Geraldo Rivera, Olivia Troye, Rebecca Traister, and Governor Roy Cooper 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 ...

Oct 29, 202442 minEp. 241029

Early voting surges with 8 days until the election

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, October 28, and reports on Harris' support from Beyoncé, Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, early voting, and women's role in the 2024 election. James Carville, Sophia Bush, and Aisha Mills 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 29, 202442 minEp. 241028

Mark Cuban on endorsing Harris

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 25, and reports on the latest election polling and Kamala Harris' star-studded rallies. Mark Cuban and Christina Greer join the show with a special Fallback Friday segment featuring The View's Sunny Hostin and Legendary Musician Bootsy Collins. 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 ...

Oct 25, 202442 minEp. 241025

12 days left until November 5

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 24, and reports on the 2024 election and Beyoncé's upcoming appearance at Kamala Harris' rally. Chai Komanduri, Aaron Gilchrist, Talib Kweli and Michael Tyler 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 24, 202450 minEp. 231024

Harris condemns Trump's Hitler comments

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 23, and reports on the latest from the campaign trail, Donald Trump's threat to Democracy and "election anxiety." Deepak Chopra, Juanita Tolliver and Sec. William Cohen 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, 202442 minEp. 901

Obama roasts Trump in Wisconsin rally

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 22, and reports on the record-breaking amount of early votes cast in the election so far, Obama's rally for Kamala Harris alongside rapper Eminem and Elon Musk. Plus, legendary TV Journalist Geraldo Rivera joins. Josh Johnson and Margaret Carlson 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...

Oct 22, 202442 minEp. 900

Harris & Cheney hit three states today

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 21, and reports on the latest in the 2024 election. Plus, legendary filmmaker Spike Lee joins. Wes Moore and James Carville 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.

Oct 21, 202442 minEp. 899

Harris launches Campaign Blitz in key "Blue Wall" State of Michigan

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 18, and reports on the latest from the campaign trail. Plus, Melber is joined for a Fallback Friday segment with Saxophonist Kenny G. 'Art of the Deal' Author Tony Schwartz, Michael Hirschorn, and Jason 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 our collection and use of p...

Oct 18, 202441 minEp. 898

Harris hits Wisconsin after fiery Fox News interview

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 17, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Chai Komanduri, Barbara Comstock, and Jason 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 our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 17, 202441 minEp. 897

Bob Woodward on Trump & "War"

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 16, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Investigative Journalist Bob Woodward. The View's Sunny Hostin 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.

Oct 17, 202446 minEp. 896

Record turnout on first day of early voting in Georgia

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 15, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Trump vets Sarah Matthews, Olivia Troye, and Marc Lotter. Former RNC Chair Michael Steele also joins the panel. 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 15, 202444 minEp. 895

General who served Trump warns of Trump danger

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 14, and reports on the latest on the 2024 campaign trail and more. Plus, MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin and Rapper 38 Spesh "Fallback" on The Beat. Maya Wiley 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.

Oct 15, 202441 minEp. 894

Obama hits campaign trail for Kamala Harris

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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 10, 202441 minEp. 892

Millions under evacuation orders in Florida; Chris Wallace on election misinformation

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, October 9th, and reports on Hurricane Milton and MAGA misinformation. Plus, Democratic strategist James Carville returns to The Beat, and veteran journalist Chris Wallace joins for his first time. Angie Lassman 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 persona...

Oct 09, 202445 minEp. 891

Listen to “Kamala: Next in Line”

Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in the Oval Office. In light of this moment, we’re resharing our 2020 series “Kamala: Next in Line,” from MSNBC and Wondery. Hosted by Joy Reid, "Next In Line" is an intimate and immersive look into what drives Harris, what her critics say about her, and how she arrived at this historic moment. This is a special program for our MSNBC Premium subscribers...

Oct 09, 202410 min

Harris slams Trump for ducking interviews and debates

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, October 8th, and reports on the 2024 presidential candidates' media appearances, Bob Woodward's new commentary on Donald Trump, and Elon Musk campaigning with Trump. Juanita Tolliver, Melanie Zanona, Sarah Matthews, 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...

Oct 08, 202441 minEp. 890

Harris appears on "60 Minutes" after Trump backs out

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 7, and reports on Kamala Harris' recent media blitz, Elon Musk's appearance at Donald Trump's rally and the one year anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel. Martin Fletcher, Rob Reiner, Kamau Bell and Christina Greer 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 ...

Oct 07, 202442 minEp. 889

Dozens of high profile Republicans endorse Harris

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 4th, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Bill de Blasio joins for a Fallback Friday segment. Kurt Andersen, Chai Komanduri, and Amanda Carpenter 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.

Oct 04, 202441 minEp. 888
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