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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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Acting U.S. Attorney Resigns Over Trump DOJ Pressure

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 13, and reports on a wave of high-profile resignations in the Justice Department and Donald Trump's culture of corruption. Plus, June Ambrose and Rev. Al Sharpton join for the latest "Fallback" installment. David Kelley and Noah Shachtman 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 ab...

Feb 14, 202542 minEp. 250213

Dem pushback over Trump's controversial DOJ picks

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 12, and reports on Donald Trump vs the rule of law, Elon Musk and inflation. Teddy Schleifer, Ashley Hayek, Bill De Blasio and Alexis Loeb 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.

Feb 13, 202542 minEp. 250212

Trump Admin Suffers Historic String of Legal Setbacks

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Feb 12, 202542 minEp. 250211

Judge Rules Trump Admin. Failed to Comply with Court Order

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 10, and reports on a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration failed to comply with a court order to release billions in federal grants. Melber also reports on Elon Musk and presents a special report on federalism. Juanita Tolliver and Eugene Robinson 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 ...

Feb 11, 202542 minEp. 250210

TIME cover depicts Elon Musk behind president's desk

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 6, and reports on Elon Musk's takeover, Attorney General Pam Bondi's response to Trump's revenge demands, and the latest on Super Bowl 59. Plus, Melber is joined by Emily Bazelon and Grafh for a new installment of "Fallback." Jason Johnson 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 ...

Feb 08, 202541 minEp. 250207

New Attorney General Eyes Targets of Trump 'Retribution'

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 6, and reports on Elon Musk's government takeover, Attorney General Pam Bondi's latest orders aimed at reshaping the Justice Department, and MAGA's fake populism. Alexis Loeb, Michael Steele, Blake Zeff and April Verrett 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 ...

Feb 07, 202541 minEp. 250206

Lacking plan, Trump floats larger U.S. role in Gaza

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 5, and reports on Donald Trump's comments about a U.S. "takeover" of the Gaza Strip, pushback to the White House's agenda, and new heat on Trump's cryptocurrency conflict of interests. Maya Wiley, Kate Riga, 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 ...

Feb 06, 202541 minEp. 250205

Musk draws scrutiny with call to end all federal regulations

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 4th, and reports on Elon Musk's government takeover. Chai Komanduri and Mandela Barnes 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.

Feb 05, 202536 minEp. 250204

After blowback, Trump pauses tariffs for 30 days

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 3, and reports on the White House's 30-Day Pause on Mexico-Canada tariffs, Elon Musk's influence, and the 2025 Grammys. Paul Krugman, Maeve Reston, and Brendan Balou 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.

Feb 04, 202541 minEp. 250203

Trump admin pushes Friday night purge at FBI

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 31, and reports on Donald Trump's FBI purge, Elon Musk's government takeover and the latest on the D.C. plane and helicopter collision. Plus, Melber is joined by Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Killer Mike ahead of the 2025 Grammy Awards. Chai Komanduri, Antonio Villaraigosa and Frank Figulzzi 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...

Feb 01, 202541 minEp. 250131

NTSB Investigating Deadly Plane-Helicopter Collision in D.C.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 30, delivering in-depth coverage of the D.C. plane collision and the Senate confirmation hearings for Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard. Leslie Caldwell, John Cox, and Erin McLaughlin. 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 31, 202541 minEp. 250130

RFK Jr. in the Hot Seat for Senate Confirmation Hearing

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, January 29, covering RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing and exposing government grifting involving Trump and Elon Musk. Governor Josh Green, Juanita Tolliver, Clive Davis, and Adam Serwer 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 data for adverti...

Jan 30, 202541 minEp. 250129

Trump's funding freeze creates widespread confusion

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, January 28, reporting on Donald Trump's abrupt halt of federal grants and loans and his environmental policies. Melber also covers the rise in deportations. Plus, Melber delves into Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Protest Songs of All Time," featuring exclusive conversations with legendary singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco and Rolling Stone editor Simon Vozick-Levinson. Ben Jealous and P.J. Lechleitner also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts wi...

Jan 29, 202542 minEp. 250128

BONUS: Trump loses 2025 clash, as many seize power of protest (Rolling Stone’s Protest Songs x The Beat)

As Trump returns to Washington – facing a new court loss on immigration – Rolling Stone Magazine publishes its ‘100 Best Protest Songs of All Time,’ chronicling how musicians across genres speak “truth to power” through their music, lyrics and artistry. In this extended MSNBC exclusive and podcast extra, Ari Melber reports on the magazine’s new list and the wider significance of protest anthems, and conducts interviews with two artists who made the list, and an editor who led its creation. (This...

Jan 28, 202514 secEp. 250128

Trump DOJ prosecutor opens unusual review of Jan. 6 cases

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 27, and reports on Donald Trump's DOJ launching an unusual review of January 6 cases, the administration's firing of 18 government watchdogs and key developments in immigration policy. Melber also presents a special report on Rolling Stone's release of the "Top 100 Protest Songs of All Time," with an exclusive conversation featuring legendary rapper Chuck D. Joyce Vance also joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, si...

Jan 28, 202540 minEp. 250127

ICE agents raid Newark fish market

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 24, and reports on Donald Trump's immigration policies, the latest in politics, and Trump's retribution plans. James Carville, Jason Johnson 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.

Jan 25, 202545 minEp. 250124

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban Blocked in Court

MSNBC's Ali Velshi hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 23, and reports on a federal judge's decision to temporarily block Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Velshi also reports on Trump's plans for retribution and a flurry of other executive orders addressing immigration and public health. Al Sharpton, Kristy Greenberg, Howard Dean, Barbara McQuade, Tara Setmayer, and Zeke Emanuel join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS...

Jan 24, 202541 minEp. 250123

22 States Sue Trump over Birthright Citizenship Order

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 22, and reports on Donald Trump's executive order to ban birthright citizenship and his new administration. Keith Ellison, Bill de Blasio, John Flannery, and Carrie Sheffield 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 data for advertising....

Jan 23, 202541 minEp. 250122

Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 21, and reports on Trump pardoning violent January 6 rioters and making billions with his new 'crypto coin'. Howard Dean, Michael Steele, and Sarah Matthews 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 data for advertising.

Jan 22, 202541 minEp. 250121

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 20, and reports on President Donald Trump's Inauguration. 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 21, 202557 minEp. 250120

President Biden enters final weekend as president

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 17, and reports on Donald Trump's billionaire bubble and he potential TikTok ban. Plus, comedian The Kid Mero and MSNBC's Alicia Menendez "Fallback" on The Beat. Dylan Ratigan and Juanita Tolliver 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 f...

Jan 18, 202541 minEp. 250117

Biden warns against American "Oligarchy"

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 16, and reports on Biden's farewell address, climate change and Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing. Plus, "The 48 Laws of Power" author Robert Greene joins for an extended interview. Chai Komanduri and Ron Perlman 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 ...

Jan 17, 202542 minEp. 250116

BONUS: Robert Greene full "Summit Interview"

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by celebrated power historian Robert Greene joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber for a wide-ranging, in depth discussion on power in the year 2025; lessons from movements that built out support after electoral losses and government crackdowns; why Democrats should face their loss without excuses (he argues) while developing strong leadership that resists 'reacting' to Trump all the time, and how Green's acclaimed “48 Laws of Power” apply in 2025 and beyond...

Jan 16, 202539 minEp. 250116

Pam Bondi testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 15, and reports on the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal and AG Nominee Pam Bondi's Senate Confirmation Hearing. Dennis Ross, David Rothkopf, Marc Ginsberg, Barbara McQuade, and Richard Engel 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 data f...

Jan 16, 202541 minEp. 250115

DOJ Releases Jan. 6 Report

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 14, and reports on the newly released DOJ Jan. 6 report and Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing. Ankush Khardori, Andrew Weissmann, David Kelley, and Helene 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 15, 202541 minEp. 250114

TikTok will shut down in U.S. unless SCOTUS intervenes

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 13, and reports on the deadly California wildfires, the potential TikTok ban in The United States, the upcoming Senate confirmation hearings and Rachel Maddow's return to her nightly show. Ellison Barber, Michael Steele and Tyler Pager 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 col...

Jan 14, 202542 minEp. 250113

Donald Trump sentenced as a felon

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 10, and reports on Donald Trump's sentencing in the New York hush money case and the California wildfires. Plus, Melber is joined by rapper Erick Sermon and MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin for the latest "Fallback" installment. Joyce Vance, Douglas Brinkley and Ellison Barber 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.ads...

Jan 11, 202553 minEp. 250110

Musk backtracks on pledge to cut $2 trillion in federal spending

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, Jan. 9, and reports on the Southern California wildfires and Elon Musk's reversal on his federal spending cut pledge. Ken Martin, Chai Komanduri, Douglas Holt-Eakin, and Jacob Soboroff 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, 202550 minEp. 250109

BONUS: Ari Melber's "Summit" interview with Jeff Daniels

In this podcast extra, actor Actor Jeff Daniels discusses the 2024 election; playing iconic and political characters from James Comey and Atticus Finch to Ronald Reagan and Will McAvoy; and what he has learned in an extensive career spanning comedy, drama and film and theater in this new installment of "The Summit Series with Ari Melber," featuring discussion with leaders as the summit of their fields. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple ...

Jan 09, 202548 minEp. 250109

80,000+ People Ordered to Evacuate from CA Wildfires

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and reports on the deadly CA wildfires and AG Garland's attempt to release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report. Plus, Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels makes his Beat debut for the latest "Summit Series" installment. Jacob Soboroff, John Flannery, and Geraldo Rivera 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.adsw...

Jan 09, 202541 minEp. 250108
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