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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 Intel Officials on Defense Over Military Leak

MSNBC’s Jen Psaki hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 26, and reports on on the newly released transcript detailing the “Signal” security scandal that has rocked the Trump administration. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Senator Martin Heinrich, Samantha Vinograd, Steven Anderson and journalist John Harwood 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...

Mar 26, 202540 minEp. 250326

Trump Officials Grilled Over War Plans Security Breach

MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 25, and reports on the fallout from the Trump war plan “group chat” scandal, turmoil surrounding Social Security, and Trump’s push for retribution. Rachel Cohen, Barbara McQuade, April Ryan, Rep. André Carson, Sabrina Singh, and Mark Leibovich 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 abo...

Mar 25, 202534 minEp. 250325

Judge Denies Trump Request to Lift Hold on Deportations

MSNBC's Michael Steele hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 24, and reports on legal battles over Donald Trump’s controversial deportation efforts, the future of the Democratic Party, and mounting concerns over Elon Musk’s government conflicts of interest. Plus, Steele reports on rising national security fears after a leaked war plan from top U.S. officials. Ankush Khardori, Libby Casey, Eugene Robinson, Alencia Johnson, Rep. Joe Crowley, and Larry Pfeiffer join. To listen to this show and other MS...

Mar 24, 202541 minEp. 250324

Under Heat, Pentagon Denies It Shared War Plans With Musk

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 21, and reports on Elon Musk's Pentagon visit, Donald Trump's recent legal setbacks, and mass government layoffs. Michael Moore, Jason Johnson, and Natasha Weinstein 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.

Mar 21, 202541 minEp. 250321

Dems Rally Against Trump as He Targets Dept. of Education

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 20, and reports on Democratic pushback against Donald Trump's administration, Trump's legal battles, and Elon Musk. Sherrod Brown and Rev. Al Sharpton 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.

Mar 20, 202541 minEp. 250320

Trump on Defense After Rebuke from Chief Justice

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.

Mar 19, 202541 minEp. 250319

Donald Trump gets Legal Fact Check from Chief Justice Roberts

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, March 18, covering the return of NASA astronauts to Earth after nine months in space, Donald Trump's ongoing legal battles, and Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Temidayo Aganga-Willia, Amb. Michael McFaul, Adam Frank and Wayne Hale 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...

Mar 18, 202541 minEp. 250318

Bonus Episode: Summit Series interview with Francis Fukuyama on Elon Musk, tech billionaires and truth

In this podcast extra, acclaimed author and professor Francis Fukuyama discusses his seminal works “Trust” and “The End of History” and how they apply today, and to an era of mounting distrust and conspiracy theories in the new Trump era, in this extended conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Fukuyama also analyzes Elon Musk’s “oligarch” politics, and shares his passions beyond academia - woodworking and drone building. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW...

Mar 18, 202546 minEp. 250318

Court Hearing Over Trump Deportations

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 17, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation orders. The administration is facing a firestorm of criticism after moving forward with deportations despite the orders of a federal judge. John Flannery, Maya Wiley and Kate Drummond 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 ...

Mar 17, 202542 minEp. 250317

Trump Speaks at the DOJ

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on March 14, and reports on Donald Trump's speech at The Department of Justice and the economy. Alexis Loeb, Berit Berger, Robert Reich, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Kavita Patel and Christina Todd Whitman 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.

Mar 15, 202542 minEp. 250314

Many Trump plans blocked in court

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 13, and delivers a special report on presidential power and limits as Donald Trump tests the limits of the executive branch. Ankush Khardori and Elizabeth Jenkins 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.

Mar 14, 202541 minEp. 250313

Trump facing new heat over trade war

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, March 12, and reports on Donald Trump’s tariffs amid an escalating trade war and the use of taxpayer resources at the White House by Trump and Elon Musk. Jessica Siles, Howard Dean, and Randi Weingarten join as guests. 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 da...

Mar 12, 202541 minEp. 250312

Trump on defense over tariffs as markets plunge

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 11, and reports on the stock market plunge and Donald Trump's "triple legal blow." Plus, Grammy-winning artist Lupe Fiasco joins Melber. Jared Bernstein, Rick Wilson and 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://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 202541 minEp. 250311

Stocks slump, Trump on defense over recession fears

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, March 10 and reports on the stock market plunging amid Trump tariff confusion, the DOJ purging more senior officials, and the latest on government cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs. David Frum, Shelby Talcott, Ankush Khardori, and Alissa Ellman 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...

Mar 10, 202535 minEp. 250310

Trump White House erupts in clash over Musk cuts

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 7 and reports on tensions between Elon Musk and Trump's cabinet, Trump's string of legal losses as the Supreme Court rejects his bid to avoid paying USAID contractors, and market instability amid tariff uncertainty. Marty Baron, Joyce Vance, and Bryan Lanza 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 infor...

Mar 08, 202541 minEp. 250307

Markets suggest Trump is losing trade war he started

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Thursday, March 6th, and reports on Trump's economy and Trump's recent court losses. Howard Dean, Andrew Weissmann, Mario Carbone, and Giggs 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.

Mar 07, 202541 minEp. 250306

SCOTUS Rejects Trump's Bid to Freeze Foreign Aid

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 5, and reports on The Supreme Court's rejection of Donald Trump's bid to freeze foreign aid, tariffs and RFK Jr.'s handling of the measles outbreak in Texas. Plus, listen to a fired veteran confront Elon Musk. Chai Komanduri, Adam Mulvey 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 info...

Mar 06, 202542 minEp. 250305

European Leaders Gather in Support of Ukraine After U.S. Meeting Derailed

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 3, and reports on the fallout from Donald Trump's heated Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump-Musk backlash. Plus, The New Yorker's Barry Blitt joins. John Sipher, Jason Johnson and Brooke Harrington 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 ou...

Mar 04, 202541 minEp. 250303

Trump, Zelenskyy Meeting Devolves into Chaotic Spectacle

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 28, and reports on Donald Trump's chaotic Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump's legal battles, and the Trump administration's handling of the surging Measles outbreak in Texas. John Sipher, Michael McFaul, Dr. Paul Offit, and Michael S. Roth 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://p...

Mar 01, 202545 minEp. 250228

Musk's Team "Determined" to Take Over $2B FAA Contract

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 27, and reports on Elon Musk's conflicts of interests and Trump's economy. Plus, Rich Benjamin and Melissa Murray join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Paul Krugman 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 information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

Feb 28, 202541 minEp. 250227

Musk Takes the Lead at Trump's First Cabinet Meeting

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 26, and reports on Trump's first cabinet meeting, Trump's pick for Solicitor General, and Elon Musk. Libby Casey, Joe Perticone, and Temidayo Aganga-Williams 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 27, 202541 minEp. 250226

Trump faces growing fears over the economy

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 25, and reports on MAGA's buyers remorse, new backlash to Donald Trump's controversial pick for FBI deputy director, and Jon Stewart's on air mishap. Lauren Ober, John Harwood, Robert Storch 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 pers...

Feb 26, 202542 minEp. 250225

Angry Voters Erupt at GOP Town Halls

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 24, and reports on the GOP backlash at local town halls, the Trump-Musk "broligarchy" and Trump's pick for Deputy FBI Director. Bobby Chacon, Idrees Kahloon, Jason Johnson and Brooke Harrington 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 adve...

Feb 25, 202541 minEp. 250224

New Heat on Musk's attempt to slash government

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 21, and reports on the latest in politics, the "woke right" and a new update from The Supreme Court. Plus, Geraldo Rivera and Roland Martin "Fallback." Libby Casey and Thomas Chatterton Williams 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 f...

Feb 22, 202540 minEp. 250221

Trump's Controversial Pick for FBI Director Confirmed by Senate

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 20, and reports on Donald Trump's Supreme Court strategy, Mitch McConnell's retirement, and Kash Patel's Senate Confirmation. Plus, Chris Hayes joins for an extended interview on how lessons from his 2012 book “Twilight of the Elites” are relevant today. Ankush Khardori, and Michael Steele 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 com...

Feb 21, 202541 minEp. 250220

BONUS: Trump’s “nepo babies” and Debunking DEI myths with Ari Melber

In this podcast extra, MSNBC anchor and attorney Ari Melber reports on the data on gender and racial diversity across U.S. institutions, providing a factual and historical lens for recent attacks on diversity programs and recruitment -- which are often heated and sometimes misleading. The report rigorously compares asserted claims about qualifications and merit by some critics of "DEI" programs with Trump's hiring approach in his second term. Melber also discusses legitimate, long running debate...

Feb 20, 202536 minEp. 250220

Trump's DEI crusade hits main street

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 19, and reports on Trump and Musk's new interview and plans for DOGE. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the latest attacks on DEI. Juanita Tolliver and Michael Missal 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 20, 202543 minEp. 250219

New Resignation Hits Top Rung of FDA

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 18, and reports on the FDA, Donald Trump's DOJ crisis and immigration. Josh Marshall, April Ryan, Brendan Ballou and Amb. Michael McFaul 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 19, 202543 minEp. 250218

New protests against Donald Trump's government cuts

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Feb 18, 202543 minEp. 250217

DOJ formally moves to dismiss Eric Adams charges

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Friday, February 14th, and reports on resignations from the Department of Justice, Eric Adams, Elon Musk and NASA, and Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary show. Leslie Caldwell, Mark Leibovich, and Chris Kattan 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...

Feb 15, 202541 minEp. 250214
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