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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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Epstein Victim Family: Survivors Deserve Answers

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 31, and reports on the escalating Epstein uproar and mounting pressure on President Trump as the families of victims demand answers. Melber also reports on Trump’s self-imposed trade deadline that hits at midnight on the East Coast. Jason Johnson, Joan Walsh, Andrew Ross Sorkin 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 compa...

Jul 31, 202541 minEp. 250731

New Signs Epstein Uproar Is Damaging Trump With Base

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 30, and reports on the Epstein scandal spiraling out of President Trump's control, increasing backlash to Trump's power grabs and Trump's escalating attacks on free speech. Gary Shteyngart, Geraldo Rivera and Asha Rangappa 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 u...

Jul 30, 202542 minEp. 250730

Trump Bombarded With Epstein Questions

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 29, and reports on President Trump's agenda being smothered by the torrent of Epstein developments, a bombshell out of Trump's Justice Department and Trump's battle with the free press. Andrew Bakaj, James Carville, Molly Jong-Fast and Julie K. Brown 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 ...

Jul 29, 202542 minEp. 250729

Trump Steams as Epstein Uproar Dominates WH, Media and MAGA

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 28, with reporting on the all-consuming Jeffrey Epstein scandal engulfing the Trump administration, a New York Times report on Hegseth clashing with top generals, growing turmoil inside Trump’s Justice Department and a major media merger raising alarms among free speech experts. Anna Gomez, Ankush Khardori, Mark Leibovich and Michelle Goldberg join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Po...

Jul 29, 202541 minEp. 250728

Storm of Revelations As Epstein Uproar Engulfs Trump

MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 25, and reports on the Jeffrey Epstein whirlwind around Donald Trump, major developments in Trump’s power grab, and campus outrage nationwide as the Trump administration revs up its deportation agenda targeting student activists. Mahmoud Khalil, Frank Kendall, David Litt, Asha Rangappa and Tara Setmayer 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 AdsW...

Jul 25, 202542 minEp. 250725

BONUS: Ari talks to Pusha T & Malice about Clipse, Pharrell & truth in hip hop

In this podcast extra, Rappers Pusha T and Malice join MSNBC’s Ari Melber for an extended interview, and open about reuniting as Clipse after 15 years, losing their parents, stepping inside the Obama White House, and how working with Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar shaped their ever-sharpening lyrical edge. Plus, listen to Melber's 2022 interview with Pharrell. 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...

Jul 25, 202535 minEp. 250725

Epstein Uproar Engulfs Trump White House

MSNBC's Antonia Hylton joins "The Beat" on Thursday, July 24, and reports on the political crisis surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and its impact on President Trump and the administration. Hylton also covers protestors taking to the streets in Texas over state efforts for redistricting, and the unlikely source speaking out against those bending the knee to Donald Trump. Texas State Representative James Talarico, Michelle Norris, Barry Levine, Congresswoman Summer Lee, Joyce Vance and Norm Eisen join....

Jul 24, 202542 minEp. 250724

WSJ: DOJ Told Trump His Name Is In Epstein Files

MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 23, and reports on The Wall Street Journal's bombshell report that the “Justice Department told Trump in May that his name is" in the Epstein files. Hylton also covers Stephen Colbert calling out Trump and Trump's budget that allocates over $37 billion per year to ICE. Michael Cohen joins the show, along with Brad Onishi, Rev. Al Sharpton, Emily Bazelon, and Catherine Christian. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, s...

Jul 23, 202542 minEp. 250723

Trump Files Libel Lawsuit Over New WSJ Report

MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 18, and reports on multiple breaking news developments on Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, including Donald Trump filing a libel suit against the Wall Street Journal over its new Epstein reporting, and Trump's DOJ filing a motion to unseal grand jury testimony about Epstein. Kristy Greenberg, Lisa Rubin, Jelani Cobb, Will Sommer, Steve Inskeep and Pastor Darrell Scott join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up ...

Jul 18, 202541 minEp. 250718

Trump Fails to Stem MAGA Fury Over Epstein

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 15, and reports on the MAGA meltdown and crisis of confidence among Donald Trump's base over the Epstein files and the economy. Plus, U-God and Jason Johnson join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Justin Wolfers, Maya Wiley 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 informati...

Jul 18, 202541 minEp. 250715

New Heat on Trump as MAGA 'Rebellion' Intensifies

MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 17, and reports on the Epstein scandal that is consuming the Trump administration, federal budget cuts and how President Trump's budget could impact women's healthcare. Rachel Leidig, Alexis McGill Johnson, Rep. Madeline Dean, Margaret Carlson, Aisha Mills 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....

Jul 17, 202541 minEp. 250717

Trump Berates MAGA Over Epstein Files

MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts The Beat on Wednesday, July 16, and reports on the growing MAGA reckoning over the Epstein files, President Trump’s public scolding of his base, his abuse of power and major shakeups at the Department of Health and Human Services. Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. LaMonica McIver, Brandy Zadrozny, Christina Greer and Sen. Markey 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. S...

Jul 17, 202540 minEp. 250716

MAGA Revolts Over Trump Handling of Epstein Files

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, July 14, and reports on the MAGA revolt over President Trump’s handling of the Epstein files and the impact of ICE raids on American citizens. Melber also reports on the devastating floods in Texas. Stacey Abrams, N.O.R.E., Emily Bazelon and Michael Grynbaum 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 ...

Jul 15, 202541 minEp. 250714

Trump's DOJ and FBI Leaders Clash in 'Blame' Over Epstein Fallout

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 11, and reports on the MAGA civil war over the Epstein files that is igniting a clash inside Trump's DOJ, NYC's Zohran Mamdani and the latest on President Trump's controversial deportation policies. Paul Krugman, Richard Farley, Faiz Shakir, Michelle Goldberg and Alencia 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....

Jul 11, 202540 minEp. 250711

Damning New Evidence on DOJ Vet's Alleged Plot To Tell Courts "F*** You"

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, July 10, and reports on new whistleblower evidence against President Trump’s DOJ and growing concerns over checks and balances in government. Plus, Melber presents a special report on how Trump’s potential second term is different from his first. Melissa Murray, Jason Johnson and Nick Offerman 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 ...

Jul 10, 202541 minEp. 250710

Trump's "Retribution Tour" Expands

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 9 and reports on the DOJ’s new criminal investigation into John Brennan and James Comey, as well as President Trump’s ongoing trade war. Dylan Ratigan and Andrew Weissmann join the program, and John Murrow and Chai Komanduri return for the latest “Fallback” segment. 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 ...

Jul 09, 202542 minEp. 250709

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins The Beat

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 8, and reports on President Trump’s budget, growing backlash over Paramount yielding to Trump and renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s controversial deportation policies. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Will Sommer and Marty Baron 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...

Jul 08, 202541 minEp. 250708

SCOTUS Narrows How Courts Can Hold Trump Accountable

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, July 7, reporting on President Trump’s abuse of power, his escalating feud with Elon Musk, and new developments on his proposed tariffs. Melber also shares an update on the devastating floods in Central Texas. Guests include Jared Bernstein, Mark Leibovich, Juanita Tolliver, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. 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...

Jul 07, 202541 minEp. 250707

Trump Budget Passes After Bruising Battle

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, July 3, and reports on the House passing Trump’s budget and new reporting from The New York Times about how the Trump administration is plotting fresh ways to distort vote counting. Melissa Murray, Douglas Brinkley 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 for information about our collection...

Jul 03, 202541 minEp. 250703

House Vote on Trump Budget "Frozen" Amid GOP Holdouts

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, July 2, and reports on the House GOP’s stalled vote on Trump’s budget, the Diddy verdict, and California’s rollback of its landmark environmental law. Scott Wiener, James Carville, Nancy Erika Smith and Kim Osorio 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...

Jul 02, 202541 minEp. 250702

Senate Passes Deficit-busting Budget by One Vote

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, July 1, and reports on on the Senate’s passage of President Trump’s budget and Trump’s latest grift: launching a fragrance line. Evan Handler, Alex Wagner, Chai Komanduri and Maya Wiley 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.

Jul 01, 202541 minEp. 250701

GOP Cracks show as Budget Hikes Debt by Over Three Trillion

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 30, and reports on the Senate showdown as Republicans push to advance President Trump’s mega-bill and the Supreme Court’s decision limiting judges on how and when they can pause presidential policies. Juanita Tolliver, Jason Johnson, Adrian Clouatre, 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.co...

Jul 01, 202543 minEp. 250630

SCOTUS Limits Nationwide Injunctions Used to Stop Trump Policies

MSNBC’s Antonia Hylton hosts “The Beat” on Friday, June 27, and reports on the Supreme Court’s consequential ruling in the birthright citizenship case. Hylton also covers the growing backlash to Donald Trump’s sputtering mega-bill and examines the future of the Democratic Party. Jason Johnson, Jamaal Bowman, Evan Osnos, Jon Meacham, Leah Litman, and Ankush Khardori join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, ...

Jun 27, 202541 minEp. 250627

Major Setback to Trump Mega-Bill

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, June 26, and reports on the mayor blow to President Trump's agenda in the Senate and the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the press over its coverage of the U.S. strikes in Iran. Plus, filmmaker Wes Anderson joins. Robert Reich, Molly Jong-Fast and Karim Sadjadpour 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 ...

Jun 26, 202541 minEp. 250626

Top DOJ Officials Grilled on Capitol Hill

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 25, and reports on on top DOJ officials facing tough questions on Capitol Hill after a whistleblower alleged one DOJ leader wanted to tell the courts “f* you.” The claim was denied under oath. Melber also covers the Democratic primary for NYC mayor. Emily Bazelon, John Flannery and Jumaane Williams 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 AdsW...

Jun 26, 202541 minEp. 250625

Trump Aides Plotted to Tell Courts “f*** you,” Says DOJ Insider

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 24, and reports on the bombshell allegation that a Trump DOJ official plotted to tell courts “f* you,” according to a DOJ insider. Melber also reports on the Israel-Iran ceasefire and Trump’s budget troubles. Andrew Weissmann, Gen. Wesley Clark and Don Lemon 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 inf...

Jun 24, 202540 minEp. 250624

Trump Says Israel and Iran Have Agreed To a "Total Ceasefire"

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 23, and reports breaking news: President Donald Trump claims on social media that Iran and Israel have agreed to a full ceasefire. Maya Wiley, Yamiche Alcindor, Ambassador Dennis Ross and General Barry McCaffrey 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...

Jun 23, 202542 minEp. 250623

Jude Blocks Trump Attempt to Attack Harvard

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, June 20, and reports on major setbacks for President Trump’s immigration agenda, presidential abuse of power and growing backlash against the nation's top health official, RFK Jr. Brad Lander, Dr. Fiona Havers, Sec. Louis Caldera, Juanita Tolliver, 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 in...

Jun 20, 202542 minEp. 250620

Pressure on Trump's Iran Policy as Tensions Rise

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 19, and reports on President Trump’s Iran policy and the growing resistance against his administration. Plus, rapper Warren G and MSNBC’s Alex Wagner join Melber for the latest “Fallback” installment. Chai Komanduri and David Rothkopf also join the program. 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 informatio...

Jun 19, 202542 minEp. 250619

Trump Touts Military Powers After Massive Weekend Protests

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, June 18, and reports on President Trump's abuse of power, the future of The Democratic party and the conflict in The Middle East. Amb. Dennis Ross, Michael Hirschorn, Maya Wiley 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 advert...

Jun 19, 202541 minEp. 250618
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