April 24, 2026; 6pm; The DOJ has closed its probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the way for Trump's new pick, Kevin Warsh, to lead the bank. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Ty Cobb, former Trump former White House attorney during the first Trump administration. 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 a...
Apr 27, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604246
April 23, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on how the Iran war and economic fallout are under-cutting President Trump's support on the right. Plus, Warner Bros shareholders have voted to approve the controversial merger with Paramount. Matt Belloni, a founding partner of Puck News, joins 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...
Apr 23, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604236
April 22, 2026; 6pm; In a striking admission, longtime Trump loyalist Tucker Carlson is apologizing for helping elect Donald Trump. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Will Sommer, senior reporter at The Bulwark. Plus, President Trump’s approval rating plunges to 33%, marking a new low in his second term. 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 ab...
Apr 22, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604226
April 21, 2026; 6pm; President Trump’s loss of support is becoming visible even on the far right, with Tucker Carlson going further than his past criticism and now apologizing for helping elect Trump. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Alex Wagner and political strategist Morris Katz. Plus, Trump comes under renewed scrutiny over his handling of the economy and the Iran war. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted b...
Apr 21, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604216
April 20, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war and its impact on the economy. Political Strategist Chai Komanduri and Fordham University's Christina Greer join. Plus, music executive Kevin Liles joins to discuss justice reform, creative freedom & rap lyrics in court. 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 a...
Apr 20, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2604206
In this podcast extra, listen to Jay McInerney on The Beat, plus a special digital conversation with Ari Melber in Times Square, where he discusses his new book and his social life in New York City. Plus, revisit McInerney’s past appearances on The Beat. 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....
Apr 20, 2026•40 min•Ep. 2604206
April 17, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war and its impact on the economy. Political Strategist Chai Komanduri and Fordham University's Christina Greer join. Plus, music executive Kevin Liles joins to discuss justice reform, creative freedom & rap lyrics in court. 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 a...
Apr 17, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604176
MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump's escalating influence at the Department of Justice, the latest developments in the Iran war, and growing questions surrounding Trump’s mental acuity. Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb joins the discussion. Plus, author Jay McInerney joins to discuss his new book, "See You on the Other Side." 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...
Apr 17, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604166
April 15, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on mounting challenges facing President Trump, from the Iran war to growing backlash within his MAGA base. Reverend Al Sharpton and The New York Times’ Michelle Goldberg join. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James joins to discuss the verdict against Ticketmaster and Live Nation. 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....
Apr 15, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604156
April 14, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the fallout over President Trump's feud with the Pope, and his post depicting himself as Jesus. Plus, Trump's behavior is alarming allies and critics who say it's hitting a turning point. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...
Apr 14, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2601146
April 13, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new fractures in President Trump's MAGA base as he feuds with the Pope. Semafor's Margaret Carlson joins. Plus, MS NOW’s Jason Johnson and Middle East Institute senior fellow Brian Katulis break down the latest developments in the Iran war. 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 ...
Apr 13, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604136
BONUS: Top Republicans are attacking what they call “woke” politics, and even passing laws designed to “stop” a supposed woke agenda. The singer who first brought that concept to the culture, in “Master Teacher,” Erykah Badu, reflects on social justice, culture and “woke politics” today – one of several topics the four-time Grammy winner tackles in this extended discussion with MSNBC anchor and music obsessive Ari Melber. Badu discusses her singing, deep links to hip hop, personal evolution, spi...
Apr 13, 2026•50 min•Ep. 2604136
April 10, 2026; 6pm; The U.S. is preparing for a new round of peace talks in Pakistan. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war and is joined by Max Boot, a senior fellow for national security studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on AI, labor, and humanity, and is joined by The Atlantic’s Thomas Chatterton Williams and Jelani Cobb, dean of Columbia University’s School of Journalism. To listen to this show and other MS p...
Apr 10, 2026•40 min•Ep. 2604106
April 9, 2026; 6pm; President Trump lashes out, issuing new threats toward Iran despite the current ceasefire. Plus, Melania Trump makes a rare public statement, denying any association with Jeffrey Epstein or knowledge of his crimes. And, hear MS NOW's Ari Melber's special report on Jay-Z’s legendary career. 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 o...
Apr 09, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604096
In this podcast extra, news anchor and music journalist Ari Melber delivers a special report on Jay-Z’s life & career, drawing on the rapper’s dense lyrics, his classic albums “Reasonable Doubt” and “The Blueprint,” and original reporting on the history, culture and politics informing how those albums resonate today — amid their anniversaries and the Yankee Stadium shows. From New York’s poverty and crime in the 1990s to today’s promises of a better future by tech and business elites, the re...
Apr 09, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2604096
April 8, 2026; 6pm; Ambassador Dennis Ross, a leading expert on Middle East affairs, joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber to break down the latest developments in the Iran war. Plus, new warning signs for Republicans as Democrats gain momentum heading into the midterms. 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 advertis...
Apr 08, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604086
April 7, 2026; 6pm; President Trump posted on his social media site that he will suspend his threatened attacks on Iran for two weeks. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments. 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....
Apr 07, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2604076
April 6, 2026; 6pm; President Trump attempts to make his case for an unpopular war in Iran amid a global energy crisis and ongoing economic strain. MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by Democratic strategist James Carville to break down the political implications. Plus, the Artemis II crew sets a new record for the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. 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 comp...
Apr 06, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2604066
In this podcast extra, listen to MS NOW’s Ari Melber’s extended interview with Snoop Dogg, who reflects on his career, life, goals, music, and politics. Snoop discusses his creative ventures with Def Jam, which grew out of his discussions with Lucian Grainge; advising newer artists like Benny the Butcher; music projects including “The Algorithm” and collaborating with Ice Cube, E40 and Too $hort in Mount Westmore; and his reflections on his history and relationships, including Snoop’s live react...
Apr 06, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2604066
April 3, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war and is joined by retired four-star Army General Barry McCaffrey and Ambassador Dennis Ross. Melber also reports on the firing of Pam Bondi as attorney general after a 14-month tenure leading the Department of Justice. Bondi is the second member of Donald Trump’s Cabinet to be forced out this term. Melber is joined by New York Times Magazine writer Emily Bazelon and Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist Eugene R...
Apr 03, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2604036
April 2, 2026; 6pm; President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi after just 14 months leading the DOJ. MS NOW’s Melissa Murray reports, joined by The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast and former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, Trump is facing new heat as the endgame in Iran remains unclear. 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 ou...
Apr 02, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2604026
April 1, 2026; 6pm; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins MS NOW’s Melissa Murray on "The Beat" to discuss President Trump’s war in Iran, escalating clashes over ICE and more. Plus, NASA’s Artemis II sends astronauts on a historic mission around the moon. Retired NASA astronaut John “Danny” Olivas joins for analysis. 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 infor...
Apr 01, 2026•50 min•Ep. 2604016
March 31, 2026; 6pm; The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, Melber reports on the latest in the Iran war and is joined by Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman for analysis. 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 ...
Mar 31, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2603316
March 30, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ayman Mohyeldin reports on the impact of the massive "No Kings" protests. The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of "Indivisible" join. Plus, Mohyeldin reports on the war in Iran and growing questions about President Trump's lack of strategy and growing risk of escalation. Paul Rieckhoff, national security and political analyst, joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple...
Mar 30, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2603206
In this podcast extra, Ari Melber and Dylan Ratigan break down the Iran war and “rigged” Wall Street, while Molly Jong-Fast fact-checks Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises. These new interviews are a Beat bonus from our podcast series “The B-Side.” Real talk and Ari’s extended conversations off air. 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 co...
Mar 30, 2026•29 min•Ep. 2603306
March 27, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the eve of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, with more than 3,000 demonstrators expected across the country. Plus, Melber is joined by Ty Cobb, former White House attorney during the first Trump administration, for an extended conversation on the latest developments 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 informati...
Mar 27, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2603276
March 26, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s plummeting approval ratings amid the Iran war and rising gas prices, and is joined by legendary political strategist James Carville. Plus, iconic director Baz Luhrmann joins Melber to discuss his new project “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,” working with Jay-Z on The Great Gatsby soundtrack and more. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Mar 26, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2603266
March 25, 2026; 6pm; Congress is searching for answers as questions mount surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s death in jail. It follows a bombshell report revealing that "bags" of documents were shredded and thrown away at the jail just days after Epstein died. The Miami Herald’s Julie K. Brown, the journalist who broke the story, joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber. Plus, a California jury found Google and Meta liable for social media addiction. The companies will have to pay six million dollars in damages. To...
Mar 25, 2026•42 min•Ep. 2603256
March 24, 2026; 6pm; A bombshell report from The Miami Herald reveals that "bags" of documents were shredded and thrown away at the New York jail where Epstein died just days after it happened. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports. Plus, Melber breaks down the chaos at airports nationwide as President Trump deploys ICE agents to allegedly "assist" overwhelmed TSA workers amid the ongoing DHS shutdown. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. ...
Mar 24, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2603246
March 23, 2026; 6pm; Confusion is swirling around Donald Trump’s war in Iran, now entering its fourth week, as Trump backs off a potentially illegal threat to “obliterate” civilian power plants. Plus, the NTSB holds a press conference after a regional Air Canada jet collided with a Port Authority airport vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, killing two people. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Mar 23, 2026•50 min•Ep. 2603236
