The Beat with Ari Melber

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DOJ Vet Jack Smith Stands by Cases to Jail Trump

#23 trending · Politics

September 29, 2026; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on bombshell testimony from former special counsel Jack Smith, the first federal prosecutor to criminally charge a former

Sep 29
43 min

Trump Approval Hits New Low

September 28, 2026; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s declining approval ratings as the midterms draw closer and is joined by legendary Democratic strategi

Sep 28
41 min

Trump Bucks Base on AI

September 25, 2026; MAGA is breaking with President Trump over his embrace of AI. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Naomi Klein, journalist and bestselling aut

Sep 25
41 min

Judge Blocks Trump's WH Ban on MS NOW, CNN & Politico

September 24, 2026; President Trump loses the first court test of his press ban. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, Anthony Scaramucci, a Trump White House veteran who br

Sep 25
41 min

Judge Skeptical of Trump Press Ban

September 23, 2026; President Trump’s White House press ban faced skeptical questions at an emergency court hearing. MS NOW’s Ari Melber breaks down what happened. Plus,

Sep 24
40 min

MS NOW Exclusive: House GOP Privately Fears Midterm Doom

September 22, 2026; New MS NOW reporting details how House Republicans are privately worried about their prospects in the midterm elections. Melissa Murray reports and is

Sep 22
41 min

MS NOW, CNN & Politico Sue Trump Admin Over WH Ban

September 21, 2026; In their lawsuit challenging President Trump’s White House press ban, CNN, MS NOW and Politico warn of the chilling effect the restrictions could have

Sep 21
41 min

Trump Claims To Ban MS NOW, CNN, Politico From WH

September 18, 2026; President Donald Trump says he is banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House. He did not cite specific reports that prompted the decision a

Sep 18
41 min

South Park Rebrands As “South America” To Mock Trump

September 17, 2026; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on new warning signs for President Trump’s economy. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and The New York Times’ Moll

Sep 17
38 min

Morgan Freeman joins Ari Melber: America, Blues & Purpose

September 16, 2026; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on new fallout from President Trump’s war and economic challenges, from the Fed to the markets. Slate’s Jacob Weisberg and

Sep 16
40 min

Kimmel Outwits FCC: Talarico Interview Hits 5X Usual Audience

September 15, 2026; The Supreme Court denied the Trump administration’s bid to halt a judge’s order blocking federal mail-in ballot restrictions for the midterm elections

Sep 16
41 min

AI Rivals Unite With New Call: “Slow It Down”

September 14, 2026; AI rivals are coming together with a new message: “Slow it down.” Leaders from OpenAI, SpaceX and Anthropic are responding to growing concerns over th

Sep 14
41 min

U.S. marks 9/11 amid Iran war & political division

September 11, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber hosts The Beat and reports on the U.S. marking 25 years since the September 11th attacks. Plus, new scrutiny on the Trump adm

Sep 11
42 min

AI Insider Warns of Risk To Humanity

September 10, 2026; The firing of Fox host Maria Bartiromo has caused a huge rift among MAGA, pitting the conservative network against the president. MS NOW’s Ari Melber

Sep 10
42 min

Trump Aide Peter Navarro on "The Beat"

September 9, 2026; MS NOW's Ari Melber is joined by Trump aide Peter Navarro on "The Beat" for an extended interview on the Fox-WH feud and more. To listen to this show

Sep 10
45 min

Gas Prices Hit Record High For Labor Day

September 8, 2026; With 56 days until the midterm elections, MS NOW’s Antonia Hylton reports on the latest developments and is joined by The Nation’s Joan Walsh and forme

Sep 8
42 min

Trump Loses Mail Voting Ruling as Judge Blocks Midterm Scheme

September 4, 2026; A federal judge temporarily halted a Trump-directed Postal Service requirement that would exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms. MS

Sep 4
42 min

Remembering Feminist Trailblazer Gloria Steinem

September 3, 2026; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on a pivotal court hearing challenging President Trump’s plot to corrupt the midterm ballots and is joined by Ty Cobb, a fo

Sep 3
41 min

The Notorious Lawyer Who Shaped Trump’s Outlook

September 2, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on signs that President Trump is rattled by the upcoming midterm elections and is joined by Brett Meiselas, co-founder

Sep 2
41 min

DOJ Under Fire Amid New Epstein Document

September 1, 2026; 6pm; The Trump DOJ is facing new questions over its handling of the Epstein case. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Bloomberg’s Jason Leopol

Sep 1
41 min

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What listeners say

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Ari is a rarity these days. He delivers information without tons of loaded language, hand-feeding you opinions. I don’t want the media to think for me. I want information and analysis but without the blatant bias. Ari does this. Thanks Ari

emeraldmorning · May 2024

I have been watching Ari on MSNBC for years and while I’m traveling I’m so glad I can listen to the podcast. He gives even coverage of the topics and presents the legal facts. Thank you Ari.

GS-TOP Leader · Apr 2024

Hi Ari! I like your style of news reporting. I can’t always catch your TV show, so your podcast is a wonderful way to catch up with the daily news. You explain the legal side of the times we are living through and show both sides of a situation. BTW your musical Fridays are fun and informative. Your podcast extras are most welcome and informative. That’s cool! I’ll keep tuned in! :) Judy

Pluh? · Apr 2024

Please give your guests enough time to answer the questions you ask before the interruptive phrase about running out of time is said. That phrase can be disconcerting to me as a listener. Your invited guests and their perspectives are an important part of your show. They generally have very useful information to share. Your thoughtful and legally based intelligent responses finish up nicely, and are your gift!

PDX Grandmother · Nov 2023

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