

The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber, 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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Apr 4, 2025 • 41min
Stocks Have Worst Two Day Dive Since COVID
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 4, and reports on the stock market plummet as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to shock global trade for the second day. Plus, Melber is joined by former Trump aide Chad Wolf to discuss Trump's immigration policies. Jared Bernstein also joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Apr 4, 2025 • 15min
BONUS: Reverend Al Sharpton and Ari Melber Fireside Chat
In this podcast extra, listen to MSNBC's Ari Melber and Rev. Al Sharpton's conversation at the National Action Network Convention, where they discuss top issues including Donald Trump's tariffs and the Signalgate scandal. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Apr 3, 2025 • 40min
Trump Triggers Worse Day For Stocks Since Pandemic
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 3, and reports on the stock market plunge following President Trump's tariffs. Margaret Carlson, Gov. JB Prtizker, Catherine Rampell and Libby Casey join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Apr 2, 2025 • 41min
Sen. Cory Booker Joins Melber Following Historic Senate Speech
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 2, and reports on newfound Democratic momentum. Plus, Melber is joined by Senator Cory Booker following his historic speech on the Senate floor. Jason Johnson and Governor Kathy Hochul also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Apr 1, 2025 • 41min
Sen. Booker Breaks Record for Longest Senate Speech
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 1, and reports on Senator Cory Booker's Senate record for the longest floor speech and outrage over the Trump administration's "error" in deporting a Maryland father with protected legal status. James Carville joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Mar 31, 2025 • 39min
Trump Tells NBC News He Won't Rule Out Seeking a Third Term
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 31, and reports on stock market lows under the Trump administration, Trump’s comments about the possibility of seeking a third term and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Plus, Lawrence Wright and Bill de Blasio join for the latest Fallback installment. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford also joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Mar 29, 2025 • 42min
Law Firms Sue Trump Admin Over Executive Orders Targeting Them
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 28, and reports on Donald Trump’s abuse of power, the unfolding Signalgate scandal, and new Elon Musk cuts. Kristy Greenberg, Jameel Jaffer, David French, Michele Norris, Joyce Vance and Steve Herman join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Mar 27, 2025 • 42min
Judge Orders Trump Admin to Preserve "Signal" Records
MSNBC’s Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, March 27, and reports on the ongoing fallout from the Trump administration’s military group chat leak and its escalating crackdown on free speech on college campuses. Leah Litman, Paul Eaton, Naz Ahmad, Jamal Greene, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Maya Wiley join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Mar 26, 2025 • 40min
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
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Mar 25, 2025 • 34min
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
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