

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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Feb 23, 2024 • 42min
New Alabama ruling upends abortion debate
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 22 and reports on the fallout from an Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are considered "children," the CPAC conference in Washington and the 2024 primaries. Maya Wiley and Michael Moore join to discuss. Plus, comedian Druski and MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 22, 2024 • 41min
Indicted ex-FBI informant claims he had Russian contacts
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 21 and reports on the FBI informant who provided false information about Hunter Biden, Donald Trump's sneaker grift, Trump's legal battles and President Biden using TikTok as a campaign platform. Josh Marshall, Tony Schwartz, David Plouffe and Olivia Julianna join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 21, 2024 • 42min
GOP infighting escalates over war in Ukraine
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 20 and reports on GOP politics, Tucker Carlson's Putin interview, Donald Trump's legal battles, growing political polarization and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Joan Walsh, Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon and William Ury join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 20, 2024 • 41min
Trump's legal fees top half a billion dollars
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 19, and reports on Donald Trump's mounting legal fees, the fallout from New York's special election, an FBI informant indicted for lies about Hunter Biden and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Neal Katyal joins to discuss. Plus, award-winning actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner joins Melber to discuss recent politics and Reiner's upcoming documentary "God & Country." To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 17, 2024 • 50min
Judge rules Trump must pay $355 million in civil fraud trial
Legal expert, journalist, and analysts discuss the judge's $355 million ruling against Trump in a civil fraud trial, Trump's income tax history, financial deception, and the fiery misconduct hearing of D.A. Fani Willis.

Feb 16, 2024 • 46min
D.A. Fani Willis takes the stand in Trump RICO case
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 15, and reports on testimony from District Attorney Fani Willis in Donald Trump's RICO case. Maya Wiley, Manny Arora and Leslie Caldwell join to discuss. Plus, Trump's first criminal trial date is set for March. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 15, 2024 • 55min
Deadly mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 14, and reports on the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, with updates from city officials. Jesse Kirsch, Jim Cavanaugh, Cedric Alexander, Maxwell Frost and Jemele Hill join. Plus, Melber delivers instant analysis to the breaking news that Jack Smith filed a SCOTUS response to Trump's immunity filing. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal and Gordon Sondland join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 14, 2024 • 42min
Trump appointee Robert Hur faces credibility crisis as DOJ vets blast his report
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 13, and reports on GOP politicians weaponizing President Biden's age, New York's special election to replace former Representative George Santos, Jon Stewart's return to the Daily Show and Super Bowl politics. Paul Krugman, Chai Komanduri and Molly Ball join to discuss. Plus, lightning round answers from Melber's latest Summit Series interview with award-winning film producer Brian Grazer. The full interview can be found on msnbc.com/summit. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 13, 2024 • 42min
Obama AG Eric Holder on DOJ's Biden docs report
Former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder discusses the importance of defending democracy and the rule of law, addressing gerrymandering and criminal justice reform. He also reflects on breaking barriers and his admiration for Jackie Robinson, explores the implications of a hypothetical Russian attack, and criticizes Putin's actions. The podcast also covers Trump's immunity appeal to the Supreme Court and the global backlash to his comments about Russia and NATO.

Feb 9, 2024 • 40min
Supreme Court likely to let Trump run for president again
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 8, and reports on today's oral arguments at the Supreme Court about Colorado's decision to remove former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot. Rick Hasen, Melissa Murray, James Schultz and David Kelley join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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