

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 8, 2024 • 42min
SCOTUS eyes two cases about Trump's efforts to steal 2020 race
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 7, and reports on the Supreme Court as it eyes two cases about Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. Eugene Robinson, Ankush Khardori and Jason Johnson join to discuss. Plus, award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay joins Melber to discuss her new film "Origin." To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 7, 2024 • 46min
Appeals court: “Citizen Trump” is not immune from prosecution
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 6, and reports on a federal appeals court's rejection of Donald Trump's claims of immunity and the House's vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Neal Katyal, Leslie Caldwell, Melissa Murray, Kristy Greenberg, and Emily Bazelon join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 6, 2024 • 41min
GOP lawmakers pushing new ways to undermine voters in 2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 5, and reports on lawmakers supporting false electors and the 2024 Grammy Awards. Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, and Chai Komanduri join to discuss. Plus, Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer joins Melber in a special edition of The Summit Series. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 3, 2024 • 1h
U.S. forces strike more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria
MSNBC's Katy Tur hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 2, and reports on the U.S. launching strikes against Iran-backed militias in response to the killings of 3 American soldiers. Kelly O'Donnell, Keir Simmons, James Stavridis, Matt Bradley, Dan De Luce, Andrea Mitchell, Hooman Majd, Dennis Ross, Elise Labott, Barry McCaffrey, John Garamendi, Courtney Kube, Jen Psaki, David Rothkopf and Marc Ginsberg join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 2, 2024 • 42min
Report: Trump spent more than he raised in 2023
MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 1, and reports on Trump's legal battles, GOP politics, lawmakers defying SCOTUS and backlash from a new luxury closet trend. Renato Mariotti, Leah Litman, Fernand Amandi, Juanita Tolliver, Michael Beschloss and Brittney Cooper join to discuss. Plus, how did a recent tweet from Elmo break the internet? Listen here to find out. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 1, 2024 • 41min
All eyes on Taylor Swift from MAGA to Grammys
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 31, and reports on the RNC's closed-door meeting, the GOP primaries, Donald Trump's legal battles and how Taylor Swift has become enmeshed in politics. Howard Dean, Andrew Weissmann and Jessica Valenti join to discuss. Plus, singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys where she is nominated for "Best American Roots Performance." To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Jan 31, 2024 • 42min
Tennessee woman running for office after fleeing state for abortion
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 30, and reports on RNC controversies, Trump's legal battles, Justice Sotomayor's frustrations with the Supreme Court and clashes over abortion bans. Chai Komanduri, David Kochel and Allie Phillips join to discuss. Plus, music producer and rapper Hit-Boy joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys where he is nominated for producer of the year. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Jan 30, 2024 • 37min
E. Jean Carroll's win comes after a long road for justice
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 29, and reports on the fallout from Trump's defamation case, the long road for justice taken by E. Jean Carroll, Nikki Haley's attacks against Trump and labor union involvement in the presidential election. Nancy Erika Smith, Robbie Myers and Jessica Bennett join to discuss. Plus, CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Jan 27, 2024 • 46min
Trump must pay $83 million for defaming accuser
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 26, and reports on the verdict in Trump's defamation case, RNC politics and the latest in the GOP primary election. Kristy Greenberg, Lisa Rubin, Emily Bazelon, Katie Phang, and Howard Dean join to discuss. Plus, rapper Wyclef Jean and Republican strategist Bill Kristol 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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Jan 26, 2024 • 41min
Economy grows by more than 3%, defying expectations
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 25, and reports on Donald Trump taking the stand today in his defamation case, former Trump staffer Peter Navarro's sentencing, good news on the economy and the recent allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Joyce Vance, John Flannery, and Ben Labolt join to discuss the politics. Plus, rapper Benny the Butcher and Reverend Al Sharpton 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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