

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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Nov 29, 2023 • 41min
New coup details revealed to DOJ prosecutors
Discussion on former Vice President Pence's conversation about Trump's coup plot, the rise of right-wing nationalists in South America and Europe, the mid-east conflict and release of hostages by Hamas, legal troubles including Rupert Murdoch's, Mike Pence's actions leading up to January 6th, DA's office ability to make deals, fraudulent states of electors, rising right-wing nationalist leaders in various countries, and reflections on the importance of words and actions.

Nov 28, 2023 • 41min
Report: Trump gears up for “radical” second term
MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 27, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump. Brian Levin, Micahel Beschloss, Neal Katyal, Melissa Murray, David Rhode and Elise Labbott join.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 41min
Scrutiny on GOP's Johnson after chaotic speaker fight
MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, November 22, and reports on Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Molly Jong Fast, Kurt Bardella, Hugo Lowel, David Rhode, Marc Polymeropoulos and Renato Mariotti join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 22, 2023 • 41min
GOP Speaker Mike Johnson visits Trump
Film director and actor Rob Reiner joins Ari Melber to discuss the potential hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, the challenges of appealing to swing and younger voters for the Biden campaign, and the power of comedy and political perception in shaping public opinion.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 22min
BONUS: Ari Melber's conversation with Lil Durk and Erykah Badu
In this podcast extra, you will hear Ari Melber's extended interviews with Rapper Lil Durk and Grammy-award winner Erykah Badu. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 21, 2023 • 42min
Trump's federal coup case hits appeals court today
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 11 and reports on a federal appeals court hearing arguments about whether or not to keep a gag order in place for Trump in the D.C. election interference case...
Trump's legal team clashing with DOJ prosecutors. Plus, Argentina's new president elected, following the MAGA playbook. SDNY vets Maya Wiley and David Kelley join, plus, Manny Arora and Renato Mariotti. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 18, 2023 • 42min
Trump faces trials, but abortion stance may pose largest risk in 2024
Guests Michael Steele, Chai Komanduri, and Lauren Leader discuss the efforts to overturn Roe v. Wade and the impact of abortion on the Republican Party's political strategy in the 2024 election. They also touch on Donald Trump's upcoming trial and the Grammy nominations featuring Lil Durk.

Nov 17, 2023 • 42min
G.A. Judge issues protective order after video leak
Bay Area Icon E-40 joins to discuss the value of a leaked video in the Georgia Rico case, the issuance of a protective order, and the importance of proper vetting. The chapter also explores the benefits of a strong union movement and raises concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson's views on criminalizing specific types of sex and his anti-gay stance.

Nov 16, 2023 • 42min
Clash in Trump RICO case as aides detail coup on tape
Legal experts Manny Arora and Andrew Weissman join Ari Melber to discuss the release of secret RICO proffer tapes in the Georgia probe against Donald Trump. They explore the impact of this evidence on the wider case and speculate on the identity of the leaker. The podcast also delves into the legal arguments surrounding the alternate slate of electors in Georgia and the validity of memos. Additionally, it covers the Israel-Hamas war and introduces a series on a culture war in Texas over teaching gender identity.

Nov 15, 2023 • 32min
Aide details Trump plot to steal election
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, November 14, and reports on new footage of Trump aides talking to Georgia prosecutors, Fox News, and the latest on New York Mayor Eric Adams. Brian Stelter and David Kelley join.
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