The Beat with Ari Melber

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 13, and reports on the Supreme Court's ethics code and new footage of Trump aides flipping on Donald Trump in the Georgia RICO case. Plus, Melber is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Bob Woodward. Melissa Murray, Danny Greenberg and Tim Snyder also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Political commentator Molly Jong-Fast, radio host Mark Thompson, economist Paul Krugman, and comedian Sam Jay join host Ari Melber to discuss the Republican Party's ongoing losing streak, the deceitful Supreme Court ruling on abortion, the ongoing civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, and the challenges of explaining economic concepts to the public. They also touch on the process of finding their comedic voice and using references in comedy.

Maya Wiley and Chai Komanduri join Ari Melber to discuss the Republican Party's recent losses, the influence of Trumpism, the decline of the anti-choice movement, the significance of abortion as a civil right, and the upcoming trial of the former President. The chapter also mentions Birdman's visit, election updates, and a legal case involving a Trump lawyer.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, November 8, and reports on the 2023 election, the third Republican debate and Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. Robert Barnett, James Carville and Margaret Carlson join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump clashes with judge in civil fraud trial. Judge criticizes Trump's behavior on the stand. Ivanka Trump set to testify. Potential consequences and impact of witness testimony analyzed. Discussion on abortion initiatives and reproductive rights. Importance of free speech, safeguarding sources, and role of free press.

Molly Jong-Fast, Basil Smikle, Joyce Vance, Caroline Pelosi, David Fahrenhold, Kristy Greenberg, and Neal Katyal discuss Donald Trump's testimony in a civil fraud trial in New York, focusing on his restless behavior, admissions about fraud allegations, and the decision of his defense team to not cross-examine him. They explore the defendant's outrageous behavior and admissions, fraudulent practices related to the valuation of Trump Tower, and implications for future criminal trials. The New York Attorney General claims Trump was involved in a fraudulent scheme and never paid back higher interest rates on his loans. The host also highlights clashes between Trump and prosecutors, lack of self-control, and potential negative inferences drawn by the judge.

Eric Trump testifies in civil fraud trial, denying involvement in severance package negotiation. The ongoing trial and the contradictions in Eric Trump's statements are analyzed, along with potential penalties for the Trump organization. The podcast also discusses the MAGA base's support for insurrection and upcoming subpoenas related to the Clarence Thomas ethics scandal. Speculation on Donald Trump's upcoming testimony and behavior in court, as well as his political scheming, is covered. The perception of the Capitol riot as an act in line with Trump's claims and the characterization of the MAGA movement as a cult are explored. Lastly, the pressure on Justice Clarence Thomas and President Biden's visit to a grieving community are discussed.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat'' on Thursday, November 2, and reports on Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and artificial intelligence. Plus, Henry Winkler joins Melber for the latest “Fallback” installment. Harry Smith, Khari Johnson, Hala Gorani and and Nick Akerman join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this podcast extra, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber breaks down Donald Trump's escalating coup probes after three Trump lawyers flipped. Former SDNY Prosecutor Kristy Greenberg and Former Federal Prosecutor Rento Mariotti join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 31, and reports on the GOP's "Wolf of Wall Street" problem, Donald Trump’s trials, free speech and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Andrew Weissman, Chai Komanduri and Mark Leibovich join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.