

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 17, 2023 • 40min
Criminal probe gets closer to Trump
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, February 16, and reports on the Fulton grand jury report and President Biden’s comments on the unidentified objects shot down by fighter jets. Plus, legendary hip-hop artist, actor and businessman 50 Cent joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss his new broadcast deal and more. Rep. Adam Schiff also joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 16, 2023 • 41min
Legal earthquake rocks Fox News empire
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, February 15, and reports on Fox News' latest legal battle, and special counsel Jack Smith’s criminal probes into Donald Trump. Plus, former Giuliani associate Lev Parnas speaks to Melber for the first time since serving four months in jail. Melissa Murray and Chai Komanduri also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 15, 2023 • 42min
GOP’s Nikki Haley takes on Trump
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, February 14, and reports on Mike Pence’s plans to fight the special counsel subpoena on the 2020 election, and Donald Trump’s first 2024 GOP challenger. Plus, Melber talks nuclear fusion and UFO’s with astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson. Andrew Weissman, David Kelley, and Juanita Tolliver also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 14, 2023 • 41min
Special counsel ramps up probe against Trump
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 13, and reports on special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump’s effort to reverse his 2020 election loss. Plus, Melber launches “Open Mind,” a new series exploring ideas that may, or may not, become “normal” in the future, and are worth hearing with an open mind. Neal Katyal, Paul Krugman, and Martha C. Nussbaum join.
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Feb 11, 2023 • 42min
Pence subpoenaed after defending Trump against charges
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 10, and reports on what the DOJ’s special counsel might hope to learn from Mike Pence under subpoena, and the latest from Congressman George Santos. Plus, an exclusive interview with Scooter Braun, Coach K, and P on their new $300 million deal. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 10, 2023 • 51min
Scooter Braun & Quality Control founders tell Ari Melber about new deal
Atlanta-based hip-hop label Quality Control has merged with South Korean music giant Hybe, led by Scooter Braun, in a massive $300 million deal. In an exclusive interview, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by Braun, Kevin “Coach K” Lee, and Pierre “P” Thomas, the executives behind the deal. Plus, a look back at Melber's interview with Lil Baby, who talks his signature "drawl," his approach to success, and the trap. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 10, 2023 • 6min
Special preview: Trymaine Lee on 50 years of hip-hop
This Black History Month, MSNBC’s “Into America” podcast celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special mini-series, “Street Disciples: Politics, Power and the Rise of Hip-Hop.” Hosted by Trymaine Lee, the series explores how our country’s political and economic forces shaped half a century of hip-hop, and how over time, hip-hop shaped America. Listen to a preview of the second episode featuring hip-hop legend Melle Mel, the man behind “The Message,” and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/iambhm_fd
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Feb 10, 2023 • 50min
Pence subpoenaed by special counsel
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, February 9, and reports on President Biden’s victory lap following his State of the Union address. Plus, NBC News reports Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing the Trump probes. Jason Johnson, Joan Walsh, Renato Mariotti, Neal Katyal, and Emily Bazelon join.
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Feb 9, 2023 • 41min
GOP derails SOTU with boos
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 8, and reports on President Biden’s State of the Union address and the GOP’s “secret deals'' with Kevin McCarthy. Plus, an interview with former federal prosecutor Mark Pomerantz on his effort to indict Donald Trump’s alleged financial crimes. James Carville and Mark Pomerantz join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Feb 8, 2023 • 41min
Biden gives State of Union speech tonight
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, February 7, and reports on President Biden’s second State of the Union address, and Ron DeSantis’ effort to broaden his controversial migrant flight program. Plus, Melber reports on the 2023 Grammy Awards. Eugene Robinson, Errin Haines, Chai Komanduri, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join.
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