

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 19, 2022 • 41min
Nancy Pelosi marks end of historic run as Dem leader
MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, November 17 and reports on Nancy Pelosi stepping down as Democratic party leader, though she will remain in the House. Joan Walsh, Maya Wiley and Mark Leibovich join. Plus, Tony Schwartz joins on Trump’s 2024 campaign. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 17, 2022 • 59min
NBC projects GOP wins control of House by razor thin margin as chaos hits party
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 16 and reports on the breaking news as NBC projects the GOP takes control of the House of Representatives. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Steve Kornacki joins. Plus, new legal heat on Trump as former WH aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified before the GA election probe grand jury and Michael Flynn ordered to testify next week. Chai Komanduri, David Kelley and Rev. Al Sharpton join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 16, 2022 • 41min
GOP clashes erupt after tough midterms as McConnell faces leadership challenge
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 15 and reports on the chaos within the GOP post midterms, with Sen. Mitch McConnell facing a leadership challenge. Plus, two missiles hitting and killing two people in Poland, setting up new tensions in the Ukraine war. Eugene Robinson, Chai Komanduri and Evelyn Farkas join. Ken Burns joins on his new photography book. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 15, 2022 • 41min
MAGA drags down GOP ticket as Democrats clinch Senate
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 14 and reports on the Democrats retaining control of the Senate. Political strategist James Carville who predicted Democrats would overperform, joins to discuss the hold of MAGA on the Republican party. Plus, radio legend Big Boy joins for a special interview about politics and music. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 12, 2022 • 42min
GOP turning on Trump after midterm disappointments;
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday November 11 and reports on many in the GOP and in right-wing media turning on Trump after the midterms which failed to produce a "red wave." Political science professor Jason Johnson and Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson join. Plus, comedian and host The Kid Mero and MSNBC host Alicia Menendez join for Fallback Friday. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 11, 2022 • 43min
US voters rebuff "red wave"; Senate control hangs on three open races
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 10 and reports on the results of the 2022 midterms, with voters shattering any expected "red wave." With the control of Congress still undecided, three key open races will determine the balance of power. Filmmaker Michael Moore, strategist Chai Komanduri, correspondent April Ryan and representative-elect Maxwell Frost join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 8, 2022 • 41min
Record breaking early vote on election eve; Carville on closing arguments
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 7 and reports on the record breaking early vote totals on the eve of the 2022 midterm elections. Campaign guru James Carville joins on the closing arguments of both parties and what the voting numbers mean. Plus, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher joins alongside NFL Player's Association member Antoine Bethea on the new "Actors & Athletes: Unions for Democracy" initiative to protect voting rights. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 4, 2022 • 42min
Midterm turnout higher than Trump midterms; Oprah endorses Fetterman; Trump blows past subpoena deadline
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 4 and reports on the final days of the midterms as turnout breaks 2018 records, Oprah endorses John Fetterman and Ron Johnson won't commit to accept election results. Plus, Trump blows past the Jan. 6 subpoena deadline to submit evidence. Comedian Neal Brennan joins, along with Sen. Barbara Boxer, David Plouffe. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 3, 2022 • 41min
Trump lawyer vowed "combat" with left; Michael Moore predicts Dem sweep; Pharrell on "Mighty Dream Forum"
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 3 and reports on explosive new audio showing Trump lawyer was prepping for "combat" with left. Plus, Filmmaker Michael Moore joins with one week out until the midterm elections, predicting a Democratic sweep. Obama campaign manager Jim Messina and civil rights activist Maya Wiley join. And, Pharrell Williams tells Melber about his Mighty Dream Forum. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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Nov 3, 2022 • 41min
Biden to speak on Democracy under threat; Grover Norquist on midterm policy
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 2 and reports on record early voting turnout, Biden speaking on GOP candidates set to refuse to accept election results and Democracy under threat. Conservative activist Grover Norquist joins. Plus, music mogul Kevin Liles joins on his #ProtectBlackArt initiative. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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