The Beat with Ari Melber

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 18 and reports on the midterms as MAGA extremism and abortion rights have become two focal points of the campaign season. Trump-era special counsel John Durham embarrassed in a second loss in his over three-year investigation. Plus, the latest installment of "Mavericks with Ari Melber" featuring the acclaimed Billy Porter. Chai Komanduri, Katty Kay and Melissa Murray 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 Monday, October 17 and reports on the midterms homestretch as the New York Times reports that 370 GOP candidates are running on a platform of denying or casting doubt the 2020 election. Plus, the DOJ now recommending 6 months in prison for Trump ally Steve Bannon ahead of Trump's official subpoena for testimony and documents. Columnists Eugene Robinson and Michelle Goldberg join, as well as former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal. 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 Friday, October 14 and reports on explosive newly revealed video from January 6 which shows Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer scrambling to save the Capitol and pleading for law enforcement help. Plus, Liz Cheney highlighting that 30 witnesses have plead the fifth amendment to the committee. Fmr. DNC Chair Howard Dean joins, alongside Michael Beschloss and Emily Bazelon. 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 Thursday October 13 and reports on the groundbreaking final planned January 6 committee hearing in which former President Donald Trump was subpoenaed. Plus, shocking video of Sens. Pelosi and Schumer pleading with then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen to ask Trump to call off insurrectionists on Jan. 6. Andrew Weissmann, Maya Wiley and Asha Rangappa 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 Wednesday, October 12 and reports on the record-breaking verdict in right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' case for defamation and emotional distress inflicted upon Sandy Hook survivors' families. Nearly $1bn in damages to be awarded to the families. Plus, previewing the next and final planned January 6 committee hearing. The Daily Beast's Will Sommer and former federal prosecutor Renato 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" and reports on the latest in midterms politics and the DOJ urging the Supreme Court to reject Donald Trump's appeal in the Mar-a-Lago case. Plus, a special report on criminal justice and the squalid conditions at NYC's Rikers Island jail. Former RNC Chair Michael Steele and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen 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 October 10 and reports on some in the GOP turning to fear tactics, tropes and racial references ahead of the midterms. Sen. John Kennedy running a campaign ad referencing “woke leaders” and “crackhead[s].” Plus, Trump holding a rally in a small town called Minden, NV which has a history as a “sundown town;” places which historically had ordinances that required Native Americans to leave towns by 6:30pm. Fordham professor Christina Greer and producer and activist Michael Hirschorn 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 Friday, October 7 and reports on President Biden pardoning all Federal marijuana possession crimes. Plus, the latest in the Oath Keepers sedition trial, and rapper Freddie Gibbs joins for a special Fallback Friday. 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 Thursday, October 6 and reports on new Washington Post reporting indicating 299 election deniers are among the GOP midterm nominees. Plus, Biden's pardon on marijuana offenses, the scandal engulfing GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker and the latest on Hunter Biden. Former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal, former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards and former SDNY chief David Kelley 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.

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 5 and reports on a New York Times story that shows online mentions of "civil war," apparently "ignited by the Mar-A-Lago search," have spiked 3000% on Twitter ahead of the midterms. Plus, newly released audio evidence of Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes indicates he said his "only regret" was the group "should have brought rifles" on Jan. 6. Fordham political science professor Christina Greer and Guardian Reporter Hugo Lowell join, as well as Congressional candidate Adam Frisch. 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.