The Beat with Ari Melber

By Ari Melber, MSNBC

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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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07.14.2020

MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle hosts “The Beat” for Ari Melber on Tuesday, 7/14 and reports on the Trump administration ordering hospitals to skip the CDC and give key virus data to the White House. In a special interview, Ruhle talks to ...

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07.15.2020 Top Trump official attacks Dr. Fauci as admin. downplays coronavirus surge in U.S. MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin hosts “The Beat” for Ari Melber on Wednesday, 7/15 and reports on the Trump administration continuing their campaign to discredit Dr. Anthony Fauci while coronavirus cases surge across the country. Mohyeldin also reports on Trump’s niece speaking ...
07.14.2020 NYT: Trump admin orders hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID data MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle hosts “The Beat” for Ari Melber on Tuesday, 7/14 and reports on the Trump administration ordering hospitals to skip the CDC and give key virus data to the White House. In a special interview, Ruhle talks to ...
07.13.2020 Trump pushes former game show host's conspiracy theory over Dr. Fauci's facts MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle hosts “The Beat” for Ari Melber on Monday, 7/13 and reports on Trump promoting game show host Chuck Woolery’s coronavirus conspiracy over scientific facts from Dr. Anthony Fauci. Ruhle gives the latest developments on Trump’s commutation of ...
07.12.2020 Bonus: "Strange Fruit": How Black Artists Defied U.S. Racism, Got It Right And Paid The Price In a special in-depth report, Ari Melber goes through history and examines the way black artists and activists confronted racism and police brutality in their music and their own lives. Melber traces history from the works of Sam Cooke and ...
07.10.2020 Clashes intensify between Trump and his own health advisers as pandemic worsens MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin hosts “The Beat” for Ari Melber on Friday, 7/10 and reports on another day of record coronavirus cases as a rift broadens between Trump and infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Facui, who revealed he hasn’t briefed the ...
07.09.2020 Trump loses landmark tax case at Supreme Court MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, 7/9 and reports on the Supreme Court handing down a check on Trump’s power by giving NY prosecutors access to his long-hidden financial records. In a special report, Ari ...
07.08.2020 As cases soar, Pence says "it's time to get kids back to school" MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, 7/8 and reports on the Trump administration rejecting CDC guidance on reopening schools in exchange for issuing their own as coronavirus cases continue to soar. In a breaking report, Ari reads heartbreaking ...
07.07.2020 Dr. Fauci warns U.S. "still knee deep" in first wave of virus MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, 7/7 and reports on the U.S. reaching three million coronavirus cases while other countries have seen far better improvement in containing the virus. In a special report, Ari quotes MSNBC viewers who ...
07.04.2020 Trump to rally at Mt. Rushmore as coronavirus hits all-time high MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday 7/3 and reports on Trump’s Mount Rushmore rally as coronavirus continues to explode all over the country. In a special in-depth report, Ari goes through history and examines the way black artists ...
07.02.2020 Record high Covid cases rattle Trump and the economy MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday 7/2 and reports on coronavirus cases reaching an all-time daily record, 53,419 cases as Trump claims the pandemic is being “handled”. In a special report, young COVID-19 patients speak out about being ...
07.01.2020 U.S. sets another daily coronavirus record as Trump clams it will "disappear" MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday 7/1 and reports on another day of record coronavirus cases as Trump talks about wearing a mask and claims the virus will “disappear”. In a special report, Ari breaks down the Obama-Biden ...
07.01.2020 WH learned of Russia bounty intel in early 2019 MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday 6/30 and reports on new revelations about the extent of Trump’s knowledge of alleged Russian bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Former Acting Solicitor General of the United States Neal Katyal joins.
06.30.2020 Congress is demanding answers from Trump over Russian Bounty Intelligence, as the President says “nobody briefed” him MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, 6/29 and reports on the explosive new story that the United States had intelligence that the Russian government was putting a bounty on the heads of U.S. Soldiers, and did nothing about ...
06.26.2020 As cases surge, Pence defends virus response: "we slowed the spread" MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, 6/26 and reports on another day of record COVID-19 cases. In a special interview, Ari talks to Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris about the national conversation on racial injustice.
06.25.2020 Trump downplays coronavirus surge as cases hit records MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts the “The Beat” on Thursday, 6/25 and reports on health officials warning that the coronavirus cases are worse than they appears, even as Trump denies the reality of the pandemic. On the justice front, Tucson police ...
06.25.2020 New: Mueller veteran says Barr wrongly helped convicted Trump ally MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, 6/24 and reports on Barr under fire amid new testimony that the DOJ abused power for Trump’s personal and political goals. In a special report, Ari talks to workers ...
06.23.2020 Trump downplays virus surge as massive spikes hit Arizona, Florida, Texas and California MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, 6/23 and reports on Trump’s latest attempt to downplay coronavirus as cases spike. In a special report, Melber analyzes the latest in Barr’s Department of Justice. Former Acting Solicitor ...
06.23.2020 Trump 'furious,' campaign reeling after 'underwhelming' rally MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, June 22nd. Melber reports on the firing of U.S. Attorney of the SDNY, the office with oversight into Trump, his business and known associates. Fmr SDNY Chief David Kelley ...
06.20.2020 BONUS: Pride + Protest NBC News NOW and NBC Out present “Pride + Protest,” a conversation hosted by MSNBC’s Joshua Johnson. During Pride month and with the backdrop of the nationwide protests following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and now ...
06.20.2020 Bonus: Ari Melber talks to Bishop William Barber about his "moral revival" and unpacks the pre-pandemic warnings ignored by Trump In this special bonus episode, MSNBC's Ari Melber takes a look at the ranging problems in America, from racial injustice, to police brutality to the ongoing pandemic. Melber talks to Bishop William Barber to discuss why he and the “Poor ...
06.20.2020 "It's like trying to have your birthday party at a funeral:" Tulsa Juneteenth attendee describes Trump's pending MAGA rally MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" as America celebrates Juneteenth. Grammy-nominated artist Swae Lee and Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Trymaine Lee join to discuss the ongoing protests.
06.19.2020 'Biological bomb' ready to blow: Trump defies medical experts pushing MAGA rally as virus cases spike MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, June 18th.
06.18.2020 Indicted: Officer who killed Rayshard Brooks charged with murder MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" as the former Atlanta officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks. LL Cool J joins.
06.17.2020 Trump orders new police guidelines, bending to protests MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" as President Trump signs an executive order calling for police reform. Former Republican Strategist Steve Schmidt discusses Attorney General Bill Barr acting as Trump's "personal lawyer." "Black-ish"'s Jennifer Lewis joins.
06.14.2020 Bonus: Ari Melber talks to Michael Eric Dyson, Bun B, Birdman and John Forte In this special podcast episode, Ari Melber connects with Micheal Eric Dyson, Bun B, Birdman and John Forte on Instagram Live.
06.11.2020 Biden's "greatest concern" is Trump trying to "steal this election" MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin hosts "The Beat with Ari Melber." "Art of the Deal" co-author Tony Schwartz gives an inside perspective on Trump trying to "steal" the 2020 election.
06.11.2020 George Floyd's brother to Congress: 'Enough is enough' MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle hosts "The Beat" following George Floyd's brother testimony of police brutality before Congress.
06.10.2020 George Floyd to be laid to rest after sparking national movement Stephanie Ruhle hosts "The Beat with Ari Melber" as George Floyd is laid to rest after his killing sparked national protests. Speaker Pelosi, Steve Schmidt and Charlamagne Tha God join.
06.10.2020 Introducing: The Oath with Chuck Rosenberg As a bonus for The Beat listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of Season 3 of The Oath with Chuck Rosenberg, an MSNBC podcast hosted by former U.S. Attorney, senior FBI official and acting head of the DEA, Chuck Rosenberg. ...
06.09.2020 'Black Americans want to stop being killed': Dems release sweeping police reform bill "The Beat with Ari Melber" on MSNBC.
06.07.2020 Bonus: Ari Melber digs into the legal and civil fight for justice against police brutality In this bonus podcast episode, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber digs into the civil and legal fight for justice against police brutality, and analyzes the history behind racial injustice in America.
05.17.2020 Bonus: Playwright Jeremy O. Harris talks to Ari Melber from his lockdown pad in London In this bonus podcast episode, Playwright Jeremy O. Harris talks with MSNBC's Ari Melber on Instagram live.
05.10.2020 Bonus: MSNBC's Ari Melber sits down with Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Vic Mensa This bonus podcast episode features Ari Melber's extended interviews with 50 Cent and Vic Mensa.
04.06.2020 Bonus: Coronavirus pandemic in the United States In this special report, MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on Gates’ past warnings, his public health work, his repeated efforts to personally lobby Donald Trump on these issues, and potential implications for battling this pandemic – and the next one. Melber ...
03.31.2020 Bonus: DJ D-Nice and Melissa Etheridge encourage everyone to #StayHome to slow the spread of coronavirus In this bonus podcast episode, DJ D-Nice joins MSNBC's Ari Melber to discuss his virtual party, "Club Quarantine," that has gone viral during the coronavirus social isolation period, gaining over 100 viewers. D-Nice talks teaming up with Michelle Obama to ...
03.23.2020 Bonus: Coronavirus pandemic In this bonus podcast episode, medial experts and doctors join MSNBC's Ari Melber to report on the latest impact of the novel coronavirus. Ari also talks to the first coronavirus vaccine patient, from Washington. "Art of the Deal" co-author Tony ...
03.09.2020 MSNBC's Ari Melber and Dan Abrams discuss law, history and politics MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber and ABC Chief Legal Dan Abrams to discuss the rule of law under President Trump and Abrams new book "John Adams Under Fire."
02.09.2020 Ross Matthews on Buttigieg after Iowa and if America is ready for a gay president TV host and “Tonight Show” Alum Ross Mathews and NBC’s Cynthia McFadden join MSNBC’s Ari Melber, for a special 2020 edition of Fallback, an irreverent segment on the news show “The Beat with Ari Melber.” Mathews and McFadden discuss the ...
02.02.2020 Bonus: From Trump's desperation to Drake's 'blackness,' Joe Budden opens up in candid interview In this extensive interview, rapper and new media entrepreneur Joe Budden talks to MSNBC’s Ari Melber about music, politics, race, the danger of secrets and the power of therapy and personal growth. Budden responds to several video clips, ranging from ...
01.31.2020 The Beat Breakdown: ‘Constitutional madness’: Backlash to ‘King Trump’ claims at Senate trial In this “The Beat Breakdown: Trump on Trial”, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on the final day of Senate jurors posing their questions to both sides. Melber breaks down the key exchanges – including one with Sen. Collins, ...
01.26.2020 The Beat Breakdown: Trump on Trial \| Ari Melber breaks down the impeachment trial and interviews top GOP lawmaker MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber breaks down the key moments from the impeachment trial, and is joined by Republican Congressmen Mark Meadows.
01.25.2020 'Toxic mess': Clash at impeachment trial over what Trump knew In this “The Beat Breakdown: Trump on Trial”, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports the key moments from the Democrats case against Trump, including showing key evidence that aligns with Rep. Adam Schiff’s dramatic closing. Melber also shows how ...
01.24.2020 'Truth Hurts': Dems try shaming Trump's jurors in Senate trial showdown In this “The Beat Breakdown: Trump on Trial”, the second day of opening arguments from the prosecution, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber breaks down the key moments, escalating tensions and one Democratic Senator’s challenge to her colleagues, which overlaps ...
01.23.2020 'Danger,' 'Despot,' 'Liars': See Trump Trial Opening Argument By Dem Prosecutors In this report on Wednesday, the third day of Trump’s impeachment trial and the first day of the substantive opening arguments, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber breaks down the key moments. Melber analyzes the high stakes debate over witnesses ...
01.12.2020 Bonus: Ari Melber’s exclusive interviews with Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and Dave Chappelle In this special podcast episode, MSNBC’s Ari Melber sits down with Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) to discuss his favorite artists, some of his provocative lyrics and why Dave Chappelle is one of “his dearest friends for life.” We also dig ...
12.19.2019 Article II: Trump is Impeached The House of Representatives voted along party lines to impeach President Donald Trump.
12.16.2019 Bonus: Full House to vote this week on impeaching Trump MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts "Impeachment: White House in Crisis"
12.10.2019 SDNY Prosecutors who led top mafia & Wall St. cases talk Giuliani, Irishman & Terrorism with Ari Melber PODCAST SPECIAL: MSNBC’S Ari Melber leads a rare discussion with five different former U.S. Attorneys who led the famed Southern District of New York prosecution office, which has convicted some of the most notorious criminals in the nation. The SDNY ...
11.22.2019 Bonus Panel: Impeachment Debate with Rep. Jeffries, Maya Wiley, Bush DOJ veteran and more PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Ari Melber hosts a live podcast event in NY on the night the House Intelligence probe wrapped up its scheduled impeachment hearings, featuring analysis and debate of the new evidence, road ahead, and legal burden of proof required ...
11.17.2019 Bonus: Bribery is the strongest case for impeaching President Trump In this bonus episode, Ari Melber explains with bribery is the strongest case for impeaching President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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