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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01.17.2020

The Senate jurors for President Trump’s impeachment trial are officially sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts, taking an oath to do “impartial justice,” marking the beginning of the third impeachment trial of a president in U.S. history. MSNBC Chief Legal ...

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01.18.2020 Trump served summons for impeachment trial MSNBC Cheif Legal Correspondent Ari Melber interviews Alan Dershowitz on the day he was named as a new member of Pres. Trump’s impeachment defense team.
01.17.2020 Senate jurors sworn in as Trump braces for trial The Senate jurors for President Trump’s impeachment trial are officially sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts, taking an oath to do “impartial justice,” marking the beginning of the third impeachment trial of a president in U.S. history. MSNBC Chief Legal ...
01.16.2020 House submits Trump impeachment articles for Senate trial House Judiciary Committee Chairman and Impeachment Manager Jerry Nadler joins "The Beat with Ari Melber" to discuss his impeachment trial strategy. Ari Melber also reports on the formal presentation of impeachment articles from the Democratic House to the Republican Senate.
01.15.2020 New Giuliani impeachment evidence release MSNBC Chief Legal Corespondent Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" as House Democrats release new impeachment evidence revealing Rudy Giuliani acted with Trump's "knowledge and consent." Ari also reports on comedian Dave Chappelle's new political endorsement.
01.14.2020 Speaker Pelosi preps to send impeachment articles to Senate MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts the "The Beat," as Speaker Pelosi prepares to send impeachment articles to Senate. Melber also reports on Chief Justice Roberts' role in Trump's upcoming impeachment trial
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 ...
01.11.2020 New: Pelosi signals impeachment articles coming next week In this episode of "The Beat," MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on Speaker Pelosi's new announcement, promising articles of impeachment next week. In a special report, Ari examines Rudy Giuliani's trip to Ukraine in coordination with conservative outlet ...
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
11.16.2019 New impeachment witness details Giuliani plot and Trump threats 0.00 - On Fox News, Ken Starr rebukes Trump attacking witness: injurious mistake, 'poor judgement' 15.37 - Trump adviser Roger Stone guilty on all seven counts 24.45 - Key witness to 'investigations' call testifies today 45.06 - Fallback Friday: Musician ...
11.15.2019 Speaker Pelosi: Trump committed bribery 0.00 - Pelosi: Trump demanded Ukraine probe in exchange for money, "that's bribery" 19.28 - AP: Another official heard Trump make call in midst of Ukraine plotting 22.41 - Trump ally Sondland under fire for newly revealed phone call 28.46 ...
11.14.2019 Diplomat ties Trump to bribery plot at hearing 0.00 - Diplomat links Trump to Ukraine plot, reveals new phone call 19.00 - Former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann on impeachment 28.50 - Dan Rather and top Mueller prosecutor on impeachment 39.35 - Former SDNY Chief on the evidence against ...
11.13.2019 Dems preview bribery argument as hearings begin tomorrow 0.00 - House Dems talk Trump bribery as impeachment hearings begin tomorrow 15.06 - Impeachment fueled by Trump's pursuit of a global conspiracy theory 26.44 - Clinton impeachment veteran Sidney Blumenthal on pressures of a White House probe 35.03 - ...
11.12.2019 Mounting impeachment evidence against Trump going public 0.00 - Giuliani associate admits he asked Ukraine to go after Bidens 16.17 - Ari explains odd effort by Trump aide Mulvaney to sue Trump 23.30 - New impeachment evidence cornering Trump's top aide Mulvaney 34.45 - Trump rebuffs Republicans ...
11.10.2019 Bonus: Ari Melber sits down with legendary group R.E.M. to discuss MONSTER, and secrets to music success without corporate compromises In this bonus podcast episode, MSNBC's Ari Melber sits down with R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills to reflect on the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed album "Monster." The two also tackle their battles with the music industry, the meaning ...
11.06.2019 Trump Ambassador admits White House plot for bribery, an impeachable offense 0.00 - Trump loyalist admits bribery plot in new testimony 15.23 - Fallout on Capitol hill as Trump Amb. admits bribery plot 22.00 - Facing perjury pressure, Ambassador now 'remembers' Ukraine bribery plot 26.40 - Giuliani's 'pro bono' work for ...
11.05.2019 Bonus: Experts on if Trump could lead to Trump's removal from office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11.05.2019 House Dems unveil first impeachment interviews today 0.00 - Key impeachment witness: Trump threatened me 17.22 - Trump undercuts GOP defense in impeachment probe 21.23 - GOP on defense as damning Ukraine testimony goes public 30.03 - Dems release bombshell impeachment evidence 38.26 - Court orders Trump ...
11.02.2019 Pelosi: Impeachment hearings coming 'soon' 0.00 - As Dems win impeachment vote, House Republicans dodge questions, headbutt camera 20.16 - Judge keeps indicted Giuliani associate under house arrest 21.52 - Report: Giuliani talked Ukraine money with top official 28.19 -Gov. Cuomo: Trump's escape from NY ...
11.01.2019 Party Lines After another momentous week in the impeachment inquiry, Kristen Welker, White House Correspondent for NBC News, recaps events in Washington. Witnesses from the White House and State Department provided corroborating evidence against the president. But on Thursday, a House vote ...
10.31.2019 House approves Trump impeachment procedures 0.00 - Trump impeachment probe goes public as Dems win rules vote 19.27 - Official's testimony undercuts Trump: it was a quid pro quo 21.47 - GOP Insider: Trump Ukraine scandal 'a legitimate concern' 30.52 - Ari Melber questions top ...
10.30.2019 Key impeachment witness John Bolton summoned by Dems 0.00 - Ousted Trump aide John Bolton called to testify in impeachment probe 21.11 - W.H. staffer testifies he tried to correct Ukraine call memo 23.40 - New bombshell from Trump staffer on call: it was a quid pro quo ...
10.29.2019 Dems release Trump impeachment vote bill 0.00 - Dems step closer to going public with impeachment probe 16.35 - Top Intel Dem: Trump loyalist 'committed perjury' in impeachment testimony 19.49 - With new evidence against Trump, allies smear war hero 29.45 - With explosive new evidence ...
10.28.2019 Congress holding key impeachment vote this week 0.00 - Dem plan to break Trump stonewall: floor vote on impeachment rules 17.09 - Washington Post: D.C. Republicans 'anxious' about impeachment evidence, fear 'worse' yet to come 24.17 - Opening Arguments: DOJ appeals judge ruling to turn over Mueller ...
10.25.2019 With evidence mounting against Trump, Barr attacks Mueller probe 0.00 - Trump using power of office to investigate DOJ investigators 25.00 - Report: Giuliani criminal probe 'broader' and 'moving faster' 26.01 - DOJ's criminal unit giving 'resources' in NY Giuliani probe 32.01 - New cracks in GOP on Trump ...
10.25.2019 House Dems' new impeachment strategy: go public 0.00- House Dems plan critical new phase of impeachment probe 18.39 - Report: Giuliani is looking for a defense attorney 23.21 - Trump's personal lawyer is looking for a lawyer 31.10 - Rattled Trump on defense after quid pro quo ...
10.24.2019 GOP Shaken by 'incredibly damning' testimony shattering Trump's 'no quid pro quo' defense 0.00 - Desperation: Trump allies storm impeachment hearing today 15.03 - U.S. Constitution: The president can be impeached for 'bribery' 24.55 - Giuliani under criminal investigation as indicted associates appear in Court 32.37 - Trump tax return fight hits federal ...
10.23.2019 Bombshell: Diplomat says Trump led Ukraine bribery plot 0.00 - Key diplomat to Congress: Trump led Ukraine bribery plot 18.54 - Trump admin froze Ukraine money to get Biden probe, aide says in bombshell testimony 25.58 - Conservatives debate Trump defense amidst new damning impeachment evidence 32.42 - ...
10.21.2019 Democrats sharpen articles of impeachment on 'abuse of power' 0.00 - NBC News: Dems zero in on 'abuse of power' in Trump impeachment probe 16.06 - Bipartisan calls for Giuliani to testify in impeachment probe 22.39 - Turning point? Lindsay Graham won't rule out impeaching President Trump 31.58 - ...
10.21.2019 Bonus: Growing evidence in impeachment case as new witnesses testify Ari Melber hosts a special series on MSNBC: 'Trump and Ukraine: The Impeachment Crisis'
10.18.2019 Trump facing new impeachment evidence after aide's Ukraine gaffe 0.00 - Trump White House 'shocked,' 'stunned,' off balance after aide admits Ukraine plot 13.18 - Bracing for impeachment, Sen. McConnell prepares to put Pres. Trump on trial 16.28 - Oscar Winner Michael Moore on The Beat 26.41 - With ...
10.17.2019 New leads in Giuliani criminal probe as Pelosi clashes with Trump 0.00 - Indicted: another Giuliani-linked associate arrested today 12.21 - How Trump's demands for 'fixers' are backfiring 23.19 - Impeachment witnesses eye Trump Chief of Staff in Ukraine scandal 30.12 - Putin jokes he will meddle in 2020 elections 32.38 ...
10.15.2019 Impeachment witness: Trump's own aide warned Giuliani was a walking 'hand grenade' 0.00 - Facing new criminal probe, Giuliani defies House subpoena 19.29 - Under criminal investigation, Giuliani legal battles rocking GOP 22.39 - Feds probing Giuliani finances amid Trump impeachment probe 33.17- Obama's debate coach Bob Barnett on The Beat 38.46- ...
10.15.2019 Another Trump impeachment witness breaks silence 0.00 - Defying Trump, more Trump insiders speak in impeachment probe 15.10 -Rudy Giuliani under criminal investigation by same office he once ran 22.51 - Giuliani's work under scrutiny in new criminal investigation 28.26 - Opening Arguments: stonewall broken? More ...
10.14.2019 Bonus: The Nixonian 'smoking gun' from Trump impeachment probe MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "Trump & Ukraine: Impeachment Crisis" featuring experts on law, Congress, history and an exclusive interview with a former federal appeals court judge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10.11.2019 Ousted Ukraine Ambassadore delivers 'scathing' testimony about Trump 0.00 - Stunning testimony: ousted Ukraine Ambassador says Trump tried to fire her after Giuliani attacks 17.20 - Anchor Shep Smith leaves Fox News in surprise announcement 23.21 - Leaving Fox News, Shep Smith says 'the facts will win' 32.47 ...
10.11.2019 Key Trump impeachment witnesses arrested today 0.00 - Feds indict Giuliani allies involved in Ukraine plot 19.28 - Report: Trump warns McConnell about disloyal republicans 22.28 - Former GOP Rep who met with arrested Trump impeachment witness speaks 27.38 - Dems subpoena Trump's energy secretary Rick ...
10.09.2019 First memo from Trump-Ukraine whistleblower made public, shows WH official calling Trump call 'crazy,' 'frightening' 0.00 - New: first memo from Trump whistleblower 11.39 - Memo from whistleblower: WH official believed Trump 'clearly committed a criminal act' 19.52 - Turkey launches Syria offensive after Trump pulls back U.S. troops 28.51 - Critics slam Facebook for ...
10.09.2019 Trump blocks key Ukraine witness from testifying as Dems turn up heat 0.00 - NYT: whistleblower says Trump staff knew his Ukraine call was a 'criminal act' 16.22 - Trump blocks key Ukraine witness from testifying as Dems turn up heat 20.10 - Graham invites Giuliani to appear before Judiciary Committee 30.50 ...
10.08.2019 Trump White House rocked by second whistleblower, new subpoenas today 0.00 - Dems see Trump on the run with new whistleblower and subpoenas 19.04 - Trump's shifting claims on Ukraine plot: didn't do it, ok if i did, Ricky Perry made me 21.44 - Facing new whistleblower, Trump struggles to ...
10.06.2019 Honoring Biggie Smalls with Havoc, Ebro, Hakeem Jeffries, Ari Melber & more In this special Beat podcast extra, anchor Ari Melber leads discussions to mark the 25th anniversary of "Ready to Die," the classic debut album by The Notorious B.I.G., which revitalized East Coast hip hop. Ari leads a discussion of Biggie's ...
10.05.2019 More damning impeachment evidence on Trump from staff texts, CIA lawyer and Trump's own collusion requests In this episode of The Beat, Ari Melber reports breaking news of House Dems subpoenaing WH staff in escalating impeachment probe. 0.00 - Mounting evidence against President Trump 14.25 - NBC: CIA's top lawyer made criminal referral to DOJ about ...
10.03.2019 President Trump calls for collusion with China to target Biden 0.00 - New article of impeachment? Trump asks China to investigate Biden 17.15 - Report: Pence team anxious over Ukraine scandal 26.05 - Art of the deal co-author: 'never seen' Trump this 'out of control' 32.38 - Trump collusion call ...
10.03.2019 Dems vow quick impeachment process as Trump unleashes tirade 0.00 - Facing impeachment for criminally targeting Biden, Trump threatens to criminally target Schiff 17.01 - Backtracking, Secretary of State Pompeo now admits he was on collusion call 25.51 - Dems prep new White House subpeonas as Trump leaks rattle ...
10.02.2019 Dems dial up impeachment pressure with warnings to Pompeo, Giuliani 0.00 - Trump's Ukraine Scandal ensnares Pompeo and Barr 18.51 - One-on-one with Dem Chair Maxine Waters 26.31 - Michael Moore on the impeachment probe into Trump 35.28- Filmmaker Michael Moore on Biden and 2020 race 41.46 - Mavericks with ...
10.01.2019 Trump's Ukraine scandal now putting legal heat on Pompeo, Barr, Giuliani 0.00 - Unloading new subpoenas, House Dems say trump whistleblower to speak "soon" 13.56 - Congress subpoenas Rudy Giuliani in impeachment 22.08 - Washington Post Columnist: Trump 'cornered' and 'panicked' over Ukraine scandal 31.35 - Neal Katyal on the Senate's ...
09.30.2019 Rakim sits down with Ari Melber on MSNBC's "Uncorked" In this week's episode of "Uncorked," legendary rapper Rakim joins Ari Melber to discuss his career, working with hip hop's most influential rappers and his new book, "Sweat the Technique: Relations on Creativity from the Lyrical Genius."

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