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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Trump grand jury hears from...

03.27.2023

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 27, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, the school shooting in Tennessee, and the Fox-Dominion case. Former Trump campaign vet Sam Nunberg joins Melber to discuss Trump’s legal heat. Neal ...

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03.27.2023 Trump grand jury hears from another witness today MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 27, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, the school shooting in Tennessee, and the Fox-Dominion case. Former Trump campaign vet Sam Nunberg joins Melber to discuss Trump’s legal heat. Neal ...
03.27.2023 Prosecuting Donald Trump: A Primer Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss and dissect the cases against Former President Donald Trump.
03.24.2023 D.A. Bragg gets death threat as Trump warns of “Death” MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 24, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal fights, MAGA’s violent extremists, book bans, and Obamacare. Plus, Melber is joined by Posdnuos and Maseo of the iconic Hip Hop group De La ...
03.23.2023 Before his own conviction, lawyer Avenatti pushed Trump hush money case MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 23, and reports on Donald Trump’s hush money probe in New York, Ron DeSantis’ effort to expand his administration’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, and TikTok’s latest legal hearing. Plus, Melber delivers ...
03.23.2023 Hear Ari Melber’s newsworthy interviews with Trump lawyers As Donald Trump predicts his own arrest in New York, two of his current defense lawyers just joined Ari Melber for separate interviews, Joe Tacopina and Drew Findling. Hear their full interviews in this podcast extra, followed by Melber’s 2019 ...
03.22.2023 NY grand jury returns tomorrow MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 22, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money probe in New York, as Trump braces for a possible indictment. Plus, Melber reports on the Fox-Dominion case. Neal Katyal, Asha Rangappa, Dan ...
03.21.2023 Trump defense lawyer on The Beat MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat” on Tuesday, March 21, and is joined by Trump Defense Lawyer Drew Findling for a wide ranging interview on the Georgia investigation. Emily Bazelon, and Maya Wiley also join.
03.21.2023 Trump predicts his own indictment MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 20, and reports on the escalating Trump probe in New York. Plus, Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen joins Melber. Nick Akerman and John Kasich also join.
03.17.2023 Law enforcement preparing for a possible Trump indictment MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 17 and reports on law enforcement preparing for a possible Trump indictment. Plus, Mike Pence privately blasting Trump for Jan. 6 while publicly backtracking on Fox. John Flannery joins, along with ...
03.17.2023 Trump defense lawyer Joe Tacopina grilled by Ari Melber (Full MSNBC interview) Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina joins MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber on “The Beat” as criminal charges against Trump are “likely” according to The New York Times. Plus, hear Fmr. Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and Washington Post political reporter Libby ...
03.16.2023 GA grand jurors reveal new Trump call pressuring lawmakers to steal election MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 16 and reports on the NY DA's case against Donald Trump for payment to Stormy Daniels. Plus, new GA election probe bombshells as grand jurors reveal a new call Trump made ...
03.15.2023 Stormy Daniels talks to NY prosecutors today MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, March 15, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, anti-transgender legislation, and a historic law in the Senate. Senator Machaela Cavanaugh, Former Senator Byron Dorgan, Nick Akerman, and Libby Casey join.
03.15.2023 Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina slams NY D.A. after NYT bombshell MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, March 14, and is joined by Trump Defense Lawyer Joe Tacopina to discuss the Manhattan DA’s possible criminal charges against Donald Trump. Plus, Melber reports on Fox’s pivot toward Ron DeSantis. Bill ...
03.13.2023 Michael Cohen testifies in Trump criminal probe MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 13, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, the hypocrisy of Tucker Carlson’s career, and Michelle Yeoh’s historic Oscar win. Neal Katyal, Michael Steele, and Robert Reich join.
03.11.2023 NYT: Trump “likely” to be criminally charged soon MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 10, and reports on Donald Trump’s “likely” indictment in the hush money probe, according to The New York Times, and Jan. 6 rioters. Plus, Melber is joined by NBC’s Gadi Schwartz ...
03.10.2023 NYT: Prosecutors signal criminal charges for Trump are likely MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 9, and reports breaking news from The New York Times on 'likely' Trump charges in the hush money probe. Plus, Melber reports on the budget fight in Congress and Jan. 6 ...
03.09.2023 New texts put heat on Fox News’ billion dollar scandal MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat '' on Wednesday, March 8, and reports on new bombshell text evidence in the Dominion-Fox lawsuit, the GOP and Jan. 6, and a new controversial bill from Ron DeSantis’s Florida. Former Sen. Al Franken, ...
03.08.2023 Bombshell Fox News text evidence released MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, March 7, and delivers an instant analysis on a new filing in the Dominion-Fox lawsuit with bombshell revelations. Plus, Melber reports on a new report from The New York Times that shows ...
03.07.2023 Fox News rocked by new scandal MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 6, and reports on a new report from the New York Times showing Fox’s attempt to maintain ratings following the 2020 election, and Donald Trump’s attacks against Fox News and Rupert ...
03.04.2023 CPAC gathering amps up culture attacks MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 3, and reports on the culture wars at CPAC, the Jan. 6 probe, and Dominion’s billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Melber is joined by Russian novelist Gary Shteyngart and ...
03.03.2023 Fox News turns on its own MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 2, and reports on CPAC’s MAGA takeover, Dominion’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News, the origin of COVID-19, and the probe into Republican Congressman George Santos. Dr. Syra Madad, David Wallace-Wells, Andrew ...
03.02.2023 Pres. Biden talks safety net in budget talks MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 1, and reports on Congress, Dominion Voting’s lawsuit against Fox News, and Attorney General Merrick Garland’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Plus, Melber is joined by White House Press Secretary ...
03.01.2023 Damning new evidence puts Fox on defense in case over election lies MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 28, and reports on Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News, GOP censorship, and Steve Bannon’s latest court appearance. Emily Bazelon, Rick Wilson, and Chai Komanduri join.
02.28.2023 Fox Chief Murdoch confesses: Some hosts “endorsed” the lie MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat'' on Tuesday, February 27, and reports on Dominion Voting’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News and the Georgia election probe. Plus, Melber is joined by Representative Earl Blumenauer and Dr. Julie Holland to discuss Oregon's ...
02.25.2023 New evidence puts heat on Fox and “the big lie” MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, February 24, and reports on Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox News, Mike Pence’s subpoena, and Ron DeSantis’ book ban. Plus, Melber is joined by comedian Godfrey and NBC’s Harry Smith for Fallback ...
02.24.2023 50 Cent on the Beat for 20 year anniversary of "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" 50 Cent joins hip-hop obsessive Ari Melber on "The Beat" for a wide ranging interview, discussing his new Fox TV deal, 20 years of his hit album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and much more. This is the full interview, ...
02.24.2023 Strings McCarthy under fire for Jan. 6 footage, safety concerns MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 23, and reports on the GOP and Fox News, and new developments in the DOJ probe of the sedition and coup plot. Plus, Melber is joined by Chef José Andrés. Michael ...
02.23.2023 Pressure report: Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump subpoenaed in Jan. 6 probe MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 22, and reports on the Georgia Trump probe and political considerations for age in campaigns. Plus, Melber follows up on his interview with legendary hip-hop artist 50 Cent. Michelle Goldberg, David ...
02.22.2023 NYT: Multiple indictments recommended in GA Trump probe MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 21, and reports on the latest escalation in Trump's Georgia probe and Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Melber reports on President Biden's potential 2024 bid. Nick Akerman, John Flannery, and ...
02.18.2023 Bombshell text evidence: Fox News hosts knew Trump lied about fraud then peddled it on air Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Friday, February 17, and reports on Fox’s Dominion lawsuit, GOP extremism, and the latest on Ron DeSantis. Michael Steele, Michelle Goldberg, Joyce Vance, and Christina Greer join.
02.17.2023 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 ...
02.16.2023 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 ...
02.15.2023 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 ...
02.14.2023 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, ...
02.11.2023 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 ...
02.10.2023 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 ...
02.10.2023 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 ...
02.10.2023 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 ...
02.09.2023 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 ...
02.08.2023 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. ...
02.07.2023 Echoing Bush, GOP targets social security MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, February 6, and reports on the GOP’s push to cut social security spending, and Ron DeSantis’ latest effort to censor Florida schools. Plus, Melber recaps the historic 2023 Grammy Awards. Libby Casey, ...
02.04.2023 U.S. hits highest employment since 1969 MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, February 3, and reports on President Biden's historic jobs surge, and the GOP’s latest Donald Trump problem. Plus, a special conversation on accountability in America with New York radio icon Ebro Darden. ...
02.03.2023 Grammy-nominated jazz artist Samara Joy joins Ari Melber In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by Grammy nominated jazz artist Samara Joy, for a wide ranging interview on this year’s Grammy awards, and her musical inspirations.
02.03.2023 Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. on diversity, and the future of industry awards In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by Harvey Mason Junior, CEO of the Recording Academy, in charge of the Grammys, for a wide ranging interview on this year’s performers and diversity within the Academy's judging body. Plus, ...
02.03.2023 After WH showdown, McCarthy faces test on corralling GOP MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 2 and reports on the “spectacularly slow” start to the new Congress and Donald Trump’s latest fundraising efforts. Plus, Bill Bar’s response to a bombshell New York Times report. Katty Kay, ...
02.02.2023 Pres. Biden stares down McCarthy at WH MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 1, and reports on the first meeting between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy, and Ron DeSantis’ controversial education policy. Plus, Melber sits down with Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Junior. Chai Komanduri, ...
02.01.2023 “Same answer”: Trump pleads 5th 400 times MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 31, and reports on the escalating pressure in several Trump legal cases, the latest twist in the George Santos melodrama, and Rep. Matt Gaetz’s latest appearance on “The Beat.” Eli Honig, ...
01.31.2023 Rep. Matt Gaetz on “The Beat" MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, January 30, and is joined by Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz for a wide-ranging interview, discussing the GOP agenda, the contentious fight over Kevin McCarthy's Speaker of the House bid, Jan. 6, and ...
01.30.2023 Sports icon Stephen A. Smith on presidential athletics, hard work and politics In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith in a wide ranging interview on sports and politics. Plus, MSNBC Contributor Mike Barnicle joins Melber and Smith for Fallback Friday, discussing GOP lawmaker George Santos, ...
01.28.2023 Graphic footage shows hammer attack on Paul Pelosi MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 27, and reports on the newly-released footage of the attack on Paul Pelosi, the latest in Peter Navarro’s criminal trial, and the RNC election. Maya Wiley, Josh Marshall, and Joyce Vance ...

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