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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10.24.2020

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on October 23, and reports on the last presidential debate and the unprecedented nature of this election. Melber also delivers a special report on voter suppression. Presidential historian Michael Beschloss and designer Kenneth Cole ...

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10.24.2020 Biden hammers Trump on Covid-19 after debate MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on October 23, and reports on the last presidential debate and the unprecedented nature of this election. Melber also delivers a special report on voter suppression. Presidential historian Michael Beschloss and designer Kenneth Cole ...
10.23.2020 Ari talks to Chuck Schumer ahead of final Trump-Biden debate MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on October 22, and reports on the last presidential debate and a new bombshell report of Russian election interference. Melber also hosts a special interview with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in his first ...
10.21.2020 Obama on Trump: Tweeting doesn’t solve problems MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, October 21, and reports on Obama’s first in-person campaign event for Biden and the state of the race 13 days out of Election Day. Pollster Cornell Belcher, The New York Times editorial ...
10.21.2020 New signs Dems winning the early vote MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 20, and reports on the latest in early voting, this week’s final presidential debate and SCOTUS’s latest ruling. Mary Trump, niece of Donald Trump, also joins for a special interview. Finally, ...
10.20.2020 Early voting up 400% compared to 2016 MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, October 19, and reports on the 2020 election and Russia’s latest hacking campaign. Melber also delivers a special report that traces what Trump University reveals about Trump’s MAGA supporters ahead of Election ...
10.17.2020 “Bloodbath”: Some GOP leaders see Trump losing in blue wave MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, October 16, and reports on the rising number of Republicans distancing themselves from Trump just before Election Day, the latest political controversy Rudy Giuliani has found himself caught up in, and the ...
10.16.2020 Biden builds lead in states Trump won in 2016 MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 15, and reports on the tight nature of this year's election and the bombshell news that the Trump campaign was downplaying the danger of Covid-19 while privately giving investors a heads ...
10.15.2020 Trump losing ground as he turns off crucial demographics MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, October 14, and reports on the trouble Trump now faces as key voting blocs now swing toward Biden, the DOJ’s failed investigation into the Obama administration and the ongoing SCOTUS nomination hearing. ...
10.14.2020 Senate clash over Judge Barrett's nomination MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday 10/13 and reports on day 2 of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Melber also reports on signs of high voter turnout for the election and Trump's ...
10.13.2020 Trump mocked for plan to wear “Superman” costume to show he beat Covid-19 MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, October 12, and reports on the first day of Amy Coney Barrett’s SCOTUS hearing, Trump’s first super spreader event since he got Covid-19 and what early voting data can tell us about ...
10.10.2020 Trump returns to rallies while hiding his COVID test MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, October 9, and reports on Trump’s plans to host a campaign rally just days after contracting Covid-19, the cancellation of the second presidential debate and the extremist attack against Michigan’s governor. The ...
10.09.2020 Mary Trump: Donald’s reckless behavior “unspeakable” MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, October 8 and reports on the vice presidential debate and the fallout Trump continues to face for violating his own Covid-19 guidelines. Melber also reports on Speaker Pelosi’s plan to introduce legislation ...
10.08.2020 Trump visits Oval Office with two aides while COVID positive MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, October 7, and report’s on Trump’s refusal to follow his own administration’s coronavirus guidelines and the first vice presidential debate. Rev. Al Sharpton, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Wisconsin governor Scott Walker ...
10.07.2020 Trump downplays virus killing 211,000 Americans MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 6, and reports on the backlash Trump faces for his mask stunt downplaying the virus as polls reveal rising distrust of his Covid-19 claims and more members of his staff test ...
10.05.2020 Introducing Kamala: Next in Line As a bonus for The Beat listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of Kamala: Next in Line, a six-part podcast from MSNBC and Wondery that goes inside the cross-cultural journey that led Senator Kamala Harris from her humble roots to ...
10.02.2020 Trump under fire for debate, alleged voter suppression and COVID lies MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, October 1, and reports on Trump’s increasing worries Biden will defeat him in November, the controversy he’s facing for refusing to condemn white supremacy during the first presidential debate and the newly ...
10.01.2020 Exclusive: Three Trump insiders speak on backing Biden MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, September 30, and hosts an exclusive panel of former Trump insiders Michael Cohen, Tony Schwartz and Anthony Scaramucci, who all react to Trump’s debate performance and the bombshell report on his taxes. ...
09.30.2020 Biden debates Trump after his taxes were exposed MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 29, and reports on the upcoming presidential debate, the fallout Trump faces after his taxes were released in a bombshell report from The New York Times and the latest in Breonna ...
09.29.2020 Pelosi: NYT bombshell raises "national security question" on Trump MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin fills in for Ari Melber and hosts “The Beat” on Monday, September 28, reporting on The New York Times’ bombshell report on Trump’s tax information, just days ahead of the first presidential debate. Mohyeldin also gives an ...
09.26.2020 Bob Woodward on Trump’s unique danger to the presidency MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, September 25, and reports on Trump’s official SCOTUS replacement for Justice Ginsberg, the fallout Barr and his DOJ face for pushing Trump’s voter fraud plot, and the latest in Breonna Taylor’s case. ...
09.25.2020 Trump openly threatens democratic process MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, September 24, and reports on the fallout Trump faces after refusing to commit to a peaceful transfer of power, the states facing rising COVID infection rates and Justice Ginsberg being the first ...
09.24.2020 No charges for police killing Breonna Taylor, one charge for shots fired MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, September 23, and reports on the grand jury’s findings in Breonna Taylor’s case and breaks down the decision to not charge any of the officers for her shooting death, despite the fact ...
09.23.2020 The heat is on: SCOTUS upends 2020 race MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 22, and reports on Trump’s efforts to ram his SCOTUS pick through the Senate, spread lies about COVID and ramp up racism as he continues to lag in battleground polls and ...
09.22.2020 As nation grieves RBG, battle over SCOTUS begins MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, September 21, and reports on the political aftermath of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death and her incredible life. Melber also updates viewers with the latest information on the coronavirus. Beat favorites Neal ...
09.19.2020 Americans begin 2020 voting today MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, September 18, and reports on the beginning of voting season, the former Trump officials publicly opposing his re-election and the blow back Barr is facing for potentially attempting to influence the election. ...
09.18.2020 Owned: AG Barr contradicts his own testimony in new speech MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, September 17, and reports on the alarming news that Attorney General Barr admits he violated his own oath of office and the statements being made on camera by a new Trump accuser. ...
09.17.2020 Biden rips Trump for “weak” & “feckless” COVID response MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, September 16, and reports on Trump’s recent town hall and the latest in Daniel Prude’s case. Melber also brings viewers the latest information on the coronavirus and vaccine efforts. Reverend Al Sharpton ...
09.16.2020 Trump admin reeling from new COVID scandal MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 15, and reports on the latest updates in Breonna Taylor’s case, the new COVID scandal the Trump admin faces, and the probe the DOJ is launching into former Trump aide John ...
09.15.2020 Trump engulfed with coronavirus scandal, wildfires crisis MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, September 14, and reports on the two biggest disasters facing the country: the coronavirus and the raging wildfires out West. Melber also breaks down Impeachment witness Alexander Vindman’s recent bombshell interview about ...
09.12.2020 Mary Trump's interview on The Beat MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, September 11, and reports on Trump’s efforts to continue to minimize the virus even in light of the release of tapes that reveal he downplayed the danger of the virus while privately ...
09.11.2020 Biden says Trump’s COVID failure “almost criminal” MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday September 10, and reports on the new fallout Trump is facing over Bob Woodward’s new book and for downplaying the threat of COVID in February. Melber also reports on the latest updates ...
09.09.2020 Trump misled U.S. about Covid, hid early intel MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, 9/9 and reports on the bombshell news that Trump knew the dangers of coronavirus in February but played it down from an interview with journalist Bob Woodward. In a special report, Melber ...
09.08.2020 Trump campaign blows through $800M as Biden cash surges MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, 9/8 and reports on the Trump campaign blowing through $800 million of the $1.1 billion they raised, including on legal fees and $100 million on ads. Former Trump Organization executive Barbara Res ...
09.04.2020 Report: Trump called troops who died "losers" and "suckers" MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, 9/4 and reports on Trump being slammed over a shocking report that he made disparaging comments about military veterans. In a special report, Melber discusses the lesser known stories of everyday citizens ...
09.04.2020 Biden talks to family of man shot by police as Trump defends WI shooter MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, 9/3 and reports on Joe Biden visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin and speaking with Jacob Blake and his family after Trump snubbed a meeting with them. Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, who is representing ...
09.02.2020 New: Russians pushing disinformation about Biden MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, 9/2 and reports on the Biden campaign raising a record $365 million in August and Trump under fire for downplaying Russian meddling targeting Biden. Activist and author Erin Brockovich joins.
09.01.2020 Trump visits WI amidst protests against him MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, 9/1 and reports on Trump visiting the site of protests in Wisconsin over shooting of Jacob Blake. The president declined to meet with Blake’s family, instead choosing to focus on property damage. ...
08.31.2020 Biden: Trump makes violence worse, not better MSNBC's Yasmin Vossoughian hosts "The Beat" for Ari Melber on Monday, 8/31 and reports on Joe Biden ripping Trump in a speech he delivered in Pittsburgh and Trump's planned trip to the site of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. President of ...
08.29.2020 Mass gatherings in DC day after Trump RNC speech MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin hosts "The Beat" for Ari Melber on Friday, 8/28 and reports on thousands gathering at the Lincoln Memorial for the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington. Protesters from across the country, including the families of ...
08.27.2020 Trump silent on Wisconsin shooting ahead of RNC MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, 8/27 and reports on Trump’s upcoming speech on the final night of the Republican National Convention and ongoing protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin over the shooting of Jacob Blake by police. In a ...
08.26.2020 WI police shooting reignites U.S. protests MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, 8/26 and reports on ongoing protests and unrest over the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin by police and the killing of two protesters by an armed 17-year-old. Civil rights activist Deray ...
08.21.2020 Postal chief bails on Trump mail plot in hearing MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, 8/21 and reports on Postmaster General Louis Dejoy testifying before Congress today after coming under fire for allegedly carrying out a voter suppression plot for Trump. Melber also provides an update on ...
08.20.2020 Trump's former campaign chair Bannon arrested for fraud MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, 8/20 and reports on Trump’s former campaign chair Steve Bannon being indicted for political fundraising fraud and a federal judge ruling Trump must hand over his tax returns to a New York ...
08.19.2020 Obama: Trump hasn't grown into job, because he can't MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, 8/19 and reports on Former President Barack Obama slamming Trump in excerpts from his DNC speech to be delivered tonight. In a special interview, Melber talks to award-winning musician John Legend about ...
08.14.2020 Trump under fire for voter suppression MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, 8/14 and reports on new developments in the growing evidence against the Trump administration for trying to limit how mail ballots will be counted in the election. In a special edition of ...
08.13.2020 Trump admits it: using Covid bill to thwart voting by mail MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, 8/13 and reports on Trump admitting to trying to thwart voting by mail by blocking money to the US Postal Service. Attorney Benjamin Crump joins on Breonna Taylor’s family meeting investigators for ...
08.12.2020 Biden and Harris in 1st event as running mates MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, 8/12 and reports on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris making their first public appearance since forming their historic ticket. Congresswoman Terri Sewell joins.
08.11.2020 Historic: Biden taps Harris as first black woman for VP MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, 8/11 and reports on Joe Biden making history in tapping Sen. Kamala Harris for his Vice President. Senator Cory Booker and Former Senator Barbara Boxer join.
08.07.2020 New intel: Russia hitting Biden to help Trump MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, 8/7 and reports on new U.S. intelligence asserting that Russia is making efforts to meddle in the election again, this time by attacking Biden. On a special Fallback Friday, Melber talks to ...
08.06.2020 Trump campaign on edge over polls trailing Biden MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat” on Thursday, 8/6 and reports on the Trump campaign reeling as the pandemic causes more economic problems and Biden leads in polls. In a special report, Melber profiles the career of Congresswoman Karen Bass ...

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