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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09.28.2023

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 27, and reports on Trump's legal battles, Fox News and the "Taylor Swift effect" in politics. Erin Gloria Ryan, Michael Wolff and Barbara Res join.

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09.28.2023 Fallout as judge finds Trump guilty of fraud MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 27, and reports on Trump's legal battles, Fox News and the "Taylor Swift effect" in politics. Erin Gloria Ryan, Michael Wolff and Barbara Res join.
09.27.2023 Judge rules Trump committed fraud MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 26, and reports on Donald Trump’s trials, Senator Bob Menendez’s indictment, and President Biden. Maya Wiley, Leslie Caldwell and Josh Marshall join.
09.25.2023 Deadline for Trump response to gag order request MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 25, and reports on Donald Trump, the latest SCOTUS scandal, and Cassidy Hutchinson's book. Joyce Vance, Leah Litman, Nick Akerman, Elie Mystal and Michelle Goldberg join.
09.25.2023 BONUS: Ari Melber x Peter Navarro interview In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by Peter Navarro for a wide-ranging conversation. Plus, hear Melber's 2022 interview with Navarro.
09.25.2023 BONUS: Bill Gates joins The Beat In this podcast extra, philanthropist and tech leader Bill Gates joins MSNBC's Ari Melber for a long-ranging conversation about the Gates Foundation's new 2023 "Goalkeepers Report," the rise of artificial intelligence and the economy. Plus, listen to Melber's 2022 interview ...
09.23.2023 Inside Trump Legal Cases MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 22, and takes you inside Trump's legal cases. Joyce Vance, Michael Beschloss, and Jon Sale join.
09.22.2023 Rupert Murdoch retires from Fox News empire MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 21, and reports on Rupert Murdoch's retirement from Fox News. Britney Cooper, Howard Dean and James Stewart join. Plus, rapper Vic Mensa also joins for the latest "Fallback" segment.
09.21.2023 Peter Navarro returns to "The Beat" MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 20, and is joined by former Trump aide Peter Navarro for a wide-ranging conversation on his recent conviction. Melissa Murray and Chai Komanduri also join.
09.20.2023 GA RICO defendants blame Trump for their actions MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 19, and reports on Trump's legal battles, President Biden an Rudy Giuliani. Plus, Melber is joined by Bill Gates. Neal Katyal and Ruth Ben-Ghiat also join.
09.19.2023 New heat on RICO defendant Jeffery Clark MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, September 18, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, President Joe Biden and the 2024 election. Plus, Allen Hughes, Director & Executive Producer of the Docuseries “Dear Mama,” on Tupac’s legacy joins. Michelle ...
09.16.2023 Jack Smith asks for new limit on Trump talking MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 15, and reports on Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing in the coup case, Donald trump's confessions, the latest lawsuit against Fox News and the Wisconsin Senate. Andrew Weissmann, Brian Stelter and ...
09.15.2023 Judge: RICO trial for two Trump co-defendants to start Oct. 23 MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, September 14, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal battles, Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Hunter Biden's indictment. Plus, Memphis Bleek and MSNBC’s Jason Johnson “Fallback” with Melber. Eugene Daniels, David Kelley and Kristy ...
09.14.2023 Ari asks Rep. Gaetz about undisclosed speaker “agreement” MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 13, and reports on Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Donald Trump's RICO case, the latest Fox News lawsuit and "Bidenomics." Rep. Matt Gaetz and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg join. Andrew Fleischman and Josh ...
09.13.2023 Georgia Sheriff describes Trump getting “infamous” mugshot MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 12, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, the “Taylor Swift effect” in politics, the DOJ’s Google trial and Kevin McCarthy. Sara Morrison, Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon and Maya Wiley join.
09.12.2023 BONUS: Ari Melber breaks down Trump aide Navarro’s conviction In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber breaks down ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro’s conviction. Plus, hear Navarro’s past interviews on “The Beat” in 2022. Former federal prosecutor John Flannery and Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall join to discuss.
09.12.2023 D.A. Willis wins first big clash in Trump RICO case MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 11, and reports on Mark Meadows, Ginni Thomas and police brutality. Plus, Juanita Tolliver and rap artist Common "fallback" with Melber. Michael Steele, and Marq Claxton also join.
09.09.2023 Despite grand jury report, Lindsey Graham not charged in Georgia election probe MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, September 8, and reports on Trump’s Georgia trial, Rep. George Santos, Peter Navarro and Nancy Pelosi. Plus, Jason Isbell joins for the latest “Mavericks” installment. Neal Katyal and Naysa Woomer join.
09.08.2023 Peter Navarro found guilty MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 7, and reports on Peter Navarro's conviction. Plus, Melber is joined by 2024 presidential candidate Cornel West. Zoe Lofgren, John Flannery and Josh Marshall also join.
09.06.2023 First televised hearing in case related to Trump RICO plot MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, September 6, and reports on the first televised hearing in Trump’s RICO case, Donald Trump’s legal battles and Kevin McCarthy. Plus, Melber is joined by Bill Maher. Maya Wiley and Melissa Murray ...
09.05.2023 Proud Boys leader gets 22 years in prison, longest Jan. 6 sentence yet MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 5, and reports on Enrique Tarrio’s prison sentence, Donald Trump’s legal battles and the GOP’s “war on woke” failures. Chai Komanduri, David Kelley and Nick Quested join.
08.31.2023 Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia RICO case MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 31, and reports on Donald Trump, hate crimes, Ron DeSantis and Clarence Thomas. Kristy Greenberg, Kurt Bardella, Elie Mystal, Meagan Burrows, Senator Shevrin Jones and Daryle Jenkins join.
08.31.2023 Judge rules Giuliani defamed poll workers MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 30, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal battles and the GOP’s ties to Trump. Maya Wiley, Jessica Roth and Michelle Goldberg join.
08.30.2023 D.A. Fani Willis asks judge to fast-track all defendants' trials MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, August 29, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal battles, healthcare legislation and bond disparities. Plus, Grammy-winner Jon Batiste joins for the latest “Mavericks With Ari Melber” installment. Emily Bazelon and Dr. Zeke ...
08.28.2023 Judge orders March 2024 trial for Trump over coup MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 28, and reports on Donald Trump’s March 2024 trial, Mark Meadows, Peter Navarro’s “weak sauce” defense, and the Jacksonville shooting. Eugene Robinson, David Kelley and Joyce Vance join.
08.25.2023 Trump is the first president to get a mugshot MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, August 25, and reports on Donald Trump’s historic mugshot. Jason Johnson, Nick Akerman, Howard Dean and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join.
08.25.2023 Trump and 18 codefendants on track to be booked by deadline tomorrow MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 24, and reports on the latest in Donald Trump’s RICO case in Georgia and the rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani. David Kelley, Maya Wiley, James Schultz and Leslie Caldwell join.
08.24.2023 BONUS: “Velshi Banned Book Club” As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing the first episode of a new MSNBC podcast, “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins ...
08.23.2023 From America’s mayor to RICO Defendant. Rudy Giuliani surrenders in GA MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 23, and reports on the Trump co-defendants in the Georgia case who have surrendered including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman and more. James Carville, Nick Akerman, Jon Sale and John ...
08.22.2023 Trump confirms Thursday surrender in GA for RICO case MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, August 22, and reports on Trump’s legal battles and new Roger Stone tapes that were first obtained by “The Beat.” Plus, Chance the Rapper joins for the latest “Mavericks” installment. Emily Bazelon ...
08.21.2023 New tapes show Trump vet Roger Stone on Jan. 6 MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 21, and reports on new Roger Stone tapes. Plus, Melber interviews Charles Burnham, John Eastman's lawyer. Neal Katyal, Christoffer Guldbrand and Andrew Weissman join.
08.18.2023 Report: New video shows indicted Trump ally at Capitol on Jan. 6 MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Friday, August 18, and reports on Trump’s coup trial, Mike Roman, the Georgia probe and voter suppression. Bomani Jones, Ńse Ufot, Tanya Miller, Joyce Vance and David Corn join.
08.18.2023 BONUS: Why indicted Trump may go to prison in Georgia & Roger Stone caught on tape In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on Donald Trump's indictment in Georgia and "RICO." Melber also reports on exclusive video of Roger Stone pushing a plot to overthrow the 2020 election. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Drew ...
08.17.2023 Caught on tape: Roger Stone dictates elector plot ahead of Biden win MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 17, and reports on exclusive video that shows Roger Stone pushing a plot to overthrow the 2020 election, Trump’s Georgia probe and the GOP’s war on education. Chris Jones, Donald Ayer, ...
08.17.2023 EXCLUSIVE: Trump vet pushed elector plot before Trump lost MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 16, and reports on exclusive video of Trump adviser and ally Roger Stone pushing a plot to overthrow the 2020 election. Christopher Guldbrand, John Flannery and Sam Olens join.
08.16.2023 Trump’s 4th indictment hits Rico plot in Georgia MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, August 15, and reports on Donald Trump’s indictment in the Georgia election probe. David Kelley, J. Tom Morgan, Melissa Murray, Katie Phang, Chai Komanduri and Souymna Dayanadana join.
08.14.2023 GA grand jury meets on Trump election case MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 14, and reports on Donald Trump’s probes. Plus, hear Melber’s special report on how Trump’s criminal exposure is tied to “all his lawyers.” Sam Olens and Hugo Lowell join.
08.11.2023 Jack Smith’s team clashes with Trump lawyers in court pretrial hearing MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, August 11 and reports on the first pretrial hearing in the Trump election interference case, with Jack Smith's team clashing with Trump lawyers. Plus, Obama's "inspiration" Jeezy joins on the 50th anniversary ...
08.11.2023 Before indicting Trump, Jack Smith led war crimes case MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 10, and reports on Special Counsel Jack Smith, Trump’s legal battles and Clarence Thomas. James Schultz and Renato Mariotti join.
08.10.2023 New memo shows planning and coordination in fraudulent electors plot MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 9, and reports on Donald Trump’s new coup memo, Trump’s co-conspirators, and abortion rights. Maya Wiley, David Kelley and Melissa Murray join.
08.08.2023 Trump echoes “Oedipus Rex” amid 3 indictments MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 8, and reports on Trump's legal battles. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on how Trump echoes the Greek tragedy “Oedipus Rex." Chai Komanduri, Jay Mcinery, and Maya Wiley also join.
08.08.2023 Lawyer for Trump “co-conspirator” on new charges MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 7, and is joined by Charles Burnham, lawyer for Trump “co-conspirator” John Eastman to discuss coup allegations in Jack Smith's indictment. Neal Katyal and Leslie Caldwell also join
08.07.2023 BONUS: Ari Melber breaks down Trump's coup arraignment In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber breaks down the key takeaways from Donald Trump’s coup arraignment. Plus, listen to Melber's 2022 interview with Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro.
08.04.2023 Indicted: The Coup Conspiracy - Melber special report MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts a special episode of“The Beat” on Friday, August 3 on the Trump coup conspiracy plots which Jack Smith alleges were illegal in the second federal indictment of Donald Trump. John Flannery and Joyce Vance join.
08.03.2023 Indictment reveals new coup evidence MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 2, and reports on Donald Trump’s indictment in the Jan. 6 coup probe. Barry Berke and John Flannery join.
08.03.2023 Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 1, and delivers instant analysis to Jack Smith's indictment of Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 coup probe.
08.02.2023 BONUS: Prosecuting Donald Trump: The 2020 Election Indictment Read by Ali Velshi MSNBC host Ali Velshi reads the latest federal indictment against Donald Trump, charging him with 4 counts in connection with his efforts to try to overturn the 2020 election.
08.01.2023 Trump’s new co-defendant in docs case appears in court MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 31, and reports on Trump probes, legacy admissions, and Ron DeSantis. Ivan Espinoza Madrigal, Melissa Murray, Jenifer Jackquet, David Kelley and Neal Katyal join.
07.28.2023 Jack Smith files new charges in Mar-a-Lago probe MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Friday, July 28, and reports on Donald Trump’s new charges in the Mar-a-Lago documents probe. Maya Wiley, Dave Aronberg, Andrew Weissman, Eugene Robinson, Liz Plank and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join.
07.28.2023 Special counsel brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 27, and delivers instant breaking news analysis as Special Counsel Jack Smith brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Renato Mariotti, Maya Eaglin, Nick Akerman, Bill Kristol, ...
07.27.2023 Rudy Giuliani facing accountability for lies MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 26, and reports on Rudy Giuliani as he faces accountability for lies, Hunter Biden and Ron DeSantis. Michael Cohen, Nikki Fried, Michael Beschloss and Ankush Khardori join.

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