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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08.21.2019

0.00 - New Trump rule claims power to detain migrant children 'indefinitely' 15.10 - Trump caves on 'meaningful' background checks after NRA pressure23.00 - Trump org insider on Trump's management style | Fashion mogul Steve Madden joins The Beat38.58 - ...

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08.21.2019 Trump demands 'indefinite detention' power, courts will have final say 0.00 - New Trump rule claims power to detain migrant children 'indefinitely' 15.10 - Trump caves on 'meaningful' background checks after NRA pressure23.00 - Trump org insider on Trump's management style \| Fashion mogul Steve Madden joins The Beat38.58 - ...
08.21.2019 Trump's approval now lower than average of all Presidents since 1938 0.00 - 'RATTLED' Trump frets over potential recession 17.39 - Trump under attack by former aides26.15 - Jaime Harrison challenges Lindsey Graham for Senate Seat30.50 - BREAKING: AG Barr moves to shield Trump from House subpoenas 37.25 - Chris Christine ...
08.20.2019 'Conspiratorial': Trump thinks polls and economist are fake Ari unpacks Trump's warnings of conspiracies acting against him, The Mooch's latest battle against Trump, NYPD's ruling in the officer involved in Eric Garner's death and new data in campaign donation for the leading 2020 Democratic candidates in this episode ...
08.18.2019 Bonus: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's Jon Batiste explains 'Make Jazz Great Again' In this bonus episode, MSNBC's Ari Melber talks to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's Jon Batiste to discuss his latest album, Anatomy of Angels: Live at the Village Vanguard. Batiste also opens up on working with Stevie Wonder, taking ...
08.16.2019 Trump in crisis: governing by grievance, anxious about economy, new court challenges 0.00 - Trump ally says POTUS is 'rattled' about economy, 202013.24 - Trump advisor 'happy' to testify in obstruction probe18.36 - Bill Nye the Science Guy joins The Beat25.55 - Cosmo Editor-in-Chief on covering politics31.50 - Fallback Friday: Jon Batiste ...
08.15.2019 Trump demands Isreal deny entry to U.S. dem Rivals 0.00 - Trump demands a foreign govt. retaliate against 'the squad'16.06 - NEW: ICE detentions in Southern U.S. have quadrupled22.58 - Former Trump Casino exec compares business failures to Trump's lack of understanding on the economy 29.47 - Dahlia Lithwick ...
08.15.2019 Trump battles self-made crises as markets tumble In this episode of The Beat with Ari Melber, Ari provides breaking updates on the shooting in Philadelphia, the affect of the plunging economy, the latest updates on the Jeffrey Epstein case and more. 0.00 - Six police officers shot ...
08.13.2019 Trump admin defends targeting lower income immigrants 0.00 - Trump under fire for new immigration rule21.03 - AG Barr under pressure for staffing issues after Epstein death27.24 - Castro to Trump: 'Americans were killed because you stoke the fires of racists.'31.14 - 'Do something': gun control theme ...
08.12.2019 Rebuked for Epstein plea deal, Trump officials now under fire for Epstein's death in jail 0.00 - Heartless: new Trump rule targets poor immigrants15.33 - Trump on defense again over sex offender Jeffrey Epstein21.00 - Trump deflects Epstein criticism with conspiracy theories,a nd some Trump critics follow his lead29.58 - New battle over Mueller's 'Godfather' ...
08.11.2019 Bonus: white supremacy and terrorism in America In this bonus podcast, listen to Ari Melber explore the the relationship between white supremacy and the rise of domestic terrorism in AmeircaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08.10.2019 As Trump admin arrests undocumented workers , new reports about Trump employing them 0.00 - New scrutiny of Trump's own undocumented workers14.29 - Dems say Trump impeachment probe has begun 20.17 - Debunking race-baiting myths from birtherism to the 'white supremacy hoax'28.37 - 'Do something!': gun control activism now surging34.24 - 'Green shirt ...
08.08.2019 In wake of shootings, Trump administration deploys massive ICE raid 0.00 - ICE leads historically large state immigration raid 17.16 - Probing how Congress banned assault weapons before29.54 - Former top FBI official suing Trump, alleging illegal firing35.11 - Trump AG Barr touts controversial scene from 'Dirty Harry'41.18 - Tucker ...
08.08.2019 Trump picks political fights on day of mourning 0.00 - Not normal: President Trump attacks rivals on day devoted to honoring victims20.58 - Trump's visit stokes deep divisions in El Paso25.24 - Trump's FBI director debunks Trump ally's 'white supremacy hoax' defense37.09 - Top Dem scolds McConnell for ...
08.07.2019 Another shooting today as U.S. reels from El Paso, Dayton 0.00 - Dems tell Trump he's 'not wlecome' in El Paso 14.23 - Probing the roots of 'invasion' rhetoric19.29 - After two mass shootings, outcry over Trump's 'invasion' rhetoric28.10 - 9/11 Commission Chiefs want tnew domestic terror focus36.06 - Dems ...
08.05.2019 31 Dead after two mass shootings in El Paso, Dayton 0.00 - Feds: El Paso massacre treated as 'domestic terrorism' 16.43 - Sen. Gillibrand on mass shootings and gun reform in Congress22.23 - American crisis: white nationalist terrorism is on the rise28.48 - How Feds track white supremacist extremists37.10 - ...
08.03.2019 Majority of House Dems back impeachment for first time 0.00 - Impeachment caucus achieves majority of House Dems17.45 - President Trump mocks attempted felony at Rep. Cummings' home23.41 - Facts matter: Another Trump nominee out after investigating reporting on record31.58 - Siding with Putin Trump contradicts own intel chiefs36.37 ...
08.01.2019 Second Dem Debate turns on Obama's legacy 0.00 - Dem primary confronts shift from Obama era to Trumpism16.20 - About half of House Dems now back impeachment19.58 - Trump attacks military prosecutors27.43 - New FBI warning on the danger of online conspiracies33.47 - Eric Garner case hits ...
07.31.2019 Dems tackle liberalism and electability at 2020 debates 0.00 - A review of the first night of the second Democratic Presidential debate.13.10 - Mitch McConnell is not impressed with his new nickname, Moscow Mitch.22.10 - A newly released audio tape shows racist remarks shared by Reagan and Nixon.27.10 ...
07.31.2019 From rhetoric to policy, Trump admin under fire for blatant discrimination 0.00 - How Trump's policies reinforce his racial attacks18.13 - Chris Matthews previews debate night24.55 - How a crowded primary could help Dems beat Trump30.55 - Trump's Intel pick pressed on inflating resume35.38 - Fact check: Trump officials say they ...
07.30.2019 Trump deploys racist attacks as political tactic 0.00 - Trump launches new racist Twitter Tirade against Dem Rep15.01 - Impeachment caucus swells to over 10021.48 - As Trump dials up racist rhetoric, GOP remains mostly silent30.45 - Trump picks GOP ally for Top Intel Chief38.42 - 'No ...
07.28.2019 Bonus: Ari Melber breaks down Mueller's historic testimony with Trump's personal lawyer In this bonus podcast, listen to Ari Melber breaks down Mueller's historic testimony in front of Congress and discuss the next steps for the President with Trump's personal lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.27.2019 Dems: 'impeachment investigation' against Trump underway 0.00 - Dems launch 'impeachment investigation' in Mueller wake13.35 - Impeachment caucus swells to nearly 100 after Mueller21.07 - McConnnell under fire for punting on election security27.24 - Senators speak out after touring Texas border facility38.34 - Pulitzer-winning journalist breaks ...
07.26.2019 After Mueller, Dems eye new witnesses, Trump finances 0.00 - Mueller sparks call for Trump's star witness20.25 - Key moments from historic Mueller testimony29.58 -House Democrats grill border officials38.51 - Britain's new Trump? Meet new U.K. Prime Minister Boris JohnsonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.25.2019 Mueller testifies Trump misled probe and was 'unpatriotic' 0.00 - Rebutting Trump, Mueller testifies he didn't clear him of obstruction14.56 - Mueller testifies on criminal evidence against TrumpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.23.2019 Historic: Mueller testifies in public tomorrow 0.00 - Robert Mueller testifies before Congress tomorrow on the criminal evidence against President Trump.16.18 - An exclusive interview with legendary reporter, Bob Woodward.32.56 - Ari talks to a member of the House Judiciary Committee about what questions he will ...
07.23.2019 Muzzling Mueller? DOJ warns Mueller to limit testimony to report 0.00 - Bob Mueller's testimony is two days away, and Bill Barr's DOJ is stepping in again . by stressing to Mueller that anything he knows which is not in the report is "presumptively privileged."16.43 - New reports say that ...
07.21.2019 Bonus: Ari Melber talks with fashion icons Dapper Dan and Andre Leon Talley In this bonus podcast, listen to Ari Melber's exclusive interviews with Dapper Dan and Andre Leon Talley.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.19.2019 Trump backtracks on race-baiting MAGA chant 0.00 - Trump defends the crowd who chanting "send her back" at his rally.14.27 - New legal documents suggests that Hope Hicks may have misled Congress when she faced questioning about the hush payment to Stormy Daniels.22.05 - A deep ...
07.18.2019 Racism encouraged: Trump silent as rally cheers ‘send her back’ 0.00 - Chants of "send her back!" erupt at a Trump rally after a failed impeachment vote in the House.15.18 - Mark Morgan, acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency joins The Beat to discuss the humanitarian ...
07.18.2019 House votes to table Trump's impeachment 0.00 - House votes to table Trump's impeachment20.19 - House votes to hold AG Bill Bar and Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt26.08 - Trump says he is "not unhappy" after historic rebuke over his racist remarks35.30 - Former SDNY attorney ...
07.17.2019 House votes to condemn Trump's racist remarks 0.00 - House votes to condemn Trump's racist remarks 16.01 - A look at Trump's racist policy proposalsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.16.2019 Congresswomen rebuke Trump's 'racsim,' 'weak' leadership 0.00 - Four Democratic members of Congress hold a press conference to respond to Trump's attack, making racism the forefront of conversation in Washington.23.33 - Following the ICE raids this weekend, the Trump administration seems more interested in fear and ...
07.14.2019 Dapper Dan talks to Ari Melber on MSNBC’s "Uncorked" In this week's episode of "Uncorked," fashion icon Dapper Dan joins Ari Melber to discuss his influence on culture and his new book, "Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem: A Memoir."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.13.2019 Mueller testimony may be delayed one week 0.00 - The highly anticipated Mueller hearing has been pushed back a week, as lawmakers negotiate for a longer hearing.14.33 - Trump confirms that the massive ICE raids set for Sunday will go off as planned.19.01 - Mueller has appeared ...
07.11.2019 Trump caves on census after Court rebuke 0.00 - Trump reverses effort to add citizenship question to the census16.14 - 2020 Candidate Cory Booker talks Trump's reversal, AG Barr and upcoming Mueller testimony 23:09 - House Democrats subpoena key Trump figurers from the Mueller Probe one week ...
07.10.2019 A week from Mueller testifying, DOJ tries to silence Mueller deputies 0.00 - As Mueller's testimony date approaches, the Trump DOJ tries to silence his deputies.15.21 - Acting DHS Chief Kevin McAleenan will testify before Congress next week in response to the reports of disastrous and inhumane conditions within the detention ...
07.09.2019 Trump braces for Mueller as Dems prep obstruction subpoenas 0.00 - Preparations are underway for Robert Mueller's highly anticipated testimony, and the Trump administration is already on the defensive.17.18 - Rep. Justin Amash is the first Republican lawmaker to defect from the GOP in the Trump era.25.55 - Retired ...
07.08.2019 Trump defends horrific conditions at migrant facilities 0.00 - New reports of appalling conditions for migrant children at a facility in Texas describe public health concerns and a "prison-like environment" for the children.12:20 - Ari previews Robert Mueller's upcoming testimony by looking at his key hearings over ...
07.03.2019 Colonel blasts draft-dodging Trump for military parade trappings 0.00 - Critics are accusing Trump of politicizing 4th of July and the US military due to his massive planned celebration.12.46 - More photos of the border facilities are released- these ones drawn by some of the children held in ...
07.02.2019 Trump’s own administration admits migrant centers now a crowded health risk 0.00 - The latest with Trump's self-made crisis at the border.19.04 - Democrats are using all their power to get their hands on Trump's taxes.28.30- - Prof. Michael Eric Dyson talks to Ari about the homelessness crisis in America36.45 - ...
07.01.2019 Alarming: Obama diplomat says North Korea “tricked” Trump 0.00 - Over the weekend, Donald Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as well as Russia's Vladimir Putin.16:07 - Previewing Robert Mueller's testimony on July 17th.24:17 - New polls have been released after the first Democratic debates.31:40- ...
06.30.2019 Bonus: Vic Mensa on Trump's relationship with hip hop Ari talks with Chicago musician Vic Mensa about Trump, child separation, and guns in America. Later, an exclusive discussion of the arch of Donald Trump's relationship with hip hop.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06.28.2019 On defense after tough debate, Biden defends civil rights record 0.00 - With the first Democratic 2020 debates over, the race to the White House as officially begun. It was the most watched Democratic debate ever, with more than 18 million people watching and another 9 million streaming.18.05 - Trump ...
06.28.2019 Dems hold debate as Trump gets knocked back by the Supreme Court 0.00 - 2020 candidate Julian Castro joins The Beat after taking part in last night's debate.17.35 - Rev. Al Sharpton discusses the wildcards in tonight's debate, like Andrew Yang and Marianne Williamson24.05 - 2020 candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell joins The ...
06.26.2019 Bob Mueller re-emerges as Dems hold first 2020 debate 0.00 - Ari previews the first Democratic debate tonight. Of the 10 Democratic candidates debating tonight, seven back impeachment proceedings.21.55 - Immigration will be a major topic in the debate tonight.28.55 - Gov. Jay Inslee, who is taking the stage ...
06.26.2019 NYT columnist: Trump border facilities like 'baby jail' 0.00 - The acting Border Protection Commissioner announces he will leave his post, as outcry builds over conditions surrounding detained migrant children held at a facility in Clint, Texas.18.47 - House Democrats say they will force Robert Mueller to testify, ...
06.25.2019 Democratic debate preview: 20 Dem candidates head to Florida for first debate 0.00 - Ari previews the historically diverse first Democratic debates.12.35 - Rev. Al Sharpton offers insights on the 2020 candidates19.37 - Former Obama debate guru Bob Barnett discusses to prepare for a debate with a field this large.31.55 - Best-selling ...
06.24.2019 The Secret to Debunking Donald Trump's Bluffs 0.00 - Trump continues to pullback on his policies, first with Iran and now with ICE raids.16:57 - Axios obtained nearly a hundred background documents from the Trump transition, which shows that Trump knoew of all the red flags that ...
06.24.2019 Democratic debate preview: Dems prep for high-stakes debate this week 0.00 - Ari and his panel preview the upcoming Democratic debates.16.30 - DNC Chair Tom Perez discusses the qualifications for the Democratic debates.25.20 - A look at past Democratic debates and those memorable "break out" moments.35.20 - 2020 candidates were ...
06.23.2019 Uncorked: an Ari Melber Extra featuring George Packer Award-winning writer George Packer on being backstage with Obama, U.S. diplomacy, and his new book, “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century,” about the controversial career and rocky life of the legendary diplomat.Learn more about your ...

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