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The Beat with Ari MelberFour years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Congress certifies Trump's winMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, Jan. 6, and reports on the first election certification since the Jan. 6 insurrection. Douglas Brinkley, Neal Katyal, Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Bill Kristol join.2025-01-0741 minThe Beat with Ari MelberHarris racks up major endorsementsMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 30, and reports on the 2024 election, the season premiere of SNL and SCOTUS. Neal Katyal, Aisha Mills and Steve Kornacki join.2024-10-0141 minThe Beat with Ari MelberFinal campaign sprint to election dayMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, September 3, and reports on the Harris-Walz campaign, Donald Trump’s legal battles and Project 2025. Plus, Melber is joined by comedian D.L. Hughley. Neal Katyal, April Ryan and Howard Dean also join.2024-09-0441 minThe Beat with Ari MelberSCOTUS gives win to Trump, ruling he has immunity for some acts in election interference indictmentMSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 1, and reports on the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling, Steve Bannon's report to a federal prison, and Joe Biden's debate performance. Neal Katyal, Melissa Murray, Leah Litman, Molly Jong-Fast, Emily Bazelon, and Joshua Green join.2024-07-0241 minThe Beat with Ari MelberFallout after Trump's convictionMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, June 3, and reports on the fallout after Donald Trump's guilty conviction. Neal Katyal, Tony Schwartz, David Kelley and Emily Bazelon join.2024-06-0441 minThe Beat with Ari MelberProsecution rests case against TrumpMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 20, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial and the latest SCOTUS scandal. Jason Johnson, Sam Nunberg, Neal Katyal, and Melissa Murray join.2024-05-2140 minThe Beat with Ari MelberJudge to Trump: Jail is on the table if you break gag order againMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 6, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial and Congressman Henry Cuellar's indictment. Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon, Neal Katyal, and Joyce Vance join.2024-05-0741 minThe Beat with Ari MelberNew state charges for Trump's failed coupMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 29, and reports on new state charges for Donald Trump's failed coup, Trump's legal battles, and the White House Correspondents dinner. Plus, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joins The Beat. Tony Schwartz, Neal Katyal and Manny Arora also join.2024-04-3041 minThe Beat with Ari MelberHouse GOP infighting escalates againMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 1, and reports on GOP dysfunction, Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial and SNL's recent Trump sketch. Dan Alexander, Neal Katyal, Molly-Jong Fast and Jason Johnson join.2024-04-0241 minThe Beat with Ari MelberNY judge sets new trial date for Trump criminal trialMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 25, and reports on Donald Trump's civil fraud bond and hush money trial, GOP extremism as House Speaker Mike Johnson faces ouster threats, and what is at stake in a SCOTUS abortion pill hearing scheduled for tomorrow. Neal Katyal and Eugene Daniels join to discuss. Plus, listen to a portion of an interview with former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as part of the "Summit" series. Watch the full interview at msnbc.com/summit.2024-03-2642 minThe Beat with Ari MelberSupreme Court rules Trump can stay on Colorado ballotMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 4, and reports on the Supreme Court's ruling to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot and recent questioning of pundits' "anti-Biden" narrative. Neal Katyal and Nina Totenberg join to discuss. Plus, a peek into Melber's interview with actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith in the latest "Mavericks" installment. Watch the full interview at msnbc.com/mavericks.2024-03-0541 minThe Beat with Ari MelberSupreme Court takes Trump case, delaying his Jan. 6 trialMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 28, and reports on the Supreme Court deciding to hear Trump's immunity case and Mitch McConnell's resignation from GOP leadership. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Michael Steele and Elie Mystal join to discuss. Plus, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actress Susie Essman joins Melber to remember co-star and comedian Richard Lewis.2024-02-2946 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump's legal fees top half a billion dollarsMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 19, and reports on Donald Trump's mounting legal fees, the fallout from New York's special election, an FBI informant indicted for lies about Hunter Biden and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Neal Katyal joins to discuss. Plus, award-winning actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner joins Melber to discuss recent politics and Reiner's upcoming documentary "God & Country."2024-02-2041 minThe Beat with Ari MelberDeadly mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl paradeMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 14, and reports on the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, with updates from city officials. Jesse Kirsch, Jim Cavanaugh, Cedric Alexander, Maxwell Frost and Jemele Hill join. Plus, Melber delivers instant analysis to the breaking news that Jack Smith filed a SCOTUS response to Trump's immunity filing. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal and Gordon Sondland join.2024-02-1555 minThe Beat with Ari MelberAppeals court: “Citizen Trump” is not immune from prosecutionMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 6, and reports on a federal appeals court's rejection of Donald Trump's claims of immunity and the House's vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Neal Katyal, Leslie Caldwell, Melissa Murray, Kristy Greenberg, and Emily Bazelon join to discuss.2024-02-0745 minThe Beat with Ari MelberGOP lawmakers pushing new ways to undermine voters in 2024MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 5, and reports on lawmakers supporting false electors and the 2024 Grammy Awards. Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, and Chai Komanduri join to discuss. Plus, Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer joins Melber in a special edition of The Summit Series.2024-02-0641 minThe Beat with Ari MelberColorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off the state's 2024 ballotMSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, December 19, and reports on the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling barring Trump from the 2024 ballot. Kristy Greenberg, Hugo Lowell, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Glenn Kirschner, Hugo Lowell, Neal Katyal and Lisa Rubin join.2023-12-2011 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump's enablers defend commentsMSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 18, and reports on Donald Trump and attacks on democracy. Josh Kaplan, Michael Steele, Michelle Goldberg, Neal Katyal and Steve Inskeep.2023-12-1942 minThe Beat with Ari MelberJack Smith eyes Supreme CourtMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, December 11, and reports on Donald Trump’s trials, Trump enablers, Rudy Guiliani and book bans. Neal Katyal, Joyce Vance, Carlos Curbelo and Margaret Carlson join.2023-12-1241 minThe Beat with Ari MelberReport: Trump gears up for “radical” second termMSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 27, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump. Brian Levin, Micahel Beschloss, Neal Katyal, Melissa Murray, David Rhode and Elise Labbott join.2023-11-2841 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump testifies in NY civil fraud trialMSNBC's Charles Coleman Jr. hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 6, and reports on Donald Trump's civil fraud trial. Molly Jong-Fast, Basil Smikle, Joyce Vance, Caroline Pelosi, David Fahrenhold, Kristy Greenberg and Neal Katyal join.2023-11-0740 minThe Beat with Ari MelberDC judge reinstates gag order for Trump in coup caseMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, October 30, and reports on Donald Trump’s trials, President Biden and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Neal Katyal, Joyce Vance, Steven Cook and Ron Klain join.2023-10-3141 minThe Beat with Ari MelberDay 17 of the Israel-Hamas war: Trump rattled as lawyers flip on him in coup caseMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, October 10, and reports on Donald Trump’s legal battles, House GOP chaos and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Neal Katyal, David Rohde, Maya Wiley and Heather Cox Richardson join.2023-10-2441 minThe Beat with Ari MelberDay 10 of the Israel - Hamas war: Speaker's raceMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, October 16 and reports on the latest in the Israel-Gaza war as the humanitarian crisis worsens. Plus, the latest on the House GOP's chaotic struggle to find a new Speaker of the House. Admiral James Stavridis, Avi Mayer, Neal Katyal and Michael Steele join.2023-10-1741 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump in court today for fraud trialMSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 2nd, and reports on the first day of Donald Trump's civil fraud trial. Katty Kay, Neal Katyal, Maya Wiley, Joyce Vance and David Cay Johnston join.2023-10-0341 minThe Beat with Ari MelberGA RICO defendants blame Trump for their actionsMSNBC'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.2023-09-2041 minThe Beat with Ari MelberDespite grand jury report, Lindsey Graham not charged in Georgia election probeMSNBC’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.2023-09-0940 minThe Beat with Ari MelberNew tapes show Trump vet Roger Stone on Jan. 6MSNBC'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.2023-08-2241 minThe Beat with Ari MelberLawyer for Trump “co-conspirator” on new chargesMSNBC’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 join2023-08-0845 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump’s new co-defendant in docs case appears in courtMSNBC'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.2023-08-0142 minThe Beat with Ari MelberNew details on coup probe & criminal intentMSNBC’s Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Monday, July 24, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, Trump’s January 6 probe and abortion. Alexis McGill Johnson, Chris England, Mara Gay, Joyce Vance, Neal Katyal and Timothy Heaphy join.2023-07-2541 minThe Beat with Ari MelberJack Smith widens probe into fake electors, bid to seize voting machinesMSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Monday, July 10, and reports on ongoing Trump investigations, Fox News and SCOTUS ethics scandals. Neal Katyal, Josh Marshall, Melissa Murray, Fernand Amandi, Alencia Johnson and Regina Goodwin join.2023-07-1141 minThe Beat with Ari MelberDOJ eyes MAGA lawyers, electors and lawsuits in AZMSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat '' on Wednesday, July 5, and reports on Donald Trump’s investigations, affirmative action and the ongoing effort to ban TikTok. Neal Katyal, Chai Komanduri, and Maya Wiley join.2023-07-0641 minThe Beat with Ari MelberPutin faces greatest test to rule in 23 yearsMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 26, and reports on Jack Smith’s coup probe and the latest on the fallout after Wagner’s rebellion in Russia. David Rothkopf, Julia Ioffee, Neal Katyal and Kristy Greenberg join.2023-06-2741 min
COURTSIDE with Neal KatyalCourtside: Episode 1 with Ari MelberWelcome to Courtside, Episode I. The podcast begins each week with a short, humorous discussion of the week’s legal news (because we all need humor to get through it). And then it turns to talking about a landmark case that’s been decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. I’ve argued 50 cases at the Supreme Court, and served as the federal government’s top lawyer. But I want the Court to come alive for you. Each week, I’m going to discuss a single Supreme Court case with one guest, someone who’s not a lawyer and who...2023-06-2149 minThe Beat with Ari MelberJudge rules Trump can only view evidence “under direct supervision”MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 19, and reports on Donald Trump’s criminal probes. Plus, Economist Juliet Schor joins Ari Melber for the latest “Open Mind,” exploring why our labor system is set up the way it is, and if there may be a better way to rethink it. Neal Katyal and Ruth Ben-Ghiat also join.2023-06-2041 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump criminal probes intensifyMSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Monday, May 22, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, the debt ceiling fight, and the GOP 2024 primary. Rick Wilson, Molly Jong-Fast, Derrick Johnson, Hugo Lowell, and Neal Katyal join.2023-05-2340 min