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The Beat with Ari Melber
CA Vows to Fight TX "Power Grab"
August 20, 2025; 6pm: Texas Democrats are condemning what they call President Trump’s “power grab” to give Republicans more seats in Congress. Meanwhile, California Democrats are vowing to wipe out GOP gains in Texas with their own new congressional map. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the growing backlash to what critics call Trump’s assault on Democracy, and is joined by MSNBC’s Jason Johnson, NYU's Melissa Murray and more to discuss.
2025-08-21
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Epstein Scandal Rocks Trump White House
August 6, 2025; 6pm: The Trump White House is scrambling to quell the Epstein uproar, and is reportedly holding a high-level meeting tonight at the vice president’s residence in the U.S. Naval Observatory. JD Vance denies there is a meeting to strategize on Epstein. MSNBC's Ari Melber also reports on the largest MAGA revolt of Trump’s second term. Plus, Oscar-winning director James Cameron makes his Beat debut to discuss his new film, Ghosts of Hiroshima. For more, watch our latest special reports on YouTube at msnbc.com/ariTo listen to this show and other...
2025-08-07
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump Escalates Attacks On Institutions
August 8, 2025; 6pm: President Trump and Republicans are facing new heat as voters demand answers at a raucous Nebraska town hall with Republican Congressman Mike Flood, and Democrats accuse Trump of distracting from Epstein by targeting perceived enemies. On "The Beat with Ari Melber," Bob Woodward joins to discuss press freedom and censorship. Plus, Oscar-winning director James Cameron makes his Beat debut to discuss his new film, “Ghosts of Hiroshima.”For more, watch our latest special reports on YouTube at msnbc.com/ariTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for...
2025-08-06
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari talks to Pusha T & Malice about Clipse, Pharrell & truth in hip hop
In this podcast extra, Rappers Pusha T and Malice join MSNBC’s Ari Melber for an extended interview, and open about reuniting as Clipse after 15 years, losing their parents, stepping inside the Obama White House, and how working with Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar shaped their ever-sharpening lyrical edge. Plus, listen to Melber's 2022 interview with Pharrell.
2025-07-25
34 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Pressure on Trump's Iran Policy as Tensions Rise
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 19, and reports on President Trump’s Iran policy and the growing resistance against his administration. Plus, rapper Warren G and MSNBC’s Alex Wagner join Melber for the latest “Fallback” installment. Chai Komanduri and David Rothkopf also join the program.
2025-06-20
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Yuval Noah Harari and Ari Melber Interview
In this podcast extra, hear MSNBC’s Ari Melber’s extended interview with renowned historian and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari, as he discusses how Trump’s power politics echo the dangerous “medieval” era; the risks and advancements in AI, including Harari’s proposals to limit fake bots and people; and his personal views on life extension and technological reincarnation.
2025-06-04
53 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber and Cinema Icons
In this extended podcast extra, hear a compelling mashup of MSNBC’s Ari Melber in conversation with Oscar-winning directors Wes Anderson and Christopher Nolan, along with acclaimed actors Jeff Goldblum and Javier Bardem.
2025-06-02
1h 57
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Reverend Al Sharpton and Ari Melber Fireside Chat
In this podcast extra, listen to MSNBC's Ari Melber and Rev. Al Sharpton's conversation at the National Action Network Convention, where they discuss top issues including Donald Trump's tariffs and the Signalgate scandal.
2025-04-04
15 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Trump’s “nepo babies” and Debunking DEI myths with Ari Melber
In this podcast extra, MSNBC anchor and attorney Ari Melber reports on the data on gender and racial diversity across U.S. institutions, providing a factual and historical lens for recent attacks on diversity programs and recruitment -- which are often heated and sometimes misleading. The report rigorously compares asserted claims about qualifications and merit by some critics of "DEI" programs with Trump's hiring approach in his second term. Melber also discusses legitimate, long running debates about affirmative action policy to misleading claims about the facts on diverse representation in Congress and top corporations, and efforts to misuse the policy...
2025-02-20
36 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump Admin Suffers Historic String of Legal Setbacks
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 11, and reports on the White House's legal setbacks, America's attention problem, and the impact of USAID cuts. MSNBC Host Chris Hayes, Senator Ed Markey, and Kristina Drye join.
2025-02-12
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Trump loses 2025 clash, as many seize power of protest (Rolling Stone’s Protest Songs x The Beat)
As Trump returns to Washington – facing a new court loss on immigration – Rolling Stone Magazine publishes its ‘100 Best Protest Songs of All Time,’ chronicling how musicians across genres speak “truth to power” through their music, lyrics and artistry. In this extended MSNBC exclusive and podcast extra, Ari Melber reports on the magazine’s new list and the wider significance of protest anthems, and conducts interviews with two artists who made the list, and an editor who led its creation. (This is an extended digital exclusive, some parts of this special aired on MSNBC. Featuring: Public Enemy’s Chuck D, Singer Ani DiFranco, Ro...
2025-01-28
00 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
President Biden enters final weekend as president
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 17, and reports on Donald Trump's billionaire bubble and he potential TikTok ban. Plus, comedian The Kid Mero and MSNBC's Alicia Menendez "Fallback" on The Beat. Dylan Ratigan and Juanita Tolliver also join.
2025-01-18
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Robert Greene full "Summit Interview"
In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by celebrated power historian Robert Greene joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber for a wide-ranging, in depth discussion on power in the year 2025; lessons from movements that built out support after electoral losses and government crackdowns; why Democrats should face their loss without excuses (he argues) while developing strong leadership that resists 'reacting' to Trump all the time, and how Green's acclaimed “48 Laws of Power” apply in 2025 and beyond. The two discuss seminal laws including “isolation is dangerous,” “concentrate your forces,” “appeal to self-interests,” and more
2025-01-16
38 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Donald Trump sentenced as a felon
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 10, and reports on Donald Trump's sentencing in the New York hush money case and the California wildfires. Plus, Melber is joined by rapper Erick Sermon and MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin for the latest "Fallback" installment. Joyce Vance, Douglas Brinkley and Ellison Barber also join.
2025-01-11
52 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber's "Summit" interview with Jeff Daniels
In this podcast extra, actor Actor Jeff Daniels discusses the 2024 election; playing iconic and political characters from James Comey and Atticus Finch to Ronald Reagan and Will McAvoy; and what he has learned in an extensive career spanning comedy, drama and film and theater in this new installment of "The Summit Series with Ari Melber," featuring discussion with leaders as the summit of their fields.
2025-01-09
47 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump Threatens Liz Cheney with FBI Probe
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 18, and reports on Donald Trump's plan for retribution against Liz Cheney and the Democratic party's path forward. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Freestyler Rapper Harry Mack and Reverend Al Sharpton. Ankush Khardori and Ari Berman also join.
2024-12-19
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Lin-Manuel Miranda on Hamilton in DC, lessons & hip hop with Ari Melber
In this podcast extra, celebrated actor, composer, lyricist and writer Lin-Manuel Miranda talks Obama, “Hamilton,” “Warriors,” and life lessons in this extended interview with MSNBC anchor and music obsessive Ari Melber. Parts of the interview aired on MSNBC and this is the full discussion, the newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons.
2024-11-21
46 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Finneas on new album, songwriting with Billie Eilish, A.I. & awards
In this podcast extra, Grammy and Oscar winner Finneas talks about his new album, ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!,' his approach to songwriting and why some words and lyrics are timeless, how he writes and produces with his sister Billie Eilish, his skepticism of A.I. from creativity to wedding speeches, and his views of Hans Zimmer, Selena Gomez and James Blake in this extended interview with MSNBC anchor and music obsessive Ari Melber. Parts of the interview aired on MSNBC and this is the full discussion, the newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists...
2024-11-20
44 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
First internal GOP clashes in new Trump era
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 15, and reports on Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Plus, Melber is joined by Grammy award-winning artist and producer Finneas for the latest installment of "Mavericks with Ari Melber." Bill Kristol, Maya Wiley and Zeke Emanuel also join.
2024-11-16
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
General who served Trump warns of Trump danger
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 14, and reports on the latest on the 2024 campaign trail and more. Plus, MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin and Rapper 38 Spesh "Fallback" on The Beat. Maya Wiley also joins.
2024-10-15
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Jack Smith files new brief in Trump Coup Case
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 2nd, and reports on Jack Smith's new brief in the Trump coup case and the 2024 election. Plus, Peter Navarro joins MSNBC for first time since leaving prison. Former Ambassador Gordon Sondland, Sarah Matthews, John Kasich, Jason Johnson, David Corn, and Nick Akerman also join.
2024-10-03
45 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber previews Walz-Vance debate
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 1, and previews the Walz-Vance debate. Plus, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joins. Juanita Tolliver, Howard Dean and Ofirah Yheskel also join.
2024-10-02
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
MSNBC Exclusive: VP Harris Interview
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh Wednesday night for an exclusive interview. It’s the VP’s first solo network interview since she became the Democratic nominee for president and comes just six weeks before election day. Listen to the full interview here and visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.
2024-09-26
24 min
The Rachel Maddow Show
MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024
We’re thrilled to share a mashup of our MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024 event that we recently held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The whole day was a celebration of you, our viewers and listeners. It was the first of its kind in-person, interactive experience. We so enjoyed meeting so many of you. But if you couldn’t join us in person, you’re in luck – we’re sharing key conversations in this episode. For more, be sure to check out our TV special airing Saturday, September 14th at 9 p.m. ET. For your reference, here are timecodes for the sessio...
2024-09-12
1h 47
The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari questions Trump aide Corey Lewandowski
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, August 28, and is joined by Trump aide Corey Lewandowski.
2024-08-29
42 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
“Trailblazers: An MSNBC Special”
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 12, and delivers “Trailblazers: An MSNBC Special,” featuring Maya Wiley, Lori Lightfoot, Donna Edwards and Dr. Edna Greene Medford. The full discussion is available on YouTube at msnbc.com/ari
2024-08-13
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber breakdown on Justice Alito’s Jan. 6 scandal
In this podcast extra, hear MSNBC's Ari Melber breakdown Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's Jan. 6 scandal.
2024-06-01
13 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Donald Trump found guilty on all counts
In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber anchors special coverage on the night of Donald Trump's guilty verdict. Hear Melber's reporting and in-depth conversations with MSNBC's Joy Reid, Alex Wagner, Chris Hayes, and Katie Phang.
2024-05-31
45 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber breaks down Donald Trump's criminal trial
In this podcast extra, hear Ari Melber's in depth legal breakdowns on Donald Trump's criminal trial.
2024-05-24
1h 22
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber's full interview with RFK Jr.
In this podcast extra, hear MSNBC's Ari Melber's full interview with presidential candidate RFK Jr., who discusses the 2024 race, Jan 6., media, abortion and family.
2024-05-09
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
RFK Jr. joins The Beat
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 8, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, RFK Jr. joins Melber for an extended interview, that you can find on YouTube at msnbc.com/ari.
2024-05-09
42 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber interviews Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the reversal of Roe v. Wade, attacks on judges, and his views on law and a series of consequential issues with MSNBC’s Ari Melber in this installment of 'The Summit Series with Ari Melber,' featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields.
2024-05-01
38 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Donald Trump's criminal trial: Ari Melber breakdown
In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the early days of Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial in New York. Plus, listen to Melber's previous interviews with former Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina and Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer Michael Avenatti.
2024-04-17
1h 15
The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber and MSNBC team break down Trump's criminal trial
On Monday, April 15, MSNBC's Ari Melber and the MSNBC team break down the latest from day one of former President Trump's criminal trial in New York.
2024-04-16
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump trial begins: Rachel Maddow, Ari Melber, and MSNBC breaks down historic moment
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 15, and is joined by Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Chris Hayes, Nicolle Wallace, and Joy Reid to break down the latest from day one of former President Trump's criminal trial in New York.
2024-04-16
43 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari breaks down Trump’s evidence problem as trial begins
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 12, and delivers a special report on Donald Trump's upcoming hush money trial. Kristy Greenberg, Maya Wiley, and Michael Beschloss join.
2024-04-13
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Top Republicans went from rebuking “insurrection” to defending Jan. 6
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 4, and reports on Jan. 6 accountability, Donald Trump's legal battles and abortion rights. Plus, hear a special edition of "Fallback" featuring Former Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz, comedian Modi and MSNBC's Ali Velshi. Michael Steele and Howard Dean also join.
2024-04-05
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Obama, Clinton, Sanders campaigning with Biden
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 3rd, and reports on Bernie Sanders campaigning alongside President Biden, special counsel Jack Smith's latest filing, and Donald Trump's legal battles. James Carville and Lisa Rubin join for the latest fallback installment. Plus, hear Ari Melber's interview with Bush White House vet Karl Rove. David Plouffe and Erin Haines also join.
2024-04-04
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenge to abortion pill mifepristone
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 26, and reports on today's Supreme Court arguments on a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone, a new gag order in Trump's legal battles, and federal raids of Sean "Diddy" Combs' home. Alexis McGill Johnson and Nina Totenberg join to discuss. Plus, listen to part 2 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.
2024-03-27
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
NY judge sets new trial date for Trump criminal trial
MSNBC'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.
2024-03-26
42 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari talks to "Trump Employee 5" from DOJ indictment
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 20, and interviews Mar-a-Lago employee Brian Butler, a witness in the DOJ's classified documents indictment against Trump. Melber also reports on GOP extremism in the 2024 election and the start of ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's prison sentence. Howard Dean and Joyce Vance join to discuss.
2024-03-21
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Jonathan Franzen talks to Ari Melber about fiction, family and history
In this bonus episode, MSNBC's Ari Melber sits down with Novelist Jonathan Franzen at the 2024 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival.
2024-03-08
45 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on Colorado ballot
MSNBC'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.
2024-03-05
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
New Alabama ruling upends abortion debate
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 22 and reports on the fallout from an Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are considered "children," the CPAC conference in Washington and the 2024 primaries. Maya Wiley and Michael Moore join to discuss. Plus, comedian Druski and MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.
2024-02-23
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump appointee Robert Hur faces credibility crisis as DOJ vets blast his report
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 13, and reports on GOP politicians weaponizing President Biden's age, New York's special election to replace former Representative George Santos, Jon Stewart's return to the Daily Show and Super Bowl politics. Paul Krugman, Chai Komanduri and Molly Ball join to discuss. Plus, lightning round answers from Melber's latest Summit Series interview with award-winning film producer Brian Grazer. The full interview can be found on msnbc.com/summit.
2024-02-14
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
2024 Primaries Begin
In this special edition of "The Beat," MSNBC's Ari Melber and MSNBC's Jen Psaki deliver in-depth analysis and reporting on the Iowa caucuses. Jason Johnson, Heather McGhee, Governor Asa Hutchinson and Howard Dean join.
2024-01-16
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber interviews Clive Davis
In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber interviews record executive and lawyer Clive Davis for the 20th Anniversary of the Clive Davis Institute. This interview was recorded at New York University.
2023-12-18
1h 15
The Beat with Ari Melber
Liz Cheney's full MSNBC interview with Ari Melber
In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Liz Cheney joins for a wide-ranging interview on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and ongoing trials, lessons from the Jan. 6 probe and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s retirement. Plus, hear Ari Melber's special report on Donald Trump's coup plot that aired in July 2022.
2023-12-11
1h 03
The Beat with Ari Melber
Report: Trump attempting to "relitigate" debunked election claims
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, November 29, and reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war and Donald Trump. Plus, MSNBC’s Alex Wagner and Singer-Songwriter Neffy join for the latest “Fallback” installment. Maya Wiley, Alex Wagner and Martin Fletcher join.
2023-11-30
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber's conversation with Lil Durk and Erykah Badu
In this podcast extra, you will hear Ari Melber's extended interviews with Rapper Lil Durk and Grammy-award winner Erykah Badu.
2023-11-21
1h 22
The Beat with Ari Melber
New RICO guilty plea: Cassidy Hutchinson speaks to Ari Melber
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 24, and reports on Jenna Ellis’s guilty plea, Donald Trump’s trials, and House GOP chaos. Plus, former top Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson joins Melber. John Flannery also joins.
2023-10-25
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
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.
2023-09-25
33 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
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 Greenberg also join.
2023-09-15
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
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 Marshall also join.
2023-09-14
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
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.
2023-09-12
42 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
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 Emanuel also join.
2023-08-30
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
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.
2023-08-07
24 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Director Christopher Nolan joins Ari Melber
Director Christopher Nolan discusses his new film ‘Oppenheimer,’ the threat of nuclear war, A.I.’s “Oppenheimer moment,” his approach to historical narrative, working with Matt Damon and his interest in “high stakes” issues -- like war, WMDs, and the nature of good and evil – spanning his films from Dunkirk to the Dark Knight trilogy. This wide-ranging interview is a new installment of The Summit Series with Ari Melber, featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields.
2023-07-24
24 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Bob Woodward decodes damning 'Trump Tapes' with Ari Melber
In this podcast extra, Watergate icon Bob Woodward recounts his extensive interviews with former President Trump and decodes the damning “Trump Tapes” with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Plus, hear Woodward’s past conversations with Melber on “The Beat.”
2023-07-14
35 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Woodward breaks down "Trump Tapes" on MSNBC
In this special edition of “The Beat,” journalist Bob Woodward joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Woodward discusses the interviews he did with Donald Trump during his presidency. Melber also breaks down a key period of the pandemic, playing excerpts of Woodward’s tapes and other source material to offer a broader look at Trump’s handling of the crisis, which is newly relevant as Trump runs to return to the White House.
2023-07-12
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Supreme Court ends affirmative action today
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 29, and reports on the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action and the latest on Trump’s legal battles. Plus, MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace discusses her interview with President Biden. Jelani Cobb, Deborah Archer and Derrick Johnson also join.
2023-06-30
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber's "Open Mind" Series
In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber asks viewers to explore novel ideas with an “open mind.” Economist Juliet Schor discusses the labor system and if there is a better way to rethink it. Philosopher Martha Nussbaum delivers a provocative argument that animals should have legal rights and access to the courts with human lawyers. Plus, Anne Wojcicki, the billionaire founder of 23andMe, explains her unconventional vision for using DNA and ancestry to give people more knowledge about their lives.
2023-06-21
1h 13
The Beat with Ari Melber
Judge 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.
2023-06-20
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
NYT: Trump W.H. aides reveal "attachment" to boxes
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, June 16, and reports on Donald Trump’s indictment. Plus, Doug E. Fresh and Mayor Bill De Blasio join for “Fallback Friday.” Joyce Vance and Tim Heapy also join.
2023-06-17
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
DOJ: Trump blew chances to return docs and avoid charges
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 15, and reports on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment road map. Plus, former Trump impeachment lawyer Robert Ray joins “The Beat.” Michael Steele and Richard Gregorie also join.
2023-06-16
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Nation absorbs Trump’s federal arrest
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 14, and reports on Donald Trump’s arrest and arraignment. Bob Woodward, Maya Wiley and Kristy Greenberg join.
2023-06-15
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
U.S. government arrests Trump for the first time today
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, May 13, and reports on Donald Trump’s historic arraignment. Garrett Haake, David Kelley and Lawrence O’Donnell join.
2023-06-14
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump arrives in Florida for criminal arraignment
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 12, and reports on Donald Trump’s historic federal indictment and what to expect. Chris Hayes, Melissa Murray and Ankush Khardori join.
2023-06-13
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump indicted on 37 counts
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, June 9, and reports on Donald Trump's historic indictment in Special Counsel Jack Smith's Mar-a-Lago documents probe. Maya Wiley, Jen Psaki, Kristy Greenberg, David Kelley and Andrew Weissman join.
2023-06-10
50 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Special Report: What Mark Meadows knows
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, June 7, and reports on Trump’s grand juries, Mark Meadows, and Mike Pence’s presidential bid. John Flannery and Maya Wiley join.
2023-06-08
44 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Mark Meadows testifies in DOJ Trump probe
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, June 6, and reports on Donald Trump’s documents probe, the 2024 election, George Santos and jail deaths in New York City. Plus, Melber delivers instant analysis to breaking news that Mark Meadows testified before a grand jury in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Trump investigations. Sam Nunberg, David Kelley and Melissa Murray join.
2023-06-07
42 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Today: Trump lawyers met with DOJ to argue against charges
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 6, and reports on Trump’s classified docs probe, artificial intelligence, and Ron DeSantis. David RothKopf and Joyce Vance join.
2023-06-06
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Veteran of Trump legal team on damning audiotape
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, June 2, and reports on Donald Trump’s criminal probes and is joined by Trump's former lawyer, Tim Parlatore. David Kelley and Eugene Robinson also join.
2023-06-03
43 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump talked on tape about classified doc
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 1, and reports on the Trump tapes. Joyce Vance, Michael Steele, David Remnick, and James Comey join.
2023-06-02
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
New legal heat engulfing Donald Trump
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, May 24, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, Rupert Murdoch’s “Succession” moment, Tina Turner, and Ron DeSantis. Cher and Bill Kristol join.
2023-05-25
42 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump appears in NY criminal hearing for first time since arrest
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 23 and reports on Donald Trump appearing in NY court for the first hearing since his arrest and arraignment. Plus, comedian Matt Friend returns to "The Beat" with some of his political impressions.
2023-05-24
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
NYT: New effort to flip aide against Trump
MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, May 19, and reports on Trump’s legal battles, Ron DeSantis, and new artificial intelligence technology. Plus, Melber is joined by producer Swizz Beatz. Alexander Huth, Dr. Zeke Emanuel, and Emily Bazelon also join.
2023-05-20
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
New questions face GOP witnesses
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, May 18, and reports on Smartmatic’s defamation case against Fox News, GOP probes, and Ron DeSantis. Plus, hear more of Melber’s interview with Tom Hanks. Joyce Vance, Alencia Johnson and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join.
2023-05-19
40 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Tom Hanks on ‘progress’ and characters who do what’s right I MSNBC Summit Series
In this podcast extra, revered actor Tom Hanks joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber for an in-depth conversation about his new novel, “The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece,” his iconic films, doing the right thing, and who he thinks should play him in a biopic. This is a new installment of The Summit Series with Ari Melber, featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields.
2023-05-17
44 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Bill Barr’s Russia claims fizzle with new report
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, May 15, and reports on the Durham report and the decline in traditional office life. Plus, actor Rainn Wilson from “The Office” joins. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, James Carville and David Corn also join.
2023-05-16
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Republicans face huge headwinds
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 12, and reports on GOP accountability. Plus, Melber is joined by conservatives Michael Steele, Ashley David, and Brennan Buck for an in-depth discussion on the future of the GOP following the Trump presidency and the questions facing American conservatism.
2023-05-13
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Hear George Santos on indicted money scheme and his joke about ‘Jews’ | Exclusive audio
In this podcast extra, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber airs newly-revealed audio recordings of Rep. George Santos, from journalist and documentarian Blake Zeff. In the tapes – recorded in January and February before Santos was indicted – the GOP congressman discusses his scandals and mulls a run for the White House. Plus, hear ESPN's Stephen A. Smith's take on Santos.
2023-05-12
26 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Logic and Ari Melber get real on rap, race & growth
In this podcast extra, Rapper Logic opens up about mental health in this candid conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber, and discusses his struggle to be accepted within the hip hop community. Logic also reflects on his rap idols like RZA, Black Thought and Eminem and learning to embrace his inner “nerd.” Plus, hear a special behind the scenes moment where Logic and Melber collaborate on a new beat in the latest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons. See more conversations at msnbc.com/mavericks.
2023-05-12
50 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
More Santos tapes revealed today
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, May 11, and reports on new “Santos Tapes,” Trump’s Town Hall on CNN, and Smartmatic subpoenas. Plus, rapper Logic joins for the latest “Mavericks” installment. Michael Hirschorn and also Blake Zeff join.
2023-05-12
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
GOP's George Santos arraigned
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, May 10, and reports on George Santos in court, GOP Censorship, and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Plus, for the first time, The Beat airs “The Santos Tapes.” Blake Zeff, Maya Wiley, David Kelley, and Jeremy O. Harris join.
2023-05-11
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, May 9, and reports on Donald Trump’s trial verdict, George Santos, and debt ceiling negotiations. Robbie Myers, Eugene Robinson, Jill Filipovic, and Nancy Erika Smith join.
2023-05-10
58 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump civil rape trial going to jury
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, May 8, and reports on Donald Trump’s civil trial, the Ron DeSantis tapes, and the latest on Tucker Carlson. Nancy Erika Smith, Jessica Bennett, Howard Dean, and Michael Steele join.
2023-05-09
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
As Trump vows an America for 'us,' Black power disrupts new industries
In this podcast extra, MSNBC Host Ari Melber talks to entrepreneur Reginald Cash about diversifying gaming, building a company, the “Gaming While Black,” series and his work with rapper 50 Cent and filmmaker Eli Roth. Plus, hear Governor John Kasich and Fab 5 Freddy join Melber and discuss how the rise of article intelligence is affecting the hip hop industry.
2023-05-08
1h 11
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump deposition in rape case out today
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 5, and reports on Trump's legal battles, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and Fox News. Plus, Fab 5 Freddy and John Kasich join for "Fallback Friday." Stephanie Ruhle and Sunny Hostin also join.
2023-05-06
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
As Trump vows an America for 'us,' Black power disrupts new industries
In this podcast extra, MSNBC Host Ari Melber talks to entrepreneur Reginald Cash about diversifying gaming, building a company, the “Gaming While Black,” series and his work with rapper 50 Cent and filmmaker Eli Roth. Cash runs 3BlackDot, and spoke to Melber as part of The Summit Series.
2023-05-05
29 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh on disrupting Hollywood from martial arts to sci-fi
In this podcast extra, Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh gets personal in discussing her career path, family, disrupting stereotypes and taking risks in this extensive conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber for the newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons. See more conversations with artists, musicians and cultural icons at msnbc.com/mavericks.
2023-05-05
35 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
DOJ convicts Trump allies of sedition
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 4, and reports on the Proud Boys verdict, Trump's legal battles, and the Clarence Thomas ethics scandal. Melissa Murray, David Kelley, Joyce Vance, and Nicholas Kristof join.
2023-05-05
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump deposition played in civil rape trial today
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 3, and reports on Donald Trump's civil rape trial and the latest on Tucker Carlson. Plus, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh joins Melber for the latest "Mavericks" installment.
2023-05-04
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
GOP raises risk of default
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, May 2, and reports on the debt ceiling fight in Congress, Trump’s hush money probe and the Clarence Thomas scandal. Chai Komanduri, Alencia Johnson, David Kelley, and retired Admiral William McRaven also join.
2023-05-03
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
America’s gun epidemic grinds on
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, May 1, and reports on the nationwide gun crisis and the Fox-Dominion settlement. Plus, entrepreneur Reginald Cash joins for the latest “Summit Series,” and discusses diversifying the gaming industry. Michael Steele, Barbara McQuade, Harry Litman, and Mike Spies also join.
2023-05-02
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Criminal probes haunt indicted Trump as Biden launches campaign
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 28, and reports on Donald Trump's losing streak and the Proud Boys trial. Plus, Comedian Jena Friedman joins for Fallback Friday. Chai Komanduri and Carrie Sheffield also join.
2023-04-29
41 min
The Beat with Ari Melber
Hear Ted Cruz caught on tape plotting ‘step two’ of Jan. 6 Coup
In this podcast extra and MSNBC exclusive, you'll hear MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber report on new tape recordings of Sen. Ted Cruz and Fox's Maria Bartiromo. Cruz is caught pushing a fake “commission” to steal the 2020 election and outlining his plot just four days prior to January 6th, 2021.
2023-04-28
31 min
iGen Politics
Ari Melber and John Fugelsang
Hosts Jill WIne-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by Ari Melber, host of The Beat With Ari Melber on MSNBC. Together they discuss the possible Trump indictment in Manhattan New York and what to expect in the coming days. They then ask Ari about Georgia and his love for rap. After, they chat with legendary comedian John Fugelsang about the news of the week. Email iGen Politics at igp@politicon.com or tweet using #iGenPolitics. Get More From Ari Melber Twitter | MSNBC YouTube Get more from John Fugelsang Twitter | Podcast ...
2023-03-22
50 min
The Rachel Maddow Show
The January 6th Committee Special Coverage with Rachel Maddow, Alex Wagner and Ari Melber (12/21/22)
Rachel Maddow is joined by her MSNBC colleagues and a range of expert guests to analyze the release of 34 transcripts by the January 6th Committee and an exclusive interview of committee chairman Rep. Bernie Thompson.
2022-12-22
34 min
Ari Melber of MSNBC's The Beat
Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Ari Melber of MSNBC's The Beat. Ari Melber, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer and attorney, is the host of “The Beat with Ari Melber” airing nightly at 6pm ET on MSNBC. Melber also serves as MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent and an NBC News Legal Analyst, reporting on law and justice stories across all NBC platforms, and providing legal analysis for programs such as “TODAY” and “The Rachel Maddow Show,” among others. Melber received a 2016 Emmy Award for his reporting on the Supreme Court. Melber also regularly guest hosts for MSNBC anchors...
2018-07-24
09 min