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The Beat with Ari MelberTrump Escalates Attacks On InstitutionsAugust 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...
2025-08-0641 minThe Beat with Ari MelberPro-choice groups prep for second Trump termMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 19, and reports on women's rights, Matt Gaetz and RFK Jr. Plus, Melber is joined by journalism icon Bob Woodward. Michele Norris also joins.
2024-11-2042 minThe Beat with Ari MelberNation absorbs historic Trump victoryMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 7, and reports on Donald Trump's historic 2024 election win. Legendary journalist Bob Woodward joins to discuss. Jelani Cobb, Molly Jong-Fast and Rachel Bitecofer also join.
2024-11-0839 minThe Beat with Ari MelberBob Woodward on Trump & "War"MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 16, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Investigative Journalist Bob Woodward. The View's Sunny Hostin also join.
2024-10-1746 minThe Beat with Ari MelberHarris slams Trump for ducking interviews and debatesMSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, October 8th, and reports on the 2024 presidential candidates' media appearances, Bob Woodward's new commentary on Donald Trump, and Elon Musk campaigning with Trump. Juanita Tolliver, Melanie Zanona, Sarah Matthews, and Jason Johnson join.
2024-10-0940 minThe Beat with Ari MelberMAGA leaders admit retribution planMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 7, and reports on GOP extremism, AOC's call to impeach Supreme Court Justices, Senator Bob Menendez's trial, and President Biden's reelection campaign. Howard Dean, Margaret Carlson, Maya Wiley, and Robert Draper join.
2024-07-1141 minThe Beat with Ari MelberRough debate upends 2024 raceMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, June 28, and reports on the first Biden-Trump debate and SCOTUS's Jan. 6 decision. Bob Woodward, Emily Bazelon, Jackie Alemany and Chai Komanduri join.
2024-06-2942 minThe Beat with Ari MelberBONUS: Trump’s conviction with Watergate icon Bob WoodwardIn this podcast extra, hear MSNBC's Ari Melber discuss Donald Trump's conviction with Watergate icon Bob Woodward. Plus, listen to Woodward past "Beat" interviews, where he reflects on covering Donald Trump.
2024-06-011h 07The Beat with Ari MelberTrump guilty on all counts; sentencing set for July 11MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 31, and reports on Donald Trump's guilty conviction in the NY hush money case. Douglas Brinkley, Molly Jong-Fast, Bob Woodward, and Rob Reiner join.
2024-06-0141 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump and Jack Smith spar on classified docs trial dateMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 1, and reports on uncertainty in Trump's legal calendar, the GOP's mixed messaging on abortion rights and Trump's attempt to post a lower bond for his fraud penalty. Molly Jong-Fast joins to discuss. Plus, special guest Ziggy Marley joins Melber to discuss the film "Bob Marley: One Love" and his father's legacy.
2024-03-0240 minThe Beat with Ari Melber2024 Primaries begin in 13 daysMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, Jan 2, and reports on the 2024 primaries, Donald Trump and Senator Bob Menendez. Brian Stelter, Renato Mariotti, Chai Komandui and Brianne Pfannensteil join.
2024-01-0341 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTwo Trump aides flip on Trump in RICO sessions in GAMSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 13, and reports on the Supreme Court's ethics code and new footage of Trump aides flipping on Donald Trump in the Georgia RICO case. Plus, Melber is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Bob Woodward. Melissa Murray, Danny Greenberg and Tim Snyder also join.
2023-11-1442 minThe Beat with Ari MelberJudge rules Trump committed fraudMSNBC’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.
2023-09-2741 minThe Beat with Ari MelberBONUS: Bob Woodward decodes damning 'Trump Tapes' with Ari MelberIn 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.”
2023-07-1435 minThe Beat with Ari MelberWoodward breaks down "Trump Tapes" on MSNBCIn 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.
2023-07-1241 minThe Beat with Ari MelberNation absorbs Trump’s federal arrestMSNBC’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.
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