Podcast · 320 episodes
The Beat with Ari Melber
by Ari Melber, MS NOW · English
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.
Latest episodes
Leaked Audio: MAGA Candidate Paxton Hits Trump ConventionThe episode centers on leaked private audio from Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, obtained by The New York Times, in which Paxton tells donors that Donald Trump’s Texas midterm…30 Sep 2026 · 42 min
DOJ Vet Jack Smith Stands by Cases to Jail TrumpJack Smith’s Senate testimony defending DOJ prosecutions of Donald Trump, amid Republican attempts to discredit him; discussion also shifts to economic politics and AI regulation later in the episode.29 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Trump Approval Hits New LowThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s approval is collapsing heading into the midterms, with Republicans facing a “deluge” of electoral losses.28 Sep 2026 · 42 min
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Leaked Audio: MAGA Candidate Paxton Hits Trump ConventionThe episode centers on leaked private audio from Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, obtained by The New York Times, in which Paxton tells donors that Donald Trump’s Texas midterm…30 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
DOJ Vet Jack Smith Stands by Cases to Jail TrumpJack Smith’s Senate testimony defending DOJ prosecutions of Donald Trump, amid Republican attempts to discredit him; discussion also shifts to economic politics and AI regulation later in the episode.29 Sep 2026 · 43 min · 14 chapters
Trump Approval Hits New LowThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s approval is collapsing heading into the midterms, with Republicans facing a “deluge” of electoral losses.28 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Trump Bucks Base on AIThe episode’s main political story is a Supreme Court ruling allowing states to use a federal database tied to the Trump administration for voting-related purposes, amid critics’ fears it could…25 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Judge Blocks Trump's WH Ban on MS NOW, CNN & PoliticoThe episode of “The Beat” (Ari Melber) covers a federal court ruling blocking President Trump’s White House press-ban attempt against CNN, MSNBC (MS NOW), and Politico.25 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Judge Skeptical of Trump Press BanA Trump-appointed judge skeptically reviews a lawsuit challenging the White House’s press ban that would bar specific outlets (CNN, MSNBC, and Politico) from reporting across the White House.24 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 12 chapters
MS NOW Exclusive: House GOP Privately Fears Midterm DoomThe episode of The Beat (MSNBC) focuses on President Trump’s escalating conflict with the press, GOP midterm worries, and related legal/foreign-policy crises.22 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 13 chapters
MS NOW, CNN & Politico Sue Trump Admin Over WH BanThe episode covers three connected news threads: (1) a First Amendment fight after the Trump administration banned MSNOW, CNN, and Politico from White House press briefings; (2) alleged ICE brutality…21 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Trump Claims To Ban MS NOW, CNN, Politico From WHMidterm election kickoff and political dynamics; Trump’s claim he’ll ban MSNBC, CNN, and Politico from the White House; a separate “Epstein 2.0” push to force release of remaining Epstein files; and…18 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 21 chapters
South Park Rebrands As “South America” To Mock TrumpThe episode argues that Donald Trump is misprioritizing: instead of focusing on the Iran war, inflation, and high gas/diesel prices, he’s fixated on trying to “destroy” or redevelop the Kennedy…17 Sep 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
Morgan Freeman joins Ari Melber: America, Blues & PurposeThe episode mixes Ari Melber’s political news analysis (Trump setbacks tied to war, inflation, and Fed independence) with media/First Amendment commentary (ABC/Kimmel and FCC threats) and a live…16 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Kimmel Outwits FCC: Talarico Interview Hits 5X Usual AudienceThe episode focuses on U.S. midterm election fights and censorship/campaign interference, arguing the Supreme Court blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in ballots; it also covers…16 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
AI Rivals Unite With New Call: “Slow It Down”This episode of Beat Everyone (Ari Melber) mixes two threads: (1) U.S.14 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
U.S. marks 9/11 amid Iran war & political divisionThe episode marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 while debating U.S. political division, the ongoing Iran war, and midterm-election messaging.11 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 10 chapters
AI Insider Warns of Risk To HumanityThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s midterm push is failing and that his campaign is increasingly desperate, including illegal vote-buying claims.10 Sep 2026 · 43 min · 17 chapters
Trump Aide Peter Navarro on "The Beat"The episode focuses on Trump’s unusual “midterm convention” in Dallas (“Trumpapalooza”), the political impact of Republicans skipping it, and a separate high-stakes dispute between the Trump White…10 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 15 chapters
Gas Prices Hit Record High For Labor DayThe Beat episode argues that the GOP’s midterm push is collapsing under record-high gas prices, escalating U.S.-Canada tariffs, and Donald Trump’s self-centered messaging and disputed 9/11 claims.8 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Trump Loses Mail Voting Ruling as Judge Blocks Midterm SchemeThe episode mixes (1) breaking legal/political news about a federal judge blocking a Trump administration “Ballot Mail for Federal Elections” rule that would have constrained how the Postal Service…4 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Remembering Feminist Trailblazer Gloria SteinemThe episode mixes current politics, a tribute to feminist icon Gloria Steinem, and a “fallback” culture/education segment.3 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
The Notorious Lawyer Who Shaped Trump’s OutlookThe episode argues Trump and Republicans are panicking about the midterms—especially Texas—because voters are souring on Trump’s record (economy, wars, inflation, insults, and “vanity projects” like…2 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
DOJ Under Fire Amid New Epstein DocumentTwo-part political episode. First, James Carville analyzes the U.S. midterms and a Massachusetts Senate primary: Ed Markey vs.1 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Trump Reignites Iran War Amid Troubled EconomyThe Beat episode covers: (1) renewed U.S.-Iran attacks and Trump’s escalating war rhetoric amid economic strain ahead of midterms; (2) Supreme Court fights over Trump’s “ballroom” construction and…31 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Iran War Hits Six Month MarkThis episode of The Beat marks six months of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, arguing it has failed on stated goals and worsened costs of living.28 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Bill Gates Issues AI WarningThe Beat episode covers two main threads: (1) rising Republican midterm panic and Trump’s off-message behavior, and (2) Bill Gates’ AI warning plus broader AI backlash.27 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 22 chapters