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The Beat with Ari Melber, page 11
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.
All episodes, page 11
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani on NY mayor’s raceElection Eve coverage of New York City’s mayoral race, focused on Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, plus broader discussion of U.S.4 Nov 2025 · 41 min · 22 chapters
"Trump Shutdown" Sparks Outrage as Food Aid, Air Travel Take HitThe episode centers on the U.S. government shutdown’s fallout, especially SNAP (food assistance) and air travel.31 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
DC National Guard Deployment Extended into 2026The episode argues that the Trump administration is extending and expanding military involvement in domestic policing—especially a DC National Guard deployment through next year—and pairing it with…31 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Trump Escalates Threats on Domestic ForceAri Melber and guests discuss claims that Donald Trump is expanding or abusing federal power domestically—especially via immigration enforcement and military-style authority—while also tying it to a…28 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Trump Says He Would 'Love To' Run Again in 2028Trump’s comments about seeking a third term despite the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment; Republicans’ reluctance to challenge him; DOJ election actions (ending mail/early voting, election monitors);…28 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump ally Bannon reveals Trump third term planThe episode argues that the Trump movement is pursuing authoritarian power through legal retaliation, constitutional disruption, and expanded executive war powers.24 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Trump’s WH Demolition, DOJ Demands & Crypto Pardon Outrage Rock AdminThe Beat episode covers multiple political and legal stories framed as attacks on rule of law and democratic norms.24 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Trump Hits New Low With Cash Plot Amid WH DestructionThe episode argues Donald Trump is attempting to extract about $230 million from the Department of Justice while the government is shut down, and that this would be an unprecedented ethics and…23 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 19 chapters
NYT: Trump Plotting to Take $230M in Taxpayer FundsThe episode argues Donald Trump is seeking to use the Justice Department to pay himself about $230 million in taxpayer funds, amid broader claims of DOJ politicization, pay-to-play corruption, and…21 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 19 chapters
"No Kings" Organizers Estimate 7 Million Protestors Against TrumpThe episode covers the “No Kings” protests, claims about Trump’s authoritarian ambitions, and legal/political fights over courts, immigration enforcement, and voting rights.21 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump Loses Bid to Put Troops in ChicagoThe episode of The Beat (Ari Melber) covers multiple political stories and a weekend protest push.17 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton IndictedThe episode is a news-and-analysis segment focused on two major political/legal stories plus a separate discussion of New York politics.16 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Trump's ICE Tactics Draw Backlash: Ari Melber's Legal Report on Agents Causing DangerAri Melber’s legal-focused episode argues that the Trump administration is reshaping DOJ and federal immigration enforcement into a “weapon” against political opponents, with rule-of-law and…16 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
DOJ Vet Jack Smith Recounts Prosecuting Trump for First TimeJack Smith’s first extended public comments since prosecuting Donald Trump, focusing on DOJ process, rule of law, and alleged politicization; plus a separate segment with Andrew Ross Sorkin on risks…15 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Trump Wields Government Power to Target Foes, Pressure DissentThe episode argues that President Trump is using government power to target political opponents and pressure dissent, including DOJ prosecutions, calls to investigate Democratic Sen.14 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Trump DOJ preps John Bolton case after indicting two Trump foesThe episode argues that the Trump DOJ is being used for “retribution” and selective prosecution, with a political message aimed even at former allies.10 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 17 chapters
FBI Vet Comey in Court For Charges Trump DemandedThe episode covers James Comey’s first court appearance after the DOJ indictment tied to his 2020 congressional testimony.8 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 11 chapters
Attorney General Bondi Testifies Before Senate in First Hearing Since Comey IndictmentPam Bondi’s first Senate Judiciary testimony as Attorney General, focusing on alleged DOJ overreach, refusal to answer questions, and disputes over the Comey indictment and Epstein-related records.7 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 11 chapters
Blue States Check Trump Amid Legal Firestorm Over Troop DeploymentsAri Melber argues Trump is escalating militarized federal force against protesters and targeting “blue states” (Portland, Chicago) under the guise of immigration enforcement, potentially normalizing…6 Oct 2025 · 42 min · 11 chapters
Taylor Swift Returns After Dunking on Trump's 'Hate'The episode of “The Beat” (Ari Melber) focuses on alleged authoritarian power grabs and rule-of-law erosion under Trump, including: U.S.4 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Leader Jeffries on Government ShutdownThe episode covers (1) House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on the ongoing U.S.2 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Troops Enter More Cities As Trump Suggests Some Citizens Are ‘Enemies’The episode covers day one of a government shutdown and what critics say is an escalating Trump effort to use federal force in U.S. cities.2 Oct 2025 · 41 min · 12 chapters
Trump Tells Military The U.S. Is "Under Invasion From Within"The episode centers on a Trump address to hundreds of senior U.S. generals and admirals, arguing it marked an unprecedented shift toward politicizing the military.30 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Oregon Sues Trump Admin. Over Deployment of National GuardOregon sues the Trump administration over alleged unconstitutional use of the National Guard in Portland; broader discussion of federal power expansion, “vindictive” DOJ prosecutions (especially the…30 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 12 chapters