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The Beat with Ari Melber, page 12
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 12
Fmr FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Two CountsThe episode covers the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on two counts, framed as an unusual, rushed, politically motivated misuse of DOJ power and a broader threat to rule of law and…27 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 17 chapters
James Comey Indicted by Trump DOJThe episode argues that the Trump DOJ is pursuing politically motivated cases, focusing on the reported indictment of former FBI Director James Comey in the Eastern District of Virginia.26 Sep 2025 · 45 min · 17 chapters
Kimmel Returns to Late Night After Trump's Failed CrackdownThe episode centers on Jimmy Kimmel’s triumphant return to ABC after a government-linked censorship effort.24 Sep 2025 · 40 min · 20 chapters
Kimmel Returns to TVThe episode covers “Kimmel Returns to TV,” a free-speech dispute after Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel indefinitely.23 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Disney Picks Free Speech Over Caving to Trump, Reversing After RevoltDisney/ABC reversed an earlier indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after backlash tied to Trump-era FCC pressure, with the episode arguing the episode is a free-speech win driven by public…22 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Late Night Hosts Skewer Trump over Free Speech AttacksAri Melber discusses Trump administration efforts to suppress First Amendment speech by pressuring the FCC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC show, and the broader pattern of lawsuits and threats against…19 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 21 chapters
Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air Over Charlie Kirk CommentsThe episode argues that the Trump administration is using FCC and regulatory pressure to censor speech critical of the president, focusing on Jimmy Kimmel being “pulled off air” by ABC/Disney after…19 Sep 2025 · 38 min · 14 chapters
ABC pauses ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ over Charlie Kirk commentsThe Beat (Ari Melber) covers: (1) Utah court proceedings for Tyler James Robinson, accused in the Charlie Kirk shooting, and (2) fallout over Trump DOJ/FBI leaders’ comments and broader efforts to…18 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 12 chapters
BONUS: Extended Conversation with Bob Woodward on Trump's Epstein 'mess'Bob Woodward’s extended discussion of new evidence tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, plus broader themes about journalism, evidence, and political accountability.17 Sep 2025 · 52 min · 22 chapters
Trump AG Bondi Fails Free Speech TestThe episode covers two linked stories: (1) the Charlie Kirk shooting case in Utah and (2) what the hosts argue is a Trump administration crackdown on free speech and the press.16 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump WH Aide Peter Navarro joins The BeatThe show reacts to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, arguing the Trump White House is exploiting the incident to escalate rhetoric and pursue political enemies, despite law…16 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 20 chapters
Suspect Arrested in Charlie Kirk’s MurderThe episode reports the arrest of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder and uses the case to discuss broader political violence, rhetoric, and gun access in the U.S., then pivots to commentary on…12 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 20 chapters
Manhunt Underway For Charlie Kirk ShooterMSNBC coverage of the manhunt for the shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a political event in Utah; later discussion of political rhetoric around violence and a separate segment…11 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Trump’s Epstein card leaks: Damning card shows 47 knew Epstein’s "secrets"The episode argues that newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate undermine Donald Trump’s denials and show Trump’s awareness of Epstein’s “secrets,” including alleged sexual abuse of…10 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Exposed: Trump’s Alleged Bday Card for Jeffrey EpsteinThe episode covers two new developments tied to Jeffrey Epstein: (1) a House Oversight Committee subpoena release of an alleged Trump-signed birthday card/message from Epstein’s estate (dated 2003),…8 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
U.S. Hiring Slows Dramatically in Trump EconomyThe Beat with Ari Melber discusses signs of economic trouble under Trump’s second term: a weak jobs report (about 20,000 jobs added, far below expectations), rising grocery costs, tariff-driven…6 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Trump DOJ on Defense Again for Coddling Sex TraffickersAri Melber covers three threads: (1) RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine health agenda and a contentious Senate hearing, (2) pressure for transparency after Jeffrey Epstein, including survivors naming names, and…4 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Epstein Victims Demand Transparency at CapitolSurvivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and trafficking demand transparency and release of hidden Epstein-related files, criticizing the Trump DOJ for excluding victims and allegedly shielding…3 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Judge Rejects Trump's "Illegal" Troop DeploymentA federal judge rules President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to patrol Americans is illegal, warning it could amount to a “national police force” and threaten democratic elections.2 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Alarm and Pushback as Trump Presses Autocratic AgendaThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s agenda is increasingly autocratic, with “alarm and pushback” across government, public health, immigration enforcement, and Republican politics.28 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 21 chapters
Dem Gov. Moore on Trump's D.C. TakeoverThe episode of The Beat covers: (1) President Trump’s reported plan to use the National Guard in Washington, D.C.27 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 22 chapters
DOJ Releases Ghislaine Maxwell InterviewsThe episode covers two breaking developments tied to the Epstein case and a separate FBI search of former Trump national security adviser John Bolton.22 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Dems Strike Back In CaliforniaDemocrats in California respond to Republican mid-decade redistricting in Texas, framing it as a Trump “power grab” to rig the 2026 midterms; they pass California legislation to redraw congressional…21 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 21 chapters
CA Vows to Fight TX "Power Grab"Ari Melber discusses Texas Democrats’ pushback against what he calls a Trump-backed Republican “power grab” to redraw districts and undermine a free midterm election, framing it as part of a broader…20 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 16 chapters