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The Beat with Ari Melber, page 13
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 13
Special Report on Trump’s Epstein Missteps and SecrecyA Beat special report tracing Jeffrey Epstein’s case from early investigations through the Trump-era secrecy controversy, arguing the government repeatedly protected Epstein and later Jealane Maxwell…19 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 21 chapters
After Putin Summit, Trump Meets with ZelenskyyWhite House diplomacy after a Trump-Putin summit; Trump meets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders to discuss ending Russia’s war, plus debate on Trump’s negotiation approach,…18 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump and Putin Meet in AlaskaPresident Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Anchorage, Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, amid criticism that Ukraine’s leaders are excluded from the talks.15 Aug 2025 · 51 min · 22 chapters
Trump Approval Sinks Amid Epstein Scandal and Guard DeploymentThe episode argues Trump’s approval is falling amid the Epstein scandal, protests over federal troop deployments in Washington, and broader claims of government power being used to influence culture…14 Aug 2025 · 42 min · 22 chapters
Trump Eyes Extended Takeover of DC PoliceThe episode argues that Trump is escalating an authoritarian, racially targeted federal takeover of D.C. policing—federalizing the D.C.13 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 16 chapters
DC Residents Protest Trump TakeoverThe Beat discusses alleged Trump plans to expand military/police power in Washington, D.C. amid protests, the legal limits (Posse Comitatus, D.C.12 Aug 2025 · 42 min · 20 chapters
In Scathing Ruling, Judge Denies Trump DOJ in Epstein CaseThe Beat episode covers three connected themes: (1) a federal court fight over unsealing grand jury materials in the Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell case; (2) President Trump’s move to federalize…11 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Legal Experts Questioning New Trump DOJ Move on Epstein MaterialThe episode focuses on the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein case and broader claims of political and legal misconduct.8 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
New Questions About Trump WH's Epstein MeetingsThe episode centers on new reporting and internal White House pressure around alleged high-level Epstein-related meetings, contradicting Vice President JD Vance’s denial that officials met to discuss…8 Aug 2025 · 40 min · 11 chapters
Epstein Scandal Rocks Trump White HouseThe episode “Epstein Scandal Rocks Trump White House” (The Beat, Ari Melber) focuses on the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell scandal.6 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump Panic Over Epstein Boils OverThe episode argues that the Trump administration is “panicking” over the Jeffrey Epstein case—prioritizing secrecy and leniency for Ghislaine Maxwell—while also escalating broader anti-democratic…5 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Trump Swamped by Epstein and New Jobs SlumpThe episode links two Trump-era controversies: (1) an “Epstein political meltdown,” centered on claims that Trump’s administration is showing leniency to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell,…2 Aug 2025 · 40 min · 14 chapters
Epstein Victim Family: Survivors Deserve AnswersThe episode focuses on renewed scrutiny of Donald Trump and the Justice Department regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, centered on questions from Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre’s surviving family…31 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 17 chapters
New Signs Epstein Uproar Is Damaging Trump With BaseThe episode argues that the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is worsening political damage to Donald Trump and splitting the MAGA base, moving the story into mainstream culture.30 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Trump Bombarded With Epstein QuestionsThe episode centers on the Trump–Epstein fallout: Trump’s inability to explain his relationship with Epstein, the government’s handling of Epstein-related records, and allegations that the DOJ and…29 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Trump Steams as Epstein Uproar Dominates WH, Media and MAGAThe episode argues that Trump’s administration is being consumed by the Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell scandal and that Trump is suspiciously refusing to rule out a pardon or commutation for…29 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Storm of Revelations As Epstein Uproar Engulfs TrumpThe episode focuses on the escalating “Epstein files” controversy involving Donald Trump—especially reports of Trump’s relationship to Jeffrey Epstein and questions about whether Trump will consider…25 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 12 chapters
BONUS: Ari talks to Pusha T & Malice about Clipse, Pharrell & truth in hip hopPusha T and Malice reunite as Clipse after 15 years, discussing their new album Let God Sort Him Out, lyric craft, rollout strategy, truth in hip-hop, and industry politics; Pharrell also joins to…25 Jul 2025 · 35 min · 22 chapters
Epstein Uproar Engulfs Trump White HouseThe episode covers the escalating “Epstein uproar” tied to the Trump White House: a newly surfaced 2010 deposition video shows an Epstein victim’s attorney asking Jeffrey Epstein about socializing…24 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 15 chapters
WSJ: DOJ Told Trump His Name Is In Epstein FilesThe Beat episode focuses on breaking news about Jeffrey Epstein-related records and Donald Trump.23 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 21 chapters
Trump Files Libel Lawsuit Over New WSJ ReportDonald Trump files a libel lawsuit in Florida against the Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch, and two reporters over new Epstein reporting, alleging Trump wrote a 2003 birthday letter to Epstein.18 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 13 chapters
Trump Fails to Stem MAGA Fury Over EpsteinThe episode mixes culture and politics. It opens with Nicole Wallace praising Jimmy Jam’s view of music’s healing power and “safe” collaboration, using his stories from working with Prince and…18 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
New Heat on Trump as MAGA 'Rebellion' IntensifiesThe episode centers on escalating conflict over Donald Trump and the “Epstein files,” with MAGA supporters increasingly angry that the administration won’t release more information.17 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Trump Berates MAGA Over Epstein FilesThe episode centers on a MAGA “reckoning” over Donald Trump’s abrupt pushback on Epstein-file conspiracy demands, plus related fallout across right-wing media, calls for transparency, and broader…17 Jul 2025 · 40 min · 21 chapters