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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.

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MAGA Revolts Over Trump Handling of Epstein FilesThe episode (The Beat with Ari Melber) focuses on backlash from Trump supporters over the Trump administration’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files and claims that promised releases were not…15 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 22 chapters
Trump's DOJ and FBI Leaders Clash in 'Blame' Over Epstein FalloutA political infighting story inside Trump’s DOJ/FBI over Jeffrey Epstein fallout and alleged “client list” claims, plus discussion of how MAGA conspiracy narratives backfired.11 Jul 2025 · 40 min · 15 chapters
Damning New Evidence on DOJ Vet's Alleged Plot To Tell Courts "F*** You"The episode covers two linked political/legal stories: (1) a federal judge’s national block of Trump immigration/citizenship efforts, and (2) “DOJ vet” whistleblower allegations that senior Justice…10 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Trump's "Retribution Tour" ExpandsThe episode focuses on allegations that the DOJ is opening politicized criminal probes into former intelligence/law enforcement leaders John Brennan (CIA) and James Comey (FBI), amid claims that the…9 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins The BeatHouse Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses a Texas flood disaster, Democrats’ response to a “big, ugly” budget bill that cuts Medicaid and other programs, accusations of Trump…8 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 20 chapters
SCOTUS Narrows How Courts Can Hold Trump AccountableThe episode argues that Trump is using executive power, legal threats, and Supreme Court rulings to weaken checks on government, especially by pressuring news organizations and courts; it also covers…7 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump Budget Passes After Bruising BattleThe episode covers the House passage of a Trump spending/budget bill after a “bruising battle,” with Democrats unable to stop it.3 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 20 chapters
House Vote on Trump Budget "Frozen" Amid GOP HoldoutsThe episode covers (1) a stalled House vote on a Trump budget deal after GOP holdouts, with Democrats arguing it would explode debt and cut health care/veterans/Medicaid and harm rural hospitals; (2)…2 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 24 chapters