Podcast · 320 episodes
The Beat with Ari Melber, page 2
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 2
Big Tech to Pay Billions for Hooking Kids on Facebook, InstagramThe episode focuses on a growing backlash against Big Tech and AI—highlighted by Meta’s child-safety settlement with states (up to $16.68B) and platform reforms—plus voter anger over data centers and…26 Aug 2026 · 39 min · 20 chapters
Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dead at 80The episode is a news-and-tribute segment mourning country music legend Dolly Parton, who died at age 80.25 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Trump Picks New Trade Fight with CanadaTrump revives a tariff fight with Canada amid GOP midterm worries, while legal battles continue over an executive order affecting voting by mail and DOJ tactics using temporary prosecutors.24 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Trump Ripped for Inflation, Debt, War, Ahead of MidtermsThe episode argues Trump’s second-term “unraveling” is driven by economic pain (inflation/high prices, weak retail growth, rising debt) and a war-related cost squeeze (Iran war affecting gas and…21 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 11 chapters
Heat Grows on MAGA Tech BillionairesThe episode argues that Trump’s second-term governance is being displaced by personal “legacy” projects and unvetted influence channels, while a separate “AI bubble” driven by MAGA-linked tech…20 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's "Favorite" AideThe episode mixes two threads: (1) midterm politics, focusing on primary results and what they signal about voter fatigue with “establishment” picks and Trump; (2) the “Natalie Harp” story—why a…19 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Trump Hits Second-Term Low as Midterms ApproachThe episode tracks Trump’s worsening midterm environment and the economic pain driving it, then pivots to how Democrats and major media organizations are fighting back.18 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Trump Loses At Supreme Court AgainLegal and political setbacks for Donald Trump and allies, plus midterm strategy and a separate discussion on declining reading in America.17 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 25 chapters
AI Bubble About to Collapse? Exposé on MAGA Ally David Ellison's debt bombAri Melber’s special report on whether an “AI bubble” could collapse, framed as a debt-fueled risk tied to Trump-era deregulation and politically connected capitalism, centered on Larry Ellison and…14 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 22 chapters
Bank Ties Trump's Org to Money Laundering Concern for "First Time"The episode of The Beat focuses on backlash to Donald Trump’s DOJ and attorney general Todd Blanche, arguing his “back the blue” remarks are contradicted by prior actions.13 Aug 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Trump Plows $900M Into White House ConstructionThe episode is a political and economic roundup focused on Democratic primary results (especially Wisconsin), the implications for the midterms, and why voters’ priorities are shifting.12 Aug 2026 · 40 min · 16 chapters
Trump’s Secret Flight Ruse Exposed as Corruption Fears SpreadThe episode is an election-night analysis plus a corruption/autocracy deep-dive.11 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Ari: Trump WH Resurrecting Parts of Failed Jan. 6 CoupThe episode argues Trump and Republicans are politically panicked ahead of midterms due to unpopular wars (especially Iran), weak economic conditions (job losses/affordability crisis), and attempts…11 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Judge Halts Construction on White House BallroomThe Beat episode argues that Donald Trump’s presidency is driving economic and political trouble while he fixates on vanity projects. It opens with the July jobs report: the U.S.10 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
BONUS: Jon Batiste on performing and growing up in musicJohn Batiste discusses “staying human” through music—how his New Orleans family shaped him, how he navigated institutions like Juilliard, and how his street-performance traditions evolved into his…10 Aug 2026 · 37 min · 17 chapters
Trump faces polling crash amid war, bad economy, midtermsThe Beat episode argues Trump is facing a midterm-era political collapse driven by war, economic pain, and internal GOP conflict.7 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Democratic voters ready to unite ahead of November midtermsThe episode focuses on Democrats’ push to win midterms by uniting behind progressive candidates, especially in Michigan.6 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Voters go to the polls amid Trump's declining popularityThe episode is election-night coverage from Detroit during Michigan’s Senate primary (plus primaries in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington).5 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
Trump's AG pick rescinds controversial "slush fund"The episode covers two main stories: (1) Todd Blanche’s confirmation fight and the “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” and (2) the Trump DOJ’s subpoenas targeting journalists, plus related ethics/corruption…4 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Big Oil Hits Record Profits Amid Trump's WarThe episode argues that Big Oil is profiting from the Iran war while the Trump administration is accused of self-dealing corruption, driving up gas prices and undermining health care and Social…31 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Trump Hits Crisis Point as War Expands and Economy SlowsTrump’s political and legal troubles amid an expanding Middle East war, rising gas prices, and slowing U.S. growth; plus a cultural backlash involving artists and free-speech disputes.30 Jul 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
GOP Senators Go After Dr. Anthony Fauci at HearingThe Beat episode centers on a Washington clash over Dr. Anthony Fauci, plus a White House/foreign-policy update and Senate confirmation politics.29 Jul 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Jon Stewart Hits Trump for "Bombing" His Comedy SpeechThe episode connects three threads: (1) Trump’s Iran war promises vs.28 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump on Defense from Iran, Inflation, EpsteinCountdown to the U.S. midterms (99 days), arguing Trump is losing support due to inflation/high prices, the ongoing Iran-related war, and the Epstein scandal; plus segments on alleged Trump-family…27 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters