Podcast · 321 episodes
The Beat with Ari Melber, page 4
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 4
Judge Halts Trump Midterm PlotThe episode argues that courts are blocking Donald Trump’s attempts to control midterm election rules, especially mail-in voting, and discusses broader implications for democracy and future GOP…25 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Trump Drives Rift Within GOPTrump’s setbacks split Republicans over the Iran war and the War Powers Act; he also cancels a bipartisan housing bill signing and demands election-related “SAVE Act” changes, framed as a midterm…24 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 12 chapters
Trump Approval Crashes Amid MistakesThe Beat with Ari Melber covers a mix of U.S. politics, media freedom, and culture.23 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Trump WH on Defense Over Iran ConcessionsDebate over Trump’s Iran concessions and whether the U.S. is getting a real deal; plus Trump’s $14 million reflecting pool renovation controversy; and DOJ “revenge” cases using grand jury subpoenas…23 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 13 chapters
BONUS: From the Knicks to NYC Culture: Ari Melber with Bill Bradley & Lexa GatesA Knicks/NBA Finals-themed conversation that turns into a debate about who counts as a “real New Yorker,” plus music and career advice.22 Jun 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters
Trump's New False Claim: 'No Limits' To My PowerThe Beat (Melissa Murray in for Ari Melber) discusses three main threads: (1) Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power, (2) alleged corruption and incompetence around federal projects, and (3)…19 Jun 2026 · 40 min · 16 chapters
"Horrific Surrender": Allies and Critics Blast Trump Iran DealThe episode centers on backlash to Donald Trump’s Iran deal, which ends hostilities and reopens the Strait of Hormuz while unfreezing Iranian assets and granting oil waivers, but reportedly…18 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
MAGA & Fox News Voices Pummel Trump's Iran DealThe episode focuses on the U.S.-Iran “memorandum of understanding” ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and on Trump’s broader political tactics in Washington.17 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
BONUS: Ari x Fabolous, Maino, Jim Jones & Dave EastThe episode is a “Let’s Rap About It” bonus featuring Ari discussing New York hip-hop culture, podcasting as an extension of rap, and current social conversations.17 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 21 chapters
Cost of Trump Projects Hit Voters as Midterms LoomThe episode of “The Beat” (Ari Melber) argues that Donald Trump’s second-term priorities are costing voters money and undermining political support ahead of midterms.16 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Scrutiny on Trump's Iran Deal as Details Remain SecretThe episode leads with a tentative U.S.-Iran framework to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but with “details secret.” It also covers domestic political/legal controversies: Gavin…16 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
DOJ Approves Paramount Deal to Buy Warner Bros.The DOJ’s approval of Paramount’s $110B acquisition of Warner Bros/Discovery, framed as enabling MAGA-aligned control over major TV news (CBS and CNN), plus discussion of Trump’s broader “control of…12 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump Rocked as Epstein Scandal Roars BackThe episode covers escalating chaos inside the Trump White House tied to the renewed Epstein scandal, Trump’s pushback on reporting, a DOJ “leaker” hunt, and broader domestic fallout: inflation…11 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
NYT: Epstein Turmoil Drove WH "Freakout"The episode covers two main threads. First, Ari Melber discusses a New York Times investigative report on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, alleging a Trump White House “freakout” over how officials…10 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Turmoil Engulfs Trump DOJThe episode centers on renewed congressional attention to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, focusing on Leslie Groff, Epstein’s assistant of 18 years.9 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
BONUS: Ari talks NY power & realness with The LOX in Beat IntvThe LOX’s Beat Intv bonus episode with Ari focuses on New York hip-hop “realness,” their new single “Never Change,” their long career, and how hip-hop battles and media/internet fandom have changed.9 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
Trump Approval Crashes Amid Econ & Intel StumblesThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s second-term approval is collapsing because of the Iran conflict and economic fallout, plus broader governance failures.8 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 21 chapters
Knicks Icon Bill Bradley on Finals FeverThe episode (The Beat with Ari Melber) covers (1) DOJ claims about unilateral power, including a filing suggesting the government could “destroy the Statue of Liberty” without Congress or courts, and…6 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 22 chapters
Trump Eyes Personal lawyer to Run DOJThe episode (hosted by Ari Melber) focuses on Trump’s Justice Department personnel moves and broader conflicts over power, media, and AI.5 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Trump Undercuts AG on Ending Convict FundThe episode of The Beat (Ari Melber) covers three main stories. First, it examines confusion and shifting messaging around the DOJ’s $1.8 billion “weaponization/anti-weaponization” fund for convicts…3 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
CBS's Top Anchor: MAGA Owners Helping Kill “60 Minutes”This episode of The Beat (Ari Melber) covers U.S. election night primaries in several states, focusing on how Republican prospects are being hurt by Donald Trump’s controversies, messaging, and…2 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
Trump Admin to Abandon “Slush Fund” Amid BacklashThe episode centers on the Trump administration’s reported plan to abandon a controversial $1.8 billion “slush fund” after court action and bipartisan backlash, while Democrats push to block it in…1 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
BONUS: Trump slush fund and Democracy talk with Andrew Weissmann and Maya WileyThe episode is a bonus discussion about a reported plan to use about $1.8 billion of taxpayer money for a “Trump slush fund” (described as a “thug fund”) to reward people tied to the January 6…1 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
NYT: DOJ Probes Victorious Trump Accuser E. Jean CarrollThe episode of The Beat (Ari Melber) argues that the DOJ is pursuing “revenge” prosecutions after Donald Trump lost civil cases, focusing on a reported criminal investigation involving E.28 May 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters