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The Beat with Ari Melber, page 5
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 5
Texas Primary Leaves GOP WaryThe episode focuses on Texas politics and broader Democratic anti-corruption messaging.27 May 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
GOP Rebuffs WH on 'Crazy' Fund for CriminalsThe Beat with Ari Melber covers: (1) Texas GOP Senate runoff—Republican senators’ backlash to Donald Trump endorsing scandal-plagued Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn, with voters split between…26 May 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Dems 2028 darkhorse? Gov. Andy Beshear talks to Ari about red state wins & life after MAGAKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discusses why he’s popular in a red-leaning state, how Democrats should message around affordability and the “American dream,” and what economic pressures (gas/diesel,…25 May 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as chief intelligence officialThe episode covers multiple U.S. politics and foreign-policy developments, plus legal/ethical and public-health issues.22 May 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Trump Tests Law by Claiming $1B+ for ConvictsThe episode of The Beat focuses on a proposed “thug fund” slush fund that would use $1B+ of taxpayer money to pay convicted people—potentially including violent offenders and those who attacked…21 May 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Trump “Thug Fund” Rivals WatergateAri Melber’s legal special report argues Donald Trump’s proposed “thug fund” (described as about $1.7–$1.8 billion) would use unappropriated taxpayer money to pay or compensate people tied to January…21 May 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Outrage as Trump Tests Ploy to Loot Taxpayer FundsThe episode is an election-night roundup focused on Kentucky’s House primary as a referendum on Trump, especially the “Epstein” transparency fight.19 May 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Trump Tries to Take $1.7B from Taxpayers for AlliesThe episode is a breaking-news and political-legal roundup from MSNBC (Ari Melber). It opens with a hate-crime investigation in San Diego: a deadly shooting at an Islamic center.18 May 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
BONUS: Ari & Rick Ross on BLM, hustle, book & if Drake is "the past"'Rick Ross discusses creativity and “speaking dreams into existence,” hustling as a long-term mindset, and political/activism engagement (BLM) versus “content/clout” activism; he also addresses his…18 May 2026 · 19 min · 13 chapters
Trump Approval Crashes as Prices SurgeThe episode argues that President Trump’s approval is falling as prices rise, and centers on allegations that the Trump DOJ could use a legal settlement process to funnel about $1.7 billion (critics…16 May 2026 · 41 min · 11 chapters
Inflation Nears Punishing 4% Under TrumpThe episode of The Beat (Ari Melber) argues that Donald Trump and his DOJ are abusing power while inflation is rising toward 4%.13 May 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
DOJ Subpoenas WSJ Reporters over Iran CoverageThe episode argues the Trump DOJ is using subpoenas and other pressure to intimidate or silence press coverage of the Iran-related war and other stories, focusing on the Wall Street Journal.12 May 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Nicolle Wallace Discusses Interview with James ComeyNicole Wallace discusses her interview with former FBI Director James Comey about a second Trump DOJ attempt to prosecute him, arguing it reflects “vindictive” lawfare and the weakening of guardrails…12 May 2026 · 40 min · 22 chapters
BONUS: Actor Jeff Goldblum on Film, Music, “Insect Politics” and Being Weird in Ari Melber IntvAri Melber interviews actor/musician Jeff Goldblum about authenticity in acting (Sandy Meisner technique), “truth seekers” vs “phonies,” listening and subtext in communication, and how he brings…11 May 2026 · 56 min · 24 chapters
Amid War and Gas Crunch, Trump Pushes Vanity ProjectsThe episode argues that President Trump is misprioritizing during major crises: a gas-price crunch and an ongoing war with Iran.11 May 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Alleged Epstein Suicide Note Released After Seven YearsThe episode combines (1) the New York Times–reported release of a purported Jeffrey Epstein handwritten jail suicide note after seven years, and (2) Ari Melber’s broader discussion of alleged DOJ…8 May 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Epstein Scandal Roars Back on Capitol HillHoward Lutnick’s Capitol Hill testimony re-ignites the Epstein scandal, focusing on alleged lies about visiting Epstein’s island, emails in the Epstein files, and claims of possible blackmail and DOJ…7 May 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Trump Echoes Bush's Mideast BlundersThe episode is a political news analysis focused on Trump’s Middle East war claims and the resulting credibility and domestic-economy fallout. Host Ari Melber argues that Reuters reporting (using U.S.6 May 2026 · 41 min · 20 chapters
New Polls Show More Voters Rejecting Trump PoliciesThe episode of The Beat (host Antonia Hilton filling in for Ari Melber) argues that Donald Trump is losing support because voters reject his policies on the economy, inflation/cost of living,…5 May 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Trump's Iran War Now as Unpopular as Height of Iraq, Vietnam WarsAmericans sour on Trump’s Iran war after 60 days, with gas prices up (about +47% since start; $4.39 national, $5 in Chicago) and polls showing high disapproval (61% calling it a mistake).1 May 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
New Report: Trump Compares Himself to Past EmperorsThe episode focuses on three interlinked themes: (1) economic strain tied to the Iran war and inflation, (2) reporting that Trump is increasingly modeling himself on “emperor” figures and seeking…30 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Dems Grill Hegseth Over Iran WarThe episode centers on two major U.S. political/legal stories. First, it covers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first congressional testimony since the start of the Iran war.29 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Trump DOJ Indicts Former FBI Director ComeyThe episode centers on Donald Trump’s Justice Department indicting former FBI Director James Comey over a nearly year-old Instagram photo of seashells arranged to read “86-47.” The DOJ claims Comey…28 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Alleged WHCD Shooter Charged with Three Federal CountsThe episode centers on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and the political fallout.27 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 12 chapters