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The Beat with Ari Melber, page 7
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 7
"No Kings" Protests Fill Streets in All 50 States“No Kings” protests against Donald Trump’s policies, especially expanded war footing in Iran, plus domestic abuses (ICE, raids, and cuts to social programs).30 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
BONUS: Ari Melber & Dylan Ratigan on Iran War, Wall Street & Molly Jong-Fast Fact-Checks Donald Trump’s Biggest PromisesA “B-side” discussion on whether America’s economic system is rigged (tax code), the rationale and ethics of a U.S.30 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Thousands of "No Kings" Protests Planned for TomorrowThe episode previews and argues for the “No Kings” mass protests planned for the next day, framing them as resistance to Donald Trump’s alleged authoritarian moves, including intimidation of dissent…27 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Trump Opposition Hits New HighThe episode argues that opposition to Donald Trump is rising sharply, driven by broad voter disapproval and backlash over the Iran-related “military operation,” especially as gas prices climb.26 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Epstein Files Expose First Trump Admin For Shredding Jail DocsPolitical and legal news roundup arguing Trump’s second term is collapsing in public support and is tied to corruption and evidence cover-ups; plus court rulings against big tech for youth harm and…25 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
New Report: Documents Shredded at Jail After Epstein's DeathThe episode covers (1) mixed Trump administration signals on Iran—talks vs.24 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 13 chapters
Confusion Swirls over Whether Trump and Iran are NegotiatingThe episode covers three main stories: (1) a deadly LaGuardia Airport ground collision, (2) confusion over whether the U.S.23 Mar 2026 · 50 min · 12 chapters
BONUS: 50 Cent on New TV Deals, Classics, Nas - and Why He Told Ari Melber ‘You're #1'50 Cent discusses his new non-exclusive Fox broadcast TV deal, his Power universe and TV strategy, how music success translated to television, and why he’s still culturally influential.23 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
Trump Claims He Has "Much More Power" in Second TermThe episode is about two things: (1) backlash to Trump’s second-term “power” claims and (2) Democrats’ midterm/economic stakes amid an unpopular Middle East war and rising costs.20 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Congress Grills Top Epstein LawyerThe episode links escalating U.S.-Iran conflict economics with congressional oversight of the Trump DOJ, then pivots to the Epstein investigation—especially testimony from Epstein’s lawyers and…19 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Congress Presses DOJ on Epstein FilesCongress pressures the DOJ over alleged concealment and over-redaction of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, including a heavily redacted 69-page DEA probe; debate also touches Epstein’s death…18 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Top Trump Official Resigns Over WarThe episode focuses on internal MAGA discord over the U.S.-led war against Iran, sparked by a high-profile resignation.17 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 23 chapters
Oil Prices Spike as Iran War Hits Third WeekThe episode focuses on two linked stories: the third week of Donald Trump’s unilateral Iran war and the Trump administration’s alleged efforts to censor war coverage, plus a separate segment on the…16 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
BONUS POD: Ari Talks to Chef Carbone About Cooking, Pasta, NY Pizza, Plus Old School Music with Ish From Joe Budden PodAri Melber’s “B-side” bonus episode featuring Chef Mario Carbone (Carbone restaurants) and Ish from the Joe Budden Podcast.16 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 9 chapters
Judge blocks Federal Reserve subpoenas in Trump lossA federal judge blocks Trump’s federal Reserve-related grand jury subpoenas, calling them an illegal pressure/harassment campaign aimed at Chair Jerome Powell to force policy changes or resignation.16 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Residents on edge after attacks on MI Synagogue, VA collegeThe episode covers two same-day terror attacks and their wider implications. Topic 1: West Bloomfield, Michigan—Temple Israel.13 Mar 2026 · 46 min · 23 chapters
NEW Epstein Death Timeline (Special Report)The episode is a “special report” claiming new Epstein death timeline evidence undermines the government’s conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in custody, and alleges DOJ mishandling,…12 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Paramount-Warner Merger Sends Industry ShockwavesThe episode of “The Beat” (Ari Melber) covers two main tracks: (1) the U.S. strikes on Iran and confusion over war aims and duration, including reported U.S.10 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Oil Prices Surge as Iran War ExpandsThe episode covers President Donald Trump’s first extended remarks on a 10-day Iran conflict, framed as an “excursion” rather than a war, amid surging oil and gas prices.9 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 11 chapters
BONUS: Tom Hanks on ‘Progress’ and Characters Who Do What’s RightAri Melber, Emmy-winning journalist and attorney9 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 20 chapters
Trump's Iran War Threatens Global EconomyJason Johnson (filling in for Ari Melber)7 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
BONUS POD: Ari Talks Trump Tariffs, Fed, Bubble with Goldman Sachs' Lloyd BlankfeinLloyd Blankfein, Former CEO of Goldman Sachs6 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 23 chapters
Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi NoemTrump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem6 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
AG Bondi Hit with Epstein SubpoenaAG Bondi Hit with Epstein Subpoena5 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters