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The Beat with Ari Melber, page 9
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 9
Federal Agents Under Scrutiny After Pretti KillingIn this episode of *The Beat*, hosted by Ari Melber, the focus is on the aftermath of the shooting of Alex Preddy, an American citizen killed by federal agents under the Trump administration in…27 Jan 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Jack Smith Testifies About Case Against TrumpIn this episode of "The Beat," host Ari Melber discusses the historic public testimony of Special Counsel Jack Smith, who provided insights into his cases against former President Donald Trump.23 Jan 2026 · 41 min · 23 chapters
Trump Retreats from Greenland ThreatsIn this episode of *The Beat with Ari Melber*, host Ari Melber delves into the international chaos surrounding President Trump's actions in January 2026, particularly his controversial threats…22 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 21 chapters
Melber’s Bombshell Special Report on Trump’s Lawless YearAri Melber delivers the biggest political and news stories of the day, providing interviews and original reporting.21 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Trump Threatens U.S. War Powers Against DenmarkIn this episode of *The Beat*, host Ari Melber discusses President Trump's controversial statements regarding Greenland, suggesting that his resentment over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize may be…20 Jan 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
New Protests After ICE ShootingsThe episode discusses escalating federal force in Minneapolis after ICE shootings, including the claim that the Trump administration is sending thousands of federal agents and may invoke the…16 Jan 2026 · 41 min · 20 chapters
FBI Searches WaPo Reporter's Home Amid Classified Docs ProbeThe episode centers on a reported escalation of Trump administration investigations and enforcement—especially the FBI’s search of a Washington Post reporter’s home tied to a classified-documents…15 Jan 2026 · 41 min · 20 chapters
Trump Seeks 'Scapegoat' for Voters' Economic FearsThe episode argues that the Trump administration is probing/pressuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of a broader effort to undermine Fed independence and steer interest rates for…14 Jan 2026 · 41 min · 21 chapters
DOJ Opens Inquiry into Fed Chair PowellThe show focuses on a reported DOJ criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, framed as an attempt to undermine Fed independence.13 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Minneapolis Mourns Mother Killed in ICE ShootingThe episode centers on new video evidence in the Minneapolis ICE shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good, plus debate over whether the FBI is allowing independent state/local review.10 Jan 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
FBI Blocks State Officials From Investigating ICE ShootingThe episode centers on a Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Mackling-Good and alleges a Trump administration/FBI effort to limit state involvement, plus a broader critique of militarized…9 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Woman Shot and Killed by Ice Agent in MinneapolisThe episode is breaking coverage of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.8 Jan 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
Trump on Defense Over Democracy from Venezuela to Jan. 6The episode marks five years since the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack and argues that Donald Trump’s second-term pardons for convicted rioters undermine the rule of law.7 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Maduro & Wife Plead Not GuiltyThe episode discusses the U.S. operation that forcibly extracted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, then brought them to federal court in Manhattan where they pleaded not guilty to U.S.6 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Artists Revolt after Trump Adds His Name to Kennedy CenterThe episode (The Beat) argues that Donald Trump’s second-term actions are politically damaging and legally contested, focusing on the Kennedy Center renaming and midterm implications.31 Dec 2025 · 41 min · 14 chapters
New Trove of Epstein Files ReleasedThe episode discusses a “new trove” of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents released by the DOJ under the Epstein Transparency Act, focusing on alleged Trump involvement, DOJ release irregularities…24 Dec 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
DOJ admits it did not post most Epstein files by deadlineThe episode is anchored by a mass shooting update at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island: authorities released new video/images of a person of interest and renewed a public call for tips,…23 Dec 2025 · 47 min · 24 chapters
DOJ Releases Some Epstein FilesThe episode discusses the Trump DOJ’s partial release of Epstein-related records under the Epstein Transparency Act, and whether the release meets legal requirements for completeness and searchable,…20 Dec 2025 · 38 min · 18 chapters
DOJ Vet Who Prosecuted Trump TestifiesThe episode centers on Jack Smith, the DOJ prosecutor who indicted a sitting president, testifying for hours in a closed-door session before the House Judiciary Committee.18 Dec 2025 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Trump Admin rocked by Susie Wiles' comments in Vanity Fair articleThe episode centers on Vanity Fair’s “blockbuster” interview with Trump White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, portraying her as an unusually candid insider who rhetorically “torched” the…17 Dec 2025 · 41 min · 22 chapters
Brown University, Sydney Australia shootings put spotlight on gun violence, antisemitismThe Beat (Mari Melber) covers two mass shootings tied to gun violence and antisemitism: Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island (2 dead, 19- and 18-year-old victims; students injured; police…16 Dec 2025 · 47 min · 15 chapters
New Epstein pics put heat on DOJ for December deadlineThe episode centers on newly released Jeffrey Epstein photos and what they imply about powerful figures, plus pressure on the DOJ to release the rest of the “Epstein files” by a December 19 deadline.15 Dec 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Trump In Crisis Amid High Prices, Deportation BacklashThe episode of The Beat argues that Trump is in political crisis as high prices, immigration/ICE backlash, and health-care affordability undermine support ahead of November and 2026/2028 elections.12 Dec 2025 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Trump Fact-Checked on False "Affordability" ClaimsThe episode covers three main stories: (1) a Trump administration escalation involving Venezuela, (2) a domestic “affordability” messaging dispute, and (3) media consolidation and free-speech…11 Dec 2025 · 42 min · 11 chapters