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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…

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    Fallout as judge finds Trump guilty of fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 40:48


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 27, and reports on Trump's legal battles, Fox News and the "Taylor Swift effect" in politics. Erin Gloria Ryan, Michael Wolff and Barbara Res join.

    Judge rules Trump committed fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 41:17


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 26, and reports on Donald Trump's trials, Senator Bob Menendez's indictment, and President Biden. Maya Wiley, Leslie Caldwell and Josh Marshall join.

    Deadline for Trump response to gag order request

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 41:12


    MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 25, and reports on Donald Trump, the latest SCOTUS scandal, and Cassidy Hutchinson's book. Joyce Vance, Leah Litman, Nick Akerman, Elie Mystal and Michelle Goldberg join.

    BONUS: Ari Melber x Peter Navarro interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 33:19


    In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by Peter Navarro for a wide-ranging conversation. Plus, hear Melber's 2022 interview with Navarro.

    BONUS: Bill Gates joins The Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 38:22


    In this podcast extra, philanthropist and tech leader Bill Gates joins MSNBC's Ari Melber for a long-ranging conversation about the Gates Foundation's new 2023 "Goalkeepers Report," the rise of artificial intelligence and the economy. Plus, listen to Melber's 2022 interview with Gates.

    Inside Trump Legal Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 41:25


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 22, and takes you inside Trump's legal cases. Joyce Vance, Michael Beschloss, and Jon Sale join.

    Rupert Murdoch retires from Fox News empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 41:30


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 21, and reports on Rupert Murdoch's retirement from Fox News. Britney Cooper, Howard Dean and James Stewart join. Plus, rapper Vic Mensa also joins for the latest "Fallback" segment.

    Peter Navarro returns to "The Beat"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 46:37


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 20, and is joined by former Trump aide Peter Navarro for a wide-ranging conversation on his recent conviction. Melissa Murray and Chai Komanduri also join.

    GA RICO defendants blame Trump for their actions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 41:23


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 19, and reports on Trump's legal battles, President Biden an Rudy Giuliani. Plus, Melber is joined by Bill Gates. Neal Katyal and Ruth Ben-Ghiat also join.

    New heat on RICO defendant Jeffery Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 41:09


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, September 18, and reports on Trump's legal battles, President Joe Biden and the 2024 election. Plus, Allen Hughes, Director & Executive Producer of the Docuseries “Dear Mama,” on Tupac's legacy joins. Michelle Goldberg, Steve Israel and Emily Bazelon also join.

    Jack Smith asks for new limit on Trump talking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 41:05


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 15, and reports on Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing in the coup case, Donald trump's confessions, the latest lawsuit against Fox News and the Wisconsin Senate. Andrew Weissmann, Brian Stelter and Leslie Caldwell join.

    Judge: RICO trial for two Trump co-defendants to start Oct. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 41:37


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, September 14, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles, Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Hunter Biden's indictment. Plus, Memphis Bleek and MSNBC's Jason Johnson “Fallback” with Melber. Eugene Daniels, David Kelley and Kristy Greenberg also join.

    Ari asks Rep. Gaetz about undisclosed speaker “agreement”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 40:50


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 13, and reports on Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Donald Trump's RICO case, the latest Fox News lawsuit and "Bidenomics." Rep. Matt Gaetz and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg join. Andrew Fleischman and Josh Marshall also join.

    Georgia Sheriff describes Trump getting “infamous” mugshot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 41:43


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 12, and reports on Trump's legal battles, the “Taylor Swift effect” in politics, the DOJ's Google trial and Kevin McCarthy. Sara Morrison, Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon and Maya Wiley join.

    BONUS: Ari Melber breaks down Trump aide Navarro's conviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 42:04


    In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's conviction. Plus, hear Navarro's past interviews on “The Beat” in 2022. Former federal prosecutor John Flannery and Talking Points Memo's Josh Marshall join to discuss.

    D.A. Willis wins first big clash in Trump RICO case

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 41:56


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 11, and reports on Mark Meadows, Ginni Thomas and police brutality. Plus, Juanita Tolliver and rap artist Common "fallback" with Melber. Michael Steele, and Marq Claxton also join.

    Despite grand jury report, Lindsey Graham not charged in Georgia election probe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 40:49


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, September 8, and reports on Trump's Georgia trial, Rep. George Santos, Peter Navarro and Nancy Pelosi. Plus, Jason Isbell joins for the latest “Mavericks” installment. Neal Katyal and Naysa Woomer join.

    Peter Navarro found guilty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 37:18


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 7, and reports on Peter Navarro's conviction. Plus, Melber is joined by 2024 presidential candidate Cornel West. Zoe Lofgren, John Flannery and Josh Marshall also join.

    First televised hearing in case related to Trump RICO plot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 42:59


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, September 6, and reports on the first televised hearing in Trump's RICO case, Donald Trump's legal battles and Kevin McCarthy. Plus, Melber is joined by Bill Maher. Maya Wiley and Melissa Murray also join.

    Proud Boys leader gets 22 years in prison, longest Jan. 6 sentence yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 40:43


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, September 5, and reports on Enrique Tarrio's prison sentence, Donald Trump's legal battles and the GOP's “war on woke” failures. Chai Komanduri, David Kelley and Nick Quested join.

    Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia RICO case

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 41:01


    MSNBC's Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 31, and reports on Donald Trump, hate crimes, Ron DeSantis and Clarence Thomas. Kristy Greenberg, Kurt Bardella, Elie Mystal, Meagan Burrows, Senator Shevrin Jones and Daryle Jenkins join.

    Judge rules Giuliani defamed poll workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 41:23


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 30, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles and the GOP's ties to Trump. Maya Wiley, Jessica Roth and Michelle Goldberg join.

    D.A. Fani Willis asks judge to fast-track all defendants' trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 41:48


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, August 29, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles, healthcare legislation and bond disparities. Plus, Grammy-winner Jon Batiste joins for the latest “Mavericks With Ari Melber” installment. Emily Bazelon and Dr. Zeke Emanuel also join.

    Judge orders March 2024 trial for Trump over coup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 41:06


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 28, and reports on Donald Trump's March 2024 trial, Mark Meadows, Peter Navarro's “weak sauce” defense, and the Jacksonville shooting. Eugene Robinson, David Kelley and Joyce Vance join.

    Trump is the first president to get a mugshot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 40:55


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, August 25, and reports on Donald Trump's historic mugshot. Jason Johnson, Nick Akerman, Howard Dean and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join.

    Trump and 18 codefendants on track to be booked by deadline tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 44:09


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 24, and reports on the latest in Donald Trump's RICO case in Georgia and the rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani. David Kelley, Maya Wiley, James Schultz and Leslie Caldwell join.

    BONUS: “Velshi Banned Book Club”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 37:45


    As a bonus for listeners, we're sharing the first episode of a new MSNBC podcast, “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali Velshi—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Listen to the first two episodes now and follow the series: https://link.chtbl.com/vbbc_fdlw

    From America's mayor to RICO Defendant. Rudy Giuliani surrenders in GA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 41:16


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 23, and reports on the Trump co-defendants in the Georgia case who have surrendered including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman and more. James Carville, Nick Akerman, Jon Sale and John Flannery join.

    Trump confirms Thursday surrender in GA for RICO case

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 40:40


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, August 22, and reports on Trump's legal battles and new Roger Stone tapes that were first obtained by “The Beat.” Plus, Chance the Rapper joins for the latest “Mavericks” installment. Emily Bazelon and Michael Steele also join.

    New tapes show Trump vet Roger Stone on Jan. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 41:29


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 21, and reports on new Roger Stone tapes. Plus, Melber interviews Charles Burnham, John Eastman's lawyer. Neal Katyal, Christoffer Guldbrand and Andrew Weissman join.

    Report: New video shows indicted Trump ally at Capitol on Jan. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 41:16


    MSNBC's Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Friday, August 18, and reports on Trump's coup trial, Mike Roman, the Georgia probe and voter suppression. Bomani Jones, Ńse Ufot, Tanya Miller, Joyce Vance and David Corn join.

    BONUS: Why indicted Trump may go to prison in Georgia & Roger Stone caught on tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 39:46


    In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on Donald Trump's indictment in Georgia and "RICO." Melber also reports on exclusive video of Roger Stone pushing a plot to overthrow the 2020 election. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Drew Findling, Trump's criminal defense lawyer in Georgia, that took place before Trump's indictment in The Peach State.

    Caught on tape: Roger Stone dictates elector plot ahead of Biden win

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 41:30


    MSNBC's Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 17, and reports on exclusive video that shows Roger Stone pushing a plot to overthrow the 2020 election, Trump's Georgia probe and the GOP's war on education. Chris Jones, Donald Ayer, Katie Phang, Lisa Rubin, Nick Akerman and Emily Bazelon join.

    EXCLUSIVE: Trump vet pushed elector plot before Trump lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 42:00


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 16, and reports on exclusive video of Trump adviser and ally Roger Stone pushing a plot to overthrow the 2020 election. Christopher Guldbrand, John Flannery and Sam Olens join.

    Trump's 4th indictment hits Rico plot in Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 81:12


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, August 15, and reports on Donald Trump's indictment in the Georgia election probe. David Kelley, J. Tom Morgan, Melissa Murray, Katie Phang, Chai Komanduri and Souymna Dayanadana join.

    GA grand jury meets on Trump election case

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 40:58


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 14, and reports on Donald Trump's probes. Plus, hear Melber's special report on how Trump's criminal exposure is tied to “all his lawyers.” Sam Olens and Hugo Lowell join.

    Jack Smith's team clashes with Trump lawyers in court pretrial hearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 41:51


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, August 11 and reports on the first pretrial hearing in the Trump election interference case, with Jack Smith's team clashing with Trump lawyers. Plus, Obama's "inspiration" Jeezy joins on the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Joyce Vance and Michael Hirschorn join.

    Before indicting Trump, Jack Smith led war crimes case

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 41:35


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 10, and reports on Special Counsel Jack Smith, Trump's legal battles and Clarence Thomas. James Schultz and Renato Mariotti join.

    New memo shows planning and coordination in fraudulent electors plot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 41:35


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 9, and reports on Donald Trump's new coup memo, Trump's co-conspirators, and abortion rights. Maya Wiley, David Kelley and Melissa Murray join.

    Trump echoes “Oedipus Rex” amid 3 indictments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 41:22


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 8, and reports on Trump's legal battles. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on how Trump echoes the Greek tragedy “Oedipus Rex." Chai Komanduri, Jay Mcinery, and Maya Wiley also join.

    Lawyer for Trump “co-conspirator” on new charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 45:55


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, August 7, and is joined by Charles Burnham, lawyer for Trump “co-conspirator” John Eastman to discuss coup allegations in Jack Smith's indictment. Neal Katyal and Leslie Caldwell also join

    BONUS: Ari Melber breaks down Trump's coup arraignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 24:43


    In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the key takeaways from Donald Trump's coup arraignment. Plus, listen to Melber's 2022 interview with Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro.

    Indicted: The Coup Conspiracy - Melber special report

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 41:16


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts a special episode of“The Beat” on Friday, August 3 on the Trump coup conspiracy plots which Jack Smith alleges were illegal in the second federal indictment of Donald Trump. John Flannery and Joyce Vance join.

    Indictment reveals new coup evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 37:28


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, August 2, and reports on Donald Trump's indictment in the Jan. 6 coup probe. Barry Berke and John Flannery join.

    Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 59:59


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 1, and delivers instant analysis to Jack Smith's indictment of Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 coup probe.

    BONUS: Prosecuting Donald Trump: The Full Indictment Read by Ali Velshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 102:47


    For the third time in 4 months Donald Trump has been indicted, twice at the federal level, but legal experts say this is the most serious one yet. MSNBC host Ali Velshi reads every word of the DOJ's latest allegations against the former president, charging him with 4 counts in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

    Trump's new co-defendant in docs case appears in court

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 42:20


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 31, and reports on Trump probes, legacy admissions, and Ron DeSantis. Ivan Espinoza Madrigal, Melissa Murray, Jenifer Jackquet, David Kelley and Neal Katyal join.

    Jack Smith files new charges in Mar-a-Lago probe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 40:39


    MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Friday, July 28, and reports on Donald Trump's new charges in the Mar-a-Lago documents probe. Maya Wiley, Dave Aronberg, Andrew Weissman, Eugene Robinson, Liz Plank and Ruth Ben-Ghiat join.

    Special counsel brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 59:23


    MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 27, and delivers instant breaking news analysis as Special Counsel Jack Smith brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Renato Mariotti, Maya Eaglin, Nick Akerman, Bill Kristol, Emily Bazelon and Ken Dilanian join.

    Rudy Giuliani facing accountability for lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 40:48


    MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 26, and reports on Rudy Giuliani as he faces accountability for lies, Hunter Biden and Ron DeSantis. Michael Cohen, Nikki Fried, Michael Beschloss and Ankush Khardori join.

    Jack Smith's coup probe gets new key witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 41:11


    MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 25, and reports on Trump probes, Elon Musk and Ron DeSantis. Barbara Mcquade, Zoe Lofgren, Miles Taylor, Errin Hanes and Lydia Guzman join.

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