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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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    The Beat with Ari Melber podcast is a highly informative and entertaining show that provides in-depth analysis of current political news. Ari Melber's ability to inform while injecting humor at the right moments sets him apart from other broadcasters and journalists. His interviews with guests from diverse backgrounds and his inclusion of elements from various cultures make the show engaging and relatable to a wide audience. Additionally, I appreciate his respect for rap music and its message, showcasing his genuine pop culture knowledge. The show also stands out for its objective and factual reporting, offering viewers a sense of being provided with reliable information.

    However, one aspect that could be improved about the podcast is the lag time in dropping MSNBC prime-time podcasts. In today's rapid-fire news environment, yesterday's news can quickly become outdated within 24 hours. It would be beneficial if the episodes were released in a more timely manner to keep up with the pace of current events.

    In conclusion, despite some minor flaws, The Beat with Ari Melber podcast remains one of the best shows for political coverage available. The combination of informative discussions, cultural references, and Ari Melber's unique style sets this podcast apart from others in the genre. Listeners can expect to receive objective news alongside engaging commentary that both educates and entertains.



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    Latest episodes from The Beat with Ari Melber

    Trump and Musk Break Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 41:38


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, June 3, and reports on Elon Musk's abrupt exit from politics. Melber is joined by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who is suing former Trump lawyer Alina Habba and a DHS investigator for arresting him outside of an ICE detention facility last month. Plus, Melber sits down for an extended interview with renowned historian and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari. Political strategist Bill Kristol also joins.

    Trump on Heels as Backlash Intensifies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 40:16


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, June 2, and reports on backlash against President Trump's agenda, Elon Musk's exit from Washington and Trump's immigration policies. Plus, Oscar-winning director Wes Anderson joins Melber for an extended conversation. Maya Wiley and Eugene Robinson also join.

    BONUS: Ari Melber and Cinema Icons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 117:01


    In this extended podcast extra, hear a compelling mashup of MSNBC's Ari Melber in conversation with Oscar-winning directors Wes Anderson and Christopher Nolan, along with acclaimed actors Jeff Goldblum and Javier Bardem.

    Special Preview of “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 4:36


    Who are The Best People? They're the people who are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. On her new podcast, Nicolle Wallace speaks to the people who inspire her. As a mom. As an American. Or sometimes just as a super fan. In the first episode, she sits down with actor Jason Bateman. His show “Smartless,” which he co-hosts with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, is the podcast that inspired her to do her own. On this special preview, Bateman shares his journey into podcasting and reflects on the political climate that gives him endless fodder for conversation. Search “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” to listen to the full episode and to catch new episodes every Monday. Or sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early access on Fridays. Signing up for Premium also includes ad-free listening and bonus content.

    Trump on Heels as Legal Fight Engulfs Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 41:30


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 29, and reports on the legal battle engulfing President Trump's tariffs and Elon Musk's exit from The White House. Chai Komanduri, Rep. Steve Cohen and Jason Johnson join.

    Melber on the Crucial Secret to Beating Trump's Second-Term Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:32


    MSNBC's Air Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 25, and reports on President Trump's crypto corruption. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the crucial secret to beating Trump's second-term tactics. Johnathan Chait and Paul Krugman join.

    Trump Admin Threatens Core Value of Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 40:52


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 27, and delivers a special report on the core rights and liberties the Trump administration is attacking in court. Melber also reports on Trump's growing crypto corruption-spree. RJ Cutler and John Flannery join.

    Trump Ramps Up Revenge Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 41:11


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 23, and reports on President Trump's "retribution campaign." Melber is also joined by Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate and environmental activist, to discuss the Trump administration's push for deregulation. Plus, three-time Grammy winner Diplo appears in the latest installment of "Mavericks." Eugene Robinson and Chai Komanduri also join.

    Critics Warn of 'Staggering' Trump Corruption

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 41:23


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Thursday, May 22, and reports on one of the largest grifts in White House history and Donald Trump's abuse of government power. Plus, Maureen Dowd and Geraldo Rivera “Fallback” with Melber. Geraldo Rivera and Senator Sherrod Brown also join.

    Trump DOJ's case against Dem. mayor falls apart, judge rebukes “misstep”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 44:39


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, May 21st, and reports on Trump and the rule of law, immigration under the Trump administration, and the U.S. acceptance of a Qatari luxury jet. Ras Baraka, Tom Homan, and John Flannery join.

    Trump DOJ indicts Dem lawmaker over clash with ICE agents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 41:29


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 20, and reports on Trump under scrutiny for probing and indicting critics and for potentially accepting a multi-million dollar Qatari plane. Plus, James Carville on Elon Musk saying he'll spend less on politics, and the fight over the House GOP spending bill. James Carville, Jason Johnson and Emily Bazelon join.

    James Comey Warns Against Folding to Trump Intimidation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 38:14


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 19, and reports on President Trump's free speech crackdown with James Comey, Trump's flip-flop on tariffs and House Republicans' effort to gut healthcare for millions of Americans. Dr. David Kessler, Maya Wiley and David Ziblatt join.

    SCOTUS Deals Trump New 7-2 Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 41:28


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 16, and reports on the new Supreme Court ruling dealing President Trump another loss and the latest on the Diddy trial. Plus, comedian and actor Ed Helms joins Melber. Plus, Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Ankush Khardori join.

    Name SCOTUS Skeptical of Trump Admin's Plan to Limit Birthright Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 41:28


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 15, and reports on SCOTUS hearing arguments in President Trump's birthright citizenship case, new fallout from Trump's trade war and the latest developments in the Diddy trial. Amb. Gordon Sondland, Jared Bernstein, Emily Bazelon and Steven Levitsky join.

    Trump Visits Qatar Amid Scrutiny on $400M Jumbo Jet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 41:35


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, May 14, and reports on President Trump's first foreign trip to Qatar for this term, RFK Jr.'s first Congressional testimony since being confirmed, and an upset Democratic victory in red Nebraska. Plus, The Kid Mero and Ayman Mohyeldin “Fallback” with Melber. Zeke Emanuel also joins.

    Dr. Oz Joins The Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 41:10


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 13, and reports on President Trump's "corruption tour" of the Middle East and the latest on the Diddy Trial. Plus, Dr. Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joins Melber. Mark Whitaker, Maya Wiley and Andrew Marantz join.

    Heat on Trump Over Plan to Accept Luxury Jet from Qatar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 41:50


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 12, and reports on on President Donald Trump's openness to accepting a lavish jet from Qatar's royal family, his retreat from a trade war with China and day one of the Diddy trial. Nancy Erika Smith, Jacob Soboroff and Norm Eisen join.

    Trump Aide Floats Suspending Habeas Corpus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 42:05


    MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts “The Beat” on Monday, May 9, and reports on top Trump adviser Stephen Miller saying the administration is “looking at” ways to end due process protections for unauthorized immigrants in the country. Hylton also covers the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during a congressional visit to a New Jersey ICE facility. Plus, Hylton reports on Trump's ongoing trade war and legal battles. Jelani Cobb, Julian Zelizer, Ramzi Kassem, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ryan Walters and Molly Jong-Fast join.

    Trumps Tariffs Rejected by Markets and Most Americans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 41:58


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 5, and reports on President Trump's unpredictable agenda that is upending markets, his barrage of lawsuits over frequently unlawful or unconstitutional orders and the new Pope. Plus, Al Sharpton and Al B. Sure! make a "Fallback" appearance. Aziz Huq and Catherine Rampell also join the show.

    Trump Faces Scandal Over Pocketing Millions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 41:06


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 7, and reports on President Trump's crypto-related corruption and his mounting legal losses. Melber also covers the developing story that Voice of America will begin airing programming from the right-wing outlet One America News. Plus, Melber is joined by filmmaker Ava DuVernay for an extended conversation. Steve Herman, Darrick Hamilton and Richard Painter also join.

    Canada's New Leader Clashes with Trump at White House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 41:33


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 6, and reports on President Trump's economy and ongoing trade war, inequality in America and Trump's attack on NPR and PBS. Chris Hughes, Paula Kerger and Justin Wolfers join.

    GOP veteran knocks “Scrooge” Trump over tariff pain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 41:37


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, May 5th, and reports on the economy and rule of law under the second Trump administration, as well as RFK Jr.'s recent actions with respect to the Department of Health and Human Services. Caleb Silver, Eugene Robinson, Joyce Vance, and R.J. Cutler join.

    SCOTUS Justice Rebukes Trump's Attacks on Judges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 41:34


    MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 2, and reports on President Trump's abuse of power, the economy and grassroots resistance. Kris Mayes, Daniel Hornung, Eugene Daniels, Molly Jong-Fast, Aisha Mills and Deborah Archer join.

    Trump Ousts Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 40:57


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 1, and reports on the first major ousting of a Trump White House official and new heat on billionaire Elon Musk. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins for an extended conversation on the future of the Democratic party. Ron Isana, Jason Johnson and Sabrina Singh also join.

    U.S. Economy Shrinks Under Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 41:25


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 30, and reports on Donald Trump's economy, his challenges to the rule of law, Elon Musk in Trump's first 100 days and Trump's attempted shakedown of prominent U.S. institutions. Teddy Schleifer, Jared Bernstein, and Julian Zelizer join.

    Trump Hits 100th Day Facing Economic and Polling Slump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 46:27


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 29, and delivers a special show breaking down President Trump's first 100 days in office. Plus, Melber reports on Trump's firing of a Biden appointees from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. James Carville, Mark Leibovich, Douglas Brinkley and Christina Greer join.

    Scrutiny on Trump's Record Ahead of 100-Day Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 42:01


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 28, and delivers a special report on the eve of President Trump's 100th day in office, reporting on Trump's leadership, his priority policy of immigration and his clashes over the rule of law. Rev. Al Sharpton and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.

    Trump This Week: Plummeting Polls, Court Losses, Tariff Doubts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 40:25


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 25, and reports on the economic turmoil under President Trump and his attacks on free speech. Plus, Rev. Al Sharpton and Nems join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Will Sommer and Margaret Carlson also join.

    Trump's Approval Rating Slipping Faster Than Previous Presidents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 41:16


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 24, and reports on Donald Trump's plummeting approval rating and the future of the Democratic party. Former Rep. Joe Crowley, Jason Johnson, Michelle Norris and John Harwood join.

    Trump's Trade War Triggers Market Whiplash

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 41:11


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 23 and reports on Donald Trump's volatile economy and resistance against his agenda. Plus, Molly Jong Fast and DJ Whoo Kid join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Steve Leisman also joins.

    Trump's Trade War Drags Down Global Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 41:08


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 22, and reports on President Trump's escalating trade war, a court setback for Trump's immigration agenda and mounting pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign. Adm. William McRaven, Maria Ressa and Justin Wolfers join.

    Trump Challenging Chief Justice Roberts on High Court's Independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 41:05


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 21, and reports on the legal clash that is testing Trump's demands for more executive power, anti-Trump protests over the weekend and new calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign. Maya Wiley and Eugene Robinson join.

    Trump 2.0 Off To a Very Bad Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 41:34


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 18, and reports on President Trump's foreign prison legal debacle and his historically poor first 100 days in office. Plus, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry joins for an extended conversation. Melissa Murray, Barbara McQuade, Dr. Zeke Emanuel, and Dana Milbank also join.

    Trump Targets Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Risking Economic Turmoil

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 40:50


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 17, and reports on President Trump targeting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and a major court loss for Trump and his immigration agenda. Plus, rapper Lupe Fiasco and NBC's Gadi Schwartz join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Emily Bazelon and Justin Wolfers also join.

    Special Report: How Trump-Musk Cuts Could Endanger American Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:13


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, April 16, and reports on a federal judge threatening to launch a contempt probe into the Trump administration. Melber also delivers a special report on how Trump-Musk budget cuts could put American lives at risk. Rep. Linda Sánchez and Chai Komanduri join.

    Experts Warn Of Constitutional Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 41:22


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 15, and reports on the Trump administration's extreme efforts to circumvent the Supreme Court's order to “facilitate” Abrego Garcia's return, as well as Harvard University defying Donald Trump. Plus, Jeff Garlin and Antonio Villaraigosa join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Gov. Maura Healey and Asha Rangappa join.

    Trump and El Salvador's President United Against SCOTUS Ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 41:22


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 14, and reports on Donald Trump and El Salvador's president uniting against a SCOTUS ruling and the economy. Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, Andrew Weissmann and Lee Gelernt join.

    SCOTUS Unanimously Rules Against Part of Trump's “Gang” Deportations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 40:48


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 11, with reports on the latest developments in Trump deportations, recession fears, and the Trump administration's decision to lay off cruise ship inspectors. Plus, Melber is joined by artist NLE Choppa. Joyce Vance and Michelle Norris also join.

    Nobel Economist: Trump's Tariffs Are 'Erratic,' 'Weak'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 45:16


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 10, and reports on the shaken global markets after Donald Trump's tariff fallout, new developments on Trump retribution and the latest on Jan. 6 pardons. Economist Paul Krugman and historian Douglas Brinkley join.

    In Retreat, President Trump Pauses Most Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 41:23


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 9, and reports on President Trump's 90-day tariff pause and market uncertainty. Maureen Dowd, Geraldo Rivera, and Steve Liesman join.

    MAGA "Bro" Podcasters Break With Trump on Tarrifs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 41:43


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 8, and reports on the economic fallout from President Trump's tariffs, rising criticism from MAGA insiders toward the Trump administration, and the latest legal fight over Trump's immigration policies. Senator Ed Markey and Steve Liesman join.

    Coast-to-Coast Protest Erupt Against Trump's Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 41:55


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 7, and reports on the nationwide “Hands Off” protests against the policies of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Trump's tariff-driven market meltdown and the escalating legal battle over his deportation flights. Andrew Ross Sorkin, Leah Greenberg and Maya Wiley join.

    Stocks Have Worst Two Day Dive Since COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 40:47


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 4, and reports on the stock market plummet as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to shock global trade for the second day. Plus, Melber is joined by former Trump aide Chad Wolf to discuss Trump's immigration policies. Jared Bernstein also joins.

    BONUS: Reverend Al Sharpton and Ari Melber Fireside Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 15:18


    In this podcast extra, listen to MSNBC's Ari Melber and Rev. Al Sharpton's conversation at the National Action Network Convention, where they discuss top issues including Donald Trump's tariffs and the Signalgate scandal.

    Trump Triggers Worse Day For Stocks Since Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 40:25


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 3, and reports on the stock market plunge following President Trump's tariffs. Margaret Carlson, Gov. JB Prtizker, Catherine Rampell and Libby Casey join.

    Sen. Cory Booker Joins Melber Following Historic Senate Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 41:29


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 2, and reports on newfound Democratic momentum. Plus, Melber is joined by Senator Cory Booker following his historic speech on the Senate floor. Jason Johnson and Governor Kathy Hochul also join.

    Sen. Booker Breaks Record for Longest Senate Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 41:12


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 1, and reports on Senator Cory Booker's Senate record for the longest floor speech and outrage over the Trump administration's "error" in deporting a Maryland father with protected legal status. James Carville joins.

    Trump Tells NBC News He Won't Rule Out Seeking a Third Term

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 38:52


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 31, and reports on stock market lows under the Trump administration, Trump's comments about the possibility of seeking a third term and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Plus, Lawrence Wright and Bill de Blasio join for the latest Fallback installment. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford also joins.

    Law Firms Sue Trump Admin Over Executive Orders Targeting Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 41:36


    MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 28, and reports on Donald Trump's abuse of power, the unfolding Signalgate scandal, and new Elon Musk cuts. Kristy Greenberg, Jameel Jaffer, David French, Michele Norris, Joyce Vance and Steve Herman join.

    Judge Orders Trump Admin to Preserve "Signal" Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 41:59


    MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, March 27, and reports on the ongoing fallout from the Trump administration's military group chat leak and its escalating crackdown on free speech on college campuses. Leah Litman, Paul Eaton, Naz Ahmad, Jamal Greene, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Maya Wiley join.

    Trump Intel Officials on Defense Over Military Leak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 40:15


    MSNBC's Jen Psaki hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 26, and reports on on the newly released transcript detailing the “Signal” security scandal that has rocked the Trump administration. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Senator Martin Heinrich, Samantha Vinograd, Steven Anderson and journalist John Harwood join.

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