The Beat with Ari Melber

MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts “The Beat” on Friday, June 27, and reports on the Supreme Court's consequential ruling in the birthright citizenship case. Hylton also covers the growing backlash to Donald Trump's sputtering mega-bill and examines the future of the Democratic Party. Jason Johnson, Jamaal Bowman, Evan Osnos, Jon Meacham, Leah Litman, and Ankush Khardori join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, June 26, and reports on the mayor blow to President Trump's agenda in the Senate and the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the press over its coverage of the U.S. strikes in Iran. Plus, filmmaker Wes Anderson joins. Robert Reich, Molly Jong-Fast and Karim Sadjadpour also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 25, and reports on on top DOJ officials facing tough questions on Capitol Hill after a whistleblower alleged one DOJ leader wanted to tell the courts “f* you.” The claim was denied under oath. Melber also covers the Democratic primary for NYC mayor. Emily Bazelon, John Flannery and Jumaane Williams join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 24, and reports on the bombshell allegation that a Trump DOJ official plotted to tell courts “f* you,” according to a DOJ insider. Melber also reports on the Israel-Iran ceasefire and Trump's budget troubles. Andrew Weissmann, Gen. Wesley Clark and Don Lemon join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, June 23, and reports breaking news: President Donald Trump claims on social media that Iran and Israel have agreed to a full ceasefire. Maya Wiley, Yamiche Alcindor, Ambassador Dennis Ross and General Barry McCaffrey join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, June 20, and reports on major setbacks for President Trump's immigration agenda, presidential abuse of power and growing backlash against the nation's top health official, RFK Jr. Brad Lander, Dr. Fiona Havers, Sec. Louis Caldera, Juanita Tolliver, and Emily Bazelon join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, June 19, and reports on President Trump's Iran policy and the growing resistance against his administration. Plus, rapper Warren G and MSNBC's Alex Wagner join Melber for the latest “Fallback” installment. Chai Komanduri and David Rothkopf also join the program.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, June 18, and reports on President Trump's abuse of power, the future of The Democratic party and the conflict in The Middle East. Amb. Dennis Ross, Michael Hirschorn, Maya Wiley and Molly Jong-Fast join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, June 17th, and reports on the court cases weighing Trump's military powers after national protests, Sen. Mike Lee backing down after vitriolic posts mocking an assassination, and the Trump family facing tariff hypocrisy as they launch a new "gold phone" business. Jason Johnson, Joyce Vance and Francis Fukuyama join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, June 16 and reports on more than five million attending anti-Trump demonstrations over the weekend, Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband killed in their home Saturday in an apparent act of political violence, and new fallout over Donald Trump's unprecedented move to deploy active duty troops in L.A. Rep. Kelly Morrison, Eugene Robinson, Paul Rieckhoff and Lena Waithe join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Friday, June 13th, and reports on Trump's mobilization of the military in the United States, California's court case against Trump's use of the National Guard within the state, Rep. McIver's charges over a clash with law enforcement at a New Jersey ICE facility, and the latest in the Middle East. Rep. LaMonica McIver, Barry McCaffrey, and Tyler Perry join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Thursday, June 12th, and reports on California Senator Alex Padilla's forcible removal and cuffing from a DHS briefing, California's court case against Trump over Trump's use of the National Guard, and immigration raids and protests under Trump. Senator Alex Padilla, Jacob Soboroff, former Senator Barbara Boxer, Alex Wagner, and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, June 11, and reports on the Trump administration deploying Marines to U.S. streets amidst protests. Plus, Elon Musk apologizing for some of the attacks he lobbed at Trump during their public blowout. Sen. Jack Reed, Douglas Brinkley, and Ta-Nehisi Coates join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, June 10th, and reports on the Los Angeles protests and resistance to Trump's related actions, Trump's deployment of additional troops to Los Angeles, RFK Jr. and vaccines, and Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial. David Noriega, Senator Cory Booker, and Representative Seth Moulton join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, June 9th, and reports on the immigration raid protests in Los Angeles and Trump's actions in response. Jacob Soboroff, Maya Wiley, Jose Luis Solache Jr., Ankush Khardori, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tom Nichols join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Friday, June 6th, and reports on Trump and Musk's split, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Harvard and Columbia University. Mark Leibovich, Melissa Murray, and RZA join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, June 5, and reports on President Trump and Elon Musk's escalating feud, the real-word repercussions of Trump's immigration crackdown and Trump's latest attack on Harvard University. Chai Komanduri, Molly Jong-Fast and Libby Casey join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, June 4, and reports on Elon Musk slamming President Trump's signature policy as a “disgusting abomination” and the impact of Trump's tariffs on American businesses. Plus, rapper Logic joins to talk about his music and new movie. Guests include Jacob Soboroff, Rep. Glenn Ivey, and Melanie Zanona.

In this podcast extra, hear MSNBC's Ari Melber's extended interview with renowned historian and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari, as he discusses how Trump's power politics echo the dangerous “medieval” era; the risks and advancements in AI, including Harari's proposals to limit fake bots and people; and his personal views on life extension and technological reincarnation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.