Podcast appearances and mentions of Ari Melber

February 26, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's closed-door deposition on Jeffrey Epstein before the House Oversight Committee. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson and veteran journalist Gretchen Carlson join. Plus, the Trump-allied billionaire owners of Paramount have won the bid for Warner Brothers Discovery, beating out Netflix. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 25, 2026; 6pm; President Trump is facing heat over an Epstein cover-up, as NPR reports that the DOJ “withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump.” MS NOW reports that three of those files involve accusations against Trump, who has denied wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. Emily Bazelon, legal writer with The New York Times Magazine, and Nancy Erika Smith, renowned civil rights attorney join MS NOW's Ari Melber. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 24, 2026; 6pm; NPR reports that the DOJ “withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump.” MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, Senator Amy Klobuchar and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear join ahead of President Trump's State of the Union. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 23, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber examines President Trump's plummeting approval rating in a special "Beat" report. The latest Washington Post–ABC–Ipsos poll shows 60% of Americans disapprove of the president ahead of the State of the Union address. Another poll from Economist/YouGov finds Trump's support among independent voters has dropped to a new low across both terms in office. Political strategist Chai Komanduri joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 20, 2026; 6pm; In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump cannot unilaterally impose tariffs. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 19, 2026; 6pm; British authorities have arrested former Prince Andrew and are investigating him on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He has faced public accusations of sexual misconduct from Epstein survivors. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, economist Paul Krugman joins to discuss billionaire influence in America. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 18, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new testimony from billionaire Les Wexner in the House Epstein investigation. Plus, Ty Cobb, who served as a White House lawyer during Trump's first term, joins "The Beat" for a wide-ranging discussion. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 17, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new accountability surrounding the Epstein files, as billionaire Les Wexner is set to testify before Congress about his decades-long ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, The Trump administration allegedly tried to block Texas Dem James Talarico from appearing on Stephen Colbert's show. CBS, now owned by the MAGA-allied Ellison family, is facing scrutiny over efforts to censor the interview from airing. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 16, 2026; 6pm; MSNOW's Ari Melber reports on the Trump DOJ's handling of the Epstein files, as lawmakers criticize the department over a lack of transparency. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg join. Plus, Melber is joined by progressive host Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss his recent interview with former President Barack Obama. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 13, 2026; 6pm; MSNOW's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's unlawful targeting of his critics and the deepening fallout from the Epstein files. Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins. Plus, Melber reports on on a new Wall Street Journal story detailing the “constant chaos” inside Donald Trump's Homeland Security Department under Chief Kristi Noem. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 12, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new evidence from the Epstein files, including what appears to be a hidden camera from inside his Palm Beach office. Plus, Melber reports on President Trump's broader efforts to crack down on dissent and is joined by acclaimed novelist Gary Shteyngart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 11, 2026; 6pm; Trump Attorney General Pam Bondi was grilled, under oath, about the Epstein files. Plus, new signs of pushback against Trump's attempted power grabs as a federal grand jury in DC refuses to indict six Democrats on charges of seditious conspiracy. Senior Advisor for President Trump's 2024 campaign, Bryan Lanza, joins MS NOW's Ari Melber. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 10, 2026; 6pm; The Epstein scandal is rocking the Trump White House again, and this time featuring the notorious Epstein Island, where Trump's commerce chief visited, a confession he made today after years of lying. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 6, 2026; 6pm; Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb joins MS NOW's Ari Melber on "The Beat" to discuss his concerns about Trump's cognitive fitness. The White House has defended Trump's health, and Trump has recently dismissed Cobb as a disgruntled former staffer whom he says he fired. Plus, Fox vet Gretchen Carlson joins MS NOW's Ari Melber to discuss the newest Epstein files. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 5, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the DOJ's final batch of Epstein files and what they reveal about government failures. Former federal prosecutor John Flannery joins the discussion. Plus, Melber reports on the new fallout after Jeff Bezos slashed a third of The Washington Post's staff. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 4, 2026; 6pm; President Trump is pulling ICE and federal agents from Minneapolis. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri and Aru Shiney-Ajay, director of the Sunrise Movement in Minneapolis. Plus, Melber reports on how the DOJ's final release of Epstein files reveals his close ties to powerful business elites. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 3, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's escalating abuse of power, including attacks on constitutional guardrails that protect elections, free speech, and the right to protest. Plus, Melber delivers the latest details from the Justice Department's final release of the Epstein files. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 30, 2026; 6pm; The Department of Justice has indicted Don Lemon over his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota. Hear Lemon speak out following his release. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, the DOJ releases its largest and “final” batch of Epstein files. Melber reports and is joined by journalist Tara Palmeri. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 28, 2026; 6pm; The FBI is now taking the lead in the criminal investigation into the spray attack on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, a special report on new updates from the government's delayed efforts to release the Epstein files. Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. also joins to preview this year's ceremony. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 26, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the fallout from another killing of an American by federal agents amid the Trump administration's deployment in Minnesota, as new scrutiny grows over the tactics being used. Retired NYPD Detective Marq Claxton joins to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 22 , 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on takeaways from Jack Smith's historic testimony. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 21, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber breaks down the international chaos shaping President Trump's first month of 2026, with new insights from his interview with former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb. Ambassador Michael McFaul joins the discussion. Plus, the Supreme Court appears skeptical of President Trump's bid to take control of the independent Federal Reserve, with analysis from NYU law professor Melissa Murray. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 20, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report on the first year of President Trump's second term. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 19, 2026; 6pm; In a newly released text message, President Trump cites being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize as part of his unprecedented push to take Greenland. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, former Washington Post editor Marty Baron joins for a closer look at Trump's escalating attacks on free speech. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 2026; 6pm; Trump has sent three thousand federal agents to Minneapolis and is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell ICE protests in the city. Plus, the Trump administration is under fire after Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suggested Americans could consume a three-dollar meal as grocery prices continue to soar. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Chris Hayes. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the FBI executing a search warrant at a Washington Post reporter's home in Virginia. This alarming escalation comes as the Trump administration targets other lawmakers, with Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin confirming federal prosecutors are investigating her for a video she posted urging members of the military to resist illegal orders. Plus, Melber reports on the expected Senate vote on a resolution aimed at curbing the president's use of the military force in Venezuela. David Rothkopf joins to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026; 6pm; The Trump administration is probing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report on the “blatant abuse of power,” coming after Powell upheld his oath to keep the Federal Reserve independent. Plus, Melber reports on how the biggest headlines made their way into the Golden Globes. Melissa Murray and John Slattery join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 9, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new evidence in the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Plus, Melber covers Jon Stewart taking on President Trump and MAGA, and delivers a special report on music's redeeming power in politics. Andrew Weismann and Michael Feinberg join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 8, 2026; 6pm; The Trump administration is blocking state officials from investigating the deadly ICE shooting of an American citizen in Minneapolis. Plus, pressure is mounting on Trump's Justice Department over Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Robert Garcia, Melissa Murray, and more join MS NOW's Ari Melber. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 7, 2025; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the breaking news out of Minneapolis, where a U.S. citizen was shot and killed by an ICE agent. This follows the Trump administration saying just yesterday it was deploying two thousand agents to the city. Retired NYPD Detective Mark Claxton and Congressman Jim Himes join. Plus, more on Trump's vow to control Venezuelan oil profits. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 6, 2026; 6pm; President Trump is openly vowing to seize Venezuela's oil, following the ousting of Nicholas Maduro. Plus, MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the five year anniversary of the January 6 riot that came to define President Biden's transition. Legendary Democratic Strategist James Carville joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 5, 2026; 6pm; Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to charges that include narco-terrorism and drug trafficking in a federal courtroom in Manhattan. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the deepening confusion about the Trump administration's motives, goals, and plans in Venezuela. Plus, Ambassador James Story and General Barry McCaffrey join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 23, 2025; 6pm; Thousands of new pages from the Epstein files have been released. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Vanity Fair's Molly Jong-Fast and Semafor's Margaret Carlson. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 19, 2025; 6pm; The Trump administration facing backlash over the heavily-redacted release of a small portion of the Epstein files, a violation of the legally mandated deadline for all documents. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Emily Bazelon, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, Andrew Weissmann and Maya Wiley. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 19, 2025; 6pm; The Department of Justice has released some of the Epstein files. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former federal prosecutor John Flannery. Plus, Congressman Stephen Lynch and The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 17: 2025; 6pm; FCC chairman Brendan Carr testified to a congressional committee for the first time since ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Dylan Ratigan. Plus, Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a "criminal scheme" to overturn the results of the 2020 election. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 16: 2025; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the comments from Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles who is on-the-record critiquing everything from tariffs, to immigration, to prosecuting rivals. Former Trump White House veteran Sarah Matthews and Gretchen Carlson join to discuss. Plus, a special report on the cancellation of "Ebro in the Morning". To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025; 6pm; A manhunt is underway after a shooting at Brown University left two students dead and multiple injured. An antisemitic mass shooting in Sydney Australia over the weekend also left 16 dead, including one of the two suspected gunmen. Plus, fractures showing among Donald Trump's support with MAGA Republicans. And, remembering Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found dead Sunday. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Rob D'Amico, Mark Leibovich, and Margaret Carlson. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2025; 6pm; House Democrats releasing numerous photos of Jeffrey Epstein with prominent individuals including Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Steve Bannon and Bill Clinton, ahead of the December 19 deadline for DOJ to release its Epstein files. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Molly Jong-Fast, Michelle Goldberg, and 50 Cent. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 11, 2025; 6pm: President Trump is facing backlash over ICE, the ongoing Epstein scandal, and the economy. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Jen Psaki. Plus, Melber reports on Trump's announcement that the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, with historian Douglas Brinkley joining for analysis. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 10, 2025; 6pm: Americans are facing high prices. MS NOW's Ari Melber fact-checks President Trump's comments on prices and reports on how these prices are shaping voters' economic priorities. Plus, some of the richest billionaires and companies in the world are battling to take over the Warner Bros. empire. Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by Puck's Matthew Belloni. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 9, 2025; 6pm: MS Now's Ari Melber reports on how high prices and economic pain are shaping voters' priorities. President Trump noticed and is responding at a rally in Pennsylvania tonight. Plus, Melber reports on Trump pledging to interfere in the potential Netflix-Paramount-Warner Brothers merger. Maya Wiley, Jared Bernstein, and NPR's David Folkenflik join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 8, 2025; 6pm: MS Now's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors, and his latest attempt to use power to promote himself. Plus, Melber reports on the war crime probe that continues to engulf the Trump administration. Jason Johnson and Molly Jong-Fast join to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025; 6pm: Trump Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing war crime allegations. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new details and video from the September strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. Plus, Melber reflects on his interview with 50 Cent. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 4, 2025; 6pm: Trump defense secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire and facing allegations of having committed or overseen a war crime. Plus, a grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, a political foe of President Donald Trump. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest and is joined by Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025; 6pm: Trump defense secretary Pete Hegseth is facing allegations of having committed or overseen a war crime. Plus, 50 Cent and director Alexandria Stapleton join MS NOW's Ari Melber on “The Beat” to discuss their new multi-part Netflix documentary series, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” which includes never-before-seen footage released just days before Combs' arrest. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025; 6pm: Trump faces a political tipping point as hundreds of DC Republicans voted to release the Epstein files and demand answers on whether his Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, committed a war crime with a boat strike in the Caribbean. James Carville, Democratic Congressman Adam Smith, and Ankush Khardori join. Plus, Trump held a Cabinet meeting where he talked about inflation and affordability as polls still find him hitting a second-term approval rating low. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 25, 2025; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on Trump's approval ratings sinking to record second-term lows after suffering a humiliating defeat on the Epstein files, as more Republicans defect and threaten to leave Congress. Alicia Menendez, Bill Kristol, Nick Akerman, and acclaimed author Walter Isaacson join. Plus, Trump suffers his biggest legal setback yet with the dismissal of both criminal cases against his political foes former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025; 6pm: A federal judge has dismissed the cases against James Comey and Letitia James after the judge determined the interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed. Plus, Congressman Ro Khanna, the author of the Epstein bill, joins MS NOW's Ari Melber on "The Beat." To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber breaks down the Epstein emails, including newly-surfaced messages from lawyers who went on to represent Trump. Margaret Carlson, Cornell Belcher, and former Justice Department attorney Mike Romano join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.