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The Beat with Ari Melber

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Jun 5, 2025 • 42min

Musk's Exit Explodes Into Messy Trump-Musk Feud

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.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 41min

GOP Infighting as Trump & Musk Clash

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.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 54min

BONUS: Yuval Noah Harari and Ari Melber Interview

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.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 42min

Trump and Musk Break Up

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.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 40min

Trump on Heels as Backlash Intensifies

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.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 57min

BONUS: Ari Melber and Cinema Icons

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.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 5min

Special Preview of “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace”

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.
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May 29, 2025 • 42min

Trump on Heels as Legal Fight Engulfs Tariffs

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.
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May 28, 2025 • 42min

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

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.
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May 27, 2025 • 41min

Trump Admin Threatens Core Value of Democracy

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.

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