
The Beat with Ari Melber
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 18, 2025 • 41min
Trump Fails to Stem MAGA Fury Over Epstein
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 15, and reports on the MAGA meltdown and crisis of confidence among Donald Trump's base over the Epstein files and the economy. Plus, U-God and Jason Johnson join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Justin Wolfers, Maya Wiley and Molly Jong-Fast also join.

Jul 17, 2025 • 41min
New Heat on Trump as MAGA 'Rebellion' Intensifies
MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 17, and reports on the Epstein scandal that is consuming the Trump administration, federal budget cuts and how President Trump's budget could impact women's healthcare. Rachel Leidig, Alexis McGill Johnson, Rep. Madeline Dean, Margaret Carlson, Aisha Mills and Berit Berger join.

Jul 17, 2025 • 40min
Trump Berates MAGA Over Epstein Files
MSNBC's Antonia Hylton hosts The Beat on Wednesday, July 16, and reports on the growing MAGA reckoning over the Epstein files, President Trump’s public scolding of his base, his abuse of power and major shakeups at the Department of Health and Human Services. Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. LaMonica McIver, Brandy Zadrozny, Christina Greer and Sen. Markey join.

Jul 15, 2025 • 41min
MAGA Revolts Over Trump Handling of Epstein Files
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, July 14, and reports on the MAGA revolt over President Trump’s handling of the Epstein files and the impact of ICE raids on American citizens. Melber also reports on the devastating floods in Texas. Stacey Abrams, N.O.R.E., Emily Bazelon and Michael Grynbaum join.

Jul 11, 2025 • 40min
Trump's DOJ and FBI Leaders Clash in 'Blame' Over Epstein Fallout
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 11, and reports on the MAGA civil war over the Epstein files that is igniting a clash inside Trump's DOJ, NYC's Zohran Mamdani and the latest on President Trump's controversial deportation policies. Paul Krugman, Richard Farley, Faiz Shakir, Michelle Goldberg and Alencia Johnson join.

Jul 10, 2025 • 41min
Damning New Evidence on DOJ Vet's Alleged Plot To Tell Courts "F*** You"
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, July 10, and reports on new whistleblower evidence against President Trump’s DOJ and growing concerns over checks and balances in government. Plus, Melber presents a special report on how Trump’s potential second term is different from his first. Melissa Murray, Jason Johnson and Nick Offerman join.

Jul 9, 2025 • 42min
Trump's "Retribution Tour" Expands
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 9 and reports on the DOJ’s new criminal investigation into John Brennan and James Comey, as well as President Trump’s ongoing trade war. Dylan Ratigan and Andrew Weissmann join the program, and John Murrow and Chai Komanduri return for the latest “Fallback” segment.

Jul 8, 2025 • 41min
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins The Beat
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 8, and reports on President Trump’s budget, growing backlash over Paramount yielding to Trump and renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s controversial deportation policies. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Will Sommer and Marty Baron join.

Jul 7, 2025 • 41min
SCOTUS Narrows How Courts Can Hold Trump Accountable
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, July 7, reporting on President Trump’s abuse of power, his escalating feud with Elon Musk, and new developments on his proposed tariffs. Melber also shares an update on the devastating floods in Central Texas. Guests include Jared Bernstein, Mark Leibovich, Juanita Tolliver, and Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Jul 3, 2025 • 41min
Trump Budget Passes After Bruising Battle
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, July 3, and reports on the House passing Trump’s budget and new reporting from The New York Times about how the Trump administration is plotting fresh ways to distort vote counting. Melissa Murray, Douglas Brinkley and Eugene Robinson join.