

The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber, MSNBC
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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Jan 28, 2025 • 40min
Trump DOJ prosecutor opens unusual review of Jan. 6 cases
A deep dive into the Trump administration's controversial review of January 6 cases reveals the potential implications for justice and accountability. Insightful discussions highlight the dismissal of government watchdogs and its effect on oversight. Music takes center stage with a special report featuring Chuck D, examining the powerful role of protest songs throughout history. The conversation connects historical activism to contemporary struggles, emphasizing music's impact on social change and the importance of thoughtful engagement in today's digital age.

Jan 25, 2025 • 45min
ICE agents raid Newark fish market
MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 24, and reports on Donald Trump's immigration policies, the latest in politics, and Trump's retribution plans. James Carville, Jason Johnson and Joyce Vance join.

Jan 24, 2025 • 41min
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban Blocked in Court
MSNBC's Ali Velshi hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 23, and reports on a federal judge's decision to temporarily block Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Velshi also reports on Trump's plans for retribution and a flurry of other executive orders addressing immigration and public health. Al Sharpton, Kristy Greenberg, Howard Dean, Barbara McQuade, Tara Setmayer, and Zeke Emanuel join.

Jan 23, 2025 • 41min
22 States Sue Trump over Birthright Citizenship Order
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 22, and reports on Donald Trump's executive order to ban birthright citizenship and his new administration. Keith Ellison, Bill de Blasio, John Flannery, and Carrie Sheffield join the show.

Jan 22, 2025 • 41min
Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 21, and reports on Trump pardoning violent January 6 rioters and making billions with his new 'crypto coin'. Howard Dean, Michael Steele, and Sarah Matthews join the show.

Jan 21, 2025 • 57min
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 20, and reports on President Donald Trump's Inauguration.

Jan 18, 2025 • 41min
President Biden enters final weekend as president
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 17, and reports on Donald Trump's billionaire bubble and he potential TikTok ban. Plus, comedian The Kid Mero and MSNBC's Alicia Menendez "Fallback" on The Beat. Dylan Ratigan and Juanita Tolliver also join.

Jan 17, 2025 • 42min
Biden warns against American "Oligarchy"
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 16, and reports on Biden's farewell address, climate change and Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing. Plus, "The 48 Laws of Power" author Robert Greene joins for an extended interview. Chai Komanduri and Ron Perlman also join.

Jan 16, 2025 • 39min
BONUS: Robert Greene full "Summit Interview"
In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by celebrated power historian Robert Greene joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber for a wide-ranging, in depth discussion on power in the year 2025; lessons from movements that built out support after electoral losses and government crackdowns; why Democrats should face their loss without excuses (he argues) while developing strong leadership that resists 'reacting' to Trump all the time, and how Green's acclaimed “48 Laws of Power” apply in 2025 and beyond. The two discuss seminal laws including “isolation is dangerous,” “concentrate your forces,” “appeal to self-interests,” and more

Jan 16, 2025 • 41min
Pam Bondi testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 15, and reports on the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal and AG Nominee Pam Bondi's Senate Confirmation Hearing. Dennis Ross, David Rothkopf, Marc Ginsberg, Barbara McQuade, and Richard Engel join the show.