

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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Oct 29, 2024 • 42min
Early voting surges with 8 days until the election
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, October 28, and reports on Harris' support from Beyoncé, Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, early voting, and women's role in the 2024 election. James Carville, Sophia Bush, and Aisha Mills join.

Oct 25, 2024 • 42min
Mark Cuban on endorsing Harris
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 25, and reports on the latest election polling and Kamala Harris' star-studded rallies. Mark Cuban and Christina Greer join the show with a special Fallback Friday segment featuring The View's Sunny Hostin and Legendary Musician Bootsy Collins.

Oct 24, 2024 • 50min
12 days left until November 5
Talib Kweli, a socially conscious rapper; Bill Kristol, a seasoned political commentator; and Bruce Springsteen, a rock legend known for his activism, join the discussion. They delve into the impact of celebrity endorsements on political mobilization, especially in the context of the upcoming election. The conversation highlights the urgent need for political awareness in marginalized communities while tackling systemic issues. Springsteen's rally performance and the dual fight against authoritarianism are also key themes as they inspire listeners to engage in shaping the political landscape.

Oct 23, 2024 • 42min
Harris condemns Trump's Hitler comments
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 23, and reports on the latest from the campaign trail, Donald Trump's threat to Democracy and "election anxiety." Deepak Chopra, Juanita Tolliver and Sec. William Cohen join.

Oct 22, 2024 • 42min
Obama roasts Trump in Wisconsin rally
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 22, and reports on the record-breaking amount of early votes cast in the election so far, Obama's rally for Kamala Harris alongside rapper Eminem and Elon Musk. Plus, legendary TV Journalist Geraldo Rivera joins. Josh Johnson and Margaret Carlson also join.

Oct 21, 2024 • 42min
Harris & Cheney hit three states today
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 21, and reports on the latest in the 2024 election. Plus, legendary filmmaker Spike Lee joins. Wes Moore and James Carville also joins.

Oct 18, 2024 • 41min
Harris launches Campaign Blitz in key "Blue Wall" State of Michigan
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 18, and reports on the latest from the campaign trail. Plus, Melber is joined for a Fallback Friday segment with Saxophonist Kenny G. 'Art of the Deal' Author Tony Schwartz, Michael Hirschorn, and Jason Johnson also join.

Oct 17, 2024 • 41min
Harris hits Wisconsin after fiery Fox News interview
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 17, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Chai Komanduri, Barbara Comstock, and Jason Johnson also join.

Oct 17, 2024 • 46min
Bob Woodward on Trump & "War"
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 16, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Investigative Journalist Bob Woodward. The View's Sunny Hostin also join.

Oct 15, 2024 • 44min
Record turnout on first day of early voting in Georgia
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 15, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Trump vets Sarah Matthews, Olivia Troye, and Marc Lotter. Former RNC Chair Michael Steele also joins the panel.