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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Sep 20, 2024 • 41min
Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey hold Michigan campaign event
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 20, and reports on the 2024 election and the state of the race. Plus, Grammy-award wining artist LL Cool J returns to The Beat. Andrew Weissmann, David Frum, Aisha Mills, and Cornell Belcher also join.
Sep 19, 2024 • 40min
Oprah campaigns with Harris in crucial swing states
Joey Bada$$, an influential hip-hop artist, discusses the intersection of music and social justice, emphasizing how hip-hop can drive political awareness. Tony Schwartz shares insights on celebrity endorsements, particularly Oprah Winfrey's rally for Kamala Harris, and their impact on voter motivation. Chris Hayes and Joan Walsh analyze the evolving political landscape, while Brittney Cooper highlights the importance of diverse voices in activism. Together, they explore how technology and creativity can reshape engagement in the upcoming elections.
Sep 18, 2024 • 41min
Harris and Trump strike vastly different tones in interviews
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 18, and reports on the 2024 campaign and political power. Plus, comedian and impressionist Matt Friend returns to The Beat. Robert Greene and Jared Bernstein also join.
Sep 17, 2024 • 42min
Harris emphasizes difference with Trump in new interview
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 17, and reports on the 2024 election, Elon Musk, Sean "Diddy" Comb's indictment and Trump accountability. Steven Brill, Chai Komanduri, Maya Wiley and Molly Jong Fast join.
Sep 16, 2024 • 42min
Early voting begins this week in multiple states
MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on the recent assassination attempt of Donald Trump and the 2024 election. Plus, Yuval Noah Harari joins. Libby Casey, Jesse Kirsch and Michael Matranga also join.
Sep 16, 2024 • 54min
BONUS: Yuval Noah Harari on The Beat
In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by "Nexus" author Yuval Noah Harari for an extended interview on truth, misinformation, Donald Trump and more.
Sep 13, 2024 • 54min
Dems see debate momentum for Harris as she rallies in swing state PA
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 13 and reports on Harris's post-debate momentum as she heads to Pennsylvania for a rally. Plus, Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman on the economy and its role in the election. Chai Komanduri and Francesca Chambers join.
Sep 12, 2024 • 41min
Harris & Trump hold first day of campaigning since crucial debate
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 12, and reports on the 2024 election, GOP lawmakers endorsing Kamala Harris, and the Harris-Trump debate. Phillipe Reines, Barbara Comstock, Molly Jong-Fast and Aisha Mills join.
Sep 12, 2024 • 39min
Harris puts Trump on 'defense' in historic clash
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 11, and reports on the historic Harris-Trump debate, and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris. Howard Dean, Amesha Cross, and Versha Sharma join.
Sep 10, 2024 • 38min
TONIGHT: First debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 10, and reports on the Harris-Trump debate. Laphonza Butler, Juanita Tolliver, Margaret Carlson, Margaret Carlson, Jen Psaki and Robert Barnett join.
