The Beat with Ari Melber

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 5, and reports on Donald Trump's comments about a U.S. "takeover" of the Gaza Strip, pushback to the White House's agenda, and new heat on Trump's cryptocurrency conflict of interests. Maya Wiley, Kate Riga, and Howard Dean join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 4th, and reports on Elon Musk's government takeover. Chai Komanduri and Mandela Barnes join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 3, and reports on the White House's 30-Day Pause on Mexico-Canada tariffs, Elon Musk's influence, and the 2025 Grammys. Paul Krugman, Maeve Reston, and Brendan Balou join.. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.c...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 31, and reports on Donald Trump's FBI purge, Elon Musk's government takeover and the latest on the D.C. plane and helicopter collision. Plus, Melber is joined by Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Killer Mike ahead of the 2025 Grammy Awards. Chai Komanduri, Antonio Villaraigosa and Frank Figulzzi join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 30, delivering in-depth coverage of the D.C. plane collision and the Senate confirmation hearings for Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard. Leslie Caldwell, John Cox, and Erin McLaughlin. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.a...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, January 29, covering RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing and exposing government grifting involving Trump and Elon Musk. Governor Josh Green, Juanita Tolliver, Clive Davis, and Adam Serwer join the show To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, January 28, reporting on Donald Trump's abrupt halt of federal grants and loans and his environmental policies. Melber also covers the rise in deportations. Plus, Melber delves into Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Protest Songs of All Time," featuring exclusive conversations with legendary singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco and Rolling Stone editor Simon Vozick-L...

As Trump returns to Washington – facing a new court loss on immigration – Rolling Stone Magazine publishes its ‘100 Best Protest Songs of All Time,’ chronicling how musicians across genres speak “truth to power” through their music, lyrics and artistry. In this extended MSNBC exclusive and podcast extra, Ari Melber reports on the magazine’s new list and the wider significance of protest anthems, a...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 27, and reports on Donald Trump's DOJ launching an unusual review of January 6 cases, the administration's firing of 18 government watchdogs and key developments in immigration policy. Melber also presents a special report on Rolling Stone's release of the "Top 100 Protest Songs of All Time," with an exclusive conversation featuring legendary...

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. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

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 Setma...

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. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

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. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 20, and reports on President Donald Trump's Inauguration. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

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. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simpleca...

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 're...

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. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 14, and reports on the newly released DOJ Jan. 6 report and Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing. Ankush Khardori, Andrew Weissmann, David Kelley, and Helene Cooper join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswi...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 13, and reports on the deadly California wildfires, the potential TikTok ban in The United States, the upcoming Senate confirmation hearings and Rachel Maddow's return to her nightly show. Ellison Barber, Michael Steele and Tyler Pager join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts....

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 10, and reports on Donald Trump's sentencing in the New York hush money case and the California wildfires. Plus, Melber is joined by rapper Erick Sermon and MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin for the latest "Fallback" installment. Joyce Vance, Douglas Brinkley and Ellison Barber also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, Jan. 9, and reports on the Southern California wildfires and Elon Musk's reversal on his federal spending cut pledge. Ken Martin, Chai Komanduri, Douglas Holt-Eakin, and Jacob Soboroff join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc...

In this podcast extra, actor Actor Jeff Daniels discusses the 2024 election; playing iconic and political characters from James Comey and Atticus Finch to Ronald Reagan and Will McAvoy; and what he has learned in an extensive career spanning comedy, drama and film and theater in this new installment of "The Summit Series with Ari Melber," featuring discussion with leaders as the summit of their fi...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and reports on the deadly CA wildfires and AG Garland's attempt to release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report. Plus, Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels makes his Beat debut for the latest "Summit Series" installment. Jacob Soboroff, John Flannery, and Geraldo Rivera also join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and reports on the Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and Donald Trump's attempt to block Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report from being released. Jason Johnson, Chai Komanduri, Melissa Murray, and Emily Bazelon join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Ho...