The Beat with 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.
Location:
NY
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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.
Language:
English
Episodes
D.A.'s case wobbles with Cohen under scrutiny
5/16/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 16, and reports on Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's hush money case and his hold over the GOP. Molly Jong-Fast, Maya Wiley, Kristy Greenberg, and Duncan Levin join.
Duration:00:41:32
Biden and Trump will debate next month
5/15/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 15, and reports on the upcoming Biden-Trump presidential debate, Donald Trump's criminal trial, and backlash to House Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance in Trump's courtroom. Plus, Chai Komanduri and Baron Davis join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Kristy Greenberg, Joe Trippi, and Mark McKinnon also join.
Duration:00:41:04
Trump trial barrels forward
5/15/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts a second hour of "The Beat" on Saturday, May 14, and reports on Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Brian Stelter, Chai Komanduri, Catherine Christian, Emily Bazelon and Frank Figliuzzi join.
Duration:00:41:43
Michael Cohen testifies Trump didn't want him to "flip"
5/14/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 14, and reports on day two of Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Lanny Davis, Rev. Al Sharpton, Joyce Vance and Molly Jong-Fast join.
Duration:00:40:58
Michael Cohen testifies in Donald Trump's hush money trial
5/14/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts a second hour of "The Beat" on Monday, May 14, and reports on Donald Trump's historic criminal trial and Michael Cohen's testimony. Jen Psaki, Lisa Rubin, William Brennan, and Michel Beschloss join.
Duration:00:41:29
Key witness Michael Cohen testifies against Trump
5/13/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 13, and reports on Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Kristy Greenberg, Molly Jong-Fast, Maya Wiley and Duncan Levin join.
Duration:00:42:15
BONUS: Melber breaks down Kendrick-Drake rap battle
5/10/2024
In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down Drake and Kendrick Lamar's historic rap battle. Plus, hear Melber's full interview with Big Boy on Big Boy's neighborhood.
Duration:01:12:14
Judge denies another motion for mistrial from Trump's lawyers
5/9/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 9, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the Kendrick-Drake rap battle. Libby Casey and Emily Bazelon join.
Duration:00:41:14
BONUS: Ari Melber's full interview with RFK Jr.
5/9/2024
In this podcast extra, hear MSNBC's Ari Melber's full interview with presidential candidate RFK Jr., who discusses the 2024 race, Jan 6., media, abortion and family.
Duration:00:41:33
RFK Jr. joins The Beat
5/8/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 8, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, RFK Jr. joins Melber for an extended interview, that you can find on YouTube at msnbc.com/ari.
Duration:00:42:10
Stormy Daniels testifies against Trump for the first time
5/7/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 7, and reports on Stormy Daniels' testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Maya Wiley, Renato Mariotti, Jacob Weisberg, and Nancy Erika Smith join.
Duration:00:41:13
Judge to Trump: Jail is on the table if you break gag order again
5/6/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 6, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial and Congressman Henry Cuellar's indictment. Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon, Neal Katyal, and Joyce Vance join.
Duration:00:41:06
Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies about tough times in 2016 campaign
5/3/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 3, and reports on the historical impact of Donald Trump's criminal trial and Hope Hicks' testimony. Douglas Brinkley, Yodit Tewolde, Andrew Weismann and Melissa Murray join.
Duration:00:41:56
Prosecutors corner Trump with receipts and testimony
5/2/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 2, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial and abortion politics. David Kelley, Lance Fletcher, Katty Kay and Caroline Polisi join.
Duration:00:41:44
Damning evidence piles up against Trump in hush money trial
5/1/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 1, and reports on week three of Donald Trump's criminal trial and an abortion ban in Florida that has officially taken effect. Plus, Melber reports on his recent interview with retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Chai Komanduri, Jed Handelsman Shugerman, Renato Mariotti and Molly Jong-Fast join.
Duration:00:41:16
BONUS: Ari Melber interviews Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
5/1/2024
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the reversal of Roe v. Wade, attacks on judges, and his views on law and a series of consequential issues with MSNBC’s Ari Melber in this installment of 'The Summit Series with Ari Melber,' featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields.
Duration:00:38:36
Trump loses contempt clash in rough court day
4/30/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday April 30, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. Veteran courtroom sketch artist Christine Cornell, who has been depicting Trump at his historic trial, joins Melber. Plus, Emily Bazelon and Duncan Levin also join.
Duration:00:40:53
New state charges for Trump's failed coup
4/29/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 29, and reports on new state charges for Donald Trump's failed coup, Trump's legal battles, and the White House Correspondents dinner. Plus, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joins The Beat. Tony Schwartz, Neal Katyal and Manny Arora also join.
Duration:00:41:24
Tabloid vet details secret plot at Trump trial
4/26/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 26, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles, from his criminal trial to SCOTUS opening arguments. Joyce Vance, Jason Johnson, Michael Beschloss and Jay Mcinery join.
Duration:00:41:39
SCOTUS case tests DOJ trial for Trump coup
4/25/2024
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 25, and reports on takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump’s absolute immunity claims. Joyce Vance, Chai Komanduri, John Brennan, Emily Bazelon and Douglas Brinkley join to discuss.
Duration:00:41:53