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The Beat with Ari Melber
Hosted by Ari Melber, MS NOW · EN
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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New Heat on Trump AG Pick
4w ago00:42:19Summary readyJuly 17, 2026, 6pm: Ty Cobb, who served as a White House lawyer during President Trump’s first term, joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber on "The Beat" for a wide-ranging discussion on the Trump administration and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Plus, as the midterms approach, new economic warning signs are emerging for President Trump and Republicans. Melber reports and is joined by political analysts Juanita Tolliver and Jason Johnson. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryObama Rallies for Voting Rights After Trump's Plots
4w ago00:41:56Summary readyJuly 16, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW’s Ari Melber delivers a special report on accountability for Sen. Susan Collins. Plus, The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas the Trump DOJ sent to the paper’s reporters. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryEpstein Saga Haunts DOJ Confirmation Clash
4w ago00:41:47Summary readyJuly 14, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's string of legal losses and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and former federal prosecutor John Flannery. Plus, Sen. Cory Booker joins on the eve of Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for attorney general. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTrump Loses Another Court Battle over Rule of Law
Jul 1400:40:40Summary readyJuly 13, 2026; 6pm: A U.S. judge has voided Donald Trump's $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS. MS NOW's Ari Melber has the latest. Plus, Memphis Bleek joins to discuss Jay-Z's sold-out weekend at Yankee Stadium. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryBONUS: Ari and Memphis Bleek on Jay-Z's return
Jul 1400:10:22Summary readyIn this podcast extra, Memphis Bleek discusses his time on stage with Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium with MS NOW's Ari Melber. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTrump Fires Election Officials After Losing Ballot Case
Jul 1000:41:44Summary readyJuly 10, 2026; 6pm: President Trump is refusing to sign a housing bill passed by his own party's Congress. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg and Mark Leibovich. Plus, growing questions surround the status of Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for nearly a month. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTrump WH Swamped by Iran, Epstein, Prices, Court Losses
Jul 900:41:19Summary readyJuly 9, 2026; 6pm: The war in Iran, the Epstein scandal and high prices continue to engulf the Trump White House. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Political strategist Chai Komanduri and veteran journalist Tara Palmeri. Plus, Texas Democrat James Talarico is squaring off against the state's Republican Attorney General, Ken Paxton. Melber is joined by reporter Jeremy Wallace and Obama campaign veteran Chai Komanduri. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryOil Spikes as Trump Fails to Quell Mideast Conflict
Jul 800:41:34Summary readyJuly 8, 2026; 6pm: President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over amid renewed fighting in the region. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and Bill De Blasio, former mayor of New York City. Plus, high prices and the Epstein scandal continue to engulf the Trump White House. Journalist and CEO Dylan Ratigan joins. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTrump WH Exposé Rocks DC
Jul 700:41:15Summary readyJuly 7, 2026; 6pm: The New York Times' Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan join MS NOW's Ari Melber to discuss their new book, "Regime Change," which goes inside the chaos of President Trump's second term. Plus, comedian Larry David releases a brand new show that spotlights historical moments through satire. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryReceipts: Trump Profiting Off WH
Jul 600:41:04Summary readyJuly 6, 2026; 6pm: New receipts show President Trump is profiting off the White House. MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report. Plus, Andrew Weissmann joins to discuss former Special Counsel Jack Smith's bombshell interview with Nicolle Wallace and President Trump's pardons. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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