
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.
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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
Trump predicts his own indictment
3/20/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 20, and reports on the escalating Trump probe in New York. Plus, Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen joins Melber. Nick Akerman and John Kasich also join.
Duration:00:49:54
Law enforcement preparing for a possible Trump indictment
3/17/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 17 and reports on law enforcement preparing for a possible Trump indictment. Plus, Mike Pence privately blasting Trump for Jan. 6 while publicly backtracking on Fox. John Flannery joins, along with author Jennifer Wright, musician Ellie Goulding and investigative journalist Vicky Ward.
Duration:00:41:15
Trump defense lawyer Joe Tacopina grilled by Ari Melber (Full MSNBC interview)
3/17/2023
Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina joins MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber on “The Beat” as criminal charges against Trump are “likely” according to The New York Times. Plus, hear Fmr. Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman and Washington Post political reporter Libby Casey join Melber on "The Beat" the following evening to discuss Tacopina's interview and the Trump probe.
Duration:00:42:03
GA grand jurors reveal new Trump call pressuring lawmakers to steal election
3/16/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 16 and reports on the NY DA's case against Donald Trump for payment to Stormy Daniels. Plus, new GA election probe bombshells as grand jurors reveal a new call Trump made pressuring lawmakers to overturn the election. Melissa Murray, Rebecca Roiphe and Brittney Cooper join.
Duration:00:41:21
Stormy Daniels talks to NY prosecutors today
3/15/2023
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, March 15, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, anti-transgender legislation, and a historic law in the Senate. Senator Machaela Cavanaugh, Former Senator Byron Dorgan, Nick Akerman, and Libby Casey join.
Duration:00:41:17
Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina slams NY D.A. after NYT bombshell
3/14/2023
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, March 14, and is joined by Trump Defense Lawyer Joe Tacopina to discuss the Manhattan DA’s possible criminal charges against Donald Trump. Plus, Melber reports on Fox’s pivot toward Ron DeSantis. Bill Kristol and Emily Bazelon also join.
Duration:00:41:17
Michael Cohen testifies in Trump criminal probe
3/13/2023
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 13, and reports on Trump’s hush money probe, the hypocrisy of Tucker Carlson’s career, and Michelle Yeoh’s historic Oscar win. Neal Katyal, Michael Steele, and Robert Reich join.
Duration:00:41:37
NYT: Trump “likely” to be criminally charged soon
3/10/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 10, and reports on Donald Trump’s “likely” indictment in the hush money probe, according to The New York Times, and Jan. 6 rioters. Plus, Melber is joined by NBC’s Gadi Schwartz and Comedian Joe Mande for “Fallback Friday.” Melissa Murray, Lani Davis, and Chai Komanduri also join.
Duration:00:41:01
NYT: Prosecutors signal criminal charges for Trump are likely
3/9/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 9, and reports breaking news from The New York Times on 'likely' Trump charges in the hush money probe. Plus, Melber reports on the budget fight in Congress and Jan. 6 accountability. Eugene Robinson, Jackie Alemany, and Emily Bazelon join.
Duration:00:42:25
New texts put heat on Fox News’ billion dollar scandal
3/8/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat '' on Wednesday, March 8, and reports on new bombshell text evidence in the Dominion-Fox lawsuit, the GOP and Jan. 6, and a new controversial bill from Ron DeSantis’s Florida. Former Sen. Al Franken, Asha Rangappa, and Aidan McLaughlin join.
Duration:00:41:16
Bombshell Fox News text evidence released
3/7/2023
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, March 7, and delivers an instant analysis on a new filing in the Dominion-Fox lawsuit with bombshell revelations. Plus, Melber reports on a new report from The New York Times that shows Republicans back the majority of debt spending since Trump's first term. Chai Komanduri, Howard Dean, and Renato Mariotti join.
Duration:00:42:14
Fox News rocked by new scandal
3/6/2023
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, March 6, and reports on a new report from the New York Times showing Fox’s attempt to maintain ratings following the 2020 election, and Donald Trump’s attacks against Fox News and Rupert Murdoch. Plus, Melber is joined by Actress Michelle Yeoh to discuss her Oscar-nominated movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Michelle Goldberg, Michael Hirschorn, and Josh Marshall also join.
Duration:00:41:09
CPAC gathering amps up culture attacks
3/3/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 3, and reports on the culture wars at CPAC, the Jan. 6 probe, and Dominion’s billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Melber is joined by Russian novelist Gary Shteyngart and MSNBC Host Chris Hayes for “Fallback Friday.” Joyce Vance, Bill Kristol, Joan Walsh, and Brittney Cooper also join.
Duration:00:41:00
Fox News turns on its own
3/2/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 2, and reports on CPAC’s MAGA takeover, Dominion’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News, the origin of COVID-19, and the probe into Republican Congressman George Santos. Dr. Syra Madad, David Wallace-Wells, Andrew Weissmann, Maya Wiley, and Will Sommer join.
Duration:00:41:39
Pres. Biden talks safety net in budget talks
3/1/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 1, and reports on Congress, Dominion Voting’s lawsuit against Fox News, and Attorney General Merrick Garland’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Plus, Melber is joined by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Chai Komanduri and Anthony Coley also join.
Duration:00:41:27
Damning new evidence puts Fox on defense in case over election lies
2/28/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 28, and reports on Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News, GOP censorship, and Steve Bannon’s latest court appearance. Emily Bazelon, Rick Wilson, and Chai Komanduri join.
Duration:00:40:33
Fox Chief Murdoch confesses: Some hosts “endorsed” the lie
2/27/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat'' on Tuesday, February 27, and reports on Dominion Voting’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News and the Georgia election probe. Plus, Melber is joined by Representative Earl Blumenauer and Dr. Julie Holland to discuss Oregon's legalization of “magic mushrooms'' for mental health treatments. Will Sommer, Melissa Murray, Eugene Robinson, and Neal Katyal also join.
Duration:00:41:49
New evidence puts heat on Fox and “the big lie”
2/24/2023
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, February 24, and reports on Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox News, Mike Pence’s subpoena, and Ron DeSantis’ book ban. Plus, Melber is joined by comedian Godfrey and NBC’s Harry Smith for Fallback Friday. Brian Covey, Chai Komanduri, and Emily Bazelon join.
Duration:00:41:02
50 Cent on the Beat for 20 year anniversary of "Get Rich or Die Tryin'"
2/24/2023
50 Cent joins hip-hop obsessive Ari Melber on "The Beat" for a wide ranging interview, discussing his new Fox TV deal, 20 years of his hit album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and much more. This is the full interview, which was excerpted on "The Beat." Plus, 50's last in-person interview with Ari from 2018, in full.
Duration:01:06:09
Strings McCarthy under fire for Jan. 6 footage, safety concerns
2/23/2023
MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 23, and reports on the GOP and Fox News, and new developments in the DOJ probe of the sedition and coup plot. Plus, Melber is joined by Chef José Andrés. Michael Steele, Timothy Heaphy, and David Kelley also join.
Duration:00:41:00