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The Beat with Ari Melber

Ari Melber, MS NOW
Donald Trump
Supreme Court
Jack Smith
Bob Marley
Republican Party
Colonialism
Nikki Haley
Women's Rights
New York
Ziggy Marley
Abortion
Letitia James
Vladimir Putin
January 6
NRA
Georgia
Elections
2024 Presidential Election
Tucker Carlson
Hunter Biden

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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Latest Episodes

February 5, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the DOJ’s final batch of Epstein files and what they reveal about government failures. Former federal prosecutor John Flannery joins the discussion. Plus, Melber reports on the new fallout after J... more

February 4, 2026; 6pm; President Trump is pulling ICE and federal agents from Minneapolis. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri and Aru Shiney-Ajay, director of the Sunrise Movement in Minneapolis. Plus, Me... more

February 3, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s escalating abuse of power, including attacks on constitutional guardrails that protect elections, free speech, and the right to protest. Plus, Melber delivers the latest details ... more

February 2, 2026; 6pm; The Department of Justice has released their final tranche of three-million files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Included in the files are about two hours of never before seen interview footage of Epstein, conducted by Steve Banno... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Schmidt
Investigative reporter with The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Melber’s Bombshell Special Report on Trump’s Lawless Year
George Packer
Staff writer at The Atlantic and author.
The Atlantic
Episode: New Protests After ICE Shootings
David Rothkoff
Foreign policy expert who worked in the Clinton administration.
Deep State Radio
Episode: FBI Searches WaPo Reporter's Home Amid Classified Docs Probe
Eric Ballier
Retired ICE officer and NYU law professor
New York University
Episode: FBI Blocks State Officials From Investigating ICE Shooting
Mark Claxton
Retired NYPD Detective Director of the Black Law Enforcement Alliance
Black Law Enforcement Alliance
Episode: Woman Shot and Killed by Ice Agent in Minneapolis
Jim Himes
Democratic Congressman
House of Representatives
Episode: Woman Shot and Killed by Ice Agent in Minneapolis
Madeleine Dean
Democratic Congressman and January 6th impeachment manager
Episode: Trump on Defense Over Democracy from Venezuela to Jan. 6
Angus Cardori
Former federal prosecutor and legal writer with Politico
Politico
Episode: Artists Revolt after Trump Adds His Name to Kennedy Center
John Kasich
Former Ohio Governor and Republican who endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 election
Episode: Artists Revolt after Trump Adds His Name to Kennedy Center

Host

Ari Melber
Host of The Beat, an Emmy-winning journalist, attorney, and former Senate staffer, who delivers political analysis and news.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Who makes the laws

    Ari, congress does not make the laws now. Laws are made by the Supreme Court now. When will you get that through your thick skull. It’s a new world pal. Congress is just a useless tool. Any power they haven’t already given up has been taken away by the six little guys in grim reaper clothes down the street a few blocks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    B02@
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the show, BUT…

    Love the show! I listen to nearly every episode. However, Ari has a habit of interrupting his guests while they are speaking. I cannot count the number of times that I have been anxiously awaiting a guest to finish their thought/reference/anecdote, only to have Ari “jump in”. Love the sow, but please stop interrupting!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LssMcD
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show

    This show has gotten so good lately. Maybe it was always good but I’m paying more attention to Ari’s commentary and guests now than before. Either way, it’s a great show!

    Thanks for sharing with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Little one eyed Jack
    United States2 months ago
  • Love Ari but…..

    No complaints about the show. But PLEASE stop treating John Flannery so terribly. It’s very consistent and not deserved

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    R Beausoleil
    United States2 months ago
  • Love Ari

    He is cool!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renita from Florida!
    United States3 months ago

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The host is praised for his ability to blend serious discussions with a more entertaining style.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and insightful delivery of political news.
Many express dissatisfaction with production issues, such as episode releases and technical problems.
Some listeners comment on the relevance of topics covered, particularly those related to transparency and accountability in government.

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Apple Podcasts
#44
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Apple Podcasts
#108
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Apple Podcasts
#42
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#105
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#110
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Apple Podcasts
#247
United Kingdom/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Melber’s Bombshell Special Report on Trump’s Lawless Year
Q: How seriously do you view that threat? And what is the peaceful, lawful response in a country where that is invoked potentially illegally?
The only response is in the courts, determining the validity of the invocation while highlighting that political resistance has been lacking.
Melber’s Bombshell Special Report on Trump’s Lawless Year
Q: Michael, your thoughts here as we measure the guardrails?
Trump has successfully weaponized the Justice Department, illustrating a significant high water mark in his administration's attempts to target his perceived enemies.
Jack Smith Testifies About Case Against Trump
Q: Did Donald Trump suggest that one witness should be put to death?
Yes, he suggested this, indicating a serious concern about Trump's actions.
Woman Shot and Killed by Ice Agent in Minneapolis
Q: And will the state investigate?
Yes, the state of Minnesota is part of the investigation, which is crucial for transparency and accountability.
Woman Shot and Killed by Ice Agent in Minneapolis
Q: First, your view of what the video shows.
The shooting raises significant concerns about law enforcement tactics and creates an expectation for accountability.

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1. Michael Schmidt
2. George Packer
3. David Rothkoff
4. Eric Ballier
5. Mark Claxton
6. Jim Himes
7. Madeleine Dean
8. Angus Cardori

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