The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber, MS NOWAri 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1057 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||
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April 6, 2026; 6pm; President Trump attempts to make his case for an unpopular war in Iran amid a global energy crisis and ongoing economic strain. MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by Democratic strategist James Carville to break down the political impl... more
In this podcast extra, listen to MS NOW’s Ari Melber’s extended interview with Snoop Dogg, who reflects on his career, life, goals, music, and politics. Snoop discusses his creative ventures with Def Jam, which grew out of his discussions with Lucian... more
April 3, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war and is joined by retired four-star Army General Barry McCaffrey and Ambassador Dennis Ross. Melber also reports on the firing of Pam Bondi as attorney general ... more
April 2, 2026; 6pm; President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi after just 14 months leading the DOJ. MS NOW’s Melissa Murray reports, joined by The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast and former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, Trump... more
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No, not numb to all the trump criming and corruption as michelle goldberg says americans are but instead angry and angrier that trump who is constantly corrupt for over 10 years and really his whole life never is brought to account for all the wrongs he commits. trump voters who are now remorse in their vote for him must end trump, this is on them for being the morons they are for not doing one bit of fact/checking before voting...that is the least and the little bit you needed to do and here we... more
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Covering significant political and societal events with a focus on accountability, transparency, and high-profile scandals, numerous episodes emphasize the implications of powerful figures entangled in controversies. The discussions often dissect government actions, particularly focusing on Donald Trump's administration and the connections to longstanding issues including legal accountability in the wake of the Epstein scandal. Guests from diverse backgrounds such as legal experts, politicians, and journalists contribute insights that enhance the narrative surrounding these critical themes, making it a compelling listen for those interested in contemporary political discourse.
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Recent guests on The Beat include:
1. Leah Lippmann
2. Paul Reckhoff
3. Sky Perryman
4. Sherrod Brown
5. Paul Krugman
6. Barbara Starr
7. Richard Stengel
8. Cynthia Nixon
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