The Beat with Ari Melber

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.

Trump Loses Bid to Put Troops in Chicago

October 17, 2025; 6pm: Another court has stopped President Trump’s bid to seize powers and put troops in the streets. Plus, more than two thousand “No Kings” protests are scheduled for this weekend. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by legendary political strategist James Carville. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-17
43:13

Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton Indicted

October 16, 2025; 6pm: Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly mishandling classified documents. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and former federal prosecutor John Flannery to discuss. Plus, the latest on the Trump Administration's plot to "overhaul" the IRS to target opponents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-16
44:27

Trump's ICE Tactics Draw Backlash: Ari Melber's Legal Report on Agents Causing Danger

October 15, 2025; 6pm: President Trump is doubling down on his weaponization of the Justice Department. Plus, some Democrats are calling on top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer to step aside. Former Congressman Joe Crowley and Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of “Run for Something,” join MSNBC's Ari Melber on "The Beat" to debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-16
45:28

DOJ Vet Jack Smith Recounts Prosecuting Trump for First Time

October 14, 2025; 6pm: MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on former DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor who brought two criminal indictments against Donald Trump. Smith made a rare public appearance alongside former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann, who joins to discuss. Plus, financial journalist and best-selling author Andrew Ross Sorkin joins to discuss latest stock market fears. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-15
45:02

Trump Wields Government Power to Target Foes, Pressure Dissent

October 13, 2025; 6pm: MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on how President Trump is wielding government power to prosecute rivals, while cracking down on dissent with federal agents on U.S. streets. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports on Ghislaine Maxwell’s time at a Texas minimum-security prison, noting she “appeared to receive unusually favorable treatment at times, sparking resentment from other inmates.” Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna joins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-14
45:58

Trump DOJ preps John Bolton case after indicting two Trump foes

October 10, 2025; 6pm: Donald Trump's retribution campaign escalates as he bears down on yet another perceived enemy, Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton. The news comes one day after Trump's DOJ indicted NY Attorney General Letitia James. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports. Plus, Justice Department Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Sadie Gurman joins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-10
43:58

Trump Legal Vet Cobb on Trump DOJ Charges

October 9, 2025; 6pm: The Trump Justice Department has indicted New York Attorney General Leticia James, the top law enforcement official in New York. It follows the DOJ’s controversial indictment of Trump critic James Comey. Plus, Ty Cobb, former White House attorney during President Trump’s first term, joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber on The Beat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-10
45:21

FBI Vet Comey in Court For Charges Trump Demanded

October 8, 2025; 6pm: Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress in 2020. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, former federal prosecutor John Flannery joins to discuss President Trump's use of federal troops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-08
43:17

Attorney General Bondi Testifies Before Senate in First Hearing Since Comey Indictment

October 7, 2025; 6pm: MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on Pam Bondi's first testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Attorney General and is joined by Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and the New Yorker Magazine's Jelani Cobb. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on political violence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-07
44:46

Blue States Check Trump Amid Legal Firestorm Over Troop Deployments

October 6, 2025, 6pm: President Trump is escalating the use of the military in cities across the country. Plus, MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on how Taylor Swifts album "The Life of a Showgirl" is rippling through politics and culture. Reverend Al Sharpton and Vanity Fair's Molly Jong-Fast join. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-06
45:36

Taylor Swift Returns After Dunking on Trump's 'Hate'

October 3, 2025; 6pm: MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s escalating power grabs and is joined by former SDNY prosecutor Maya Wiley and NYU's Ruth Ben Ghiat. Plus, Melber delivers an analysis of Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-04
42:36

Leader Jeffries on Government Shutdown

October 2, 2025; 6pm: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins MSNBC's Melissa Murray to discuss the ongoing government shutdown. Plus, new revelations are undercutting the Trump administration's claims about the Epstein files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-02
43:43

Troops Enter More Cities As Trump Suggests Some Citizens Are ‘Enemies’

October 1 2025; 6pm: On day one of the government shutdown, President Donald Trump is exerting presidential pressure, targeting blue states in what Democrats claim is an abuse of power. MSNBC’s Melissa Murray reports, and is joined by The New York Times’ Michelle Goldberg, Vanity Fair’s Molly Jong-Fast and Congressman Brendan Boyle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-02
44:13

Trump Tells Military The U.S. Is "Under Invasion From Within"

September 30, 2025; 6pm: President Trump delivered an unprecedented and disturbing call to arms in front of the nation’s top military leaders, urging them to attack “the enemy within” and use America’s cities as “training grounds for the armed forces.” MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Paul Rieckhoff, founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America. Plus, veteran news anchor Don Lemon joins Melber for an extended conversation on President Trump’s free speech crackdown and big tech’s cave-in to Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-30
45:08

Oregon Sues Trump Admin. Over Deployment of National Guard

September 29, 2025; 6pm: MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump using his executive authority to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, amid escalating ICE clashes in Democratic-led cities. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the playbook and peril for multinational companies balancing free expression and autocratic pressure around the world. The New York Times’ Emily Bazelon and Fordham University's Christina Greer join. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-30
45:43

Fmr FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Two Counts

September 26, 2025; 6pm: Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury, just days after President Trump publicly called for it. MSNBC’s Ari Melber breaks down the legal implications with expert guests, including former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann and Leslie Caldwell, former head of the DOJ’s Criminal Division. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-27
45:45

James Comey Indicted by Trump DOJ

September 25, 2025; 6pm: The Trump justice department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-26
49:20

Kimmel Returns to Late Night After Trump's Failed Crackdown

September 24, 2025; 6pm: Jimmy Kimmel triumphantly returned to his show after staring down a government effort to censor him. His opening monologue racked up over 15 million views on YouTube in less than a day. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reports that President Trump's DOJ will seek to indict former FBI Director James Comey. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-24
43:45

Kimmel Returns to TV

September 23, 2025; 6pm: Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the airwaves. Meanwhile, President Trump has appointed one of his personal lawyers, Lindsey Halligan, to a top DOJ post, where she is now leading investigations into his political opponents. MSNBC’s Jason Johnson reports and is joined by a panel of experts, including David Litt, former speechwriter for President Obama, and Tara Setmayer, co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-23
44:50

Disney Picks Free Speech Over Caving to Trump, Reversing After Revolt

September 22, 2025; 6pm: In a major reversal, Disney is bringing back Jimmy Kimmel after a massive backlash. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the corporate shift, and ongoing First Amendment issues, as the Trump administration admits its likely unlawful efforts to use government power to censor criticism. Plus, President Donald Trump is directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to go after his political opponents. Political Strategist Chai Komanduri and former DNC Chair Howard Dean join. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-22
44:48

Alisia Barbour

Disney didn't choose Free Speech, they chose an attempt to recover $4 billion they lost because they didn't in the first place.

09-23 Reply

Chris S

Last comment ... another reason this is so important is because our convicted felon and defamer President is going after law firms that took him to court for alleged illegal activities. He's trying to convince voters that he didn't do anything wrong and the actions were all related to stopping a political opponent. That narrative needs to be challenged. His actions were, at the very least, unethical and unprofessional and the President of the U. S. should be better than that.

05-19 Reply

Chris S

In particular, I'm talking about the January 6th insurrection. Trump's action were not related to "official" duties of the President. If he hadn't run for reelection, he may have very well been found guilty of the charges against him. Our President has no intention to be ethical or lawful unless voters insist. That's why educating the public is so important.

05-19 Reply

Chris S

You're an attorney so how about dealing with the issue of what's an OFFICIAL duty of the Presidency vs. what's not. For starters, I'd argue that election-related matters are unofficial duties of the President. In California, candidates for office (emphasis on incumbents) know that election activities must be kept separate and distinct from daily office activities. The same applies to private, personal activities. Taxpayers should not be on the hook for related expenses. Educate taxpayers!

05-16 Reply

Claude Poliakoff

time for IMPEACHMENT, don't you think?

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