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The Beat with Ari Melber

The Beat with Ari Melber

By: Ari Melber MSNBC
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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.2019 NBC News Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump's War Problems Multiply: Gas Spike, Defense Budget, F-15 Shot Down

    Trump's War Problems Multiply: Gas Spike, Defense Budget, F-15 Shot Down
    Apr 3 2026

    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 after a 14-month tenure leading the Department of Justice. Bondi is the second member of Donald Trump’s Cabinet to be forced out this term. Melber is joined by New York Times Magazine writer Emily Bazelon and Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist Eugene Robinson.

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    41 mins
  • Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

    Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
    Apr 2 2026

    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 is facing new heat as the endgame in Iran remains unclear.

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    42 mins
  • NASA’s Artemis II Launches Astronauts on Historic Mission Around the Moon

    NASA’s Artemis II Launches Astronauts on Historic Mission Around the Moon
    Apr 1 2026

    April 1, 2026; 6pm; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins MS NOW’s Melissa Murray on "The Beat" to discuss President Trump’s war in Iran, escalating clashes over ICE and more. Plus, NASA’s Artemis II sends astronauts on a historic mission around the moon. Retired NASA astronaut John “Danny” Olivas joins for analysis.

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    50 mins
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The Boi is hip and smart he knows how to reach across to all people and breaks its down with common sense language I love his show and his compassion for the rule of law. Good dude.

Outstanding

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i was searching for an audio version of the Trump Federal indictment and was glad to see Mr. Velshi and MSNBC had one. He read it well and objectively. The indictment is especially upsetting for former national security employees like me. It's hard to believe a former POTUS would take risks with national security information. This is an important listen no matter the outcome of the case.

Thanks Ali Velshi

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The beat gives an interesting twist on the news through the lens of a lawyer. The information is base on the facts and not opinions. I enjoy listening to his take on politics using references with hip hop lyrics to analyze current events.

Relevant information and unbiased reporting

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Always a great straight forward news broadcast. The truth is in the music. Be well.

Ari gives us the facts and break down of news.

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Well read, important information. I was able listen when unable to read myself. Hope Ali reads the Georgia indictment also.

Thank you Ali!

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