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.
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Trump Ripped for Inflation, Debt, War, Ahead of Midterms
Aug 21, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on a flashing “Code Red” for President Trump and Republicans as Trump’s poll numbers continue to sink. Plus, Melber reports on a troubling new power grab in Trump’s retribution campaign and is joined by former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance. And in a special digital extra, listen to part of Melber’s interview with YouTube’s Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen
Heat Grows on MAGA Tech Billionaires
Aug 20, 2026; 6pm; MAGA allies are making huge bets on AI amid new signs that a tech “bubble” could rattle the economy. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes and journalist Ed Zitron. Plus, Melber is joined by The New York Times' Maggie Haberman for an extended discussion on the latest from the Trump administration.
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Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's "Favorite" Aide
Aug 19, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on new results and signals emerging from the primaries, including bruising losses for Trump-endorsed candidates. Reverend Al Sharpton and Bill de Blasio, former New York City mayor join. Plus, who is Trump aide Natalie Harp? Melber breaks down her role and influence.
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Trump Hits Second-Term Low as Midterms Approach
Aug 18, 2026; 6pm: New polling from Reuters shows President Trump’s approval rating at 33 percent. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman. Plus, ABC is suing the FCC over threats to force its stations off the air. Melber breaks down the lawsuit with NPR’s David Folkenflik.
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Trump Loses At Supreme Court Again
Aug 17, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s latest legal setbacks with former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann. Plus, Rose Horowitch, author of The Atlantic’s “The End of Reading Is Here,” joins Melber and The New York Times’ Michelle Goldberg to discuss America’s decline in reading, and what it could mean for culture, politics, and society.
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AI Bubble About to Collapse? Exposé on MAGA Ally David Ellison's debt bomb
Aug 14, 2026; 6pm;MS NOW’s Ari Melber delivers a special report on the tech boom, deregulation and the MAGA allies reshaping AI and media. Melber draws from a New York Times investigation, “Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of an A.I. Bubble?” New York Times reporter Jim Rutenberg joined Melber later on “The Beat.”
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Bank Ties Trump's Org to Money Laundering Concern for "First Time"
Aug 13, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb to discuss growing backlash to President Trump’s power grabs. Plus, Melber reports on new revelations that a major U.S. bank believed the Trump Organization was potentially linked to money laundering. NYU’s Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins for analysis.
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Trump Plows $900M Into White House Construction
Aug 12, 2026; 6pm; New reporting from The Washington Post reveals that President Trump’s White House construction projects are expected to cost nearly $1 billion, with taxpayers footing most of the bill. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Alex Wagner and CNBC’s Ron Insana for analysis. Plus, new fallout over Trump's secret plane swap.
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Trump’s Secret Flight Ruse Exposed as Corruption Fears Spread
August 11, 2026; 6pm; Evidence of President Trump’s autocratic ambitions is mounting. MS NOW’s Ari Melber examines allegations of corruption involving Trump and is joined by acclaimed novelist Gary Shteyngart and Josh Marshall, founder and editor-in-chief of Talking Points Memo. Plus, Trump upends childhood vaccine guidance with an executive order calling for major changes to vaccine recommendatio
Ari: Trump WH Resurrecting Parts of Failed Jan. 6 Coup
Aug 10, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber delivers a special report on how the Trump White House is resurrecting parts of the failed Jan. 6 coup attempt. Plus, journalist Dylan Ratigan joins to discuss the Trump economy.
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Judge Halts Construction on White House Ballroom
August 7, 2026; 6pm; A new July jobs report shows the US economy losing 23-thousand jobs. Plus, a new legal setback for Trump as a federal appeals court halted above-ground construction on the White House ballroom. Jared Bernstein, Jason Johnson, Juanita Tolliver, Liz Stein, Priya Sridhar and Keith Ellison join The Beat.
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BONUS: Jon Batiste on performing and growing up in music
In this podcast extra, genre-defying music icon Jon Batiste joins MS NOW's Ari Melber to discuss growing up in a legacy musical family, overcoming stage fright, the power of failure, why he put both Lil Wayne and Kenny G on his new album, and what it means for him to “love being myself in every room.” This interview aired in 2023.
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Trump faces polling crash amid war, bad economy, midterms
Aug 6, 2026; 6pm; With less than three months before the midterms, Trump is facing a massive polling crash, rising gas prices, an unpopular war of choice, and a MAGA revolt by some of his closest MAGA allies. Molly Jong-Fast, Rick Wilson, Tim O'Brien, Will Sommer and Rick Reilly join The Beat to discuss.
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Democratic voters ready to unite ahead of November midterms
Aug 5, 2025; 6pm; Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan formally declared victory in his Democratic Senate primary. Democratic strategists see an opportunity to retake the Senate in this year's midterms. Eugene Robinson and Adam Green join The Beat to discuss. Plus, Mary Trump on her uncle's "decline."
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Voters go to the polls amid Trump's declining popularity
Aug 4, 2026; Voters are heading to the polls tonight for primaries in five states: Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, and here in Michigan. MS NOW's Jacob Soboroff reports live from a polling site at Wayne County Community College District's Northwest Campus in Detroit. MS NOW Chief National Correspondent Chris Jansing, Detroit News reporter Craig Mauger, and MS NOW's Ali Velshi join.
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Trump's AG pick rescinds controversial "slush fund"
August 3, 2026; Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat." Donald Trump's attorney general nominee Todd Blanche issued a statement officially dropping the controversial anti-weaponization fund, teeing up a Senate Judiciary Committee vote to advance his nomination to the full Senate. Maya Wiley, David Litt, Fmr. Amb. Norm Eisen, and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks join.
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Big Oil Hits Record Profits Amid Trump's War
July 31, 2026; Legendary Democratic strategist James Carville joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber to discuss President Trump’s economy and the war in Iran. Plus, media mogul Ari Emanuel joins "The Beat" for an extended conversation on the future of media and streaming.
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Trump Hits Crisis Point as War Expands and Economy Slows
July 30, 2026; 6pm: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination has been put on hold indefinitely due to concerns from two Republican senators. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, Killer Mike and Rev. Al Sharpton join to discuss artists speaking out against President Trump and the surge in protest music.
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GOP Senators Go After Dr. Anthony Fauci at Hearing
July 29, 2026; 6pm: Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a fiery Senate hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports. Plus, Republican support for President Trump is slipping as some MAGA influencers turn against him. Melber is joined by The New York Times' Jonathan Swan.
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Jon Stewart Hits Trump for "Bombing" His Comedy Speech
July 28, 2026; 6pm: Late-night comedian Jon Stewart criticizes President Trump over his performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri. Plus, from Bruce Springsteen to rap music, protest music is surging as artists take on President Trump. Melber is joined by Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey and Rolling Stone's Bri
Trump on Defense from Iran, Inflation, Epstein
July 27, 2026; 6pm: New polling shows President Trump is losing support over his handling of multiple issues, including the Iran war, the Epstein scandal and inflation. MS NOW's Ari Melber is joined by Jason Johnson to discuss. Plus, media mogul Byron Allen joins to discuss his journey from the youngest comedian to perform on The Tonight Show to building Allen Media Group.
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BONUS: Byron Allen & Ari Melber on MLK, Wall St. & media in the MAGA era
In this podcast extra, media mogul Byron Allen joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber to discuss his journey from the youngest comedian to perform on The Tonight Show to building Allen Media Group. This interview is a new installment of “The Summit Series with Ari Melber,” featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields.
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Trump WH Fears Iran War is "Consuming" his Presidency
July 24, 2026, 6pm: 6pm: Melissa Murray reports on new Wall Street Journal reporting detailing President Trump’s fury in the Oval Office over the Iran war. Former Obama speechwriter David Litt and MS NOW political analyst Michelle Goldberg join the discussion. Plus, Murray reports on troubling new questions about whether President Trump’s Pentagon is trying to hide and distort information about th
Trump DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas for NYT Journalists
July 23, 2026, 6pm: President Trump’s DOJ said it will withdraw the subpoenas it issued to reporters who reported on security concerns related to the new Qatari-donated Air Force One. Melissa Murray reports and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and MS NOW's Lisa Rubin. Plus, Trump faces new backlash as the Iran war spirals, the economy sputters and the midterms loom.
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Trump AG Pick Under Pressure for Crime Fund, Epstein
July 22, 2026, 6pm: President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, current Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, faces pushback ahead of his confirmation vote. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, veteran journalist Geraldo Rivera joins to discuss President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Iran War Continues with New Strikes
July 21, 2026, 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and Rev. Al Sharpton. Plus, Melber breaks down the growing fallout over the Trump DOJ's campaign to target journalists. The New York Times' Michael Grynbaum joins.
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BONUS: Music icon Mark Ronson talks hits, DJing & collabs with Ari Melber
In this podcast extra, Oscar and Grammy-winning producer and DJ Mark Ronson joins MS NOW's Ari Melber for an extended interview about DJing in 1990s New York City, what makes a party, premiering Biggie’s “Hypnotize” and working with music legends in this installment of Mavericks with Ari Melber, a series of interviews with artists, musicians, and cultural icons, parts of which previously aired on
Iran Ceasefire Crumbles as Trump Loses Plot
July 20, 2026, 6pm: MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the Iran war escalating as the conflict spreads across neighboring countries. The Atlantic's Tom Nichols joins. Plus, Brian Tyler Cohen, host of the "No Lie" podcast, joins to discuss the growing backlash to President Trump across politics, culture and sports.
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New Heat on Trump AG Pick
July 17, 2026, 6pm: Ty Cobb, who served as a White House lawyer during President Trump’s first term, joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber on "The Beat" for a wide-ranging discussion on the Trump administration and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Plus, as the midterms approach, new economic warning signs are emerging for President Trump and Republicans. Melber reports and is joined by political analysts
Obama Rallies for Voting Rights After Trump's Plots
July 16, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW’s Ari Melber delivers a special report on accountability for Sen. Susan Collins. Plus, The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas the Trump DOJ sent to the paper’s reporters. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson.
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Epstein Saga Haunts DOJ Confirmation Clash
July 14, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's string of legal losses and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and former federal prosecutor John Flannery. Plus, Sen. Cory Booker joins on the eve of Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for attorney general.
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Trump Loses Another Court Battle over Rule of Law
July 13, 2026; 6pm: A U.S. judge has voided Donald Trump's $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS. MS NOW's Ari Melber has the latest. Plus, Memphis Bleek joins to discuss Jay-Z's sold-out weekend at Yankee Stadium.
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BONUS: Ari and Memphis Bleek on Jay-Z's return
In this podcast extra, Memphis Bleek discusses his time on stage with Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium with MS NOW's Ari Melber.
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Trump Fires Election Officials After Losing Ballot Case
July 10, 2026; 6pm: President Trump is refusing to sign a housing bill passed by his own party's Congress. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg and Mark Leibovich. Plus, growing questions surround the status of Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for nearly a month.
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Trump WH Swamped by Iran, Epstein, Prices, Court Losses
July 9, 2026; 6pm: The war in Iran, the Epstein scandal and high prices continue to engulf the Trump White House. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Political strategist Chai Komanduri and veteran journalist Tara Palmeri. Plus, Texas Democrat James Talarico is squaring off against the state's Republican Attorney General, Ken Paxton. Melber is joined by reporter Jeremy Wallace and Obama c
Oil Spikes as Trump Fails to Quell Mideast Conflict
July 8, 2026; 6pm: President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over amid renewed fighting in the region. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and Bill De Blasio, former mayor of New York City. Plus, high prices and the Epstein scandal continue to engulf the Trump White House. Journalist and CEO Dylan Ratigan joins.
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Trump WH Exposé Rocks DC
July 7, 2026; 6pm: The New York Times' Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan join MS NOW's Ari Melber to discuss their new book, "Regime Change," which goes inside the chaos of President Trump's second term. Plus, comedian Larry David releases a brand new show that spotlights historical moments through satire.
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Receipts: Trump Profiting Off WH
July 6, 2026; 6pm: New receipts show President Trump is profiting off the White House. MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report. Plus, Andrew Weissmann joins to discuss former Special Counsel Jack Smith's bombshell interview with Nicolle Wallace and President Trump's pardons.
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BONUS: Lin-Manuel Miranda on Hamilton in DC, lessons & hip hop with Ari Melber
In this podcast extra, the celebrated actor, composer, lyricist and writer Lin-Manuel Miranda talks Obama, “Hamilton,” “Warriors,” and life lessons in this extended interview with MS NOW's Ari Melber. This interview originally aired in 2024.
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Jack Smith Speaks Out In First Interview
July 2, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW’s Nicolle Wallace joins Ari Melber to discuss her exclusive interview with former Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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Trump Rakes in Billions in Office
July 1, 2026; 6pm: President Trump's annual financial disclosure reveals he made at least $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term. Plus, Trump's SCOTUS losses send shockwaves through MAGA. Sarah Matthews, who served in Trump's first term, joins.
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SCOTUS Rejects Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
June 30, 2026; 6pm: The Supreme Court issued its final decisions for cases argued this term, including rejecting President Trump’s executive bid to end birthright citizenship. Plus, new polling from The New York Times shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Rep. James Talarico tied at 47% in the U.S. Senate race. The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg joins.
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SCOTUS Crushes Trump's Midterm Mail Plot
June 29, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW'S Ari Melber delivers a special report on President Trump's mixed day at SCOTUS. Plus, CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin joins to discuss AI and the economy.
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BONUS: SCOTUS Justice Stephen Breyer on Ari Melber’s "Summit Series"
BONUS: Listen to Ari Melber's 2024 interview with retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who discusses the reversal of Roe v. Wade, attacks on judges, and his views on law and a series of consequential issues.
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Judge Orders More Epstein Files Released
June 26, 2026; 6pm: A federal judge has ordered the Trump DOJ to release more Epstein files in response to a legal filing alleging the department failed to comply with the Epstein Act. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by The New York Times' David Enrich and veteran journalist Tara Palmeri. Plus, Ty Cobb, former White House attorney during the first Trump administration, joins "The Beat."
Judge Halts Trump Midterm Plot
June 25, 2026; 6pm: A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by Columbia Journalism School Dean Jelani Cobb and The New York Times’ Michelle Goldberg. Plus, Trump’s Iran deal is drawing backlash from the left, center, and right.
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Trump Drives Rift Within GOP
June 24, 2026; 6pm: In a stunning rebuke, the Senate votes to block President Trump’s war with Iran unless Congress authorizes it. MS NOW's Ari Melber is joined by Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock to discuss. Plus, political strategist Chai Komanduri breaks down the key takeaways from New York's Democratic primaries.
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Trump Approval Crashes Amid Mistakes
June 23, 2026; 6pm: President Trump is threatening to sue ABC News again over its coverage of his multi-million dollar renovation of the Reflecting Pool. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by esteemed veteran journalist Marty Baron, former executive editor for The Washington Post. Plus, comedian and actor Danny McBride joins "The Beat."
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Trump WH on Defense Over Iran Concessions
June 22, 2026; 6pm: President Trump eyes a deal with Iran that appears to echo aspects of the Obama-era agreement he once scrapped. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments. Plus, Melber remembers legendary music executive Clive Davis, who passed away today at the age of 94.
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BONUS: From the Knicks to NYC Culture: Ari Melber with Bill Bradley & Lexa Gates
In this podcast extra, hear Ari Melber's conversations with New York rapper Lexa Gates and Knicks legend Bill Bradley. Melber talks with Gates about what it really means to be a New Yorker and sits down with Bradley to discuss the Knicks' historic championship run and what the victory means for New York.
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Trump's New False Claim: 'No Limits' To My Power
June 19, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Melissa Murray reports on renewed fears that the president is asserting an expansive vision of presidential power. Semafor's Margaret Carlson and longtime journalist Tara Palmeri join. Plus, new heat on Trump's DOJ over its controversial fund that could pay Jan. 6 rioters.
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"Horrific Surrender": Allies and Critics Blast Trump Iran Deal
June 18, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW’s Antonia Hylton reports on growing bipartisan outrage over President Trump’s Iran deal. Richard Stengel, former Obama State Department official, and political analyst Basil Smikle join. Plus, Trump’s vanity projects spark chaos in Washington. Norm Eisen, former White House ethics czar, joins.
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MAGA & Fox News Voices Pummel Trump's Iran Deal
June 17, 2026; 6pm; President Trump is facing heat from Democrats and Republicans over his deal with Iran to end the war. MS NOW's Melissa Murray reports and is joined by The New York Times' Molly Jong Fast and Political Analyst Jason Johnson. Plus, Trump under fire for forcing the delay of a critical hearing for his nominee to be director of national intelligence.
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BONUS: Ari x Fabolous, Maino, Jim Jones & Dave East
In this podcast extra, New York hip hop legends Fabolous, Maino, Jim Jones, Dave East join Ari Melber for a wide-ranging discussion about their new podcast "Let's Rap About It," the historic New York Knicks run, and the generational impact of hip hop.
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Cost of Trump Projects Hit Voters as Midterms Loom
June 16, 2026; 6pm; President Trump's ballroom, which he claimed would be paid for by private donations, has already cost taxpayers roughly $300 million. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the bombshell report from The Washington Post and is joined by political analyst Michelle Goldberg and Dean of the Columbia Journalism School Jelani Cobb. Plus, Melber is joined by Fat Joe to discuss the New York Kn
Scrutiny on Trump's Iran Deal as Details Remain Secret
June 15, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to end the war, with many details still not public. Foreign policy expert David Rothkopf and retired four-star Army General Barry McCaffrey join the conversation. Plus, new bombshell reporting from The New York Times says President Trump was considering suspending the constitutional right of habeas c
DOJ Approves Paramount Deal to Buy Warner Bros.
June 12, 2026; 6pm: Antitrust regulators at the Department of Justice have approved Paramount’s $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. after an eight-month investigation. Plus, Melber reports on President Trump's bruising week. Political Strategist Chai Komanduri and Juanita Tolliver join.
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Trump Rocked as Epstein Scandal Roars Back
June 11, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW’s Ari Melber breaks down reports of “chaos” engulfing the Trump White House, from the war in Iran and the Epstein scandal to spiking inflation. Plus, Tony Schwartz, co-author of "Art of the Deal," joins Melber to discuss the latest from the Trump administration. As a special fallback, MS NOW’s Ayman Mohyeldin and rapper Lexa Gates also join The Beat.
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NYT: Epstein Turmoil Drove WH "Freakout"
June 10, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on a bombshell report from The New York Times detailing how the Epstein scandal caused an internal "freakout" at the White House. The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg and Veteran Journalist Vicky Ward join. Plus, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss inflation, the midterms and Game 4 of the NBA finals.
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Turmoil Engulfs Trump DOJ
June 9, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on tough news for the Trump DOJ as a top Jeffrey Epstein employee testifies. Renowned civil rights attorney Nancy Erika Smith and veteran journalist Tara Palmeri join. Plus, Melber also reports on Jon Stewart roasting Trump.
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BONUS: Ari talks NY power & realness with The LOX in Beat Intv
In this podcast extra, hip-hop icons The LOX join music enthusiast Ari Melber to discuss New York rap, their famous Versuz battle, music podcasts, culture and the new mayor quoting Jadakiss in this extended interview. (Portions of the interview aired on "The Beat with Ari Melber.")
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Trump Approval Crashes Amid Econ & Intel Stumbles
June 8, 2026; 6pm: President Trump formally nominates his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to serve as attorney general. Plus, new lies from Trump about the war in Iran. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by Howard Dean, former Vermont governor and former DNC chair and Andrew Weissmann, former Mueller prosecutor.
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Knicks Icon Bill Bradley on Finals Fever
June 5, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the Trump DOJ's bizarre "Statue of Liberty" scandal. The New York Times' Emily Bazelon and MS NOW's Juanita Tolliver join. Plus, former Knicks player Bill Bradley joins ahead of Game 2 of the NBA finals.
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Trump Eyes Personal lawyer to Run DOJ
June 4, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW has confirmed President Trump plans to nominate Acting AG Todd Blanche to be Attorney General. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Jason Johnson, politics professor at Morgan State University. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on big tech seizing human creations.
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Trump Undercuts AG on Ending Convict Fund
June 3, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on escalating confusion surrounding the status of President Trump’s $1.8 billion “slush fund.” Former SDNY Chief David Kelley joins the discussion. Plus, Melber breaks down CBS News’ firing of anchor Scott Pelley as the future of “60 Minutes” comes into question.
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CBS's Top Anchor: MAGA Owners Helping Kill “60 Minutes”
June 2, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on growing fears within the GOP that President Trump is damaging the party with scandals and blunders. Legendary Democratic Strategist James Carville joins. Plus, CBS’s top anchor Scott Pelley says MAGA ownership is killing "60 Minutes.” Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel and former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.
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Trump Admin to Abandon “Slush Fund” Amid Backlash
June 1, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW reports that the Trump administration is planning to abandon its highly controversial $1.8 billion “slush fund.” MS NOW’s Melissa Murray reports and is joined by former SDNY civil prosecutor Maya Wiley and The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast. Plus, Murray reports on growing questions about Donald Trump's Wall Street trades. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Trump biog
BONUS: Trump slush fund and Democracy talk with Andrew Weissmann and Maya Wiley
BONUS: In this podcast extra, Ari Melber reports on President Trump's slush fund and speaks with Andrew Weissmann about legal ways to stop the unprecedented plot, plus some lighter conversation on law, vocabulary, and his new book. Maya Wiley joins for a separate conversation on Democracy and the significance of “No Kings” protests These new interviews are a Beat bonus from our podcast series “The
NYT: DOJ Probes Victorious Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll
May 28, 2026; 6pm; The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation related to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual abuse and won her civil case. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by civil rights attorney Nancy Erika Smith and former Trump administration official Sarah Matthews. Melber also reports on new revelations involving potential corruption tied to the Tr
Texas Primary Leaves GOP Wary
May 27, 2026; 6pm; Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on how his victory is fueling GOP fears within the party. Rev. Al Sharpton and longtime Texas-based political strategist Mark McKinnon join. Plus, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins to discuss aliens, the universe, and his new book, “Take Me to Your Re
GOP Rebuffs WH on 'Crazy' Fund for Criminals
May 26, 2026; 6pm; President Trump faces rising prices and plummeting approval ratings. The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast and Michelle Goldberg join MS NOW’s Ari Melber to break down the political and cultural fallout, including Stephen Colbert’s final show.
Plus, media mogul Tom Freston joins to reflect on launching MTV, the evolution of media consolidation and free speech, and Colbert’s legac
Dems 2028 darkhorse? Gov. Andy Beshear talks to Ari about red state wins & life after MAGA
Buzz is growing around Andy Beshear as a potential 2028 dark-horse candidate.
MS NOW’s Ari Melber sat down with Beshear at an event hosted by Common Good for a wide-ranging conversation on how Democrats can take on MAGA, the future of the party, and the road to 2028.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as chief intelligence official
Tonight on The Beat: GOP lawmakers speak out against Donald Trump’s “slush fund.” Also, the Trump Justice Department indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro. Plus, Trump uses billions of taxpayer money for projects. Plus, data centers are linked to environmental issues. And the Ebola response in Africa is hindered by USAID cuts. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Barbara McQuade, Lisandro Perez, Tim O’Brien,
Trump Tests Law by Claiming $1B+ for Convicts
May 21, 2026; 6pm; Ty Cobb, who served as a White House lawyer during Trump’s first term, joins MS NOW’s Ari Melber on “The Beat” for a wide-ranging discussion. Plus, Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 are suing the Trump administration. Ari Melber is joined by former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn.
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Trump “Thug Fund” Rivals Watergate
May 20, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report and breaks down President Trump's "thug fund."
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Outrage as Trump Tests Ploy to Loot Taxpayer Funds
May 19, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri to discuss the one GOP House primary that is expected to be a litmus test for President Trump’s power over the Republican Party. Plus, a federal jury rejects Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman.
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Trump Tries to Take $1.7B from Taxpayers for Allies
May 18, 2026; 6pm; President Trump's DOJ announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund to pay off people who claim they were victimized by the Biden DOJ. It comes as Trump withdrew his unprecedented $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, an agency he oversees. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Michael Steele and Joyce Vance. Plus, The House Oversight Committee escalates its investigat
BONUS: Ari & Rick Ross on BLM, hustle, book & if Drake is "the past"'
In this podcast extra, rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross shares his business mindset, timeless hustling, and outlook of his new book, "Renaissance of a Boss: Notes from a Creative Reawakening," in this extended interview with Ari Melber. Ross weighs in on Drake's new project and several figures in hip hop. Melber also asks Ross about his "Marathon" lyrics regarding modern protests and BLM video ac
Trump Approval Crashes as Prices Surge
May 15, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new ethics filings that reveal President Trump's stock trades. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Ty Cobb, former White House attorney during the first Trump administration. Plus, political strategist Chai Komanduri joins to discuss voters turning on Trump amid concerns over the economy, gas prices and the Iran war.
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Inflation Nears Punishing 4% Under Trump
May 13, 2026; 6pm; Reverend Al Sharpton joins MS NOW's Ari Melber to discuss President Trump's economy, inflation, and rising gas prices. Plus, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Democrat running for California Governor, joins "The Beat."
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