The Beat with Ari Melber

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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.

1d ago

Iran War Hits Six Month Mark

Aug 28, 2026; 6pm; The war in Iran has reached the six-month mark. MS NOW’s Jackie Alemany reports and is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson and Bloomberg’s Jeff Mason. Plus, Alemany reports on how a growing revolt against Big Tech could shape the upcoming midterm elections. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2d ago

Bill Gates Issues AI Warning

Aug 27, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on tech innovator and Microsoft founder Bill Gates issuing an extensive warning about the current AI boom. Plus, President Trump faces a polling crisis amid an unpopular war and high prices. Also, Jason Johnson and rapper E-40 join for the latest installment of “Fallback.” To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2d ago

Big Tech to Pay Billions for Hooking Kids on Facebook, Instagram

Aug 26, 2026; 6pm; Meta and a group of state attorneys general announced a settlement agreement in which the social media giant will pay up to $17 billion and make changes to its apps following allegations that its technology harms children’s mental health. MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report. Obama campaign veteran Chai Komanduri joins Melber to discuss AI and social media. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
4d ago

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dead at 80

Aug 25, 2026; 6pm; Tributes pour in for country music legend Dolly Parton. MS NOW’s Ari Melber remembers the singer, songwriter, musician, businesswoman and philanthropist. Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren, Martha Ackmann, author of “And Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton,” and Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, join to discuss Parton’s legacy. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
5d ago

Trump Picks New Trade Fight with Canada

Aug 24, 2026; 6pm: President Trump revives a tariff clash with ally and trading partner Canada. Veteran journalist Kurt Andersen joins to discuss. Plus, MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report on a key area where Trump is trying to skirt or break the laws that oversee prosecutors. Renowned civil rights attorney Nancy Erika Smith joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 21

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 on his interview series, “On Wax.” To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 20

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. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 19

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. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Absolute fave MS Now show by far!

1d ago

persjkp

Love love Ari! You, Nicole, Rachel and Lawrence are the absolute best in the business on MSM. Wish you would add new blood in your mix and choice of panel guests - Substack is full of superb choices.
Impact of Trump

Aug 13

BGDem

Ari, I love your show. Please cover less politics and more policy impacts. Please help people understand how Republican trickle down economics has affected us all. The are real facts about recent changes in our society. Are fewer people able to get health insurance? Are hospitals closing? Has the maternal mortality rate gone up? Are fewer minorities affording College? Are more children living in poverty? Do we have a shorter lifespan than other advanced nations? Please show us the real impact of Republican trickle down economics so people can make the right decision for themselves in November. The numbers are out there and I believe they would be helpful media stories, but media is just covering horse race politics. Thank you for your show in these troubling times.
D Ratigan Brought It!

Apr 1

zipfunk

Amazing perspective. Right on time. Total kick to the brain…kings lose crowns but teachers stay intelligent! Love the show Ari, keep going.
Bill Crystal

Mar 10

Ayaso

Long time Jamaican. Been watching since inception, love the show!- not a fan of Bill Crystal (Mr project for a new American century or Killa Mike)

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.