The Beat with Ari Melber

In this podcast extra, acclaimed author and professor Francis Fukuyama discusses his seminal works “Trust” and “The End of History” and how they apply today, and to an era of mounting distrust and conspiracy theories in the new Trump era, in this extended conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Fukuyama also analyzes Elon Musk’s “oligarch” politics, and shares his passions beyond academia - woodworking and drone building.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 17, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation orders. The administration is facing a firestorm of criticism after moving forward with deportations despite the orders of a federal judge. John Flannery, Maya Wiley and Kate Drummond join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on March 14, and reports on Donald Trump's speech at The Department of Justice and the economy. Alexis Loeb, Berit Berger, Robert Reich, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Kavita Patel and Christina Todd Whitman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 13, and delivers a special report on presidential power and limits as Donald Trump tests the limits of the executive branch. Ankush Khardori and Elizabeth Jenkins join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, March 12, and reports on Donald Trump’s tariffs amid an escalating trade war and the use of taxpayer resources at the White House by Trump and Elon Musk. Jessica Siles, Howard Dean, and Randi Weingarten join as guests.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 11, and reports on the stock market plunge and Donald Trump's "triple legal blow." Plus, Grammy-winning artist Lupe Fiasco joins Melber. Jared Bernstein, Rick Wilson and Leslie Caldwell join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, March 10 and reports on the stock market plunging amid Trump tariff confusion, the DOJ purging more senior officials, and the latest on government cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs. David Frum, Shelby Talcott, Ankush Khardori, and Alissa Ellman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 7 and reports on tensions between Elon Musk and Trump's cabinet, Trump's string of legal losses as the Supreme Court rejects his bid to avoid paying USAID contractors, and market instability amid tariff uncertainty. Marty Baron, Joyce Vance, and Bryan Lanza join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Thursday, March 6th, and reports on Trump's economy and Trump's recent court losses. Howard Dean, Andrew Weissmann, Mario Carbone, and Giggs join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 5, and reports on The Supreme Court's rejection of Donald Trump's bid to freeze foreign aid, tariffs and RFK Jr.'s handling of the measles outbreak in Texas. Plus, listen to a fired veteran confront Elon Musk. Chai Komanduri, Adam Mulvey and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 3, and reports on the fallout from Donald Trump's heated Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump-Musk backlash. Plus, The New Yorker's Barry Blitt joins. John Sipher, Jason Johnson and Brooke Harrington also join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 28, and reports on Donald Trump's chaotic Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump's legal battles, and the Trump administration's handling of the surging Measles outbreak in Texas. John Sipher, Michael McFaul, Dr. Paul Offit, and Michael S. Roth join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 27, and reports on Elon Musk's conflicts of interests and Trump's economy. Plus, Rich Benjamin and Melissa Murray join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Paul Krugman and Howard Dean also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 26, and reports on Trump's first cabinet meeting, Trump's pick for Solicitor General, and Elon Musk. Libby Casey, Joe Perticone, and Temidayo Aganga-Williams join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 25, and reports on MAGA's buyers remorse, new backlash to Donald Trump's controversial pick for FBI deputy director, and Jon Stewart's on air mishap. Lauren Ober, John Harwood, Robert Storch and Molly Jong-Fast join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 24, and reports on the GOP backlash at local town halls, the Trump-Musk "broligarchy" and Trump's pick for Deputy FBI Director. Bobby Chacon, Idrees Kahloon, Jason Johnson and Brooke Harrington join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 21, and reports on the latest in politics, the "woke right" and a new update from The Supreme Court. Plus, Geraldo Rivera and Roland Martin "Fallback." Libby Casey and Thomas Chatterton Williams also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 20, and reports on Donald Trump's Supreme Court strategy, Mitch McConnell's retirement, and Kash Patel's Senate Confirmation. Plus, Chris Hayes joins for an extended interview on how lessons from his 2012 book “Twilight of the Elites” are relevant today. Ankush Khardori, and Michael Steele also join.

In this podcast extra, MSNBC anchor and attorney Ari Melber reports on the data on gender and racial diversity across U.S. institutions, providing a factual and historical lens for recent attacks on diversity programs and recruitment -- which are often heated and sometimes misleading. The report rigorously compares asserted claims about qualifications and merit by some critics of "DEI" programs with Trump's hiring approach in his second term. Melber also discusses legitimate, long running debates about affirmative action policy to misleading claims about the facts on diverse representation in Congress and top corporations, and efforts to misuse the policy debate for political ends or to stoke racial division. Plus, listen to Melber's 2017 conversation with Vanita Gupta and Ilya Shapiro, as well as his 2018 discussion with Alice Walker.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 19, and reports on Trump and Musk's new interview and plans for DOGE. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the latest attacks on DEI. Juanita Tolliver and Michael Missal join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 18, and reports on the FDA, Donald Trump's DOJ crisis and immigration. Josh Marshall, April Ryan, Brendan Ballou and Amb. Michael McFaul join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 17, and reports on the Toronto plane crash, massive nationwide anti-Trump protests, and SNL's 50th Anniversary Special. James Carville, Ali Velshi, and John Cox join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Friday, February 14th, and reports on resignations from the Department of Justice, Eric Adams, Elon Musk and NASA, and Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary show. Leslie Caldwell, Mark Leibovich, and Chris Kattan join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 13, and reports on a wave of high-profile resignations in the Justice Department and Donald Trump's culture of corruption. Plus, June Ambrose and Rev. Al Sharpton join for the latest "Fallback" installment. David Kelley and Noah Shachtman also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 12, and reports on Donald Trump vs the rule of law, Elon Musk and inflation. Teddy Schleifer, Ashley Hayek, Bill De Blasio and Alexis Loeb join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 11, and reports on the White House's legal setbacks, America's attention problem, and the impact of USAID cuts. MSNBC Host Chris Hayes, Senator Ed Markey, and Kristina Drye join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 10, and reports on a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration failed to comply with a court order to release billions in federal grants. Melber also reports on Elon Musk and presents a special report on federalism. Juanita Tolliver and Eugene Robinson join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 6, and reports on Elon Musk's takeover, Attorney General Pam Bondi's response to Trump's revenge demands, and the latest on Super Bowl 59. Plus, Melber is joined by Emily Bazelon and Grafh for a new installment of "Fallback." Jason Johnson also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 6, and reports on Elon Musk's government takeover, Attorney General Pam Bondi's latest orders aimed at reshaping the Justice Department, and MAGA's fake populism. Alexis Loeb, Michael Steele, Blake Zeff and April Verrett join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 5, and reports on Donald Trump's comments about a U.S. "takeover" of the Gaza Strip, pushback to the White House's agenda, and new heat on Trump's cryptocurrency conflict of interests. Maya Wiley, Kate Riga, and Howard Dean join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 4th, and reports on Elon Musk's government takeover. Chai Komanduri and Mandela Barnes join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 3, and reports on the White House's 30-Day Pause on Mexico-Canada tariffs, Elon Musk's influence, and the 2025 Grammys. Paul Krugman, Maeve Reston, and Brendan Balou join..

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 31, and reports on Donald Trump's FBI purge, Elon Musk's government takeover and the latest on the D.C. plane and helicopter collision. Plus, Melber is joined by Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Killer Mike ahead of the 2025 Grammy Awards. Chai Komanduri, Antonio Villaraigosa and Frank Figulzzi join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 30, delivering in-depth coverage of the D.C. plane collision and the Senate confirmation hearings for Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard. Leslie Caldwell, John Cox, and Erin McLaughlin.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, January 29, covering RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing and exposing government grifting involving Trump and Elon Musk. Governor Josh Green, Juanita Tolliver, Clive Davis, and Adam Serwer join the show

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, January 28, reporting on Donald Trump's abrupt halt of federal grants and loans and his environmental policies. Melber also covers the rise in deportations. Plus, Melber delves into Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Protest Songs of All Time," featuring exclusive conversations with legendary singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco and Rolling Stone editor Simon Vozick-Levinson. Ben Jealous and P.J. Lechleitner also join.

As Trump returns to Washington – facing a new court loss on immigration – Rolling Stone Magazine publishes its ‘100 Best Protest Songs of All Time,’ chronicling how musicians across genres speak “truth to power” through their music, lyrics and artistry. In this extended MSNBC exclusive and podcast extra, Ari Melber reports on the magazine’s new list and the wider significance of protest anthems, and conducts interviews with two artists who made the list, and an editor who led its creation. (This is an extended digital exclusive, some parts of this special aired on MSNBC. Featuring: Public Enemy’s Chuck D, Singer Ani DiFranco, Rolling Stone Editor Simon Vozick-Levinson.)

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 27, and reports on Donald Trump's DOJ launching an unusual review of January 6 cases, the administration's firing of 18 government watchdogs and key developments in immigration policy. Melber also presents a special report on Rolling Stone's release of the "Top 100 Protest Songs of All Time," with an exclusive conversation featuring legendary rapper Chuck D. Joyce Vance also joins.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 24, and reports on Donald Trump's immigration policies, the latest in politics, and Trump's retribution plans. James Carville, Jason Johnson and Joyce Vance join.

MSNBC's Ali Velshi hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 23, and reports on a federal judge's decision to temporarily block Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Velshi also reports on Trump's plans for retribution and a flurry of other executive orders addressing immigration and public health. Al Sharpton, Kristy Greenberg, Howard Dean, Barbara McQuade, Tara Setmayer, and Zeke Emanuel join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 22, and reports on Donald Trump's executive order to ban birthright citizenship and his new administration. Keith Ellison, Bill de Blasio, John Flannery, and Carrie Sheffield join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 21, and reports on Trump pardoning violent January 6 rioters and making billions with his new 'crypto coin'. Howard Dean, Michael Steele, and Sarah Matthews join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 20, and reports on President Donald Trump's Inauguration.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 17, and reports on Donald Trump's billionaire bubble and he potential TikTok ban. Plus, comedian The Kid Mero and MSNBC's Alicia Menendez "Fallback" on The Beat. Dylan Ratigan and Juanita Tolliver also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 16, and reports on Biden's farewell address, climate change and Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing. Plus, "The 48 Laws of Power" author Robert Greene joins for an extended interview. Chai Komanduri and Ron Perlman also join.

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber is joined by celebrated power historian Robert Greene joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber for a wide-ranging, in depth discussion on power in the year 2025; lessons from movements that built out support after electoral losses and government crackdowns; why Democrats should face their loss without excuses (he argues) while developing strong leadership that resists 'reacting' to Trump all the time, and how Green's acclaimed “48 Laws of Power” apply in 2025 and beyond. The two discuss seminal laws including “isolation is dangerous,” “concentrate your forces,” “appeal to self-interests,” and more

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 15, and reports on the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal and AG Nominee Pam Bondi's Senate Confirmation Hearing. Dennis Ross, David Rothkopf, Marc Ginsberg, Barbara McQuade, and Richard Engel join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 14, and reports on the newly released DOJ Jan. 6 report and Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing. Ankush Khardori, Andrew Weissmann, David Kelley, and Helene Cooper join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 13, and reports on the deadly California wildfires, the potential TikTok ban in The United States, the upcoming Senate confirmation hearings and Rachel Maddow's return to her nightly show. Ellison Barber, Michael Steele and Tyler Pager join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 10, and reports on Donald Trump's sentencing in the New York hush money case and the California wildfires. Plus, Melber is joined by rapper Erick Sermon and MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin for the latest "Fallback" installment. Joyce Vance, Douglas Brinkley and Ellison Barber also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, Jan. 9, and reports on the Southern California wildfires and Elon Musk's reversal on his federal spending cut pledge. Ken Martin, Chai Komanduri, Douglas Holt-Eakin, and Jacob Soboroff join.

In this podcast extra, actor Actor Jeff Daniels discusses the 2024 election; playing iconic and political characters from James Comey and Atticus Finch to Ronald Reagan and Will McAvoy; and what he has learned in an extensive career spanning comedy, drama and film and theater in this new installment of "The Summit Series with Ari Melber," featuring discussion with leaders as the summit of their fields.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and reports on the deadly CA wildfires and AG Garland's attempt to release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report. Plus, Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels makes his Beat debut for the latest "Summit Series" installment. Jacob Soboroff, John Flannery, and Geraldo Rivera also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and reports on the Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and Donald Trump's attempt to block Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report from being released. Jason Johnson, Chai Komanduri, Melissa Murray, and Emily Bazelon join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, Jan. 6, and reports on the first election certification since the Jan. 6 insurrection. Douglas Brinkley, Neal Katyal, Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Bill Kristol join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 3, and reports on the House Speaker vote, Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case and the future of the Democratic party. James Carville, Chai Komanduri, Mark Thompson and Melanie Zanona join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 2, and reports on the New Orleans truck attack, Congress and SCOTUS. Wendell Potter, Bill Kristol, Frank Figliuzzi and Cynthia Miller-Idriss join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 23, and reports on the House Ethics Committee's report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Plus, listen to Melber's overview on the 2024 election. British rapper Giggs, Andrew Weissmann, Gordon Sondland and Steve Israel join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 20, and delivers in-depth reporting on the House passing a funding bill to avert a government shutdown. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Rick and Morty creator Dan Harmon. Chai Komanduri, Julia Jester and Juanita Tolliver also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 19, and reports on Elon Musk, GOP House chaos and the political divide within the United States. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Rick and Morty creator Dan Harmon. Blake Zeff and Howard Dean also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 18, and reports on Donald Trump's plan for retribution against Liz Cheney and the Democratic party's path forward. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Freestyler Rapper Harry Mack and Reverend Al Sharpton. Ankush Khardori and Ari Berman also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 17, and reports on Donald Trump's friends and enemies and the Democratic party's path forward. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with director and producer Ron Howard. Paul Rosenzweig and Frank Bowman join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 16th and reports on Donald Trump's latest attacks on the free press. Plus, the latest on the Wisconsin school shooting. EJ Dionne, Hugo Lowell, Thomas Adams, Melanie Zanona, Barbara McQuade and Jim Cavanaugh join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 13 and reports on tech leaders meeting with President-elect Trump as companies make major donations. Plus, "Rick and Morty's" Dan Harmon joins for a wide-ranging interview. Alencia Johnson and Eugene Robinson join.

In this podcast extra, “Rick and Morty” and “Community" showrunner Dan Harmon sits down with MSNBC’s Ari Melber for an extended conversation on how art informs the meaning of life and fan theories. Harmon responds to Russian opposition leader Alexi Navalny quoting his character Rick Sanchez during his show trial.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 12 and reports on billionaires like Elon Musk's relationship to the incoming second Trump administration in an ethics special report. Sarah Matthews and Anthony Coley join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, December 11th, and reports on FBI Director Christopher Wray's announcement he will resign early and Trump's plan to pardon January 6th insurrectionists. Andrew Weissmann, Frank Figliuzzi, Garrett Graff, Fat Joe and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, December 10th, and reports on Rupert Murdoch's loss in his bid to alter the family trust, as well as wealth inequality and excess in America. Gretchen Carlson, Michelle Goldberg and Jay McInerney join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 9 and reports on President-elect Trump's plan to likely pardon people convicted of violence on January 6th. Plus, the latest on Syria as rebels drove Bashar al-Assad out of the country. Bill Kristol, Joyce Vance, Raf Sanchez and Amb. Marc Ginsberg join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 6, and reports on Donald Trump's billionaire cabinet picks and the ongoing manhunt for the person of interest in NYC's CEO murder. Molly Jong-Fast, Teddy Schleifer, Hugo Lowell, Kim Wehle, Leah Litman, and Douglas Brinkley join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 5, and reports on the billionaire's in Donald Trump's next administration, the ongoing manhunt for the person of interest in the United Healthcare CEO shooting and Donald Trump's immigration plan. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with rapper Snoop Dogg. Jacob Soboroff and Michael Steele also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 4, and reports on president-elect Donald Trump rehiring convicted criminal Peter Navarro, the national agenda for the incoming Congress and SCOTUS. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Fran Lebowitz. Andrew Weissmann and Melissa Murray also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 3, and reports on Donald Trump's presidential transition, the future of the Democratic party, holiday shopping prices and South Korea. Howard Dean and James Carville join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 2, and reports on Donald Trump's contorverisal pick to run the FBI and President Biden's move to pardon his son Hunter Biden. Maya Wiley, Steve Israel and Gordon Sondland join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 25, and reports on Donald Trump's administration and the Democrats' success in flipping a House seat blue. Bill Kristol, Jelani Cobb and Laura Gillen join. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Lin Manuel Miranda.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 22, and reports on Donald Trump's cabinet and Elon Musk. Peggy Noonan, Chai Komanduri and Joan Walsh join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 21, and delivers breaking news analysis on Donald Trump's new attorney general pick Pam Bondi. Michael Steele, Jason Johnson and Juanita Tolliver join.

In this podcast extra, celebrated actor, composer, lyricist and writer Lin-Manuel Miranda talks Obama, “Hamilton,” “Warriors,” and life lessons in this extended interview with MSNBC anchor and music obsessive Ari Melber. Parts of the interview aired on MSNBC and this is the full discussion, the newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 20, and reports on the clash over Matt Gaetz's ethics report. Plus, Lin-Manuel Miranda joins Melber for the latest "Mavericks" installment. Mark Leibovich and Sen. Sherrod Brown also join.

In this podcast extra, Grammy and Oscar winner Finneas talks about his new album, ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!,' his approach to songwriting and why some words and lyrics are timeless, how he writes and produces with his sister Billie Eilish, his skepticism of A.I. from creativity to wedding speeches, and his views of Hans Zimmer, Selena Gomez and James Blake in this extended interview with MSNBC anchor and music obsessive Ari Melber. Parts of the interview aired on MSNBC and this is the full discussion, the newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 19, and reports on women's rights, Matt Gaetz and RFK Jr. Plus, Melber is joined by journalism icon Bob Woodward. Michele Norris also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 18, and reports on new heat on Donald Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz, Rudy Giuliani and more. Plus, Melber is joined by rapper and politician Shyne. David Kelley and Sarah Matthews also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 15, and reports on Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Plus, Melber is joined by Grammy award-winning artist and producer Finneas for the latest installment of "Mavericks with Ari Melber." Bill Kristol, Maya Wiley and Zeke Emanuel also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 14, and reports on Donald Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Congressman Ritchie Torres, former Governor Howard Dean, and former Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 13, and reports on Donald Trump's decision to tap Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Richard Blumentha, Douglas Brinkley, David Kelley, David Frum and Berit Berger join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 12, and reports on the latest on Donald Trump's new administration. Plus, Melber is joined by Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. James Carville also joins.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 11, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation plans and his vow for "revenge" against his political enemies. Molly Jong-Fast, Fernand Amandi, Cecillia Wang, Harry Litman, Alexis McGill Johnson, Skye Perryman and Max Chafkin join.

In this podcast extra, MSNBC's Ari Melber delivers an in-depth breakdown on the 2024 election results.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 8, and reports on Donald Trump's plans for his second term and reactions to the 2024 Election. Former Governor Howard Dean joins to discuss. Michele Norris, Chai Komanduri, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat also join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 7, and reports on Donald Trump's historic 2024 election win. Legendary journalist Bob Woodward joins to discuss. Jelani Cobb, Molly Jong-Fast and Rachel Bitecofer also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 6 and reports on Donald Trump's 2024 election win over Kamala Harris. Maya Wiley, Eugene Robinson, Margaret Carlson, and Chai Komanduri join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 4 and reports on the Harris and Trump campaigns' final events on the eve of the 2024 election. James Carville, Steve Kornacki and Juanita Tolliver join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 1, and reports on Trump's violent rhetoric and the election homestretch. Plus, icon documentary director Michael Moore joins the show. Connie Chung, Bill Kristol, and Rick Hasen also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 31, and reports on the final days of the 2024 election. Ricky Smiley, Ian Sams and Juanita Tolliver join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 30, and reports on record- breaking early voting turnout and the latest from the campaign trail. Plus, film and TV icon Jane Fonda joins to discuss her support for Kamala Harris. Chai Komanduri and Gordon Sondland also join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, October 29th, and reports on Harris' forthcoming speech at the site of the Jan. 6 insurrection, fallout from Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, abortion's importance in the 2024 election, and early voting in North Carolina. Geraldo Rivera, Olivia Troye, Rebecca Traister, and Governor Roy Cooper join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, October 28, and reports on Harris' support from Beyoncé, Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, early voting, and women's role in the 2024 election. James Carville, Sophia Bush, and Aisha Mills join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 25, and reports on the latest election polling and Kamala Harris' star-studded rallies. Mark Cuban and Christina Greer join the show with a special Fallback Friday segment featuring The View's Sunny Hostin and Legendary Musician Bootsy Collins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 24, and reports on the 2024 election and Beyoncé's upcoming appearance at Kamala Harris' rally. Chai Komanduri, Aaron Gilchrist, Talib Kweli and Michael Tyler join.