The Beat with Ari Melber

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, January 30, and is joined by Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz for a wide-ranging interview, discussing the GOP agenda, the contentious fight over Kevin McCarthy's Speaker of the House bid, Jan. 6, and more. Plus, Melber reports on the latest escalation in the Trump criminal investigation. Chai Komanduri and David Henderson also join.

In this podcast extra, MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith in a wide ranging interview on sports and politics. Plus, MSNBC Contributor Mike Barnicle joins Melber and Smith for Fallback Friday, discussing GOP lawmaker George Santos, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and more.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 27, and reports on the newly-released footage of the attack on Paul Pelosi, the latest in Peter Navarro’s criminal trial, and the RNC election. Maya Wiley, Josh Marshall, and Joyce Vance join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 26 and reports on former Memphis Police officers who are facing murder charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being pulled over for a traffic stop. Plus, President Biden fires back at Republicans, as some GOP lawmakers threaten to use the debt ceiling to impose spending cuts on Medicare and Social Security. Marq Claxton, Alencia Johnson, Chai Komanduri, and John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 25 and reports on the debt ceiling fight in Congress, with some in the GOP eyeing cuts to Medicare, social security. Plus, Memphis police under fire with calls for criminal charges in the death of Tyre Nichols who died after being pulled over for a traffic stop. Eugene Robinson, Jason Johnson, Fmr. Sen. Byron Dorgan and Maya Wiley join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 24, and reports on the DOJ’s push to convict three separate sedition trials and Dominion Voting’s legal action against far-right networks. Plus, special appearances from sports journalist Stephen A. Smith and comedian Matt Friend. Neal Katyal also joins.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Monday, January 23, and reports on the Proud Boys trial, the billion-dollar defamation suit against Fox News, and the latest insurrection conviction. Jim Kavanaugh, Joyce Vance, and Michael Steele join.

Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Friday, January 20, and reports on counter-protests at an anti-abortion rally in D.C., GOP chaos, and Donald Trump’s latest legal woe. Plus, Murray reports on Wisconsin Republicans caught celebrating voter suppression. Cecile Richards, Jen Psaki, Howard Dean, Joyce Vance, Steven Mazie, and Senator Latonya Johnson join.

MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat" on Thursday, January 19, and reports on Rupert Murdoch’s deposition in Dominion Voting's $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News. Plus, Melber reports on gerrymandering in Michigan. David Corn, Michael Moore, and Betsy Coffia join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 18 and reports on Speaker McCarthy rewarding MAGA extremists in the House with committee assignments. Plus, looking back at some of the highlights from the past five years of "The Beat" featuring politics and music guests. James Carville and Joan Walsh join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 17 and reports on the New Mexico Republican arrested for allegedly targeting Democratic lawmakers in a string of shootings. Plus, a special report on Special Counsel Jack Smith's long career from prosecuting war crimes to now leading probes of Trump. Andrew Weissmann and Michael Steele join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 16 and reports on the legacy of Martin King Luther Jr. Day, with President Biden marking MLK's legacy. Plus, special reporting on the leading causes of deaths for police in the line of duty with special guests Marcia Ferranto of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, and retired NYPD detective Marq Claxton. Michael Schmidt, Maya Wiley and David Folkenflik join.

MSNBC anchor Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 13 and reports on AG Garland appointing Trump vet Robert Hur as special counsel overseeing the Biden classified documents probe, a move some have lambasted as motivated by optics. Plus, Ransom and Elie Mystal join for Fallback Friday! David Kelley and Alencia Johnson join.

MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, January 12 and reports on Attorney General Garland appointing a special counsel to oversee the investigation of classified documents found in President Biden’s old office and home. Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defends George Santos’s epic lies. Emily Bazelon, Karen Loeffler, Howard Dean, and Barbara Boxer join.

MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, January 11 and reports on House GOP chaos amid Speaker McCarthy's first week, the discovery of more classified documents in a Biden office, and new evidence from the Jan. 6 committee that could inform Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe of Trump. Libby Casey, Katty Kay and Joyce Vance join, plus acclaimed filmmaker Cameron Crowe.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 10 and reports on the "shadow rules" now governing the House GOP. Plus, President Biden answers questions on classified documents found in an office used while he was Vice President. Eugene Robinson, Molly Ball and Chai Komanduri join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 9 and reports on the House holding its first vote with new Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the Fulton County election probe grand jury completing its work, and Brazil's insurrection. Former RNC chair Michael Steele and former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance join.

In this exclusive podcast extra, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reads more from his special foreword to the January 6 report on the coup conspiracy. Plus, on the two year mark after January 6, two "Beat" segments on the insurrection and the House GOP chaos of Kevin McCarthy's speaker fight.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" as Kevin McCarthy loses 13 straight votes for speaker and limps into a fourth day of voting. Plus, marking 2 years since the January 6 insurrection. Rep. Byron Donalds joins, as well as Rusty Bowers.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday January 5 and reports on Kevin McCarthy's losing streak hitting a third day in the House and the lessons of John Boehner's fight for the speakership. Mark Leibovich, Libby Casey and Michael Moore join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 4 and reports on the second day of a parliamentary debacle, as the House still lacks a Speaker after 6 votes. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failing to cinch a majority as hardliners refuse to support him. Former Rep. David Jolly, fmr. DNC Chair Howard Dean, The Atlantic's David Frum and Time Magazine's Molly Ball join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 3 and reports on Rep. Kevin McCarthy losing three votes for Speaker of the House, with GOP hardliners breaking with their party to vote against him. Brendan Buck, former aide to Republican Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner joins, along with Democratic strategists Chai Komanduri and James Carville.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 2 and reports on the eve of a new Congress as Democrats seek a new strategy in the House and the GOP faces fallout over incoming Rep. George Santos. Democratic caucus leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins, as well as fmr. acting US Solicitor General Neal Katyal.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 29 and reports on the Jan. 6 cmte releasing new interview transcripts from Don Jr. and Stephen Miller. Plus the latest on the George Santos controversy. Joyce Vance, Renato Mariotti, Dave Aronberg, and Rep. Jackie Speier join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 28 and reports on stunning new Jan. 6 witness testimony. Cassidy Hutchinson telling the committee she saw Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows burning documents in the transition period. Plus, Rep. Kweisi Mfume joins on the "Identifying Mass Shooters Act."

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 27 and reports on the newly released 845 page January 6 report and new evidence showing Trump's intent. Plus, a shocking confession from incoming GOP congressman George Santos that he lied about key parts of his background. Danya Perry, Molly Jong-Fast, and Fernand Amandi join, along with Katherine Stewart and Rep. Maxwell Frost. Darren Star, creator of "Emily in Paris" and "Sex and the City" also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 22, and reports on the newly released Jan. 6 testimonies, the upcoming Jan. 6 final report and the new "coup proof" bill passed by the Senate. Fmr. acting solicitor general Neal Katyal, NYU history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Obama campaign vet Chai Komanduri and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Remnick join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 21, and reports on the new transcripts from the Jan. 6 committee, the upcoming final Jan. 6 report and President Zelenskyy's meeting with President Biden. NBC's Mike Memoli, NYT Magazine writer Emily Bazelon, Rep. Jamie Raskin and fmr. FBI special agent Asha Rangappa join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 20, and reports on the criminal referrals from the Jan. 6 committee for Trump and his allies. NYU law professor Melissa Murray and Trump impeachment lawyer David Schoen join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 19, and reports on the Jan. 6 committee's convening for their final meeting and asking the Department of Justice to indict Donald Trump. Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal, fmr. head of the Southern District of New York David Kelley and fmr. federal prosecutor John Flannery join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 16, and reports on the Jan. 6 committee's upcoming criminal referrals and final report, and FL Gov. Ron DeSantis' flip from promoting vaccines in his state to spreading anti-vaxxer misinformation. CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Maya Wiley, fmr. Watergate prosecutor Nick Ackerman, fmr. federal prosecutor Paul Butler, NYT columnist Michelle Goldberg, political strategist Chai Komanduri and award-winning playwright Jeremy O. Harris join.

In this podcast exclusive, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reads excerpts from his special January 6 report foreword on the coup conspiracy. The forward will be included with the Harper Collins edition of the forthcoming January 6 report. Plus, a special "Beat" segment highlighting past examples of how government reports have mattered and effected change.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 15, and reports on the upcoming criminal referrals and final report from the Jan. 6 committee and the debate surrounding the Trump-era DOJ case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. WaPo columnist Eugene Robinson, fmr. federal prosecutor Joyce Vance and U.S. correspondent for the BBC Katty Kay join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 14, and reports on Mark Meadows’ coup-related text exchanges with GOP lawmakers, the right-wing backlash to Pres. Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act and Gov. DeSantis’ switching to an anti-vaccine position as he pushes for an investigation into the COVID mRNA vaccines. Fmr. acting U.S. solicitor general Neal Katyal, activist Sally Kohn and political strategist Alencia Johnson join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 13 and reports on the Jan. 6 committee holding it's final public meeting on Monday, with expected criminal referrals coming next week. Melissa Murray, Emily Bazelon and Chai Komanduri join. Plus, environmentalist and primatologist Jane Goodall joins for a special Summit Series interview!

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 12 and reports on two attempted coups in foreign democracies and how their governments' responses contrast with the US DOJ's response to January 6. Plus, Brittney Griner's release and a deep dive into drug law enforcement in the US. Maya Wiley, David Rothkopf and David Plouffe join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 9 and reports on a judge denying the DOJ's request on holding the Trump team in contempt of court in the Mar-A-Lago documents case. Plus, Tony Hale of "Veep" and "The Mysterious Benedict Society" joins Melber and Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher for Fallback Friday.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 8 and reports on WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in a US-Russia prisoner swap. Plus, new heat on Trump as the DOJ seeks to hold the Trump team in contempt of court. Rev. Al Sharpton, Maya Wiley, David Corn, Michael Steele and Rep. Byron Donalds join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 7 and reports on the January 6 committee planning its final report release in two weeks. Plus, more classified documents found in a Trump storage site. Rapper Dave East shouting out MSNBC and Ari in a new track. David Kelley, Eugene Robinson, Alencia Johnson and Rick Hasen join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 12 and reports on the Trump Organization found guilty on all 17 counts in the NY tax fraud case. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg joins on the breaking news. Plus, Michael Cohen on the conviction, and Chai Komanduri and Tia Mitchell join on the GA runoff.

In this exclusive podcast extra, listen to Ari Melber’s full “Beat” breakdown of Jay-Z's history lesson on the roots of American capitalism, drawing on his poem/verse on the Meek Mill song, “What’s Free,” marking its fourth anniversary. Plus, the original special report breaking down Jay-Z’s verse on “God Did.”

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 5 and reports on the last day of campaigning in the crucial GA senate runoff. James Carville and Renato Mariotti join. Plus, Trump White House veteran Marc Lotter joins on Trump's controversial call to terminate the Constitution and his 2024 presidential run.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 2 and reports on Trump's latest legal loss, with an appeals court ruling against Trump in the Mar-A-Lago documents criminal probe. This comes as the Jan. 6 committee meets behind closed doors about the final report. Plus, Jane Fonda joins on her activism, and producer and filmmaker Lee Daniels joins for a special Fallback Friday.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 1 and reports on Trump rebuked by an appeals court, which halts the special master's review of Trump's Mar-A-Lago documents. Plus, a special deep dive into Jay-Z's verse on "What's Free," a contemporary poem about America and freedom. Obama veteran Tommy Vietor, Michelle Goldberg and Dave Aronberg join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 30 and reports on Attorney General Merrick Garland speaking after the conviction of Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes for seditious conspiracy. Also, delayed GOP condemnation of Donald Trump's meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Neal Katyal, Bill Kristol and Politico reporter Olivia Beavers join.

Award-winning actor Jeff Goldblum talks to MSNBC’s Ari Melber for nearly an hour in this candid, sprawling and sometimes goofy conversation, as the two discuss Goldblum’s work with directors such as Steven Spielberg and Wes Anderson, his many iconic roles, what he loves about jazz, and having his “weirdness” affirmed. In this wide-ranging interview, Ari and Goldblum also tackle “insect politics”, taxonomy, rap lyrics, poetry, and being a “craft obsessive” and he reveals who he most wants to collaborate with next in this newest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons. msnbc.com/mavericks

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 29 and reports on Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes convicted of seditious conspiracy and the GOP and RNC conducting an "autopsy" after midterm disappointments. Filmmaker Michael Moore and Chai Komanduri join. Plus, the latest edition of Mavericks with actor Jeff Goldblum.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 28 and reports on Kevin McCarthy's imperiled bid for House Speaker. Plus, Donald Trump's controversial hosting of white supremacist Nick Fuentes and Ye at Mar-A-Lago. Michael Steele and Joan Walsh join. Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner joins as part of the Summit series of interviews.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 23 and reports on mass shootings rising in the U.S. as an employee in a Virginia Walmart kills 6. Rep. Bobby Scott and Shannon Watts join on the gun violence issue. Plus, former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and "The Guardian's" Hugo Lowell join on Mike Pence reportedly "considering" speaking to the DOJ regarding January 6 and as Donald Trump's tax returns are set to go to Congress.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 22 and reports on a Trump tax bombshell as the Supreme Court rejects his bid to shield his tax returns from Congress. Jill Wine-Banks and Susanne Craig join. Plus, Molly Jong-Fast on the latest in the Colorado massacre as the Colorado Springs police chief says officials are still looking at charges. Rep. Ro Khanna joins on the House GOP focusing on investigating Hunter Biden.

MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Friday, November 18 and reports on the Department of Justice naming a special counsel for Trump criminal probes. Joyce Vance, David Kelley and Elie Mystal join. Plus, Fat Joe joins on his new memoir and to help celebrate 5 years of “The Beat.”

MSNBC’s Katie Phang hosts “The Beat” on Monday, November 21 and reports on the Colorado nightclub massacre that left 5 murdered, 19 hurt. Maya Wiley and Sally Kohn join. Plus, Neal Katyal joins on the appointment of a special counsel to oversee Trump criminal probes and Roger McNamee on the chaos at Twitter.

MSNBC’S Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, November 17 and reports on Nancy Pelosi stepping down as Democratic party leader, though she will remain in the House. Joan Walsh, Maya Wiley and Mark Leibovich join. Plus, Tony Schwartz joins on Trump’s 2024 campaign.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 16 and reports on the breaking news as NBC projects the GOP takes control of the House of Representatives. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Steve Kornacki joins. Plus, new legal heat on Trump as former WH aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified before the GA election probe grand jury and Michael Flynn ordered to testify next week. Chai Komanduri, David Kelley and Rev. Al Sharpton join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 15 and reports on the chaos within the GOP post midterms, with Sen. Mitch McConnell facing a leadership challenge. Plus, two missiles hitting and killing two people in Poland, setting up new tensions in the Ukraine war. Eugene Robinson, Chai Komanduri and Evelyn Farkas join. Ken Burns joins on his new photography book.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 14 and reports on the Democrats retaining control of the Senate. Political strategist James Carville who predicted Democrats would overperform, joins to discuss the hold of MAGA on the Republican party. Plus, radio legend Big Boy joins for a special interview about politics and music.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday November 11 and reports on many in the GOP and in right-wing media turning on Trump after the midterms which failed to produce a "red wave." Political science professor Jason Johnson and Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson join. Plus, comedian and host The Kid Mero and MSNBC host Alicia Menendez join for Fallback Friday.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 10 and reports on the results of the 2022 midterms, with voters shattering any expected "red wave." With the control of Congress still undecided, three key open races will determine the balance of power. Filmmaker Michael Moore, strategist Chai Komanduri, correspondent April Ryan and representative-elect Maxwell Frost join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 7 and reports on the record breaking early vote totals on the eve of the 2022 midterm elections. Campaign guru James Carville joins on the closing arguments of both parties and what the voting numbers mean. Plus, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher joins alongside NFL Player's Association member Antoine Bethea on the new "Actors & Athletes: Unions for Democracy" initiative to protect voting rights.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 4 and reports on the final days of the midterms as turnout breaks 2018 records, Oprah endorses John Fetterman and Ron Johnson won't commit to accept election results. Plus, Trump blows past the Jan. 6 subpoena deadline to submit evidence. Comedian Neal Brennan joins, along with Sen. Barbara Boxer, David Plouffe.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 3 and reports on explosive new audio showing Trump lawyer was prepping for "combat" with left. Plus, Filmmaker Michael Moore joins with one week out until the midterm elections, predicting a Democratic sweep. Obama campaign manager Jim Messina and civil rights activist Maya Wiley join. And, Pharrell Williams tells Melber about his Mighty Dream Forum.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 2 and reports on record early voting turnout, Biden speaking on GOP candidates set to refuse to accept election results and Democracy under threat. Conservative activist Grover Norquist joins. Plus, music mogul Kevin Liles joins on his #ProtectBlackArt initiative.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 1 and reports on early voting surging in the 2022 midterms as former presidents Obama and Trump are stumping for candidates. Plus, Comedian Bill Maher joins on the midterms, his history of political comedy and more. Chai Komanduri and Carol Lam join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 31 and reports on charges for the suspected attacker at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house. Plus, Obama hitting the campaign trail for democrats. WI Senate candidate Mandela Barnes joins.

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday October 28th and reports on the chilling violent attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband. Plus, Former President Obama returns to the stump for Democrats in Georgia. Jake Ward, Kurt Bardella, Cornell Belcher, Michael Beschloss, Joyce Vance, Roger McNamee and Florida Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 27 and reports on the closing arguments both parties are making in the last 12 days of the midterms. Plus, new development in one of the criminal probes into Donald Trump as video shows Trump lawyers entering a federal courthouse in Washington. Obama veterans David Plouffe and Chai Komanduri join, as well as veteran journalist Bob Woodward on explosive audio tapes of interviews with Donald Trump, and NC Senate candidate Cheri Beasley.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 26 and reports on early voting shattering previous midterm turnout. Plus, Former Ambassador Gordon Sondland rebukes Trump for Jan. 6 and a special report on Dall-E 2, a new AI art tool that allows anyone to create images from a simple word prompt. Joanne Jang, Dall-E product lead, joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 25 and reports on the midterms as many see the midterms as a referendum on the economy, democracy and freedom and as three debates are set to happen in key states. Plus, updates in the DOJ Jan. 6 probe. Steve Kornacki, Jason Johnson and Errin Haines join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 24 and reports on the midterms as early voting is setting records and as fears of voter intimidation spread. Officials in Arizona releasing images after complaints of armed people stationed outside a ballot box. Plus, President Obama's former top speechwriter Cody Keenan on Obama's message for the midterms. James Carville, Neal Katyal and Juanita Tolliver join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 21 and reports on the historic Jan. 6 committee subpoena delivered to Donald Trump which implies he is guilty of elector fraud. Plus, former Trump aide Steve Bannon sentenced to four months in prison. Civil rights activist Maya Wiley, former Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman and New York Times reporter and author Robert Draper join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 20th and reports on the midterms as campaign clashes escalate and President Obama hits the campaign trail and new polling shows a GOP edge in the House. Plus, Trump hiring a law firm to handle his forthcoming Jan. 6 subpoena as the committee huddles to finalize details. Fmr. DNC Chair Howard Dean, Fmr. RNC Chair Michael Steele and Harvard professor Dr. Erica Chenoweth join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday October 19 and reports on the midterms as many in the GOP are attempting to backtrack on their 2020 election lies and as Democrats tap heavy-hitters to campaign including Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders. Plus, Politico reporting that Trump signed court document that "knowingly included false voter fraud" information. Errin Haines, Karoun Demirjian, David Kelley join, as well as CPAC chair Matt Schlapp.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 18 and reports on the midterms as MAGA extremism and abortion rights have become two focal points of the campaign season. Trump-era special counsel John Durham embarrassed in a second loss in his over three-year investigation. Plus, the latest installment of "Mavericks with Ari Melber" featuring the acclaimed Billy Porter. Chai Komanduri, Katty Kay and Melissa Murray join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 17 and reports on the midterms homestretch as the New York Times reports that 370 GOP candidates are running on a platform of denying or casting doubt the 2020 election. Plus, the DOJ now recommending 6 months in prison for Trump ally Steve Bannon ahead of Trump's official subpoena for testimony and documents. Columnists Eugene Robinson and Michelle Goldberg join, as well as former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 14 and reports on explosive newly revealed video from January 6 which shows Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer scrambling to save the Capitol and pleading for law enforcement help. Plus, Liz Cheney highlighting that 30 witnesses have plead the fifth amendment to the committee. Fmr. DNC Chair Howard Dean joins, alongside Michael Beschloss and Emily Bazelon.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Thursday October 13 and reports on the groundbreaking final planned January 6 committee hearing in which former President Donald Trump was subpoenaed. Plus, shocking video of Sens. Pelosi and Schumer pleading with then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen to ask Trump to call off insurrectionists on Jan. 6. Andrew Weissmann, Maya Wiley and Asha Rangappa join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 12 and reports on the record-breaking verdict in right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' case for defamation and emotional distress inflicted upon Sandy Hook survivors' families. Nearly $1bn in damages to be awarded to the families. Plus, previewing the next and final planned January 6 committee hearing. The Daily Beast's Will Sommer and former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" and reports on the latest in midterms politics and the DOJ urging the Supreme Court to reject Donald Trump's appeal in the Mar-a-Lago case. Plus, a special report on criminal justice and the squalid conditions at NYC's Rikers Island jail. Former RNC Chair Michael Steele and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen join.

MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on October 10 and reports on some in the GOP turning to fear tactics, tropes and racial references ahead of the midterms. Sen. John Kennedy running a campaign ad referencing “woke leaders” and “crackhead[s].” Plus, Trump holding a rally in a small town called Minden, NV which has a history as a “sundown town;” places which historically had ordinances that required Native Americans to leave towns by 6:30pm. Fordham professor Christina Greer and producer and activist Michael Hirschorn join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 7 and reports on President Biden pardoning all Federal marijuana possession crimes. Plus, the latest in the Oath Keepers sedition trial, and rapper Freddie Gibbs joins for a special Fallback Friday.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 6 and reports on new Washington Post reporting indicating 299 election deniers are among the GOP midterm nominees. Plus, Biden's pardon on marijuana offenses, the scandal engulfing GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker and the latest on Hunter Biden. Former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal, former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards and former SDNY chief David Kelley join.

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 5 and reports on a New York Times story that shows online mentions of "civil war," apparently "ignited by the Mar-A-Lago search," have spiked 3000% on Twitter ahead of the midterms. Plus, newly released audio evidence of Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes indicates he said his "only regret" was the group "should have brought rifles" on Jan. 6. Fordham political science professor Christina Greer and Guardian Reporter Hugo Lowell join, as well as Congressional candidate Adam Frisch.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 4 and reports on the growing mobilization of women and women's rights supporters after the Dobbs decision leading into midterm elections. Plus, Donald Trump's legal team making an unusual appeal to the Supreme Court in the classified documents probe. Michelle Goldberg, Cornell Belcher and Maya Wiley join.

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 3 and reports on Donald Trump writing Mitch McConnell has a "Death wish" because he negotiated a government funding deal with Democrats. Plus, the National Archives revealing some records from the Trump White House are still missing. Juanita Tolliver, Mark Leibovich, and Tim Snyder join.

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 30 and reports on the latest on Hurricane Ian as it makes second landfall in South Carolina. Plus, new information as the January 6th Committee prepares for its likely final hearing as the chairman reveals “significant information” has not been revealed yet. It comes after the committee interviewed conservative activist Ginni Thomas, who is also the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Craig Fugate, Carlos Curbelo and Bill Nye join.

In this bonus podcast clip, MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber walks through the latest updates in the January 6 probe ahead of its next and possibly final hearing. Plus, a conversation with Former GOP Congressman and Jan. 6 committee insider Denver Riggleman about the possible involvement of all three branches of government in the insurrection and the explosive text evidence that showcased a “roadmap to an insurrection.” Finally, Melber presents a breakdown of the Italian election, as far-right Giorgia Meloni is poised to become the next prime minster. Her connections to Trump ally Steve Bannon and party ties to Mussolini, explained. These segments originally appeared on “The Beat with Ari Melber” and are presented together here as a podcast extra.

Ayman Mohyeldin hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 29 and reports on Hurricane Ian's catastrophic destruction, President Biden saying it could be the "deadliest hurricane in Florida's history." Rob Gaudet, founder of volunteer group Cajun Navy, Angela Eady, City Commissioner for Kissimmee, Florida and former FEMA spokesperson Daniel Watson, join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 28 and reports on Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida as a category 4 hurricane. NBC’ Ali Velshi, Morgan Chesky and the National Hurricane Center’s Jamie Rhome join, along with The American Red Cross’ Jennifer Pipa.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 27 and reports on the January 6 committee postponing its next hearing and new evidence expected to be shown on Roger Stone. Plus, a special report on Italy and the rise of fascism, as right-wing politician Giorgia Meloni is poised to become the next prime minister of Italy. Jan. 6 committee insider Denver Riggleman joins for a special interview, plus fascism scholar Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Chai Komanduri and Melissa Murray.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 26 and reports on new heat on longtime Trump ally Roger Stone ahead of the next Jan. 6 hearing. Plus, Ginni Thomas agrees to sit for an interview with the Jan. 6 committee, and Ron DeSantis facing lawsuits over his latest migrant stunt. Neal Katyal, Jackie Alemany and Barbara McQuade join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 23 and reports on the fallout after the sweeping NY case adds to Trump’s legal crises in DC, GA and FL. Plus, Hot 97’s Ebro joins Melber on the upcoming Jan. 6 hearing and how some in MAGA are unapologetic for the insurrection. Neal Katyal, Sam Nunberg and Joan Walsh join.

The January 6th committee will issue a congressional report with new evidence and never-before-seen material as well as its full findings and recommendations. Will the committee recommend criminal charges for former President Trump? MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber, who has reported extensively on January 6th from that day in 2021 onward, including a special report on the crimes that may have been committed, announces the forthcoming Jan. 6 Report (available via Harper Collins with a special foreword by Ari Melber). Plus, a look back at past probes and lessons learned from the historic 9/11 report and the baseball steroid scandal.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 22 and reports on the special master in the Trump document probe reportedly skeptical of Trump’s document declassification claims. Plus, an appeals court granting the DOJ access to seized documents and the latest updates in the sweeping NY AG fraud lawsuit. Asha Rangappa, Michael Cohen and Neil DeGrasse Tyson join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 21 and reports on Donald Trump being sued by the New York state Attorney General Letitia James in a sweeping fraud lawsuit. The suit alleges more than 200 instances of false and misleading asset valuations. Melissa Murray, Nick Akerman and David Enrich join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 20 and reports on Donald Trump's legal team meeting with the DOJ in court before the newly appointed special master. Plus, MSNBC's Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber previews a forthcoming key January 6 report featuring a new forward by Melber. John Flannery, Chai Komanduri and Dave Aronberg join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 19 and reports on a bizarre Trump rally in Ohio for GOP Senate candidate J.D. Vance. The New York Times reports music Trump played resembled a QAnon song and the crowds reacted to it with a salute. It comes after Trump openly embraced QAnon conspiracy theories online and in recent actions. Will Sommer and David Rothkopf join. Plus, the incomparable Jenifer Lewis joins on her new book "Walking in My Joy: In These Streets."

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 15 and reports on Florida MAGA Governor Ron DeSantis flying 50 undocumented immigrants to the island of Martha's Vineyard as a kind of performance art designed to "own the libs". Plus, the Biden administration celebrating what it calls a another win by avoiding a major railway strike. Former DNC Chair Howard Dean and Fmr. RNC Chair Michael Steele join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 14 and reports on another Trump insider, "Pillow Guy" Mike Lindell's phone being seized by the FBI. Plus, Innocence Project Co-Founder Barry Scheck joins on DNA evidence, wrongful convictions and criminal justice reform. Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson, Fmr. ODNI General Counsel Robert Litt and Mother Jones' David Corn join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 13 and reports on the GOP escalating its push to roll back women's rights -- just 8 weeks before the midterms, with Senator Lindsey Graham introducing a bill that would ban abortion nationwide. Plus, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates joins Ari for a special interview. Political strategist Chai Komanduri and former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman join.