The Beat with Ari Melber

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  White House Rocked by Bad Jobs Report 02.10.2026 43min

  MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s “Red State Tour” and the latest jobs report. Political analyst Juanita Tolliver and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson join.
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  MI Dem Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed on “The Beat” 01.10.2026 41min

  Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed joins MS NOW's Ari Melber on "The Beat" for an extended conversation.
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  Leaked Audio: MAGA Candidate Paxton Hits Trump Convention 30.09.2026 41min

  Leaked audio obtained by The New York Times reveals Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton apparently insulting President Trump’s convention. Paxton’s team disputes the claim that Paxton sees Trump as a drag.
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  DOJ Vet Jack Smith Stands by Cases to Jail Trump 29.09.2026 43min

  MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on bombshell testimony from former special counsel Jack Smith, the first federal prosecutor to criminally charge a former president. Smith appeared before Congress today defending his two indictments of Trump.
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  Trump Approval Hits New Low 28.09.2026 41min

  MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s declining approval ratings as the midterms draw closer and is joined by legendary Democratic strategist James Carville.
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  Trump Bucks Base on AI 25.09.2026 41min

  MAGA is breaking with President Trump over his embrace of AI. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Naomi Klein, journalist and bestselling author of "End times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World."
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  Judge Blocks Trump's WH Ban on MS NOW, CNN & Politico 25.09.2026 41min

  President Trump loses the first court test of his press ban. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports.
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  Judge Skeptical of Trump Press Ban 24.09.2026 40min

  President Trump’s White House press ban faced skeptical questions at an emergency court hearing. MS NOW’s Ari Melber breaks down what happened.
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  MS NOW Exclusive: House GOP Privately Fears Midterm Doom 22.09.2026 41min

  New MS NOW reporting details how House Republicans are privately worried about their prospects in the midterm elections. Melissa Murray reports and is joined by The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast and David Litt, former Obama speechwriter.
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  MS NOW, CNN & Politico Sue Trump Admin Over WH Ban 21.09.2026 41min

  In their lawsuit challenging President Trump’s White House press ban, CNN, MS NOW and Politico warn of the chilling effect the restrictions could have on press freedom. MS NOW’s Antonia Hylton reports and is joined by Marty Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post.
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  Trump Claims To Ban MS NOW, CNN, Politico From WH 18.09.2026 41min

  President Donald Trump says he is banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House. He did not cite specific reports that prompted the decision and suggested other news organizations could face similar action. The Trump administration has taken no formal action at this time. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports.
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  South Park Rebrands As “South America” To Mock Trump 17.09.2026 38min

  MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on new warning signs for President Trump’s economy. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast join.
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  Morgan Freeman joins Ari Melber: America, Blues & Purpose 16.09.2026 40min

  MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on new fallout from President Trump’s war and economic challenges, from the Fed to the markets. Slate’s Jacob Weisberg and The New York Times’ Michelle Goldberg join.
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  Kimmel Outwits FCC: Talarico Interview Hits 5X Usual Audience 16.09.2026 41min

  The Supreme Court denied the Trump administration’s bid to halt a judge’s order that blocked the federal government from implementing mail-in ballot restrictions for the midterm elections. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Andrew Weissmann, former FBI general counsel.
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  AI Rivals Unite With New Call: “Slow It Down” 14.09.2026 41min

  AI rivals are coming together with a new message: “Slow it down.” Leaders from OpenAI, SpaceX and Anthropic are responding to growing concerns over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Will Knight, senior writer for WIRED.
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  U.S. marks 9/11 amid Iran war & political division 11.09.2026 42min

  September 11, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber hosts The Beat and reports on the U.S. marking 25 years since the September 11th attacks. Plus, new scrutiny on the Trump administration and censorship as Jimmy Kimmel alleged the Trump Administration "threatened" him and ABC over his planned TV interview with Democratic Senate candidate from Texas, James Talarico. Jason Johnson, Michelle Goldberg, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Busta Rhymes join.
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  AI Insider Warns of Risk To Humanity 10.09.2026 42min

  September 10, 2026; The firing of Fox host Maria Bartiromo has caused a huge rift among MAGA, pitting the conservative network against the president. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports.
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  Trump Aide Peter Navarro on "The Beat" 10.09.2026 45min

  MS NOW's Ari Melber is joined by Trump aide Peter Navarro on "The Beat" for an extended interview on the Fox-WH feud and more.
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  Gas Prices Hit Record High For Labor Day 08.09.2026 42min

  With 56 days until the midterm elections, MS NOW’s Antonia Hylton reports on the latest developments and is joined by The Nation’s Joan Walsh and former Obama speechwriter David Litt.
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  Trump Loses Mail Voting Ruling as Judge Blocks Midterm Scheme 04.09.2026 42min

  A federal judge temporarily halted a Trump-directed Postal Service requirement that would exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms. MS NOW's reports on the breaking news.