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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.
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- Today41 min
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 corpus. Melber reports further and is joined by New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie. 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.
- 3 days ago40 min
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. 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.
- 4 days ago40 min
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. 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.
- 5 days ago41 min
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. 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.
- 6 days ago40 min
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. 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.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
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.") 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.
- 1 weeks ago40 min
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. 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.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
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. 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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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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