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Ari Melber, MS NOW

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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Yesterday · 41 min
Trump Rallies in Texas as Red Map Contracts
With just four weeks until the midterms, Republicans are trailing in most polls and playing defense in what Politico calls “triage mode.” MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia Journalism School, and Christine Quinn, vice chair of the New York State Democratic Party.
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Tuesday · 41 min
Candidates Eye "First AI Election"
MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s declining support as the midterms approach. The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast and former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee join.
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Tuesday · 41 min
GOP's Thom Tillis on "The Beat"
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis joins MS NOW's Ari Melber on "The Beat" for an extended interview.
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Friday · 43 min
White House Rocked by Bad Jobs Report
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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October 1 · 41 min
MI Dem Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed on “The Beat”
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed joins MS NOW's Ari Melber on "The Beat" for an extended conversation.
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September 30 · 41 min
Leaked Audio: MAGA Candidate Paxton Hits Trump Convention
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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September 29 · 43 min
DOJ Vet Jack Smith Stands by Cases to Jail Trump
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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September 28 · 41 min
Trump Approval Hits New Low
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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September 25 · 41 min
Trump Bucks Base on AI
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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September 25 · 41 min
Judge Blocks Trump's WH Ban on MS NOW, CNN & Politico
President Trump loses the first court test of his press ban. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports.
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September 24 · 40 min
Judge Skeptical of Trump Press Ban
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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September 22 · 41 min
MS NOW Exclusive: House GOP Privately Fears Midterm Doom
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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September 21 · 41 min
MS NOW, CNN & Politico Sue Trump Admin Over WH Ban
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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September 18 · 41 min
Trump Claims To Ban MS NOW, CNN, Politico From WH
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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September 17 · 38 min
South Park Rebrands As “South America” To Mock Trump
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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September 16 · 40 min
Morgan Freeman joins Ari Melber: America, Blues & Purpose
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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September 16 · 41 min
Kimmel Outwits FCC: Talarico Interview Hits 5X Usual Audience
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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September 14 · 41 min
AI Rivals Unite With New Call: “Slow It Down”
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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September 11 · 42 min
U.S. marks 9/11 amid Iran war & political division
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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September 10 · 42 min
AI Insider Warns of Risk To Humanity
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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