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The Beat with Ari Melber

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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Candidates Eye "First AI Election" Oct 06, 2026

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October 6, 2026; 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. Plus, Melber reports on what some are calling the “first AI election” and what the rise of AI could mean for the future of politics. Ed Zitron, journalist and host of the “Better Offline” podcast, joins.

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GOP's Thom Tillis on "The Beat" Oct 06, 2026

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October 5, 2026; North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis joins MS NOW's Ari Melber on "The Beat" for an extended interview. Plus, Melber reports on new brutal midterm signs for Republicans heading into the midterms.

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White House Rocked by Bad Jobs Report Oct 02, 2026

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October 2, 2026; 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. Plus, a new update on the Cornell University sexual assault investigation. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance joins.

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MI Dem Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed on “The Beat” Oct 01, 2026

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October 1, 2026; Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed joins MS NOW's Ari Melber on "The Beat" for an extended conversation. Plus, fashion icon June Ambrose and MS NOW's Chris Jansing join for the latest "Fallback" installment.

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Leaked Audio: MAGA Candidate Paxton Hits Trump Convention Sep 30, 2026

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September 30, 2026; 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. The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast and former Democratic Congressman Mondaire Jones join. Plus, new fallout from former DOJ vet Jack Smith's hearing. NYU's Melissa Murray also joins.

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DOJ Vet Jack Smith Stands by Cases to Jail Trump Sep 29, 2026

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September 29, 2026; 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. Plus, Trump gathers with nearly 20 tech CEO's at the White House. Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook and tech critic, joins.

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Trump Approval Hits New Low Sep 28, 2026

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September 28, 2026; 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. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the backlash to AI and is joined by MIT’s Max Tegmark.

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Trump Bucks Base on AI Sep 25, 2026

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September 25, 2026; 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." Plus, spreading GOP panic ahead of the midterms. The New York Times' Molly Jong-Fast joins.

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Judge Blocks Trump's WH Ban on MS NOW, CNN & Politico Sep 25, 2026

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September 24, 2026; President Trump loses the first court test of his press ban. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, Anthony Scaramucci, a Trump White House veteran who briefly served as communications director before leaving the administration and becoming a Trump critic, joins "The Beat" alongside Alex Wagner.

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Judge Skeptical of Trump Press Ban Sep 24, 2026

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September 23, 2026; President Trump’s White House press ban faced skeptical questions at an emergency court hearing. MS NOW’s Ari Melber breaks down what happened. Plus, Republicans distance themselves from Trump as the midterm elections draw closer. The New York Times’ Michelle Goldberg joins.

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