The Beat with Ari Melber - Season 8 / Year 2024

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, Jan 2, and reports on the 2024 primaries, Donald Trump and Senator Bob Menendez. Brian Stelter, Renato Mariotti, Chai Komandui and Brianne Pfannensteil join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 3, and reports on President Biden's campaign, Donald Trump legal news and the NRA's ongoing trial. Andrew Weissman, Joe Crowley and Adam Grant join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, Jan 4, and reports on Trump White House corruption and Trump's ongoing legal battles. Plus, Author and Science Educator Bill Nye joins. Richard Painter also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 5, and reports on SCOTUS's decision to hear Donald Trump's ballot case. Plus, John Leguizamo joins for the latest "Fallback Friday" installment. Colorado's Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Renato Mariotti and Rick Hasen also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 8, and reports on the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump and January 6. Michael Steele, Brianne Pfannenstiel and Libby Casey join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 9, and reports on Donald Trump's immunity argument and the Iowa caucuses. Priscilla Thompson, Emily Bazelon, Leslie Caldwell and James Schultz join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 10, and reports on the extreme weather ahead of the Iowa caucuses and Donald Trump's legal trials. John Kasich, Jason Johnson and David Kochel join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 11, and reports on Donald Trump's fraud trial, the Iowa caucuses and the 2024 election. Plus, Cornell Belcher and Yvette Nicole Brown join for the latest "Fallback Friday" installment. James Pindell, Kristy Greenberg and Dan Alexander join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 12, and reports on Donald Trump, the Iowa caucuses, book bans and Obamacare. Neera Tanden, Steve Kornacki and Rachel Paine Caufield join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 16, and reports on the Iowa caucus results, the 2024 election and Donald Trump's legal battles. Tim Palatore, James Carville and Bill Kristol join.

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 17, and reports on the 2024 election, Trump's legal battles and the latest SCOTUS hearing that could potentially overturn four decades of precedent. Plus, Gavin Rossdale and Steve Kornacki join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Melissa Murray, Eugene Robinson and Christopher Galdieri also join.

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 18, and reports on the 2024 election, America's growing political divide, and the latest on Trump's legal battles. Chai Komanduri and Carrie Sheffield join. Plus, Lindsay Owens joins to discuss recent allegations against big corporations for price gouging in so-called "greedflation."

Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 19, and reports on new deposition tapes in Trump's civil fraud case, the latest on Trump's immunity claims, the GOP 2024 primary election, and the state of abortion rights on Capitol Hill. Dave Aronberg, Renato Mariotti, Emily Bazelon, Mark Leibovich, Molly Jong Fast, and Jennifer Klein join to discuss. Plus, Suzanne Nossel joins to discuss recent trends in book bans and censorship in America.

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 22, and reports on the latest election news on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, Trump's trail of former lawyers, reflections on DeSantis' campaign ending, and Republicans changing their minds about Trump. NBC News Correspondent Garrett Haake joins live from New Hampshire. John Kasich, Margaret Carlson, and Chai Komanduri also join to discuss.

Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 24, and reports on last night's New Hampshire primary, looking at what the results might mean for the fights ahead for Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. As many report a commanding win by Trump in New Hampshire, does history tell a different story? What might Haley's continued run mean for the former president? James Carville, Michael Steele, and Christine Todd Whitman join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, January 25, and reports on Donald Trump taking the stand today in his defamation case, former Trump staffer Peter Navarro's sentencing, good news on the economy and the recent allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Joyce Vance, John Flannery, and Ben Labolt join to discuss the politics. Plus, rapper Benny the Butcher and Reverend Al Sharpton join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, January 26, and reports on the verdict in Trump's defamation case, RNC politics and the latest in the GOP primary election. Kristy Greenberg, Lisa Rubin, Emily Bazelon, Katie Phang, and Howard Dean join to discuss. Plus, rapper Wyclef Jean and Republican strategist Bill Kristol join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, January 29, and reports on the fallout from Trump's defamation case, the long road for justice taken by E. Jean Carroll, Nikki Haley's attacks against Trump and labor union involvement in the presidential election. Nancy Erika Smith, Robbie Myers and Jessica Bennett join to discuss. Plus, CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 30, and reports on RNC controversies, Trump's legal battles, Justice Sotomayor's frustrations with the Supreme Court and clashes over abortion bans. Chai Komanduri, David Kochel and Allie Phillips join to discuss. Plus, music producer and rapper Hit-Boy joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys where he is nominated for producer of the year.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, January 31, and reports on the RNC's closed-door meeting, the GOP primaries, Donald Trump's legal battles and how Taylor Swift has become enmeshed in politics. Howard Dean, Andrew Weissmann and Jessica Valenti join to discuss. Plus, singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham joins Melber ahead of the 2024 Grammys where she is nominated for "Best American Roots Performance."

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 1, and reports on Trump's legal battles, GOP politics, lawmakers defying SCOTUS and backlash from a new luxury closet trend. Renato Mariotti, Leah Litman, Fernand Amandi, Juanita Tolliver, Michael Beschloss and Brittney Cooper join to discuss. Plus, how did a recent tweet from Elmo break the internet? Listen here to find out.

MSNBC's Katy Tur hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 2, and reports on the U.S. launching strikes against Iran-backed militias in response to the killings of 3 American soldiers. Kelly O'Donnell, Keir Simmons, James Stavridis, Matt Bradley, Dan De Luce, Andrea Mitchell, Hooman Majd, Dennis Ross, Elise Labott, Barry McCaffrey, John Garamendi, Courtney Kube, Jen Psaki, David Rothkopf and Marc Ginsberg join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 5, and reports on lawmakers supporting false electors and the 2024 Grammy Awards. Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, and Chai Komanduri join to discuss. Plus, Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer joins Melber in a special edition of The Summit Series.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 6, and reports on a federal appeals court's rejection of Donald Trump's claims of immunity and the House's vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Neal Katyal, Leslie Caldwell, Melissa Murray, Kristy Greenberg, and Emily Bazelon join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 7, and reports on the Supreme Court as it eyes two cases about Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. Eugene Robinson, Ankush Khardori and Jason Johnson join to discuss. Plus, award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay joins Melber to discuss her new film "Origin."

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 8, and reports on today's oral arguments at the Supreme Court about Colorado's decision to remove former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot. Rick Hasen, Melissa Murray, James Schultz and David Kelley join to discuss.

Ari Melber hosts special coverage on former President Donald Trump's legal battles.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 12, and reports on Trump's immunity appeal to the Supreme Court, Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on President Biden and the global backlash to Trump's comments about Russia and NATO. Melissa Murray, Former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder, and Ivo Daalder join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 13, and reports on GOP politicians weaponizing President Biden's age, New York's special election to replace former Representative George Santos, Jon Stewart's return to the Daily Show and Super Bowl politics. Paul Krugman, Chai Komanduri and Molly Ball join to discuss. Plus, lightning round answers from Melber's latest Summit Series interview with award-winning film producer Brian Grazer. The full interview can be found on msnbc.com/summit.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 14, and reports on the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, with updates from city officials. Jesse Kirsch, Jim Cavanaugh, Cedric Alexander, Maxwell Frost and Jemele Hill join. Plus, Melber delivers instant analysis to the breaking news that Jack Smith filed a SCOTUS response to Trump's immunity filing. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal and Gordon Sondland join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 15, and reports on testimony from District Attorney Fani Willis in Donald Trump's RICO case. Maya Wiley, Manny Arora and Leslie Caldwell join to discuss. Plus, Trump's first criminal trial date is set for March.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 16, and reports on the ruling in Trump's civil fraud trial and the second day of D.A. Fani Willis' misconduct hearing. Kristy Greenberg, Russ Buettner, Dan Alexander, Bill Kristol and J. Tom Morgan join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 19, and reports on Donald Trump's mounting legal fees, the fallout from New York's special election, an FBI informant indicted for lies about Hunter Biden and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Neal Katyal joins to discuss. Plus, award-winning actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner joins Melber to discuss recent politics and Reiner's upcoming documentary "God & Country."

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 20 and reports on GOP politics, Tucker Carlson's Putin interview, Donald Trump's legal battles, growing political polarization and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Joan Walsh, Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon and William Ury join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 21 and reports on the FBI informant who provided false information about Hunter Biden, Donald Trump's sneaker grift, Trump's legal battles and President Biden using TikTok as a campaign platform. Josh Marshall, Tony Schwartz, David Plouffe and Olivia Julianna join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 22 and reports on the fallout from an Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are considered "children," the CPAC conference in Washington and the 2024 primaries. Maya Wiley and Michael Moore join to discuss. Plus, comedian Druski and MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, February 23, and reports on the verdict in a corruption trial against the NRA, Donald Trump's mounting legal bills, reactions from critics after Trump's "retribution" vow and the upcoming South Carolina primary. Lisa Rubin, Emily Bazelon, Howard Dean and Rob Godfrey join to discuss. Plus, Academy Award-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright joins Melber to discuss his role in "American Fiction" and Black representation in Hollywood.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, February 26 and reports on warning signs for Trump's campaign as more Republicans say they won't back him if he's the nominee in November. Plus, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star JB Smoove and Sherri Shepherd join for a special Fallback!

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, February 27, and reports on the GOP primary, growing burnout over political crises and Trump, and the continued fallout from the Alabama IVF ruling. Howard Dean, Rachel Bitecofer and Dr. Kali Cyrus join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 28, and reports on the Supreme Court deciding to hear Trump's immunity case and Mitch McConnell's resignation from GOP leadership. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Michael Steele and Elie Mystal join to discuss. Plus, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actress Susie Essman joins Melber to remember co-star and comedian Richard Lewis.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, February 29, and reports on the fallout from the Supreme Court's decision to delay Trump's January 6 case, new proposed trial dates for Trump's classified documents case, Mitch McConnell's lasting influence, and the 2024 primaries. David Kelley, Jason Johnson and James Carville join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 1, and reports on uncertainty in Trump's legal calendar, the GOP's mixed messaging on abortion rights and Trump's attempt to post a lower bond for his fraud penalty. Molly Jong-Fast joins to discuss. Plus, special guest Ziggy Marley joins Melber to discuss the film "Bob Marley: One Love" and his father's legacy.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 4, and reports on the Supreme Court's ruling to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot and recent questioning of pundits' "anti-Biden" narrative. Neal Katyal and Nina Totenberg join to discuss. Plus, a peek into Melber's interview with actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith in the latest "Mavericks" installment. Watch the full interview at msnbc.com/mavericks.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 6, and reports on Nikki Haley's impact on the 2024 election, a now-official Biden-Trump rematch, Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump and other Super Tuesday reactions. Ron Nehring, Margaret Carlson and James Carville join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 7, and reports on President Joe Biden's State of the Union address just hours away. Key Biden strategists Ron Klain, Jen Psaki and Ben Labolt join Melber to discuss: What issues do we expect the president to address? What makes tonight so consequential as we head into a Biden-Trump rematch? Yamiche Alcindor also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 8, and reports on President Biden campaigning in Pennsylvania after last night's fiery State of the Union and Donald Trump's legal battles. Melissa Murray and Andrew Weissmann join to discuss. Plus, film director and actor Mario Van Peebles joins Melber alongside political commentator Ayman Moyheldin in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 11, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles and the 2024 election. Jason Johnson, Samantha Vinograd, Michelle Goldberg, Neil Pederson, Kristy Greenberg and Renato Mariotti join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 12, and reports on special counsel Robert Hur's testimony today on the Biden classified documents probe, mass RNC layoffs amidst a Trump takeover, a new book that exposes Trump's election lies, and an increasing number of GOP laws putting abortion and other rights at stake. Joyce Vance, Leah Litman, Paul Dame, Molly Jong-Fast and Ken Block join to discuss.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 14, and reports on Donald Trump's continuing legal battles, the RNC's plan to curtail voting rights, a GOP memo on abortion, and backlash from comments made by the CEO of Exxon during the warmest winter on record. Kristy Greenberg, Emily Bazelon, Jon Sale, David Jolly, Aisha Mills, and Bill McKibben join to discuss.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 15, and reports on Trump's first criminal trial being delayed, a lead prosecutor stepping down in the Georgia RICO case, GOP dysfunction in the House, Senator Bernie Sanders pushing for a four-day work week, and more attempts by Republicans to reframe abortion bans. Melissa Murray, Renato Mariotti, Dave Aronberg, Eugene Robinson, Juanita Tolliver and Robert Reich join to discuss.

MSNBC's Jason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 18, and reports on hateful Trump rhetoric over the weekend, Trump's inability to post bond in his civil fraud case, the latest on reproductive rights, and Paul Manafort as a potential new Trump recruit. Brittney Cooper, Fernand Amandi, Michael Beschloss, Glenn Kirschner and Laphonza Butler join to discuss.

MSNBC's Jason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 19, and reports on Trump's SCOTUS filing today claiming presidential immunity, former Trump aide Peter Navarro reporting to prison, backlash from Trump's comments about Jewish voters, a lawsuit by Mexico against U.S. gunmakers, a lawmaker's powerful speech on abortion, and Dr. Dre getting a Hollywood star. Kristy Greenberg, Renato Mariotti, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Alencia Johnson and Jonathan Lowy join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 20, and interviews Mar-a-Lago employee Brian Butler, a witness in the DOJ's classified documents indictment against Trump. Melber also reports on GOP extremism in the 2024 election and the start of ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's prison sentence. Howard Dean and Joyce Vance join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 21, and reports on Trump's political and legal cash crunch ahead of his $464 million bond due Monday, and the DOJ's latest big swape at big tech. Michael Steele and John Flannery join to discuss. Plus, rapper Joyner Lucas and journalist Joan Walsh join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 22, and reports on a deadly shooting at a Moscow concert hall, Donald Trump's cash crunch, and GOP dysfunction in the House. Matt Bodner, Michael McFaul, and Chai Komanduri join to discuss. Plus, rapper Giggs and attorney Andrew Weissmann join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 25, and reports on Donald Trump's civil fraud bond and hush money trial, GOP extremism as House Speaker Mike Johnson faces ouster threats, and what is at stake in a SCOTUS abortion pill hearing scheduled for tomorrow. Neal Katyal and Eugene Daniels join to discuss. Plus, listen to a portion of an interview with former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as part of the "Summit" series. Watch the full interview at msnbc.com/summit.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 27, and reports on a Democrat who flips an Alabama House seat, former DOJ official Jeff Clark in the hot seat today, and senators accusing Mark Zuckerberg of slow-walking their social media and child safety inquiries. Eugene Robinson, David Corn, Jon Haidt and Zeke Emanuel join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 28, and reports on a judge's ruling that ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman should be disbarred and a Biden-Clinton-Obama campaign event. Ruth Ben-Ghiat and James Carville join to discuss. Plus, Melber celebrates 1.5 billion views on The Beat's YouTube channel.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 29, and reports on gerontocracy in U.S. politics, Donald Trump's legal battles and GOP voter fraud hypocrisy. Michael Beschloss joins to discuss. Plus, actor and comedian Brett Gelman and Politico White House correspondent Eugene Daniels join Melber in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 1, and reports on GOP dysfunction, Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial and SNL's recent Trump sketch. Dan Alexander, Neal Katyal, Molly-Jong Fast and Jason Johnson join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 2, and reports on Donald Trump's trials and an abortion ruling out of Florida. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on free speech. Kristy Greenberg and David Kelley join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 3rd, and reports on Bernie Sanders campaigning alongside President Biden, special counsel Jack Smith's latest filing, and Donald Trump's legal battles. James Carville and Lisa Rubin join for the latest fallback installment. Plus, hear Ari Melber's interview with Bush White House vet Karl Rove. David Plouffe and Erin Haines also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 4, and reports on Jan. 6 accountability, Donald Trump's legal battles and abortion rights. Plus, hear a special edition of "Fallback" featuring Former Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz, comedian Modi and MSNBC's Ali Velshi. Michael Steele and Howard Dean also join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 5, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles, Jan. 6 accountability and the historic solar eclipse. Plus, Bill Nye The Science Guy joins. Leah Litman, Bill Kristol and Molly Jong-Fast also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday April 8 and reports on Trump's political and financial struggles as he lags behind Biden in fundraising and posts millions in his bond agreement. Plus, celebrating the series finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as it skewered modern life and politics. Mark Leibovich, Molly Ball and Marq Claxton join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 9th, and interviews Stormy Daniels' former lawyer Michael Avenatti from prison. Nick Akerman, Joan Walsh, and Margaret Carlson join to discuss the interview. Plus, Melber reports on Arizona's abortion ruling and Jack Smith's latest filing.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 10th, and reports on Arizona's abortion ban and the funding disparity in women's and men's sports. Plus, Lanny Davis, legal advisor for Trump trial witness Michael Cohen, joins Melber. Dahlia Lithwick also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 11, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money trial that will begin next week. Plus, Rakim, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Christina Greer join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Molly Jong-Fast and Jacob Weisberg also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 12, and delivers a special report on Donald Trump's upcoming hush money trial. Kristy Greenberg, Maya Wiley, and Michael Beschloss join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 16, and breaks down the first two days of Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Kaufmann, Molly Jong-Fast and Michael Beschloss join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 17, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, GOP dysfunction, two major SCOTUS cases. Chai Komanduri, Margaret Carlson and Lance Fletcher join. Plus, Rapper Jeezy joins to discuss his new documentary "Hip-Hop and the White House."

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 19, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money case. Melissa Murray, Andrew Weissmann and former Trump lawyer Tim Parlatore join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 23, and reports on Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. Maya Wiley, Joyce Vance, Lachlan Cartwright, Hugo Lowell and Molly Jong-Fast join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 24, and reports on the prosecution's case in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Melber also reports on Donald Trump's defense in his trial and the TikTok ban bill. Catherine Christian, Brian Wice, David Kelley and Emily Bazelon join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 25, and reports on takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump's absolute immunity claims. Joyce Vance, Chai Komanduri, John Brennan, Emily Bazelon and Douglas Brinkley join to discuss.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 26, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles, from his criminal trial to SCOTUS opening arguments. Joyce Vance, Jason Johnson, Michael Beschloss and Jay McInerney join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 29, and reports on new state charges for Donald Trump's failed coup, Trump's legal battles, and the White House Correspondents dinner. Plus, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joins The Beat. Tony Schwartz, Neal Katyal and Manny Arora also join.

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the reversal of Roe v. Wade, attacks on judges, and his views on law and a series of consequential issues with MSNBC's Ari Melber in this installment of 'The Summit Series with Ari Melber,' featuring discussions with leaders at the summit of their fields.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 1, and reports on week three of Donald Trump's criminal trial and an abortion ban in Florida that has officially taken effect. Plus, Melber reports on his recent interview with retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Chai Komanduri, Jed Handelsman Shugerman, Renato Mariotti and Molly Jong-Fast join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 2, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial and abortion politics. David Kelley, Lance Fletcher, Katty Kay and Caroline Polisi join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 3, and reports on the historical impact of Donald Trump's criminal trial and Hope Hicks' testimony. Douglas Brinkley, Yodit Tewolde, Andrew Weismann and Melissa Murray join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 6, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial and Congressman Henry Cuellar's indictment. Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon, Neal Katyal, and Joyce Vance join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 7, and reports on Stormy Daniels' testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Maya Wiley, Renato Mariotti, Jacob Weisberg, and Nancy Erika Smith join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 8, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, RFK Jr. joins Melber.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 9, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on the Kendrick-Drake rap battle. Libby Casey and Emily Bazelon join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 13, and reports on Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Kristy Greenberg, Molly Jong-Fast, Maya Wiley and Duncan Levin join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 14, and reports on day two of Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial. Lanny Davis, Rev. Al Sharpton, Joyce Vance and Molly Jong-Fast join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 15, and reports on the upcoming Biden-Trump presidential debate, Donald Trump's criminal trial, and backlash to House Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance in Trump's courtroom. Plus, Chai Komanduri and Baron Davis join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Kristy Greenberg, Joe Trippi, and Mark McKinnon also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 16, and reports on Michael Cohen's testimony in Donald Trump's hush money case and his hold over the GOP. Molly Jong-Fast, Maya Wiley, Kristy Greenberg, and Duncan Levin join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, May 20, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial and the latest SCOTUS scandal. Jason Johnson, Sam Nunberg, Neal Katyal, and Melissa Murray join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 21, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial as the defense closes its case. Lanny Davis and Andrew Weissmann join. Plus, hear legendary rapper Harry Mack freestyle for nearly six minutes on "The Beat" with the help of Rev. Al Sharpton in the latest "Fallback" installment.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 22, and reports on Donald Trump's criminal trial, the MAGA mindset, and Donald Trump's controversial statement on abortion. The Daily Show's Jordan Klepper, Ducan Levin, Chai Komanduri, and Molly Jong-Fast join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, May 23, and delivers a special report on Donald Trump's hush money trial. Kristy Greenberg, Andrew Weissmann, and Clark Brewster join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, May 29, and reports on jury deliberations in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. David Kelley, Catherine Christian and Michael Van Der Veen join.

New York v. Donald Trump Verdict

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 31, and reports on Donald Trump's guilty conviction in the NY hush money case. Douglas Brinkley, Molly Jong-Fast, Bob Woodward, and Rob Reiner join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, June 3, and reports on the fallout after Donald Trump's guilty conviction. Neal Katyal, Tony Schwartz, David Kelley and Emily Bazelon join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, June 4, and reports on Donald Trump's guilty verdict. Plus, Melber breaks down Justice Alito's Jan. 6 scandal. Andrew Weissmann joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, June 6, and reports on Donald Trump's guilty verdict and Steve Bannon. Plus, Director Ron Howard joins for the latest "Summit Series" installment. Bill Kristol also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts, "The Beat" on Friday, June 7 and reports on Trump holding his first campaign rally since his criminal conviction. Chai Komanduri and former commissioner of NY Department of Probation Martin Horn join. Plus, convicted former Trump aide Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison, and a special Fallback Friday!

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, June 10th, and reports on Trump's probation interview, Associate Justice Alito and the Supreme Court's ethics, MAGA trends catching on in Europe, and new tapes from January 6th, 2021. Molly Jong-Fast, Chai Komanduri, Monalisa Weber, and Katty Kay join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, June 11th, and reports on the Supreme Court and its controversies, the Hunter Biden verdict, and accountability for Rudy Giuliani. Jelani Cobb, David Kelley and D-Nice join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, June 12 and reports on the economy's "vibes" problem, the latest scandal surrounding Justice Alito and the Supreme Court, and Steve Bannon's attempt to stay out of prison. Robert Reich, Howard Dean and Justin Elliott join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, June 13 and reports on Trump's first visit to Capitol Hill since the January 6 insurrection, the Supreme Court's ruling on the abortion pill, and Clarence Thomas' ongoing scandal. Molly Jong-Fast, Bill Kristol and Judge David Tatel join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Friday, June 14th, and reports on the Supreme Court's decision on "bump stocks," Trump's Milwaukee comments, presidential leadership in 2024, and Trump using campaign funds for his businesses. Chai Komanduri, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Michael Beschloss, and Symba join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, June 17th, and reports on the upcoming Biden-Trump debate, accountability faced by Trump allies Bannon and Giuliani, the false MAGA rhetoric on violent crime in the U.S., and the a right-wing media company PragerU's partnerships made with six states. James Carville, Molly Jong-Fast, and Maya Wiley join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, June 18 and reports on the lead-up to the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins for a special "Summit Series" interview. Chai Komanduri and Judge John Jones III join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, June 19th, and reports on the upcoming 2024 presidential debate, the economy and its effect on voters, and a GOP plan called "Project 2025." Abby Huntsman, Chai Komanduri, Jason Johnson, and Jennifer Esposito join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, June 20, and reports on the upcoming 2024 debate, Donald Trump, and convicted insurrectionists running for office. Plus, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins to discuss his call for warning labels for social media platforms. Faiz Shakir and David Plouffee also join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, June 21, and reports on the latest in Donald Trump's classified documents case, MAGA extremism, SCOTUS, and abortion. Renato Mariotti, Ankush Khardori, Fernand Amandi, Juanita Tolliver, Jessica Levinson, Eugene Daniels, and Jessica Mackler join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, June 24, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles, the 2024 election, and SCOTUS hearings. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on how Georgia prosecutors are using the same RICO law applied to Donald Trump against citizens seeking accountability. Elie Mystal, Molly Ball, and Cornell Blecher join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, June 25, and report on the 2024 election, Donald Trump's VP pick, and the latest in the Mar-a-Lago documents case. Plus, hear an interview with Rapper Chuck D and YouTube Music Chief Lyor Cohen on the State Department's Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. James Carville also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 27, and reports on The Supreme Court's abortion ruling, the upcoming presidential debate, Jan. 6 accountability, and LGBTQ rights. David Plouffe, Jim Jones, John Kasich, and Margaret Carlson join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, June 28, and reports on the first Biden-Trump debate and SCOTUS's Jan. 6 decision. Bob Woodward, Jackie Alemany and Chai Komanduri join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 1, and reports on the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling, Steve Bannon's report to a federal prison, and Joe Biden's debate performance. Neal Katyal, Melissa Murray, Leah Litman, Molly Jong-Fast, Emily Bazelon, and Joshua Green join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts ''The Beat'' on Tuesday, July 2, and reports on The Supreme Court's immunity decision and Rudy Giuliani's disbarment. Howard Dean, Michael Beschloss, Reverend Al Sharpton, Joyce Vance, and Ankush Khardori join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 3, and reports on the threats of "Project 2025", turmoil among Democrats as some call on Biden to step aside, and the recent SCOTUS ruling. Jason Johnson, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Molly Ball, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Elie Mystal, and Christine Todd Whitman.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 7, and reports on GOP extremism, AOC's call to impeach Supreme Court Justices, Senator Bob Menendez's trial, and President Biden's reelection campaign. Howard Dean, Maya Wiley, and Robert Draper join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 11, and reports on President Biden as he faces calls to step aside, and Donald Trump's attempt to distance himself from "Project 2025." Mark Leibovich, Alencia Johnson, Molly Jong-Fast, Chai Komanduri, and Doug Brinkley join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 12, and reports Project 2025 and President Biden's fight to stay afloat amid calls to drop out. Michael Steele and Molly Jong-Fast join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 15, and reports on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the start of the Republican National Convention, the classified documents case, and JD Vance. Bill Kristol, Molly Ball, Douglas Binkley, and Frank Figliuzzi join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 19, and reports on the growing number of Democrats calling on President Biden to drop out, and Donald Trump's RNC speech. Joe Trippi, Chai Komanduri and Ezra Klein join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 23, and reports on Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Howard Dean, April Ryan, Jessica Mackler, Basil Smikle, Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett, and Libby Casey join.

MSNBC's Jen Psaki hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 24, and reports on Vice President Kamala Harris' first days on the campaign trail. Cornell Belcher, Jennifer Palmeri, Yamiche Alcindor, Alexis McGill Johnson, Michael Beschloss, and Jeff Nussbaum join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, July 25, and reports on Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and her conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. James Carville, Francesca Chambers, and Josh Marshall join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 26, and reports on Kamala Harris' endorsement from The Obama's and the heat facing Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance. Juanita Tolliver, Molly Jong-Fast, Rep. Maxine Waters and Chai Komanduri join.

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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, July 29, and reports on the 2024 election and The Supreme Court. Ron Klain, Carol Moseley Braun, Joanna Coles, and Jelani Cobb join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 30, and reports on Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Joan Walsh, Brittney Cooper, James Carville, and Arizona Mayor John Giles join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, July 31, and reports on Vice President Harris' campaign strategy and her record as a prosecutor. Plus, Melber is joined by President of the Young Georgia Democrats Parker Short, whose dance moves went viral at Kamala Harris' Atlanta rally last night. Rep. Terri Sewell, Michael Moore, Jill Habig, and Parker Short join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 7, and reports on The Harris-Walz presidential ticket. Plus, Melber is joined by Trump adviser Stephen Miller. Jason Johnson and Aisha Mills also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, August 8, and reports on The Harris-Walz presidential ticket. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Molly Jong-Fast, Joe Crowley, and Eugene Robinson join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, August 9, and reports on the Harris-Walz presidential ticket and Donald Trump and abortion. Plus, Michelle Goldberg and Alex Edelman join for the latest Fallback installment. Meredith McGraw, Juanita Tolliver, and Eleanor Clift also join Melber.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, August 12, and delivers "Trailblazers: An MSNBC Special," featuring Maya Wiley, Lori Lightfoot, Donna Edwards and Dr. Edna Greene Medford.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, August 13, and reports on the momentum behind Kamala Harris's campaign and women's reproductive rights in battleground states. Christina Greer, Margaret Carlson and James Carville join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, August 14, and delivers a special report on how the Harris and Trump campaigns are using the latest technology to reach Gen Z voters. Deja Foxx and Carole King join.

MSNBC's Jason Johnson hosts The Beat on Thursday, August 15, and reports on the latest Biden-Harris campaign rally, new video exposing the Project 2025 agenda, and the growing calls from MAGA allies for Donald Trump to rethink his campaign strategy. Molly Jong-Fast, Alencia Johnson, Aisha Mills, Ofirah Yheskel, Zerlina Maxwell, Mitch Landrieu, and James Curbeam join.

MSNBC's Jason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Friday, July 16, and reports on the Harris-Walz presidential ticket, a bruising week for Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers for Harris. Buzz Bissinger, Rep. Denver Riggleman, April Ryan, Francesca Chambers, and Juanita Tolliver join.

MSNBC's Symone Sanders hosts The Beat on Friday, August 23, and reports on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Aisha Mills, Jason Johnson, Stefanie Brown James, Jamelle Bouie, Carol Mosely Braun, Keith Ellison, and Jill Louis join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, August 26, and reports on the 2024 DNC's success and music as well as RFK's exit from the 2024 presidential race. Jelani Cobb, Joanna Coles, Michael Eric Dyson, and DJ Cassidy join.

MSNBC' s Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, August 27, and reports on the 2024 election and Donald Trump' s legal battles. Deja Foxx, Olivia Julianna, Parker Short, David Kelley, and Ameisha Cross join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, August 28, and is joined by Lori Lightfoot, Chai Komanduri and Trump aide Corey Lewandowski.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Thursday, August 29, and reports on the Harris-Walz ticket, the DNC and women's rights. Plus, Melber does a fact check of his interview with Trump aide Corey Lewandowski and is joined by legendary ballerina Misty Copeland for the latest Summit installment. Jen Psaki, Sophia Bush, Juanita Tolliver and Steve Benen also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, September 3, and reports on the Harris-Walz campaign, Donald Trump's legal battles and Project 2025. Plus, Melber is joined by comedian D.L. Hughley. Neal Katyal, April Ryan and Howard Dean also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 4, and reports on the Harris-Walz campaign, MAGA accountability and the latest SCOTUS ethics scandal. Molly Jong-Fast and James Carville join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 5, and reports on the 2024 election, Donald Trump's latest coup hearing and the upcoming Harris-Trump debate. Plus, Graham Nash and Joan Walsh join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Kristy Greenberg, Blake Zeff and Michael Steele also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 6, and reports on Liz Cheney, Kamala Harris' record-breaking career, the upcoming Harris-Trump debate and Donald Trump's legal battles. Plus, Katie Phang and Styles P join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Quentin Fulks and Chai Komanduri also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 9, and reports on the upcoming Harris-Trump debate. Michael Steele, Christina Greer, Mark Leibovich, Wallo267 and Reverend Al Sharpton join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 10, and reports on the Harris-Trump debate. Laphonza Butler, Juanita Tolliver, Margaret Carlson, Jen Psaki and Robert Barnett join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 11, and reports on the historic Harris-Trump debate, and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris. Howard Dean, Amesha Cross, and Versha Sharma join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 12, and reports on the 2024 election, GOP lawmakers endorsing Kamala Harris, and the Harris-Trump debate. Phillipe Reines, Barbara Comstock, Molly Jong-Fast and Aisha Mills join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 13 and reports on Harris's post-debate momentum as she heads to Pennsylvania for a rally. Plus, Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman on the economy and its role in the election. Chai Komanduri and Francesca Chambers join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on the recent assassination attempt of Donald Trump and the 2024 election. Plus, Yuval Noah Harari joins. Libby Casey, Jesse Kirsch and Michael Matranga also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 17, and reports on the 2024 election, Elon Musk, Sean "Diddy" Comb's indictment and Trump accountability. Steven Brill, Chai Komanduri, Maya Wiley and Molly Jong Fast join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, September 18, and reports on the 2024 campaign and political power. Plus, comedian and impressionist Matt Friend returns to The Beat. Robert Greene and Jared Bernstein also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 19, and reports on the 2024 election and Oprah/Obama unity. Plus, artist Joey Bada$$ returns to The Beat for a Fallback feature. Tony Schwartz, Chris Hayes, Joan Walsh, and Brittney Cooper also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 20, and reports on the 2024 election and the state of the race. Plus, Grammy-award wining artist LL Cool J returns to The Beat. Aisha Mills, and Cornell Belcher also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 23 and reports on a historic spike in support for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's threat to national security. Plus, former Microsoft CEO and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer joins. Jason Johnson and William Cohen also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, September 24, and reports on early voting and abortion rights. Plus, Sophia Bush and Joanna Coles join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Andy Beshear and Molly Jong-Fast also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, September 26, and reports on the 2024 election, the Harris-Walz campaign and the indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Mitch Landreiu, Juanita Tolliver and Marc Lotter join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, September 27, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins the show to discuss 'Veep' Kamala Harris. Former Governor Howard Dean also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, September 30, and reports on the 2024 election, the season premiere of SNL and SCOTUS. Neal Katyal, Aisha Mills, David Rothkopf and Steve Kornacki join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 1, and previews the Walz-Vance debate. Plus, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joins. Juanita Tolliver, Howard Dean and Ofirah Yheskel also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 2nd, and reports on Jack Smith's new brief in the Trump coup case and the 2024 election. Plus, Peter Navarro joins MSNBC for first time since leaving prison. Former Ambassador Gordon Sondland, Sarah Matthews, John Kasich, David Corn, and Nick Akerman also join.

Listen to Liz Cheney's speech at Kamala Harris' rally in Wisconsin. MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts and is joined by Molly Jong Fast, Tara Dowdell, Christine Todd Whitman and Tim Snyder.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 4th, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Bill de Blasio joins for a Fallback Friday segment. Kurt Andersen, Chai Komanduri, and Amanda Carpenter also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 7, and reports on Kamala Harris' recent media blitz, Elon Musk's appearance at Donald Trump's rally and the one year anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel. Martin Fletcher, Rob Reiner, Kamau Bell and Christina Greer join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, October 8th, and reports on the 2024 presidential candidates' media appearances, Bob Woodward's new commentary on Donald Trump, and Elon Musk campaigning with Trump. Juanita Tolliver, Melanie Zanona, Sarah Matthews, and Jason Johnson join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, October 9th, and reports on Hurricane Milton and MAGA misinformation. Plus, Democratic strategist James Carville returns to The Beat, and veteran journalist Chris Wallace joins for his first time. Angie Lassman also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Thursday, October 10th, and reports on Barack Obama campaigning for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania and the latest on Hurricane Milton. Lt. Governor Austin Davis, Molly Jong-Fast, and Chai Komanduri join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 14, and reports on the latest on the 2024 campaign trail and more. Plus, MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin and Rapper 38 Spesh "Fallback" on The Beat. Maya Wiley also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 15, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Trump vets Sarah Matthews, Olivia Troye, and Marc Lotter. Former RNC Chair Michael Steele also joins the panel.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 16, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Investigative Journalist Bob Woodward. The View's Sunny Hostin also joina.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 17, and reports on the 2024 election. Plus, Melber is joined by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Chai Komanduri, Barbara Comstock, and Jason Johnson also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 18, and reports on the latest from the campaign trail. Plus, Melber is joined for a Fallback Friday segment with Saxophonist Kenny G. 'Art of the Deal' Author Tony Schwartz, Michael Hirschorn, and Jason Johnson also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 21, and reports on the latest in the 2024 election. Plus, legendary filmmaker Spike Lee joins. Wes Moore and James Carville also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 22, and reports on the record-breaking amount of early votes cast in the election so far, Obama's rally for Kamala Harris alongside rapper Eminem and Elon Musk. Plus, legendary TV Journalist Geraldo Rivera joins. Josh Johnson and Margaret Carlson also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, October 23, and reports on the latest from the campaign trail, Donald Trump's threat to Democracy and "election anxiety." Deepak Chopra, Juanita Tolliver and Sec. William Cohen join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 24, and reports on the 2024 election and Beyoncé's upcoming appearance at Kamala Harris' rally. Chai Komanduri, Bill Kristol and Talib Kweli join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, October 25, and reports on the latest election polling and Kamala Harris' star-studded rallies. Mark Cuban and Christina Greer join the show with a special Fallback Friday segment featuring The View's Sunny Hostin and Legendary Musician Bootsy Collins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Monday, October 28, and reports on Harris' support from Beyoncé, Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, early voting, and women's role in the 2024 election. James Carville, Sophia Bush, and Aisha Mills join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, October 29th, and reports on Harris' forthcoming speech at the site of the Jan. 6 insurrection, fallout from Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, abortion's importance in the 2024 election, and early voting in North Carolina. Geraldo Rivera, Olivia Troye, Rebecca Traister, and Governor Roy Cooper join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, October 30, and reports on record- breaking early voting turnout and the latest from the campaign trail. Plus, film and TV icon Jane Fonda joins to discuss her support for Kamala Harris. Chai Komanduri and Gordon Sondland also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 31, and reports on the final days of the 2024 election. Ricky Smiley, Kevin Liles, Ian Sams and Juanita Tolliver join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 1, and reports on Trump's violent rhetoric and the election homestretch. Plus, icon documentary director Michael Moore joins the show. Connie Chung, Bill Kristol, and Rick Hasen also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 11 and reports on the Harris and Trump campaigns' final events on the eve of the 2024 election. James Carville, Steve Kornacki and Juanita Tolliver join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 6 and reports on Donald Trump's 2024 election win over Kamala Harris. Maya Wiley, Eugene Robinson, Margaret Carlson, and Chai Komanduri join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 7, and reports on Donald Trump's historic 2024 election win. Legendary journalist Bob Woodward joins to discuss. Jelani Cobb, Molly Jong-Fast and Rachel Bitecofer also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 8, and reports on Donald Trump's plans for his second term and reactions to the 2024 Election. Former Governor Howard Dean joins to discuss. Michele Norris, Chai Komanduri, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat also join the show.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 11, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation plans and his vow for "revenge" against his political enemies. Molly Jong-Fast, Fernand Amandi, Cecillia Wang, Harry Litman, Alexis McGill Johnson, Skye Perryman and Max Chafkin join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 12, and reports on the latest on Donald Trump's new administration. Plus, Melber is joined by Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. James Carville also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 14, and reports on Donald Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Congressman Ritchie Torres, former Governor Howard Dean, and former Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 15, and reports on Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Plus, Melber is joined by Grammy award-winning artist and producer Finneas for the latest installment of "Mavericks with Ari Melber." Bill Kristol, Maya Wiley and Zeke Emanuel also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 18, and reports on new heat on Donald Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz, Rudy Giuliani and more. Plus, Melber is joined by rapper and politician Shyne. David Kelley and Sarah Matthews also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, November 19, and reports on women's rights, Matt Gaetz and RFK Jr. Plus, Melber is joined by journalism icon Bob Woodward. Michele Norris also joins.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, November 20, and reports on the clash over Matt Gaetz's ethics report. Plus, Lin-Manuel Miranda joins Melber for the latest "Mavericks" installment. Mark Leibovich and Sen. Sherrod Brown also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 21, and delivers breaking news analysis on Donald Trump's new attorney general pick Pam Bondi. Michael Steele, Jason Johnson and Juanita Tolliver join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, November 22, and reports on Donald Trump's cabinet and Elon Musk. Peggy Noonan, Chai Komanduri and Joan Walsh join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 25, and reports on Donald Trump's administration and the Democrats' success in flipping a House seat blue. Bill Kristol, Jelani Cobb and Laura Gillen join. Plus, Melber's interview with Lin Manuel Miranda.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 2, and reports on Donald Trump's contorverisal pick to run the FBI and President Biden's move to pardon his son Hunter Biden. Maya Wiley, Steve Israel and Gordon Sondland join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 3, and reports on Donald Trump's presidential transition, the future of the Democratic party, holiday shopping prices and South Korea. Howard Dean and James Carville join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 4, and reports on president-elect Donald Trump rehiring convicted criminal Peter Navarro, the national agenda for the incoming Congress and SCOTUS. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Fran Lebowitz. Andrew Weissmann and Melissa Murray also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 5, and reports on the billionaire's in Donald Trump's next administration, the ongoing manhunt for the person of interest in the United Healthcare CEO shooting and Donald Trump's immigration plan. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with rapper Snoop Dogg. Jacob Soboroff and Michael Steele also join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 6, and reports on Donald Trump's billionaire cabinet picks and the ongoing manhunt for the person of interest in NYC's CEO murder. Molly Jong-Fast, Teddy Schleifer, Hugo Lowell, Kim Wehle, Leah Litman, and Douglas Brinkley join the show.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 9 and reports on President-elect Trump's plan to likely pardon people convicted of violence on January 6th. Plus, the latest on Syria as rebels drove Bashar al-Assad out of the country. Bill Kristol, Joyce Vance, Raf Sanchez and Amb. Marc Ginsberg join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, December 10th, and reports on Rupert Murdoch's loss in his bid to alter the family trust, as well as wealth inequality and excess in America. Gretchen Carlson, Michelle Goldberg and Jay McInerney join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, December 11th, and reports on FBI Director Christopher Wray's announcement he will resign early and Trump's plan to pardon January 6th insurrectionists. Andrew Weissmann, Frank Figliuzzi, Garrett Graff, Fat Joe and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 12 and reports on billionaires like Elon Musk's relationship to the incoming second Trump administration in an ethics special report. Sarah Matthews and Anthony Coley join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 13 and reports on tech leaders meeting with President-elect Trump as companies make major donations. Plus, "Rick and Morty's" Dan Harmon joins for a wide-ranging interview. Alencia Johnson and Eugene Robinson join.

MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 16th and reports on Donald Trump's latest attacks on the free press. Plus, the latest on the Wisconsin school shooting. EJ Dionne, Hugo Lowell, Thomas Adams, Melanie Zanona, Barbara McQuade and Jim Cavanaugh join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, December 17, and reports on Donald Trump's friends and enemies and the Democratic party's path forward. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with director and producer Ron Howard. Paul Rosenzweig and Frank Bowman join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, December 18, and reports on Donald Trump's plan for retribution against Liz Cheney and the Democratic party's path forward. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Freestyler Rapper Harry Mack and Reverend Al Sharpton. Ankush Khardori and Ari Berman also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, December 19, and reports on Elon Musk, GOP House chaos and the political divide within the United States. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Rick and Morty creator Dan Harmon. Blake Zeff and Howard Dean also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, December 20, and delivers in-depth reporting on the House passing a funding bill to avert a government shutdown. Plus, listen to Melber's interview with Rick and Morty creator Dan Harmon. Chai Komanduri, Julia Jester and Juanita Tolliver also join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 23, and reports on the House Ethics Committee's report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Plus, listen to Melber's overview on the 2024 election. British rapper Giggs, Andrew Weissmann, Gordon Sondland and Steve Israel join.