The Beat with Ari Melber

November 2, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber covers midterm eve with James Carville, Jen Psaki, and Zach Dembo as early turnout, Senate battlegrounds, Trump’s legal and political setbacks, corruption messaging, and the economy dominate the final campaign push. The key takeaway: Democrats are arguing that voter anger over prices, corruption, and Trump’s second-term agenda could reshape races from Texas to Kentucky.

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WIth 4 days until the midterms, 48-million people have already voted. Democrats are feeling good and Republicans are... not. Strategist Chai Komanduri and MS NOW Political Analyst Juanita Tolliver join Ari Melber to discuss. Plus former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb talks about Trump's dubious legal attempts to meddle in the Alaska Senate race.

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October 29, 2026; With just 5 days until the midterms, MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on Donald Trump's meltdown over Barack Obama's 'cheesecake' diss. Plus, Melber sits down with Former DNC chair, and architect of Democrats' famous '50-state-strategy,' Howard Dean to discuss the GOP's struggles.

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October 28, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber examines the final stretch of the midterms, with Barack Obama and Donald Trump holding dueling rallies, Republicans confronting affordability backlash, and Democrats pointing to early-vote enthusiasm. Guests Alex Wagner, Michelle Goldberg, Larry Sabato, and Rebecca Bennett discuss polling shifts and competitive House and Senate races.

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October 27, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber breaks down a federal grand jury rejecting the DOJ’s bid to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, then interviews Wes Moore and Sherrod Brown on Democratic strategy, Ohio’s Senate race, affordability, tech billionaire spending and accountability. MS NOW's Ali Velshi maps the House battlegrounds Democrats are targeting one week before Election Day.

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October 26, 2026; 6pm: MS NOW's Ari Melber breaks down the Trump DOJ’s new James Comey indictment, Barack Obama’s midterm push, and how Democrats could use House oversight powers if they win next week. The episode’s key takeaway is that investigations, subpoenas, and cabinet impeachment could become central tools for accountability over alleged corruption, war crimes, ICE tactics, and weaponized justice.

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October 23, 2026; Republicans are on defense with 11 days until the midterms. MS NOW's Ari Melber is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri and MS NOW political analyst Juanita Tolliver. Plus, Melber is joined by legendary DJ Grandmaster Flash for an extended conversation.

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October 22, 2026; With just 12 days until the midterms, MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by the Rev. Al Sharpton and The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on an emerging shift in the midterm elections, as more Democrats run on expanding access to health care through Medicare for All.

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October 21, 2026; With just 13 days until the midterms, MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the state of American politics as President Trump’s approval rating plunges and Republicans fear an electoral apocalypse. Plus, Melber sits down with MS NOW’s Chris Hayes to discuss his interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar, her first television interview since federal agents searched her home.

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October 20, 2026; With just two weeks until Election Day, Republicans are on defense as President Trump’s approval rating drops to 31%. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by former RNC Chair Michael Steele and Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Plus, Melber reports on rising prices, including the Trump Organization’s MAGA hats, now selling for $55 each, a 120% increase from Trump’s first presidential run. Melber is joined by author Thomas Frank, who discusses his new book, “The Creative Con: How Innovation Became America’s Biggest Racket.”

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October 19, 2026; With just 15 days until the midterms, Republicans are scrambling. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Brett Meiselas, co-founder of the MeidasTouch Network, and Democratic strategist Alencia Johnson. Melber also sits down with acclaimed author Michael Lewis for an extended interview on Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration, new revelations from his book “Blockers,” and his warnings about the growing AI bubble.

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October 16, 2026; President Trump’s White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is out after just five days on the job. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Joe Lockhart, former White House press secretary under President Bill Clinton, and The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast. Plus, Melber sits down with “Saturday Night Live” comedian Michael Che for an extended conversation on free speech, Trump and comedy.

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October 15, 2026; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on the latest developments following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. Plus, with less than three weeks until Election Day, Republicans are in panic mode as the midterms approach. Melber is joined by former SDNY civil prosecutor Maya Wiley and Fordham University's Christina Greer. Later, the co-author of "The Art of the Deal" joins Melber on "The Beat."

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October 14, 2026; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on President Trump's failure to tame inflation and the broader political fallout for the GOP. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg join. Plus, Trump's DOJ is escalating its controversial probe into Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar. Melber reports on the latest developments and is joined by NYU's Melissa Murray.

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October 13, 2026; The Trump administration is facing backlash for allegedly defying a judge’s order, reportedly missing a deadline to stop running taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads after a judge temporarily barred them. MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance. Plus, Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa joins Melber to discuss her race against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as the midterms approach.

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October 12, 2026; MS NOW's Peter Alexander reports on The Wall Street Journal's reporting that Kimberly Guilfoyle, the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, boasted of private jet trips paid for by two wealthy Greek tycoons while working at the World Economic Forum. Trump vet Sarah Matthews joins. Plus, Alexander reports on the GOP's growing midterm panic as Election Day draws closer and is joined by MS NOW political analyst Juanita Tolliver and The Atlantic's Mark Leibovich.

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October 9, 2026; The GOP reaches a new level of panic ahead of a potential midterm reckoning. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen and political strategist Chai Komanduri. Plus Melber is joined by Hollywood super-agent Ari Emanuel to talk mergers, AI and political censorship.

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October 8, 2026; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on a new legal loss for President Trump in his ongoing war on free speech. Andrew Weissmann, former FBI General Counsel and former Mueller prosecutor. Plus, Melber recaps MS NOW's live event "Together In Texas."

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October 7, 2026; 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. Plus, Melber is joined by Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on the heels of his debate with Sen. Susan Collins.

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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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