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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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- 6 days ago41 min
GOP 'Simping For Trump': Dem Wes Moore on Midterms; Grand Jury Declines To Indict Star Jan 6 Witness
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. 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
Dems Vow Probes Into Trump Corruption, Epstein Financing, ICE, Musk (Special Midterm Report)
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. 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
Is Trump Afraid of Losing Mississippi & Alaska? Plus: Dems Eye Musk, Epstein, Hegseth Probes
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. 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
Molly Jong-Fast & Rev Al Sharpton on Midterms, Trump Praising Men's Bodies & DOJ Targeting Dems
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. 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
Why Republicans Fear 'Electoral Apocalypse' & Chris Hayes Interviews Dem Ilhar Omar
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. 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 ago53 min
Trump Approval Crashes With 14 Days To Go (Michael Steele, Maya Wiley)
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.” 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.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
DC Republicans 'Blame Trump' For Possible Midterm Losses; Michael Lewis on Elon Musk's Failures
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. 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.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Trump WH Press Secy out after 5 days; SNL's Michael Che x Ari
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. 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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