The Beat with Ari Melber is a daily news and politics show hosted by Ari Melber of MS NOW, covering political developments, interviews and original reporting. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed and publishes roughly every day, with a median length of about 42 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily US politics audience with a 4.6 rating across over 4,000 Apple reviews
- Publishes nearly every day for over three years, with 1,000 episodes in the feed
- Host Ari Melber is an Emmy-winning journalist and former Senate staffer, per the show description
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 4,054 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, original reporting
- Tone
- analytical, urgent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 43 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover political conflict, court cases and press bans with no explicit flags, and the feed is marked non-explicit; political content is the main brand-safety consideration.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ms.now/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1364113251 |
| RSS feed | podcastfeeds.nbcnews.com/the-beat-with-ari-melbe… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trump WH Press Secy out after 5 days; SNL's Michael Che x Ari | 2026-10-16 | 42 min |
| “Art of the Deal” Co-Author on Trump’s Decline | 2026-10-15 | 43 min |
| Top Republicans ‘Privately Concede’ They’ll Lose Midterms as Inflation | 2026-10-14 | 41 min |
| Texas Dem Gina Hinojosa on Her Bid to Unseat Gov. Greg Abbott | 2026-10-13 | 42 min |
| WSJ: Guilfoyle Boasted of Private Jet Trips | 2026-10-12 | 41 min |
| GOP panics as "Red Wall" falters | 2026-10-09 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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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About The Beat with Ari Melber
The Beat with Ari Melber is a daily news and politics podcast covering the biggest political and news stories, with interviews and original reporting, according to the show description in the feed. Ari Melber, who the show description identifies as an Emmy-winning journalist, attorney and former Senate staffer, hosts the program for MS NOW, as listed on the show's website. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with a median length of about 42 minutes and near-daily releases.
The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 4,054 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and the show's age, we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults aged 35 and older. The feed shows no sponsor mentions.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits political, legal, financial or professional services brands seeking an engaged news audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Beat with Ari Melber can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Beat with Ari Melber
How much does The Beat with Ari Melber charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and must be confirmed with the show.
What is The Beat with Ari Melber about?
The Beat with Ari Melber is a daily news and politics podcast featuring interviews and original reporting on the biggest political stories, hosted by Ari Melber of MS NOW.
How do I contact The Beat with Ari Melber about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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