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The Morning Meeting

2WAY
Iran
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Democratic Party
Government Shutdown
United States
Economy
Gavin Newsom
Healthcare
Charlie Kirk
Russia
Kamala Harris
Trump Administration
Trump
Republican Party
China
NATO
Venezuela
Israel
Minnesota

Every weekday morning, the executives who run America’s television news networks chair a key gathering of their anchors, correspondents, and producers to look ahead at the day’s forthcoming events. The meeting offers – for those lucky enough to attend – a fascinating, forward-looking snapshot of the news cycle ahead. Each weekday morning on 2WAY, the home of conversations like no other, “The Morni... more

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Latest Episodes

Friday, 5/22/26

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Iran.

AI regulation.

The Trump (slush) fund.

DNC fallout.

Talarico’s public image.

Hunter talks.

Donald Trump swears.

Ossoff '28.

Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend.

Every weekday on The... more

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Thursday, 5/21/26

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Iran.

Trump and ethics.

Trump and the Hill.

Trump and the ballroom.

Trump and the midterms and polling.

Trump and Pratt.

Ebola.

Democrats and ’28.

Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin,... more

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Wednesday, 5/20/26

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Primary lessons.

TX Senate.

Who will win the runoffs and the generals?

Trump’s Senate relations.

Josh Shapiro ’28.

Iran.

China-Russia.

Housing bill, ballroom funding, and DOJ fund.

Vance versus Rubio

Every weekd... more

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Tuesday, 5/19/26

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Iran.

Vance at the podium.

Tuesday’s primaries.

Laura Loomer and Thomas Massie.

Candace Owens and Hunter Biden.

Trump warfare fund aftermath.

AI: everywhere and nowhere.

Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) ou... more

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Recent Guests

Amesh Adalja
Senior scholar in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Episode: Will Trump "Restart" the War With Iran Now That the China Summit Is Over?
Jason Rantz
Radio host
CNN/other networks
Episode: Will Trump "Restart" the War With Iran Now That the China Summit Is Over?
Sean Spicer
Former White House Press Secretary
Town Hall/Media appearances
Episode: Will Trump "Restart" the War With Iran Now That the China Summit Is Over?
Barry Cray
Board-certified sleep specialist, sleep disorder expert
Independent/Speaking engagement at 2WAY
Episode: "Threats" Against Trump Like James Comey's Seashells Message "Will Never Be Tolerated," U.S. Says
Dan Senor
Author and host, Call Me Back
Independent/Guest on Next Up segment
Episode: "Threats" Against Trump Like James Comey's Seashells Message "Will Never Be Tolerated," U.S. Says
Haima Moore
Co-host, security/policy perspective
Episode: Trump Is "Dissatisfied" With Iran's Proposal To Reopen Strait Amid Apparent Deadlock in Talks
Trisha McLaughlin
Co-host, DHS background
Episode: Trump Is "Dissatisfied" With Iran's Proposal To Reopen Strait Amid Apparent Deadlock in Talks
Caitlin Dornbos
New York Post reporter
New York Post
Episode: Trump Mocks "Desperate" Iran for "Collapsing Financially" as Iran Attacks Ships Despite Ceasefire
Jonathan Bush
Candidate for Governor of Maine, member of the Bush family
Bush family / Maine political campaign
Episode: Trump Mocks "Desperate" Iran for "Collapsing Financially" as Iran Attacks Ships Despite Ceasefire

Host

Mark Halperin
Host of The Morning Meeting with a long-running role as lead moderator; widely described as a senior political commentator with deep Washington experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 360 ratings
  • Love your show.

    Great premise wonderfully rational and balanced guests. Please have producer equalize volume of mics from all participants and inputs. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tigerjoboo
    United States3 months ago
  • Volume

    Mark are you aware of how poor your speaker volume and quality is? Can barely hear you compared to your guests and an echo quality. It's like a horrible zoom meeting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bmpooiu
    United States3 months ago
  • 5 Stars with a Note

    I love the premise and execution of this podcast with one note: stop managing time so diligently. Mark offers up great topics for discussion/debate, but he is too obsessed with timing or covering planned topics that he constantly interrupts his co-hosts mid-sentence, before they can complete their thought. In most cases, they are not being verbose - they just need to finish their thought. Either allot more time per topic and have fewer topics, or drop a topic that you don’t have time to get to a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lili12008
    United States3 months ago
  • Beats the Evening 2 Way

    Much better than the Evening edition, which is not watchable because of the poor, often partisan guest selection

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Getting old

    It seems Mark reads the New York Times in the morning, and then they have a nice conversation about topics that are in the NYT. If the news is outside of what the east coast is interested in, he must brush it off as not important and it’s not discussed.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Fly-over guy
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some criticism about host pacing and time management in conversations.
Crowd engagement and cross-promotion are well integrated.
Production and audio quality are generally good, though some episodes feel fast-paced.
Listeners appreciate the variety of viewpoints and data-driven angles.
Balanced, informative discussions with high-caliber guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#44
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Apple Podcasts
#230
United States/News
Apple Podcasts
#121
Canada/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#241
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#166
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#180
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Will Trump "Restart" the War With Iran Now That the China Summit Is Over?
Q: What happens next in the Iran situation after the summit?
The panel suggests multiple potential tracks—negotiations through third parties, direct leverage through military options, and continued diplomatic messaging, with an emphasis on Iran needing to propose something acceptable to the U.S. leadership.
Trump Says He's "Permanently Opening the Straight of Hormuz"; Democrat Ruben Gallego Under Pressure
Q: Alex, are you in general supportive of the effort to use US military force to deal with Iran?
Alex expresses conditional support for targeted actions without boots on the ground, emphasizing a willingness to accept higher gas prices if it protects the future and limits U.S. risk.
US Blockade Puts Pressure on Iran as Trump Warns Mullahs To Make a Deal: Will Negotiations Resume?
Q: What is the status of the blockade and is it achieving its stated goals?
Panelists largely agree the blockade is currently producing economic pressure and some movement toward dialogue, but the outcome remains uncertain and may depend on future concessions and international leverage.
"No More Mr. Nice Guy!" Trump Warns Iran To Make a Deal or He'll Destroy Every Bridge, Power Plant
Q: When will the war with Iran likely end?
The hosts give mixed forecasts, with some predicting a few weeks to a couple of months, while others argue it could extend longer if political calculations or military pressure shift, reflecting uncertainty about negotiations and leverage.
Trump Vows "Lethal Prosecution and Destruction" if Iran Won't Comply With the "Real" Ceasefire Deal
Q: Is there any chance the Islamabad talks go forward as planned?
The panel expresses deep skepticism about a real meeting taking place, citing preconditions and the complexity of regional actors, with some suggesting the talks may be delayed or collapsed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Morning Meeting

What is The Morning Meeting about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, opinionated morning roundtable that blends politics, foreign policy, and media dynamics with live audience interaction and sponsor reads. Episodes routinely tackle US domestic politics, international crises (notably the Middle East and Iran), elections, and policy implications, all through a rotating panel of seasoned journalists, former officials, and political commentators. The format is journalistic and conversational, often highlighting how headlines translate into political strategy, while weaving in lighter cultural moments and real-time audience engagement. A notable strength is its diverse guest mix and energetic moderation that aims to present multiple viewpoints with civility and rigor, making it useful for listeners... more

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1. Amesh Adalja
2. Jason Rantz
3. Sean Spicer
4. Barry Cray
5. Dan Senor
6. Haima Moore
7. Trisha McLaughlin
8. Caitlin Dornbos

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