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The Morning Meeting

2WAY
Iran
Donald Trump
United States
2026 United States Midterm Elections
Midterm Elections
Minnesota
Democratic Party
Abdul El-Sayed
Strait Of Hormuz
ICE
Graham Platner
Gavin Newsom
Savannah Guthrie
Republican Party
NATO
Michigan
Trump Administration
Immigration Policy
Israel
Ukraine

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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FRIDAY, 10/30/2026

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Midterm overview.

The scenarios.

Senate flips and a possible Blue tsunami.

Michigan Senate.

Alaska Senate.

Third-party candidates.

New ads.

House races.

Gubernatorial races.

Winners and losers of the week... more

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THURSDAY 20/29/2026

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Midterm overview and Rove predictions.

Alaska Senate.

Michigan Senate.

New polls.

New ads.

Trump versus Obama.

Ukraine-Russia and Iran.

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WEDNESDAY 10/28/2026

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Midterm overview.

New ads.

A new kind of Trump fatigue.

Last-minute game changers.

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TUESDAYS 20/27/2026

TODAY'S TOPICS:

Midterm overview.

Early vote.

Rubio on the trail.

South Carolina Senate.

Texas Senate.

Michigan Senate.

New ads.

Israeli election.

The Woodward sourcing standard.

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Recent Guests

Taylor Keeney
Spokesperson for Medicare Advantage Majority
Medicare Advantage Majority
Episode: Trump's Coming Visit to Michigan Looms as Abdul El-Sayed Tries To Sway Crucial Black Voters
Scott Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Episode: Exclusive: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Chapin Fais
Executive director of Crypto Watchdog
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Episode: Trump Turns Up the Heat on Democrats During Campaign Swing; Ossoff Denies He's Running for President
Abdul El-Sayed
Physician, public health advocate, former Detroit mayoral candidate
Democratic candidate, Michigan Senate
Episode: Did Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Suffer Serious Damage From Fiery Debate With Mike Rogers?
Hasan Piker
Online commentator referenced in discussion
Streamers/Online media
Episode: "Frustrated" Abdul El-Sayed Pushes Back on Hasan Piker Issue in Surprise MS NOW Appearance
Chapin Falez
Executive Director of Crypto Watchdog
Crypto Watchdog
Episode: Democrat James Talarico To Face "Massive Onslaught" of TV Ads Bought With "Limitless Money"
James Talarico
Texas politician discussed in context of Texas Senate race
Texas Legislature
Episode: Talarico and Paxton in Face Off Over Photo as Democrat Jon Ossoff Trains Fire at Trump
Dr. El-Sayed
Physician/academic who posted a video on 9-11
Episode: The Democrats Are the Party of Hatred": Vance Slams El-Sayed, Talarico as Midterms Loom
Joseph Lopez
Caller invited onto the show, referred to as Joey Lowe in introductions
Episode: Trump Warns That Democrat El-Sayed "Hates Family Households, Wants To Destroy American Way of Life"

Host

Mark Halperin
Bestselling author and former ABC News political editor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 473 ratings
  • Used to be promising, now just a demoralization show

    Unfortunately I feel as if the show made a business decision to lean in the anti-Trump direction. Content seems designed to demoralize Trump voters and Halperin is now rooting for a "blue tsunami." Every day is about El Sayed, Talarico, and Shapiro and how great they are

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Reviewnamekr
    United Statesa month ago
  • Name Mistake

    Bad look to keep using incorrect name for Francesca HONG. Mark, you keep saying WONG. 😳

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AJUC1978
    United States3 months ago
  • Don’t Miss The Morning Meeting

    Best way to stay informed with guests who are funny and knowledgeable. Love Mark as the host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amish Girl in CA
    United States4 months ago
  • Bias Junk with Agenda

    News? More like one sided propaganda

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gene Everett 187
    United States5 months ago
  • Best for news and entertaining commentary

    Best show with solid news and fair and entertaining commentary. This has become my daily “go to” for news and I love that this is now available in podcast form.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    216AF
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners who praise the format value its timely political analysis, knowledgeable commentators and discussion of competing perspectives.
Several reviews flag inconsistent microphone levels, echo and other audio issues, while others praise the production and music.
Some listeners describe the commentary as balanced and informative; others perceive a partisan slant or feel it favors particular candidates.
Mark Halperin is frequently praised as an engaging and knowledgeable host, though some listeners object to interruptions and tightly managed discussion time.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#59
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Apple Podcasts
#112
Canada/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#158
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#190
Australia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#75
New Zealand/News/Daily News
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#125
Poland/News/Daily News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Exclusive: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Q: What's the hardest part of making economic security stick in practice, and how can we ensure that remains a goal of Treasury?
Bessent says the administration is working to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals, semiconductors, and medicine ingredients, while building economic resilience and supporting stronger market-based economies in Latin America.
Exclusive: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Q: What's going well now that you think families should appreciate more?
Bessent points to rising real wages, stronger outcomes for lower-income households, record employment, slower food-price increases, falling prescription drug prices, and manufacturing job growth, while acknowledging a temporary energy price spike.
Trump Opens Fire on Media and Democrats in Campaign's Final Days
Q: Will you accept a peace deal that freezes everything the way it is right now, where you still keep 75% or more of your country?
Volodymyr Zelensky answers that Ukraine has to freeze the situation and that he sees this as a real way to end the war. A caller later notes that similar terms appeared in earlier proposals, while the panel debates whether this signals a new position.
Trump Opens Fire on Media and Democrats in Campaign's Final Days
Q: Is there any precedent in the history of our country of a private owner of a company having such control or ability to manipulate military capabilities of another country?
The panel says there is no exact precedent, compares the question with government contracts and wartime industry mobilization, and notes that Starshield contracts reserve authority to interrupt service to the commander-in-chief and military. They expect congressional oversight and possible investigations.
Trump's Coming Visit to Michigan Looms as Abdul El-Sayed Tries To Sway Crucial Black Voters
Q: What question should voters ask candidates about Medicare Advantage?
Keeney recommends asking whether they support Medicare Advantage, arguing that funding affects seniors' cost of living and access to care.

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

A weekday morning briefing on U.S. politics, built around lively panel discussion of elections, campaigns, polling, political messaging and breaking news. Mark Halperin leads a changing group of commentators, with audience questions and occasional guests adding perspectives from campaigns, advocacy groups and other areas of public affairs. Conversations often connect individual races to national political strategy, while also examining media coverage, the economy, health care and foreign policy. The format is fast-moving and participatory, mixing analysis with debate and practical discussion of what to watch next. Its distinctive focus is the campaign process itself: how polling, fundraising, advertising and candidate performance may shape ... more

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Recent guests on The Morning Meeting include:

1. Taylor Keeney
2. Scott Bessent
3. Chapin Fais
4. Abdul El-Sayed
5. Hasan Piker
6. Chapin Falez
7. James Talarico
8. Dr. El-Sayed

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