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Meet the Press

NBC News
Donald Trump
Iran
Kamala Harris
Israel
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Joe Biden
Democratic Party
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President Trump
Biden Administration
United States
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Supreme Court
President Biden
Hunter Biden
Immigration Policy
2024 Presidential Election
Russia

NBC News’ Meet the Press is the longest-running television show in history. If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker. Meet the Press NOW airs weekdays at 4PM ET on NBC News NOW.

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Recent Guests

Mayor Dan Allers
Mayor of Fort Myers Beach during Hurricane Milton
Fort Myers Beach
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 9
Chief Tripp Bars
Chief of Treasure Island Fire Rescue
Treasure Island Fire Rescue
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 9
Commander Josh Rennberg
A crew member from NOAA who flew into the hurricane
NOAA
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 9
Craig Fugate
Former FEMA Administrator and Florida Emergency Management chief
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 8
Dan Rayfield
Oregon's Attorney General discussing the legal fight over military deployment in Portland
State of Oregon
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 6
Sarah McBride
Delaware State Senator and Democratic House candidate, poised to become the first transgender member of Congress
Delaware State Government
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — September 24
Danny Savalos
Criminal defense attorney and NBC News legal analyst
NBC News
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — September 18
Mike Memoli
NBC News correspondent
NBC News
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — September 18
Jason Furman
Former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama
White House
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — September 18

Hosts

Kristen Welker
Host of Meet the Press Now; NBC News
Kelly O'Donnell
Anchor on Meet the Press NOW; NBC News
Chuck Todd
NBC News Chief Political Analyst; Host

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Chapters disappeared

    What happened to chapters in the podcast?

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    dalanford
    United States2 months ago
  • Blah blah blah no Epstein Files

    Why isn’t your program riding herd in this ? Coverage is terrible.

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    Actual US Citizen
    United States3 months ago
  • Solid journalism

    Great work maintaining composer

    Apple Podcasts
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    Willygibber
    Canada4 months ago
  • Why did you cut Trump’s melt down our of the podcast?

    WRONG!!!!!!!!’n

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie in AZ
    United States4 months ago
  • Pence’s Conservativism is Extinct

    The movement is lousy with authoritarians and crypto-fascists. The movement once had to chase out the Birchers and Anti-Semites; it now has to rid itself of the pestilence of grifters, ersatz Christians, thugs and Flat Earthers.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Richard the Deep Breather
    United States4 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sept. 13 — Speaker Mike Johnson, Pete Buttigieg and Jacob Coxon
Q: What should Democrats do to address AI and regulate its development?
Coxon and the panel call for safeguards, international coordination, and possibly an independent regulator, while acknowledging the need to balance safety with maintaining economic and competitive advantages.
Sept. 13 — Speaker Mike Johnson, Pete Buttigieg and Jacob Coxon
Q: What is your reaction to the Republican convention and the idea of $5,000 checks?
Johnson defends the Republican record and argues that the checks are an idea worth processing through Congress, while Buttigieg criticizes the plan as potentially inflationary and politically risky, suggesting a need for careful deliberation rather than rapid promises.
Aug. 23 — Sens. Tim Scott and Chris Van Hollen
Q: Do you rule out running for president in 2028?
I have no intention of running in 2028; my focus is on serving in the Senate and advancing the agenda that helps working people, while hoping to unite the country.
Aug. 23 — Sens. Tim Scott and Chris Van Hollen
Q: Senator Scott, is Darlene Graham qualified to be a US. Senator?
There is no doubt she is highly qualified and ready to serve, with a proven track record of leadership and a focus on affordability and everyday issues for South Carolinians.
Meet the Press NOW — August 10
Q: What do the candidates say about the direction of the party and the path to victory in pivotal states?
Guest speakers articulate the need for bold, transformative policy and energetic grassroots organizing to mobilize voters, while acknowledging the challenges of endorsements and messaging.

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A fast-paced, issue-driven news and politics program that blends hard-edged interviews with a rotating panel of analysts. Recent episodes show a strong focus on national security, governance, and policy debates—from international diplomacy and wartime strategy to DOJ independence and healthcare reform. The show also covers midterm and presidential politics, with live reporting from battleground states, live events, and hot-topic debates that shape the public conversation. It likely stands out for its balanced pacing, credible journalists, and access to high-profile politicians and policy leaders, making it a reliable daily briefing for politics-minded listeners who want clear, substantive discussion without excessive sensationalism.

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2. Chief Tripp Bars
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6. Sarah McBride
7. Danny Savalos
8. Mike Memoli

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