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Meet the Press

NBC News
Donald Trump
Iran
Ukraine
Israel
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Democratic Party
Trump Administration
Biden Administration
President Trump
Supreme Court
Tariffs
Congress
Gaza
Republican Party
Immigration Policy
Russia
Nikki Haley
United States
Hunter Biden

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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President Trump says the U.S. strikes on Iran are part of a “very limited” campaign. Oil industry expert John Kilduff explains new U.S. oil deal with Venezuela. The Supreme Court allows the White House ballroom construction to continue. Israeli settl... more

Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.). Lanhee Chen, Adrienne Elrod, Sahil Kapur and Amna Nawaz join the roundtable.

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The war with Iran hits the six-month mark. Democratic House candidate Chris Backemeyer discusses his campaign to unseat Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.). The Trump administration appeals an order blocking postal service regulation on mail-in ballots just 10 ... more

President Trump heads to Texas with less than 10 weeks until the midterms as his administration faces economic headwinds tied to his escalating trade war with Canada and his prolonged war with Iran. The death toll from the devastating flash floods in... more

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Recent Guests

Medaria Arradondo
Former Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — August 27
Brendan Boyle
Democratic Congressman from Pennsylvania
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — August 26
Simon Sandoval Moschenberg
Attorney for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — August 25
Brandon Johnson
Mayor of Chicago
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — August 25
Adrian Fontes
Arizona Secretary of State
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — August 25
Gary Locke
Former Ambassador to China, former Commerce Secretary
U.S. Government / Obama Administration
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — August 24
Tim Scott
Senator, Republican from South Carolina
U.S. Senate
Episode: Aug. 23 — Sens. Tim Scott and Chris Van Hollen
Abdul Al-Sayed
Democratic candidate discussed in context of Michigan race and endorsements
Democratic Party
Episode: Aug. 23 — Sens. Tim Scott and Chris Van Hollen
John Giles
Mayor of Mesa, Arizona, Republican endorsing Vice President Harris
City of Mesa, Arizona
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — August 20

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?

    Apple Podcasts
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    dalanford
    United States24 days ago
  • Blah blah blah no Epstein Files

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Actual US Citizen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Why did you cut Trump’s melt down our of the podcast?

    WRONG!!!!!!!!’n

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie in AZ
    United States3 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
    1
    Richard the Deep Breather
    United States3 months ago
  • Just a opinion

    All these politicians are giving their opinions ………. But absolutely nothing gets resolved

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYChoreographer
    United States4 months ago

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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.
Full panel: Govs. Jared Polis & Spencer Cox on education and technology
Q: Governor Cox, what other investments are you making beyond literacy to improve student outcomes?
Cox emphasizes breakfast and lunch for every child, teacher pay raises, and expanding apprenticeships, language programs, and career pathways that connect education to the workforce.
Full panel: Govs. Jared Polis & Spencer Cox on education and technology
Q: Governor Polis, how have you pushed Let's Get Ready forward and how can it scale beyond Colorado?
Polis describes a public-facing dashboard to track outcomes and a broader NGA-led pilot with eight states to measure long-term educational success and accountability.

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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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