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Meet the Press

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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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Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D). Ryan Nobles, Amy Walter, former Congresswoman Val Demings and former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki... more

Election Day is just days away. In the final episode of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," Garrett Haake brings in three of NBC News’ top political minds: senior national politics reporter Jon Allen, national politics reporter Bridget Bowman and c... more

Justice Department officials hold a press conference on the investigation into Alaska's senate ballot. Mississippi Democratic Senate nominee Scott Colom joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his bid to unseat Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.). Rep. Debbi... more

Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (D) calls a bombshell New York Times report on a ballot-stacking scheme a "another distraction" after President Trump calls for her to be removed from the ballot. U.S. House candidate JoAnna Mendoza (D-Ariz.) join... more

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Recent Guests

Don Davis
Democratic Congressman from North Carolina and member of the House Agriculture Committee
House of Representatives
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 27
Ashley Davis
Former White House official in the George W. Bush administration
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 26
Stephen Richer
Former elections official in Maricopa County
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 26
Amisha Cross
Former campaign advisor to President Barack Obama
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 26
Kerry Dan
Managing editor of the Cook Political Report
Cook Political Report
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 26
Ryan Riley
NBC News senior justice reporter
NBC News
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 26
Brian Poindexter
Democratic candidate for Ohio's 7th Congressional District
Episode: Meet the Press NOW — October 26
Pat McCrory
Former Republican governor of North Carolina
State of North Carolina
Episode: Oct. 25 — Sen. Adam Schiff, Mike Rogers, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Adam Schiff
Democratic U.S. senator from California
U.S. Senate
Episode: Oct. 25 — Sen. Adam Schiff, Mike Rogers, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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 States3 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

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    Willygibber
    Canada5 months ago
  • Why did you cut Trump’s melt down our of the podcast?

    WRONG!!!!!!!!’n

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    5
    Debbie in AZ
    United States5 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 States5 months ago

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Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: Will Democrats (Finally) Turn Texas Blue?
Q: Why do you think Texas has been such a steep mountain to climb for Democrats these last 30 years?
Watkins cites Texas's conservative culture, the political preferences of people moving there, and the high cost of campaigning across the state's large media markets.
Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: Will Democrats (Finally) Turn Texas Blue?
Q: Why did you want to get into this race? Why did you think this was a winnable race?
Hinojosa says damage to Texas public schools and growing anger over issues affecting everyday life convinced her to run for governor.
Oct. 4 — Amb. Rahm Emanuel, Sen. John Kennedy
Q: Senator, are you thinking about running for president?
Kennedy says he is currently running for reelection but would consider a presidential bid if he thought he could no longer be effective in the Senate or could do a better job than the other candidates.
Oct. 4 — Amb. Rahm Emanuel, Sen. John Kennedy
Q: Do Democrats have a brand problem, Ambassador?
Emanuel says they do, and argues Democrats must offer tangible change beyond opposing President Trump. He proposes ethics reforms and an affordability agenda, including a higher minimum wage.
Meet the Press NOW — October 5
Q: Do you think the president deserves some credit for really sharply reducing the number of border crossings?
Cuellar says crossings fell after border policies changed in April 2024, before Trump took office, while acknowledging that Trump closed the border.

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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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