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Meet the Press Archive
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Classic, unedited episodes from the longest-running show in television history. Since 1947, Meet the Press has welcomed world, national and cultural leaders for conversations that defined their era.
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Ted Turner reflects on CNN and his life (Nov. 30, 2008)
CNN founder Ted Turner joined Meet the Press around the release of his autobiography “Call Me Ted.” Turner passed away on May 6, 2026, aged 87. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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James Comey on Trump, Hillary Clinton and the FBI (April 29, 2018)
Former FBI Director James Comey joined Meet the Press to weigh in on President Trump’s credibility, the Steele Dossier and the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation. Watch the full episode from the Meet the Press archive. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Prince Philip on the future of the British monarchy (Nov. 9, 1969)
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and royal consort of Queen Elizabeth, joined Meet the Press during a 1969 tour of North America. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NYC Mayor John Lindsay on his party switch and presidential run (Feb. 13, 1972)
In an interview with Meet the Press, New York City Mayor John Lindsay, a longtime Republican, discussed his decision to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Fidel Castro says he is 'not a communist' (April 19, 1959)
Fidel Castro appeared on Meet the Press for his first visit to the United States since the Cuban revolution, nearly three months earlier. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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378
Astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth (July 21, 1963)
Lt. Col. John Glenn joined Meet the Press to discuss U.S. plans to land an astronaut on the moon and defended the need for Congress to fund NASA. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apollo 11: Meet the Press covers the first moon landing (July 13, 1969)
JULY 13, 1969 — Meet the Press broadcast from Cape Kennedy space center and welcomed the three NASA astronauts who commanded Apollo missions 8, 9 and 10 ahead of the historic launch of Apollo 11, which would land Americans on the moon. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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VP Gerald Ford on Watergate and the 1973 oil crisis (Jan. 6, 1974)
Vice President Gerald Ford joined Meet the Press in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and as the U.S. was reeling from the 1973 energy crisis. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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375
Robert Mueller on rebuilding the FBI after 9/11 (June 2, 2002)
Then-FBI Director Robert Mueller joined Meet the Press to discuss sweeping changes at the Bureau following the September 11, 2001, attacks. Mueller died Saturday at 81. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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374
Martin Luther King Jr. calls for nonviolent protests (April 17, 1960)
As the civil rights protests of the 1960s spread across America, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joined Meet the Press to urge his supporters to commit to nonviolent resistance. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When Meet the Press turned the tables and let the guest ask questions (Dec. 24, 1950)
Inspired by the spirit of Christmas, Meet the Press invited Sen. Paul Douglas (D-Ill.) to try his hand as a moderator and ask questions of the panel. “It is a novel experience for a politician to have the chance to question the members of the press,” Douglas said. “Until this afternoon the shoe has always been on the other foot.” The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Robert Frost reveals the poem that defines America (Dec. 25, 1955)
Robert Frost, the only poet ever to receive four Pulitzer prize awards, joined Meet the Press on Christmas Day 1955 and was asked which of his poems best captured the spirit of America. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Rob Reiner on Hollywood and his advocacy for same-sex marriage
On June 4, 1995, Rob Reiner joined Meet the Press to defend Hollywood from charges that it had been “consumed by mindless violence and loveless sex.” Reiner returned on March 31, 2013, as the Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of same-sex marriage. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Bush v. Gore: Meet the Press covers the election settled by the Court (Dec. 17, 2000)
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, incoming White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.) joined Meet the Press after the Supreme Court settled the recount dispute in Florida's 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dick Cheney on America’s response to 9/11 (Sept. 16, 2001)
Vice President Dick Cheney sat down with Meet the Press days after the attacks on September 11 for a wide-ranging interview at Camp David. On Nov. 20, 2025, the former chief of staff, congressman and influential vice president was laid to rest. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Lid of all Lids: Our final show
Carrie Dann and Mark Murray say goodbye, but not before looking back at some of their favorite moments from the Lid. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How big is the fire that Biden wants to fight?
Carrie Dann looks at poll numbers from Pew Research to see just how much distrust there is between Democrats and Republicans. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Post-election, pessimism numbers on the rise in latest NBC News poll
Carrie Dann looks at the right-track/wrong-track numbers in the latest NBC News poll and finds a pessimistic public. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Ladies: How falling spousal approval ratings reveal partisanship
In the latest NBC News poll, Jill Biden's favorability falls as partisanship rises. Carrie Dann reports. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Then vs. Now: A look back at Trump’s presidency by the numbers
Mark Murray looks back at the last four years and recounts all the ways President Trump changed the White House. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Half of respondents say Trump should be removed from office after Capitol riot
The latest NBC News poll shows little change in how many people believe President Trump should be removed from office. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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For Republicans, the politics of impeachment aren't as simple as they seem
Carrie Dann looks at why ten Republicans voted for impeachment in the House of Representatives. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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After four years, Trump's approval rating changed significantly for the first time
A new poll shows a major shift in support for President Trump, despite historically steady numbers. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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One precedent Trump is (kind of) upholding? Skipping the inauguration of his successor
Carrie Dann looks back in time to see why some previous presidents skipped the inaugurations of their successors. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Biden cabinet roll-out draws contrast in split-screen America
With control of the Senate in Democratic hands, President-elect Biden has moved ahead with his cabinet plans. Carrie Dann explains. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How GOP voter skepticism in Georgia was reflected in Wednesday's riot on the Capitol
Carrie Dann looks at the Georgia runoff exit polls and explores the thread that ties together violent protests in Washington, DC. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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New Congress brings more religion to Washington
Carrie Dann reports on the composition of the new congress and how it compares to the broader American population. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Georgia Senate runoff costs more than a Da Vinci's worth of TV ads
Back with a big number for the week, Carrie Dann tracks the historic ad spending underway in the two Georgia Senate runoffs. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The segregationist history of runoff elections in Georgia
Carrie Dann tells the story of Denmark Groover, one of the key figures behind Georgia's runoff rules. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Goodbye and good riddance to 2020
Mark Murray looks back at the no-good, very-bad year. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nearly 8 million Americans fall into poverty since summer
Americans are struggling during the pandemic and unemployment numbers are worse than expected. Carrie Dann reports. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why one group of politicians is scoring high marks during the pandemic
A new Gallup poll shows that governors are polling well during the pandemic, despite the widespread anxiety around what comes next. Carrie Dann reports. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Legitimacy fight over Biden's presidency could have long-lasting effects
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Joe Biden on his electoral win, but Trump's fight over legitimacy continues. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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54: The number of women who have led a cabinet-level department
The number of the week: 54. Carrie Dann looks back at the first women who served in a presidential cabinet. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Biden's cabinet appears to be a team of managers and buddies
With Biden’s Cabinet now almost complete – save for his picks for attorney general, Education secretary and Transportation secretary – we can now make some broader points about it. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Veto fight over defense bill shows how Trump's influence might wane after he leaves office
Carrie Dann explains how an annual defense spending bill has turned into a test of the president's strength during his final days in office. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Slim House majority limits chances for members' upward mobility
Carrie Dann explains why so few members of the House are making their way into the Biden administration. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why so many communities are skeptical about a Covid vaccine
Pew Research shows that six in ten Americans are comfortable taking a Covid vaccine, leaving a large group of skeptical people. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Introducing: Number of the Week
On Mondays, we're going to do a slightly longer, deeper dive into a single topic than we normally do. This week? The road to 270. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Biden win continues White House flip-flip trend
Opposites Attract: Biden keeps the steak alive of incoming presidents being the polar opposites of the president they’re replacing. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why everyone is talking about ... Grover Cleveland?
With reports that Trump might run again in 2024, the 22nd and 24th president is back in the news. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Biden popular vote lead continues to grow
The outstanding popular vote could push Biden's lead over Trump past 7 million votes. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump uses voter-fraud fundraising message to seed new PAC
The Trump team is using campaign-style fundraising emails to raise money for the RNC and Save America PAC. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Record number of women will serve in the next Congress
Bipartisan barriers broken with 2020 vote. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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One good thing about remote Thanksgiving dinners? The mute button
As the election recedes, and we gather for Thanksgiving, Carrie Dann shares some useful advice. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The election might have felt close, but it wasn't
Carrie Dann explains how the early state results made the 2020 election margins seem much closer than they actually were. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Political maps aren’t forever
The American electorate is changing. From where people live to how they vote, political parties are trying to keep up. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Religious research survey shows stark effects of right-wing media
A study from the Public Religion Research Institute shows how evangelical viewers of Fox News align politically. Carrie Dann reports. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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With election over, more Republicans recognize Covid risk
A new poll from Axios shows that half of Republicans now say that in-person gatherings outside of the household are risky. Carrie Dann reports. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Georgia audit, recount and Republican backbiting
Carrie Dann untangles the knot that has formed in Georgia as the count continues and the runoff campaign moves forward. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Classic, unedited episodes from the longest-running show in television history. Since 1947, Meet the Press has welcomed world, national and cultural leaders for conversations that defined their era.
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