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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.
Episodes
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Meet the Press NOW — October 20th
With just two weeks to go until Election Day, President Trump continues his midterm blitz with a rally in North Carolina. Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton condemns a new ad circulating online that features her estranged mother. Republican candidate for Ohio’s first congressional...
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Meet the Press NOW — October 19
President Trump is back on the campaign trail with just 15 days to Election Day as new polling from the NBC News Decision Desk shows voters are not happy with the state of the economy. President Trump is facing bipartisan backlash after he decided to waive sanctions on Russia just days before…
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Full interview: Zelenskyy says Ukraine 'will not prevail’ if U.S. takes Russia's side
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shares why he believes it would be a “historic mistake” if the U.S. government decided to support Russian President Vladimir Putin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
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Oct. 18 — Pres. Zelenskyy, Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Sen. James Lankford
Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.). Steve Kornacki breaks down the results of a new NBC News Decision Desk poll. Hallie Jackson, Lanhee Chen, and…
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Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: How Iowa Became a Battleground Again
Iowa overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump in 2024 — and Republicans hold all of the state’s congressional seats. But rising fuel costs, tariffs and growing voter frustration over the war with Iran have made the Hawkeye State one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of the midterms. This…
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Meet the Press NOW — October 16
Katie Zacharia is out as White House Press Secretary after five days on the job. New Jersey congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her campaign incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.). California's Secretary of State accuses the Department of Justice of…
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Meet the Press NOW — October 15
President Trump hits the campaign trail as economic headwinds intensify for Republicans just 19 days to the midterms. Trump cancels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Democratic Pennsylvania U.S. House candidate Bob Harvie discusses his...
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Meet the Press NOW — October 14
Republicans face headwinds from the rising cost of living in the final stretch ahead of the midterms. Outgoing Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) shares his predictions for control of the House. Montana House candidate Sam Forstag (D) discusses his longshot bid to flip a seat in a district won by...
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Meet the Press NOW — October 13
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance barnstorm key battleground states, hoping to boost their party despite significant political headwinds. The Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and had a had a lower lobe of his right lung removed. Democratic candidate Johnny Garcia of Texas...
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Meet the Press NOW — October 12
President Trump kicks off a busy week of campaigning with a visit to Ohio as he defends a diesel deal with Russia that is drawing bipartisan criticism. Iran-backed Houthi militants attack Saudi Arabia’s airport in Riyadh in the deadliest attack on a Gulf ally since the start of the Iran War. NBC...
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Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must win midterms by 'massive numbers': Full interview
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) sits down for an exclusive interview with Meet the Press less than a month out from the midterm elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct. 11 — Abdul El-Sayed, Sen. Thom Tillis and Michael Lewis
Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Abdul El-Sayed and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). Michael Lewis discusses his new book about DOGE. Stephen Hayes, former Sec. Jeh Johnson and Amna Nawaz join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
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Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: Can You Trust the Vote?
As early voting gets underway ahead of the midterms, Garrett Haake goes behind the scenes of America’s elections to ask a fundamental question: Can voters trust the results? Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt explains how officials are preparing for everything from cyberattacks...
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Meet the Press NOW — October 9
26 million Americans are under flood alerts as Hurricane Isaias barrels towards the gulf coast. Senate candidates debate in Maine, Michigan and Georgia as President Trump and Vice President Vance hit the campaign trail. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says ICE operations will not…
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Meet the Press NOW — October 8
President Trump weighs striking Iran again after the midterms. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) tells NBC News he has not spoken to President Trump since their 2021 call where Trump asked him to “find” more than 11,000 votes. NBC News' Sahil Kapur goes to the big board to break...
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Meet the Press NOW — October 7
President Donald Trump hits the campaign trail in Texas as some Republican candidates seek to distance themselves from his policies. Middle East adviser to President Biden and President Trump, Brett McGurk, joins Meet the Press NOW to reflect on the 2023 Oct. 7 attacks that claimed more than…
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Meet the Press NOW — October 6
Republicans are facing political headwinds with just four weeks until Election Day. President Trump looks to bolster his economic agenda by signing an executive order easing restrictions of “red-dye” diesel. Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.)…
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Meet the Press NOW — October 5
President Trump and Vice President Vance hit the campaign trail with just 28 days until the November midterms. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his reelection bid after Republicans’ redistricting efforts. A news NBC News/Telemundo poll shows the majority of Latinos...
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Oct. 4 — Amb. Rahm Emanuel, Sen. John Kennedy
Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) about how both parties could fare in the midterm elections, and their own political futures. NBC News chief data correspondent Steve Kornacki discusses the new NBC…
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Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: Will Democrats (Finally) Turn Texas Blue?
For decades, Texas has been the deep-red heart of the Republican Party. For Democrats, it’s the white whale. But this midterm cycle, political observers think they may have a chance. In the Senate contest, most polls show Democratic State Rep. James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General…
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Meet the Press NOW — October 2
President Trump defends his economic record while continuing his midterm campaign tour in Alabama. The U.S. labor market slows as the September job report shows less hiring than expected. Governor Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) appoints Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell...
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Meet the Press NOW — October 1
President Trump kicks off his midterm travel plans in Texas as polling shows his approval rating reaching record lows ahead of November's midterms. The Democratic nominee for Texas governor, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her race to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott…
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Meet the Press NOW — September 30
President Donald Trump says he and Republicans have done a “very bad job” of touting their economic wins to voters. Hispanic voters appear to trend back toward Democrats amid the closely-watched Senate midterm match-up in Texas between James Talarico and Ken Paxton. After a co-pilot allegedly...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 29
President Trump meets with tech executives amid growing concerns around artificial intelligence. Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a politically charged hearing on his investigation into President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election....
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Meet the Press NOW — September 28
President Trump offers conflicting messages about the war with Iran as the conflict enters its eighth month. Five men in the United Kingdom were arrested and released on bail on suspicion of terrorism near a British air force base used by the United States. OpenAI says they are pausing training...
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Full interview: Bill Gates says it’s ‘not enough to have a kill switch’ for AI
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates tells Kristen Welker about the potential “major threats” from AI if safeguards aren’t put into place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…
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Sept. 27 — Amb. Mike Waltz, Abbas Araghchi, Rep. Ro Khanna and Bill Gates
Kristen Welker asks U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi if there’s a path to peace in Iran. Rep. Ro Khanna shares his thoughts on AI and potential impeachment efforts if Democrats win a House majority. Bill Gates warns about the potential...
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Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: Democrats’ Israel Dilemma
As Democrats grapple with what their party stands for, one issue continues to divide them: Israel. The first signs of a fissure came after Israel began its invasion of Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attacks. Some progressive Democrats demanded a more forceful U.S. response to what they saw as war...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 25
Some Republican candidates break with President Trump as they fight headwinds ahead of November's midterm elections. Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb discusses the president’s attempt to impose a ban on certain media outlets. Physicist and professor Max Tegmark joins Meet the Press Now to...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 24
President Trump welcomes Chinese President President Xi Jinping to Washington on the heels of a court-blocked effort to ban media outlets from the White House grounds. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and independent candidates Dan Osborn (Neb.) and Brian Bengs (S.D.)...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 23
More Republican candidates appear to distance themselves from President Donald Trump over a state visit with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and high gas prices impacting voters. Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) and Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) discuss their bipartisan AI legislation as part of NBC’s...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 22
President Trump says he has a “big decision” to make about Iran in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. Steve Kornacki breaks down NBC News’ latest poll showing Trump’s approval hitting a second-term low. Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Rep. Debbie…
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Meet the Moment: Hasan Minhaj says he wants to make art "with moral clarity"
Actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj sits down for a Meet the Moment conversation about his career in comedy and film. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sept. 20 — Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Cory Booker and Hasan Minhaj
Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll. Yamiche Alcindor, Jamelle Bouie and Sara Fagen join the roundtable. Actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj sits down for a Meet the Moment conversation....
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Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: It’s affordability, stupid!
If there’s one issue driving this election, it’s affordability. With prices for everything from gas and groceries to healthcare and childcare rising, many Americans feel the American Dream is slipping out of reach. Meanwhile, Democrats think this could be the key to their comeback, while…
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Meet the Press NOW — September 18
President Donald Trump says he’s banning three media outlets from the White House. Kansas senate candidate Adam Hamilton (D) reacts to Vice President Vance’s attacks over his Christian faith. President Trump reiterates promise to give $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans win the midterms....
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Meet the Press NOW — September 17
President Trump slams the Federal Reserve after the board unanimously voted to hike interest rates for the first time in three years. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) discusses how the Bipartisan Caucus on Artificial Intelligence is responding to warnings by tech leaders that AI may pose an existential...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 16
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates a news chopper crash in Los Angeles that killed three people. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announces a hike in interest rates, defying pressure from President Trump. Former Biden administration economic adviser Jared Bernstein shares his...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 15
A summit on the risks of AI unites voices across the political spectrum. Technology ethicist Tristan Harris discusses possible AI guardrails as Congress grapples with regulation. President Trump lashes out at the Supreme Court after it blocked the administration from using the postal service to...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 14
President Trump dismisses new warnings as AI leaders sound the alarm about the lack of regulation around artificial intelligence. Oil and fuel prices continue to rise amid concerns the war with Iran may be expanding. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the Supreme Court...
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Sept. 13 — Speaker Mike Johnson, Pete Buttigieg and Jacob Coxon
Kristen Welker has interviews with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and former Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Ex-Anthropic researcher and whistleblower Jacob Coxon shares his fears of unregulated artificial intelligence. Marc Short, Ashley Etienne and Jonathan Martin join...
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Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: Can Dems Retake Congress – or Will the Trump Effect Help the GOP Defy History?
Midterm elections usually shake up power in Washington – and Democrats are hoping that will hold true in November. But will the "Trump effect" change that calculus? Welcome to Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition. Every Saturday until Election Day, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 10
The Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas as President Trump tries to rally his base with a promise of a $5,000 dividend if the GOP keeps control of Congress. Meanwhile, the GOP loses a major redistricting battle in Missouri after the Supreme Court blocked the use of a new map. Former...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 9
Amid record fuel prices, President Donald Trump travels to Dallas to headline the first-ever Republican midterm convention. Following New Hampshire’s primary elections, NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki previews where the Senate race is headed. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) discusses the...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 8
Republicans are set to gather in Dallas for their midterm convention even as President Trump is facing political headwinds ahead of November. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the key primaries in New Hampshire. Karishma Manzur (D-N.H.) and Scott Brown (R-N.H.) join Meet the…
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Sept. 6 — Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Jamie Raskin
Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll on artificial intelligence and data centers. Matt Gorman, Steve Ricchetti, Julie Tsirkin and Amy Walter join the roundtable. Hosted by...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 4
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy case formally declares a mistrial. The Missouri Supreme Court overturns the state's redrawn congressional map that was used during the primary election earlier this year. South Dakota Senate candidate Brian Bengs (I) joins Meet the Press NOW as he seeks to become…
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Meet the Press NOW — September 3
Vice President Vance briefs the press and defends the administration’s handling of the war with Iran. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to President Trump saying he will hit the campaign trail for Republicans ahead of the midterms. The lead defense attorney in the trial…
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Meet the Press NOW — September 2
The Massachusetts judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial instructs the deadlocked jury to return for a fifth day of deliberations. Outgoing Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Republicans’ odds heading into the midterm elections. NBC News’ Chief Data Analyst Steve...
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Meet the Press NOW — September 1
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss rising oil and gas prices as the U.S. launches new strikes on Iran. An anonymous whistleblower warns technical system the U.S. Postal Service built for mail in voting in flawed and untested. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and Patrick...
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