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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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MTP NOW Nov. 1 — Campaign surrogates hit the trail; Pelosi attacker arraigned; Kyiv water crisis

Parita Desai 5:07 PM MTP NOW Nov. 1 — Campaign surrogates hit the trail; Pelosi attacker arraigned; Kyiv water crisis Big names including former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Mike Pence are hitting the campaign trail exactly one week out from Election Day. Paul Pelosi’s attacker appeared in court for the first time for his arraignment on state charges. Charlie Cook, Maria Theresa Kumar and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss what Republicans plan to...

Nov 01, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 31 — Pelosi assailant charged; Rise in political violence; Kyiv loses essential services

The Department of Justice filed two federal charges against David DePape, the man who attacked Speaker Pelosi’s husband. Arizona’s secretary of state receives complaints of voter intimidation at ballot drop box locations. Eugene Scott, Joe Crowley and Sarah Chamberlain discuss the rise in political violence as voters head to the polls. President Biden loses his temper with President Zelenskyy in a June phone call about military assistance. A nonprofit organization is recruiting veterans to volun...

Oct 31, 202250 min

October 30 — Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Gov. Chris Sununu

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the rising threat of political violence in light of the attack on Paul Pelosi. In an exclusive interview, Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) reacts to the attack and comments on the upcoming midterms and the state of the GOP. Panelists Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Garrett Haake, Marianna Sotomayor and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Oct 30, 202248 min

MTP NOW Oct. 28 — Paul Pelosi attacked; Political violence threats; Key Democrats on campaign trail

Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked at their San Francisco home. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Xochitl Hinojosa and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss threats of political violence. Big-name Democrats join the campaign trail to fire up the party’s base. The new documentary “God Forbid” details how former President Donald Trump leveraged Jerry Falwell’s 2020 sex scandal to capture the evangelical vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...

Oct 28, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 27 — Democrats’ campaign crunch; Economic pressure mounts; Gen Z reflects on #MeToo

First Lady Jill Biden prepares for travel to New York and New Hampshire to campaign for Democratic incumbents Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney and Sen. Maggie Hassan. The GDP grew in the third quarter, but economic stress continues as mortgage rates and gas prices are on the rise. Matt Gorman, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Mark Murray join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. With 12 days to go until Election Day, Republicans continue to rally around Herschel Walker as he faces new abortion allegations. NB...

Oct 27, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 26 — Meet the Midterms: Battleground Pennsylvania; Fetterman and Oz debate reactions

In a battle for control of the Senate, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) and Dr. Mehmet Oz (R) faced off in Pennsylvania’s only Senate debate on Tuesday. State Rep. Malcom Kenyatta (D) and Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto (D) discuss Fetterman’s debate performance surrounding concerns about his recovery and health. Jeff Bartos, co-chair of the Oz campaign, responds to Oz’s position on abortion. Chris Deluzio, Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania D-17, addresses the Democrat’s midterm messaging in th...

Oct 26, 202251 min

MTP NOW Oct. 25 — Pennsylvania debate preview; Army misses recruiting target; Student setbacks

With just two weeks to go until the midterm elections, candidates across the country are honing their closing messages. Jim Dornan, Marianna Sotomayor and Navin Nayak join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Senate debate and key voter issues as election day approaches. Politics and pop culture converge as Kanye West’s antisemitic rhetoric reverberates through public spaces. NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube explores why the U.S. Army failed to meet th...

Oct 25, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 24 — NBC News poll; New British PM; Rep. Susie Lee; Ukrainian MP Rudik

A new NBC News poll finds an enthusiastic but polarized electorate. One-on-one interview with Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-Nev.). Stephanie Schriock, Rick Tyler and Nicholas Wu join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to break down the latest NBC News poll. The Department of Justice announced charges against 13 Chinese nationals. Member of Ukrainian Parliament Kira Rudik discusses Russia’s allegation that Ukraine is preparing to use a “dirty bomb.” Rishi Sunak is set to become the U.K.’s third prime...

Oct 24, 202250 min

Oct. 23 — Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.)

Rep Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) joins Meet the Press in an exclusive interview to discuss the January 6th select committee’s subpoena of former President Donald Trump. After losing reelection for bucking the GOP, Cheney outlines her own political future as well as her views for the future of the Republican Party. The results of the latest NBC News poll shows Republicans closing the gap with Democrats as the midterm elections near. Cornell Belcher, Ashley Parker, Danielle Pletka, and Kristen Welker join ...

Oct 23, 202248 min

MTP NOW Oct. 21 — Shifting midterm momentum; Arizona Gov. candidate Katie Hobbs

Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) sits down one-on-one with Chuck Todd to discuss inflation, abortion and border security. Lisa Desjardins, Doug Thornell and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable to discuss the shift in midterm momentum. NBC News speaks with First Lady Jill Biden about the potential re-election bid in 2024. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian breaks down the latest following Steve Bannon’s sentencing. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Oct 21, 202249 min

MTP NOW Oct. 20 — Housing market 'crashing'; U.K. government in disarray

President Joe Biden talks about the economy on his visit to Pennsylvania as the housing market crashes amid rapid rate hikes. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard reports from Arizona with just 19 days left before the midterm elections. The United Kingdom’s government scrambles to re-organize after Prime Minister Liz Truss’s resignation. Ukraine faces an energy crisis as the war heads into the winter months. Dr. Peter Hotez talks Covid vaccines and variants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Oct 20, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 19 — Meet the Midterms: Georgia; Secy. of State Raffensperger; Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R-Ga.) sits down for an exclusive interview to discuss election security. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R-Ga.) addresses the controversy surrounding Republican nominee for Senate Herschel Walker in the battleground race. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens (D) explains the city’s plan for addressing crime. Undecided voters reveal what issues will influence their midterm votes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Oct 19, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 18 — Three weeks to midterms; Russia continues shelling; Biden’s abortion play

With the midterm election just three weeks out, candidates across the country are honing in on a variety of issues ranging from the economy and crime to threats to democracy. Candidates are making their final pitch to voters. Independent candidates in Oregon and in Utah are hoping they can shake up some important races. Russia continued its assault on Ukraine, destroying an infrastructure facility in Kyiv. Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.) talks Democratic momentum and the viability of third-party ca...

Oct 18, 202249 min

MTP NOW Oct. 17 — Herschel Walker exclusive; Protests in Iran; Senate races tighten

A wide-ranging, exclusive one-on-one with Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R-Ga.). Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Reid Wilson and Sarah Chamberlain join the MTP NOW roundtable to discuss the state of play in battleground Senate races. Russia continues to bombard Kyiv, hitting key electrical infrastructure as well as residential buildings. Eight people are dead after a large fire ignited in Tehran’s Evin prison, as demonstrations against the government escalate. Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowmen...

Oct 17, 202250 min

October 16 – Sen. Bernie Sanders, Evan McMullin, Rep. Stephanie Murphy

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) joins Meet the Press to discuss the midterm elections and Democrats’ efforts to reach voters. Independent Senate candidate Evan McMullin discusses his bid to unseat Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) in an exclusive interview. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.), member of the January 6th Committee, offers her thoughts on the committee’s last hearing before the midterms and the future of the House’s investigation in an exclusive interview. Eugene Daniels, Maria Teresa Kumar, Pat McCro...

Oct 16, 202248 min

MTP NOW Oct. 14 – Senate battleground roundup; Trump’s response to Jan. 6 committee subpoena

Republicans and Democrats attempt to figure out which voters to target in order to keep the battleground map from shrinking. Former President Trump defends his response to Jan. 6 Capitol attacks in a 14-page response after the Jan. 6 committee voted to subpoena him. President Putin says there is no need for massive new strikes against Ukraine. Sara Fagen, Cornell Belcher and Mark Murray join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss President Biden campaigning out West and Senate battleground...

Oct 14, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 13 – Jan. 6th cmte. votes to subpoena Trump; Inflation continues to rise

The Jan. 6th committee votes to subpoena former President Donald Trump. New developments in the Department of Justice’s investigation into the classified documents stored at Mar-a-Lago reportedly reveal Trump participated in efforts to conceal the documents. The last inflation report before the midterm elections shows consumer prices increasing 8.2% compared to last year. Basil Smikle and Noah Rothman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel repo...

Oct 13, 202252 min

MTP NOW Oct. 12 – Midterms roundup; Gov. Ducey backs Lake; Alex Jones to pay over $900 billion

Midterm campaigning heats up in Georgia and Pennsylvania with control of the Senate on the line. NBC News agreed to an interview with closed captioning to discuss with Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee, his health and debate preparations. Herschel Walker, Georgia Republican Senate nominee, doubles down on denying abortion allegations. A jury decided that Alex Jones must pay over $900 billion to the families of Sandy Hook victims. Kimberly Teehee, Cherokee Nation del...

Oct 12, 202253 min

MTP NOW Oct. 11 — Fetterman interview; Zelenskyy joins G7 meeting; Secret Service turns over records

NBC News Correspondent Dasha Burns sat down for an exclusive interview with Senate candidate John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for his first in-person interview since he suffered a stroke in May. The G7 held a virtual meeting, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participating a day after Russia launched over 80 missiles across Ukraine. John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, joined as the White House says President Biden is re-evaluating the U.S.‘s re...

Oct 11, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 10 — Russia strikes civilians; GOP rallies around Walker; Protests in Iran grow

Russia fired a series of missiles towards Ukrainian population centers, to an extent not seen since the early days of the war. GOP Senators travel to Georgia to rally with Herschel Walker. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) is under fire for racist remarks he made at a campaign rally in Nevada. Eugene Scott, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Doug Heye join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Protests in Iran continue to grow as the nation’s “morality police” crack down on demonstrators. The NFL and the NFL...

Oct 10, 202250 min

Oct. 9 — Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Rep. Don Bacon

GOP Rep. Don Bacon, contender for a tight race in Nebraska, exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss a slew of October surprises — including a scandal hitting Republican Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker’s campaign and grim remarks from President Biden about a potential nuclear “Armageddon.” Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) comments on whether Biden is the best nominee for 2024, the party’s abortion strategy and concerns about gas prices following the OPEC+ decision. Author and Senior New Y...

Oct 09, 202248 min

MTP NOW Oct. 7 – New midterm messaging; Russian nuclear threat; Jobs report

Republican midterm candidates center on the economy and immigration, while Democratic candidates focus in on abortion access and threats to democracy. President Biden warns the threat of a nuclear ‘armageddon’ is at its highest since the Cuban Missile Crisis. President Biden announced Americans convicted with simple marijuana possession will no longer carry the charges on their criminal record. Cornell Belcher, Sarah Chamberlain and Meridith McGraw join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discu...

Oct 07, 202249 min

MTP NOW Oct. 6 – Biden responds to OPEC+ cuts; DACA program faces uncertain future

President Joe Biden directs the Department of Energy to release 10 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to OPEC+ production cuts. DACA recipients face an uncertain future after an appeals court called the program illegal. Florida continues rescue and rebuilding efforts a week after Hurricane Ian devastated the state. Tia Mitchell, Adrienne Elrod and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum plans to reopen to the...

Oct 06, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 5 – Pres. Biden visits Fla.; OPEC+ cuts gas production; Republicans stand by Herschel Walker

President Joe Biden visits Ft. Myers, Florida to survey the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The Biden Administration issued concerns of OPEC+’s announcement to cut gas production. Republicans stand by Herschel Walker, Georgia’s GOP Senate nominee, despite reports that he paid for an abortion. Faiz Shakir, Susan Page and Jim Dornan join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Oct 05, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 4 – Bombshell allegations emerge in senate race; North Korea fires missile; Widespread abuse reported in women’s soccer

Abortion is coming to the forefront as a crystallizing issue for the midterms, both for the president and candidates on the campaign trail. The path to recovery is still well underway for hundreds in Florida as Biden plans a visit for tomorrow. Abroad, North Korea is testing Biden’s foreign policy after firing a missile over Japan. Concerns that Vladimir Putin could go nuclear with his threats are looming over the west’s Ukraine strategy. A bombshell report on widespread and systemic abuse in U....

Oct 04, 202250 min

MTP NOW Oct. 3 – Recovering from Hurricane Ian; Biden in Puerto Rico; NBC News/Telemundo Poll

Search and rescue operations continue in Florida as the death toll from Hurricane Ian reaches 100. A new NBC News/Telemundo poll underscores the diverse nature of the Latino voting bloc. Former President Trump fuels the use of violent political rhetoric on the midterm trail. The Supreme Court begins a new session as trust in the judiciary erodes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 03, 202245 min

Oct. 2 — Sen. Rick Scott, Gov. Roy Cooper and NATO Sec. Gen. Jens Stoltenberg

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press to discuss rescue, recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Ian. In an exclusive interview, Gov. Roy Cooper (D-N.C.) describes the impact of Ian in his state, plus Democrats’ midterm strategies. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary-General, exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the alliance’s response to the possible sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Stephen Hayes, Susan Page, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Julio Vaqu...

Oct 02, 202248 min

MTP NOW Sept. 30 – Hurricane Ian makes landfall for second time; Russia annexes Ukrainian territories

Hurricane Ian makes landfall for a second time in three days in South Carolina as Florida begins the recovery process. Vladimir Putin announced that Russia annexed four Ukrainian territories after phony referendum votes. Stephen Hayes, Eugene Scott and Stephanie Schriock join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the midterms and Senate control. Florida communities are assessing the damage and financial impact from Hurricane Ian. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Sep 30, 202250 min

MTP NOW Sept. 29 – Florida begins recovery after Ian; Russia moves to annex Ukrainian territory

Florida first responders and volunteers begin rescue and clean-up efforts after Hurricane Ian battered cities across the state. Now downgraded to a tropical storm, Ian continues to drench the state as it moves north toward South Carolina. More than 600,000 Duke Energy customers remain without power following the storm. NOAA aerospace engineer Nick Underwood recounts his experience flying into the eye of Hurricane Ian. Russia is moving to annex four Ukrainian territories after conducting staged r...

Sep 29, 202250 min

MTP NOW Sept. 28 – Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Southwest Florida as a Category 4

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida as a category 4 storm, leaving thousands without power and areas flooded. Coastal cities of Naples, Sanibel and Punta Gorda, Fla. face severe storm surge. Ali Velshi reports from Naples and Steve Patterson reports from St. Petersburg, Fla.. Ed McCrane, Sarasota County’s Emergency Management Director discusses the post-storm preparations. NBC News Correspondent Guad Venegas reports from Pinar del Río, after Hurricane Ian destroyed infrastructure across Cuba...

Sep 28, 202227 min
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