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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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Meet the Press NOW — July 15

President Trump travels to battleground Pennsylvania to tout new investments in artificial intelligence while also trying to drum up support for his sweeping domestic agenda. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Dignity Act, a new bipartisan legislation she co-sponsored with Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) that would allow some undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard is on the ground in Tucson, Arizona ahead ...

Jul 15, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 14

President Trump announces a new weapons deal to arm Ukraine. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discusses President Trump's growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The European Union delays retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. after the White House unveils 30% tariff rate against the E.U. and Mexico. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 14, 202549 min

July 13 — Sec. Kristi Noem, Sen. John Barrasso and Gov. Andy Beshear

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins Meet the Press following deadly flooding in Texas. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) reacts to President Trump’s tax and spending bill becoming law. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) discusses how Democrats may campaign on the law’s impact in the midterms. Adrienne Elrod, Sahil Kapur, Tyler Pager and Marc Short join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Jul 13, 202548 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 11

President Trump visits Texas to survey the damage from deadly floods. President Trump doubles down on his tariff threat in an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker. NBC News National Security Reporter Gordon Lubold discusses President Trump teasing an announcement on Russia and a new weapons deal with NATO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 11, 202541 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 10

President Trump is struggling to make good on several key promises including ending the war in Ukraine and fulfilling his trade agenda. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) discusses how his state is recovering from the catastrophic flooding. A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

Jul 10, 202551 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 9

The death toll rises in Texas as local officials face intensifying questions about their response to the floods. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) speaks with NBC News following his vote to pass President Trump’s tax and spending plan despite opposing its cuts to Medicaid. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) shares his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party and his decision to not to seek re-election in the House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Jul 09, 202551 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 8

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott provides an update on the flash flooding, as the death toll climbs and search and rescue operations continue. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), a former meteorologist, discusses the catastrophic flooding and his proposed investments in the National Weather Service. President Trump says the U.S. will provide Ukraine with defensive weapons despite the Pentagon announcing a pause last week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Jul 08, 202555 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 7

Recovery efforts continue in Texas as the death toll in Kerr County’s flash flooding rises. Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discusses the agency’s role in disaster recovery as it faces funding reductions. President Trump hosts Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House amid a push for a ceasefire. The White House moves the deadline for trade negotiations as new tariff rates are announced. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Jul 07, 202553 min

Meet the Moment: Bob Costas warns legalized sports betting will ‘ruin some lives’

In a Meet the Moment conversation with Kristen Welker, sports broadcaster Bob Costas warns about the rise of online sports betting and reflects on how his father’s gambling shaped his perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 06, 202542 min

Meet the Moment: Sal Khan says A.I. can help teachers create ‘an exceptional classroom’

In a Meet the Moment conversation, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan tells Kristen Welker that artificial intelligence can empower teachers, personalize learning and help build more effective classrooms, despite growing concerns over its misuse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 06, 202538 min

July 6 — Olivia Munn, Bob Costas, Sal Khan and Amanda Gorman

On a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker shares four powerful Meet the Moment conversations. Actor Olivia Munn opens up about her breast cancer battle and surrogacy journey. Sports broadcaster Bob Costas reflects on his career and the intersection of sports and politics. Khan Academy founder Sal Khan explains how A.I. can shape the future of education. Poet Amanda Gorman shares her message about the power of poetry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for ...

Jul 06, 202548 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 3

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the House passes President Trump’s agenda bill. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons speaks to NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez about the controversial new detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” Dr. Paul Offit weighs in on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s newly revamped vaccine advisory panel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 03, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 2

Reps. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) weigh in on President Trump’s agenda bill as it faces a final House vote. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tehran as Iran suspends cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the Pentagon’s decision to halt a weapons shipment to Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Jul 02, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 1

Senate Republicans narrowly pass their version of the Trump agenda bill, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaker vote. President Trump visits the opening of a Florida immigration detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Florida Republicans. Steve Kornacki analyzes the ranked choice vote in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. The jury in the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial delivered a partial verdict on several counts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

Jul 01, 202555 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 30

The Senate considers amendments to the Trump agenda bill. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) discusses the fate of Trump's agenda and the situation in Iran as the IAEA Chief says the country could begin enriching more uranium in the coming months. Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone (D-Vt.) and Rep. Beau Baird (R-Ind.) discuss their work with engaging young people. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 30, 202550 min

June 29 — Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Sen. Chris Murphy, Zohran Mamdani

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discuss the Senate’s passage of President Trump’s tax bill. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani talks about his victory in the Democratic primary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 29, 202547 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 27

President Trump calls the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting nationwide injunctions a “monumental decision.” Senate Republicans continue to work on President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful bill after the parliamentarian rejected their Medicaid provision. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) discusses his takeaways from the Iran classified briefing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 27, 202557 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 26

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) discusses the intelligence shaping new congressional briefings on the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) reacts to the Senate parliamentarian rejecting key Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s tax and spending bill. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur, Vaughn Hillyard and Dan De Luce report on how the White House and Pentagon are managing conflicting reports on the destruction to Iran’s nuclear program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...

Jun 26, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW – June 25

Former nuclear weapons inspector David Albright weighs in on a preliminary intelligence assessment that suggests the U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities may have only set back Iran’s nuclear capabilities by a few months. House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki analyzes the key demographics that led to New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamda...

Jun 25, 202553 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 24

President Trump arrives in the Netherlands for the NATO summit after lashing out at Israel and Iran for allegedly violating his already fragile ceasefire. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon reacts to President Trump’s comments about the ceasefire lasting “forever.” Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) discusses the latest assessment about Iran’s nuclear program. NBC News White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard catches up with New York City Democratic mayoral primary frontrunners Andrew Cuomo and Z...

Jun 24, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 23

President Donald Trump says there were no casualties in an Iranian strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar as officials assess damages from U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the Middle East after the Iranian strikes. President Trump urges oil companies to keep prices low after the Iranian parliament moved to close a critical waterway that traffics 20 percent of the world’s oil. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...

Jun 23, 202553 min

June 22 — Vice Pres. JD Vance, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Mark Kelly

Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) react to President Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear facilities in Iran. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv. Lanhee Chen, Ashley Etienne, Jonathan Martin and Andrea Mitchell join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 22, 202548 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 20

President Trump weighs potential military strikes on Iran, as European officials push for a diplomatic path forward. NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell sits down with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) says “there’s time to negotiate” before the U.S. considers military action against Iran. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley explains why a judge ordered the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khali...

Jun 20, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 19

President Trump says he will decide on U.S. action in the Middle East "within two weeks." Retired Lieutenant General Steph Twitty discusses the Intelligence Community’s assessment that Iran isn’t close to creating a weapon despite President Trump saying a weapon is a “few weeks away.” A new Deciders focus group shows Trump Latino voters splitting with the president over his mass deportation agenda but largely still backing him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...

Jun 19, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 18

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Ill.) and retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt weigh in on the role America might play in the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett reports on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Tennessee law restricting gender transition care for minors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Jun 18, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 17

President Trump meets with his national security team in the Situation Room as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies. Senators get briefed on security measures after the deadly shootings in Minnesota over the weekend that killed a state lawmaker. Steve Kornacki looks at the New York City Democratic mayoral primary with one week until election day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 17, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 16

Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker's killing could face federal death penalty. Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the shootings and call for an end to political violence in America. Israel and Iran launch strikes for the fourth consecutive day. President Trump announces certain industries will be exempt from workplace deportation raids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Jun 16, 202550 min

June 15 — Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Rand Paul and Adam Schiff

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press after two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot by someone impersonating a police officer. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) reacts to Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and Iran’s swift retaliation, raising fears of a wider regional war. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) responds to President Trump’s immigration crackdown, which has triggered nationwide protests and a standoff with Democrats after the deployment of federal troops in California. Steve Kornacki...

Jun 15, 202548 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 13

Iran launches retaliatory missiles in response to Israel’s overnight airstrikes in Tehran. Former Special Envoy to the Middle East Ambassador Dennis Ross, retired four-star General Joseph Votel and Senior Managing Director of TRENDS US Bilal Saab discuss tensions in the Middle East. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) reacts to the group of four detainees who escaped an ICE facility in New Jersey and responds to her federal charges after she clashed with agents at that same site. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Jun 13, 202556 min

Meet the Press NOW — June 12

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was restrained and removed from a DHS press conference as Secretary Noem defended the Trump administration’s response to the protests in Los Angeles. Democratic governors go toe-to-toe with House Republicans over President Trump's immigration policies during an Oversight Committee hearing. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the incident involving Sen. Padilla. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Jun 12, 202553 min
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