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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 — August 20

Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik weighs in on a potential summit between President Trump, Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. KXAN's Josh Hinkle and NBC News' Ben Kamisar report on the developments in Texas, where Republicans are poised to pass new redistricting maps that could determine which party controls the House of Representatives. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the first stages of Israel’s planned offensive on Gaza City. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Aug 20, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 19

President Trump pushes for direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discusses what kind of security guarantees Ukraine needs as part of any peace deal. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur explains what kind of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case the Department of Justice will turn over to the House Oversight Committee. Stewart Whitson (R-Va.) joins Meet the Press ...

Aug 19, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 18

President Trump meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor, Elise Labott and former U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE Michael Carpenter joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the next steps for U.S. negotiations and the potential concessions each side could make. NBC News Legal Affairs Reporter Gary Grumbach discusses the latest on the deployment of National Guard troops in Washi...

Aug 18, 202551 min

August 17 — Sec. Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Murphy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) weigh in on President Trump’s summit with Russian President Putin. Sara Fagen, Jonathan Martin, Andrea Mitchell and Ned Price join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 17, 202547 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 15

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Anchorage, Alaska to discuss a path forward for ending the war in Ukraine. Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia and Ukraine Evelyn Farkas, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder and former Special Representative to Ukraine Amb. Kurt Volker join for analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 15, 202553 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 14

John Bolton, a national security adviser in the first Trump administration, discusses his concerns over President Trump’s upcoming talks with President Putin. CNBC’s Steve Liesman dissects the latest economic numbers as Trump’s tariffs take effect. NBC News Correspondents Julia Ainsley and Ryan Nobles report on the president's federal takeover of the nation’s capital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

Aug 14, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 13

Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu responds to reports that his caucus may be returning to Texas after fleeing to block a vote on the new congressional map drawn by Republicans. Former Amb. Richard Haass shares his thoughts on what a potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal could look like as President Donald Trump heads to talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. NBC News Correspondents Courtney Kube and Julia Ainsley report from Washington, D.C., where President Trump has deployed ...

Aug 13, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 12

National Guard troops begin to arrive in Washington, DC as part of President Trump’s crackdown on crime. DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson responds to President Trump’s claims about crime in the nation’s capital. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki discusses the 2026 midterms and how voters are feeling towards the Democratic and Republican parties. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Aug 12, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 11

President Donald Trump announced he will deploy the National Guard and federalize the DC Metropolitan Police as part of his crackdown on crime. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with President Trump in Alaska later this week. Prime Minister Netanyahu defends his plan for the Israeli military to take over Gaza City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 11, 202550 min

August 10 — Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Eric Holder

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and former Attorney General Eric Holder discuss the Texas Republicans’ push to draw a new congressional map that could add up to five GOP seats — and the Democrats’ plans to fight back. Lanhee Chen, Carol Lee, Tony Plohetski and Neera Tanden join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 10, 202548 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 8

President Trump hosts the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House to sign a historic framework for peace. New satellite images appear to show a military show of force near Israel’s border with Gaza. International Committee of the Red Cross Spokesperson Steve Dorsey discusses the humanitarian concerns with Israel’s vow to take over Gaza City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 08, 202557 min

Meet the Press NOW – August 7

President Trump presents unverified economic data after firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief following a weak jobs report. Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D) discusses how he and his colleagues are blocking Texas Republicans from redrawing the state’s congressional maps. Fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor talks about the potential for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire with President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to meet in the "coming days." Hosted by Simplecast, ...

Aug 07, 202555 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 6

Five soldiers are shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia, with the shooter in custody. NBC News reports on a potential upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin. Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones (D) discusses how Democrats are responding to an effort by Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional map in their favor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 06, 202551 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 5

Senior counselor to the president Peter Navarro explains President Trump’s decision to fire the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about how Democrats will respond to the ongoing redistricting efforts. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains how the proposed maps in Texas could impact the balance of power in the House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

Aug 05, 202540 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 4

The Texas House speaker says he signed civil arrest warrants for the Democratic lawmakers who fled the state in hopes of delaying Republicans’ redistricting efforts. Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder explains how his party will respond. Former Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner William Beach reacts to the fallout from President Donald Trump's decision to fire the BLS chief last week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Aug 04, 202552 min

August 3 — Kevin Hassett and Sen. Alex Padilla

White House National Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett discusses President Trump’s decision to fire the official who oversees jobs data after a weak report, as the administration’s trade war escalates. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) weighs in on California’s response to Texas’ redistricting fight. Yamiche Alcindor, Susan Glasser, Stephen Hayes and Symone Sanders Townsend join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ...

Aug 03, 202547 min

Meet the Press NOW — August 1

President Donald Trump fires the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after baselessly questioning the integrity of the July jobs report. Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna discusses the hunger crisis in Gaza, as U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visit the region. NBC News’ Peter Nicholas reports on the White House’s plans to build a ballroom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...

Aug 01, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 31

With his tariff deadline set to go into effect as midnight, President Trump announces a 90-day extension for Mexico. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas) discusses Democrats' response to Texas redistricting maps could give Republicans five additional congressional seats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 31, 202555 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 30

As President Trump’s tariff deadline approaches, his administration celebrates positive economic numbers. Thomas Hoenig, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, discusses Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s decision to keep interest rates steady against President Trump’s wishes. NBC News’ Gordon Lubold shares his exclusive reporting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is eyeing a run for office in Tennessee. Fmr. Vice President Kamala Harris announces she will not run for California g...

Jul 30, 202551 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 29

A UN-backed hunger monitoring group warns about famine in Gaza as Israel faces mounting pressure to do more to address the spiraling humanitarian crisis. President Donald Trump weighs an extended trade war truce with China as the White House looks to hash out a deal with the August 1st tariff deadline looming. Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the president’s domestic agenda legislation as Republican lawmakers head back to their districts to sell the bill. Hosted by ...

Jul 29, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 28

President Trump breaks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, telling reporters today there is “real starvation” in Gaza. President Trump announces a trade deal framework with the European Union ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline. A bipartisan group of lawmakers push for the release of Epstein files as summer recess begins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jul 28, 202550 min

July 27 — Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Thomas Massie, Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Lindsey Graham

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) talk about their bipartisan push to release the Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defends the administration’s handling of the Epstein issue. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-Ga.) discusses his calls to investigate former President Obama. Amna Nawaz, Peter Baker, Jeh Johnson and Carlos Curbelo join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

Jul 27, 202548 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 25

President Trump doesn’t rule out pardoning Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, as the Deputy Attorney General holds another private meeting with her. President Trump says that Hamas will be “hunted down” after ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East collapse. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles interviews Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) about his new legislation to ban "surveillance pricing," whereby companies use personal data to charge consumers different prices for the same pro...

Jul 25, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 22

The White House pushes back after The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump was informed his name appeared in documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Former State Dept. Spokesperson Ned Price discusses the Trump Administration's moves to investigate the Obama Administration over the 2016 election. President Trump meets with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as he criticizes his approach to leading the central bank. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Jul 24, 202556 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 23

President Donald Trump urges Republican lawmakers to repeat baseless claims about former President Obama and the 2016 election if they are asked about the Epstein files. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his decision to run for reelection, ending speculation that he would run for governor of New York. Scott Smith, general manager of Allegheny Mountain Radio Station explains the challenges local TV and radio stations are facing after Congress clawed back $1.1 billion f...

Jul 23, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 22

Justice Department officials say they are seeking a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell as two judges ask the Trump administration for more information before unsealing grand jury testimony. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki previews how Republicans can hold onto the House in the 2026 midterm elections. Rep. Laura Gillen (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why she won’t support New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. Host...

Jul 22, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 21

President Trump struggles to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein fallout as new poll numbers suggest growing frustration with how the case was handled. The White House downplays the president’s frustration with Prime Minister Netanyahu following last week’s Israeli strikes on Syria. The Justice Department releases thousands of records related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Jul 21, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 18

President Trump orders the release of some Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records following backlash from the MAGA base and threatens to sue The Wall Street Journal over its reporting. Three deputies were killed in an explosion at a sheriff’s training facility in Los Angeles. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan discusses his independent bid to be the next governor of Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

Jul 18, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 17

The White House looks to move past the growing calls for the Department of Justice to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher joins Meet the Press NOW to describe the likely impacts of the spending cuts to public broadcasting as the House prepares to vote on the rescissions package. Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report Jessica Taylor explains the state of play in the 2026 Senate matchups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

Jul 17, 202550 min

Meet the Press NOW — July 16

President Trump lashes out at his “past supporters” as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers join his MAGA base in its demand for the release of the Jeffery Epstein files. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) explains how Republicans will sell the president’s domestic policy legislation. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) addresses her confrontation with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his decision to replace all the members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. Hosted by Si...

Jul 16, 202550 min
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