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Author and podcast host Mel Robbins joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about her book “The Let Them Theory,” which explores how letting go of control can help people live with greater clarity and purpose. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) reflects on political violence in America as thousands gather for the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk — and recalls when his own home was firebombed earlier this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kristen Welker interviews Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Rand Paul on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, and the alarming debate over free speech, particularly concerning the Trump administration's actions. A panel discusses these political tensions and Kamala Harris's controversial new book. The episode concludes with Mel Robbins sharing her "Let Them Theory" and the "Five-Second Rule" for personal empowerment from her own journey through rock bottom.
Washington continues to grapple with the political fallout from ABC’s decision to suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after President Trump’s FCC chair suggested the agency could threaten broadcast licenses. Former Vice President Kamala Harris reveals in her new book that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was her “first choice” to be her running mate. The CDC vaccine advisory panel votes to limit eligibility for the fall Covid vaccine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://p...
President Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr voice their approval of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after the late-night host made comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D) discusses his Senate bid and why recent acts of political violence should be a “wake-up call” for the country. Dr. Paul Offit reacts to the fallout of the CDC leadership shake-up as a key advisory panel meets to weigh vaccine recommendations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...
Physician Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing a “healthy disruption” to public health agencies, as former CDC Director Susan Monarez speaks out after her ouster. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who resigned as CDC vaccine chief in protest, voices his concerns on future vaccine data. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung reports on the Federal Reserve's decision to slash interest rates for the first time in nine months. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
Prosecutors charge the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with seven counts, including aggravated murder. Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Trump administration’s recent strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug smuggling boat and the proposal by House Republicans to keep the government funded through November 21st. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris (D) reacts to the Trump administration’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
New details emerge about Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin as investigators continue to search for a motive. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the current political environment in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death and Democrats’ strategy to avoid a government shutdown. The Trump administration says it reached a framework deal with China that would prevent TikTok from shutting down in the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...
Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Governor Spencer Cox, Senators Mark Kelly and Lindsey Graham, and former Secretary Pete Buttigieg react to the tragedy. The discussion delves into the ongoing investigation, the profound impact of political violence, and the dangerous influence of social media in fostering extremism. Guests offer differing perspectives on political rhetoric and call for unity and individual responsibility to de-escalate national tensions.
The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been arrested and is in custody. Criminologist Casey Jordan analyzes the suspect’s profile. President Trump says National Guard troops will be deployed to Memphis. Retired General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied commander, discusses the latest in Ukraine’s war with Russia as Trump downplays the Russian drone incursion in Poland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...
Orem, Utah, Mayor David Young describes how his city is handling the ongoing investigation for the gunman who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) calls on his colleagues to “do better” in the wake of Kirk’s death. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event he was hosting at Utah Valley University, President Trump says. NBC's Tom Winter, Kelly O'Donnell, Melanie Zanona and two eye witnesses join Meet the Press NOW following the shooting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The White House continues to grapple with the fallout of the newly released images from the so-called Epstein birthday book and the latest jobs revision. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Democrats’ strategy ahead of the government funding battle. Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) explains how Republicans will try to avoid a potential government shutdown and the latest redistricting efforts in Indiana. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki examines t...
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee release a photo of the alleged message President Trump wrote to Jeffrey Epstein for a birthday book. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains the latest NBC News Decision Desk poll numbers that shows President Trump underwater. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss government funding and the ongoing redistricting efforts in Missouri. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks out after a federal court strikes down President Trump’s tariffs. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) weighs in as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces mounting scrutiny over his vaccine policies. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) responds to growing pressure on the Trump administration to release the Epstein files. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new Decision Desk poll. Yamiche Alcindor, Stephen Hayes, former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, and Jonathan Martin join the roun...
The August jobs report shows a slowdown in the labor market and an increase in unemployment. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the U.S. economy. Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) reacts to President Trump’s decision to rebrand the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...
During a hearing on Capitol Hill, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces questioning from both sides of the aisle over his views on vaccines and the latest staffing shakeups at the CDC. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joins Meet the Press NOW to share why she’s calling for RFK Jr. to resign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A group of Jeffrey Epstein accusers join lawmakers on Capitol Hill to call for the full release of the Epstein files. NBC News Correspondents Julie Tsirkin and Tom Winter report on how the Trump administration and Speaker Mike Johnson are responding to bipartisan calls to release the documents. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) weighs in on a potential government shutdown and shares her questions for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ahead of his Senate hearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
President Trump says he will send troops to Chicago and defends his deployment of the California National Guard to Los Angeles despite a ruling today that found the deployment to be illegal. Congress faces a tight deadline to avert a government shutdown as legislators return to Capitol Hill. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss key races this November. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...
The White House plans to expand its ICE operations to other major U.S. cities, including Chicago. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts a regional summit where he joined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in projecting a united front. President Trump continues to threaten to ban mail-in voting even as members of his own party appear wary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data ...
Former “Today” co-anchor Hoda Kotb joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about landing her dream job later in life and adopting children in her fifties. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) react to the Trump administration firing the CDC’s director and trying to oust a Federal Reserve official. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ashley Etienne, Andrea Mitchell and Marc Short join the roundtable. Hoda Kotb joins for a “Meet the Moment” conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
President Trump tests the boundaries of his presidential power after ousting top officials at key agencies. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the former director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what prompted his decision to leave the health agency. The families of the two children killed in the Minneapolis church shooting speak out as the community continues to grapple with the tragic event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Minneapolis officials provide updates on the mass shooting that left two children dead and 18 injured as investigators search for a motive. Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the CDC, says he’s witnessing an “all-out assault on public health” after the White House fires the head of the agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo discusses the latest developments out of Minneapolis, where two children are dead and 17 others are injured after a gunman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School. NBC News Correspondents Brian Cheung and Daniele Hamamdjian report on President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on goods from India. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
President Trump looks to assert control over the Federal Reserve as he moves to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over unconfirmed accusations of mortgage fraud. Top Democrats push back against President Trump’s threats to deploy troops to Chicago. UNICEF Spokesperson Joe English joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the Israeli military continues its offensive in the region. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...
President Trump threatens to deploy National Guard troops to more cities as Democrats push back nationwide. Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorney discusses his client's case and potential deportation to Uganda. NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell joins Meet the Press Now on the latest in potential peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Vice President JD Vance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) weigh in on the developing talks toward peace in Ukraine. Monica Alba, Matt Gorman, former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) and Amna Nawaz 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.
The FBI searches former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s home and office, which Vice President JD Vance told Meet the Press is related to an ongoing investigation into the former advisor. First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Sergiy Kyslytsya discusses the latest in potential peace talks with Russia and reacts to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov telling Meet the Press that there is not currently a meeting set up between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. The Depar...
NBC News’ Ryan Chandler and Dana Griffin report on the escalating redistricting fight in Texas and California as Democrats and Republicans battle for House control ahead of the midterms. Former Amb. Richard Haass warns that Russia is not serious about a peace deal with Ukraine amid President Trump’s push for a trilateral meeting between himself, President Putin and President Zelenskyy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ...