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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 — March 16

President Trump calls on the international community to secure the Strait of Hormuz on Day 17 of the Iran war as gas prices continue to soar. NBC News reports that the president is presented with "off-ramps" to the war on a daily basis. President Trump takes questions in the Oval Office from reporters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 20261 hr

March 15 — Sec. Chris Wright, Sen. Adam Schiff and Thomas Friedman

Kristen Welker details her exclusive phone interview with President Trump. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman join as energy prices surge and markets tumble as the war with Iran triggers the largest oil supply disruption in history. Lanhee Chen, Sam Jacobs, Faiz Shakir and Melanie Zanona join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

Mar 15, 202647 min

Meet the Press NOW — March 13

The Trump administration downplays concerns about the Strait of Hormuz and the Pentagon is set to deploy approximately 5,000 U.S. sailors & marines to the region. Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of the Democratic party following her primary win. Fmr. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson highlights how the current lapse in DHS funding could raise national security concerns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

Mar 13, 202653 min

Meet the Press NOW — March 12

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Mar 12, 202653 min

Meet the Press NOW – March 11

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton tells Meet the Press NOW he believes President Trump has “not nearly enough” made the case for America’s conflict with Iran as the war continues to destabilize the Middle East and global markets. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) says he believes in “protecting the power of the Senate” by keeping the filibuster as President Trump continues to pressure Republicans to eliminate it and pass the SAVE Act. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...

Mar 11, 202652 min

Meet the Press NOW — March 10

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Tuesday will be the "most intense day" of U.S. strikes on Iran. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing war in the Middle East and President Trump's efforts to pass the SAVE America Act. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the special election for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat and midterm primaries in Mississippi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Mar 10, 202650 min

Meet the Press NOW — March 9

Oil prices continue to react to the ongoing war in Iran as President Trump says he thinks “the war is very complete, pretty much.” Two men from Pennsylvania have been arrested in connection with an ISIS-inspired act of terrorism outside Gracie Mansion in New York. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to explain the latest NBC News poll on President Trump’s job approval. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...

Mar 09, 202649 min

March 8 — Amb. Mike Waltz, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Iranian FM Araghchi

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi join as the war with Iran rapidly spreads across the Middle East. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll. Adrienne Elrod, Susan Page, Bill Stepien and Amy Walter 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.

Mar 08, 202648 min

Meet the Press NOW — March 6

President Trump calls for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as oil and gas prices skyrocket. The Justice Department releases more Epstein files related to allegations against President Trump. Thousands gather in Chicago for the funeral of Reverend Jesse Jackson, including former Presidents Obama, Biden and Clinton. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 06, 202650 min

Meet the Press NOW – March 5

President Donald Trump says the operations on Iran are “far ahead of schedule” as the U.S. and Israel continue to carry out strikes with fallout spreading throughout the Middle East. Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominates Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as her replacement. GOP leaders call on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to end his re-election bid after admitting to having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Mar 05, 202657 min

Meet the Press NOW — March 4

Reps. Mike McCaul (R-Texas) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) weigh in on the war in Iran as a new NBC News poll reveals that a majority of registered voters disapprove of President Trump’s military action there. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki dissects the first midterm results of 2026 after state Rep. James Talarico defeats Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Senate Democratic primary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

Mar 04, 202653 min

Meet the Press NOW — March 3

President Trump defends his decision to launch strikes in Iran, thrusting the Middle East into a regional war as the State Department works to evacuate Americans still in the region. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews tonight’s midterm primaries as voters in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas head to the polls. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the high-stakes 2026 midterms in Texas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Mar 03, 202653 min

Meet the Press NOW — March 2

The military conflict in the Middle East escalates into a full-blown regional war with Iran targeting several countries with its retaliatory strikes. Oil markets and global markets react to the U.S. war on Iran. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the conflict and the administration’s military objectives. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews tomorrow’s midterm primaries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Mar 02, 202652 min

March 1 — Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Ro Khanna

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) react to the U.S. and Israel launching military strikes on Iran, killing the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Richard Engel reports from Beit Shemesh, Israel. Stephen Hayes, Jeh Johnson, Carol Lee and Jonathan Martin 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.

Mar 01, 202648 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 27

President Trump is in Texas speaking about the economy ahead of the state’s high-stakes primary. Retired Lt. Gen. John “Jack” Shanahan, former director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center at the Pentagon, reacts to the president’s directive for federal agencies to cease using Anthropic technology. NBC News Legal Affairs Correspondent Gary Grumbach reports on Kate Barr's long shot campaign in North Carolina to highlight concerns over gerrymandering. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Feb 27, 202651 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 26

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) says that Hillary Clinton has nothing to hide after the House Oversight Committee interviews the former secretary as part of its Jeffrey Epstein probe. The Department of Defense clashes with AI giant Anthropic over the use of artificial intelligence in the military. President Trump escalates pressure on Iran as peace talks continue abroad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Feb 26, 202650 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 25

Cuban officials say four people were killed and six were injured after a U.S.-registered speedboat violated territorial waters and sparked an armed conflict. Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-Utah) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) respond to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 25, 202650 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 24

President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address as the administration weighs potential military action on Iran. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki looks at President Trump’s standing in the polls ahead of his address. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) joins Meet the Press NOW discuss what he wants to hear from the president in his address. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) explains his decision to skip the State of the Union address. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Feb 24, 202652 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 23

President Trump threatening even higher global tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled Friday that his tariff agenda was unconstitutional. The Middle East is bracing for possible military strikes in the region as tensions mount between the U.S. and Iran. Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna joins Meet the Press NOW as Ukraine prepares to mark four years since Russia’s brutal invasion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Feb 23, 202650 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 20

The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to President Trump’s agenda, handing down a decision that strikes down a majority of the administration’s tariffs. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the tariff ruling. President Trump says he’s “considering” limited military strikes on Iran as the U.S. military continues to surge assets to the region. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Feb 20, 202652 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 19

The Pentagon surges military assets into the Middle East as President Trump ramps up his threats towards Iran. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the special election in Georgia for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the election landscape heading into the midterms. British police arrest former Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, after new revelations about his relationship with Je...

Feb 19, 202650 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 18

A growing number of Senate Republicans are supporting President Trump’s SAVE America Act that could overhaul voting in America. During a deposition with lawmakers, billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was “conned” by Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss their 2026 midterm strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection ...

Feb 18, 202652 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 17

Iran and the U.S. ramp up military threats as diplomatic discussions are underway in Geneva to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program. National Urban League President Marc Morial remembers the life and legacy of civil rights icon and trailblazer in American politics Reverend Jesse Jackson who died at the age of 84. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to preview the Texas Senate primary election as early voting kicks off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt...

Feb 17, 202650 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 16

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie enters its third week. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what it will take to end the partial government shutdown. Attorney General Pam Bondi says in a letter to Congress that “all” of the Epstein files have been released. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 202650 min

Full Interview: Delcy Rodríguez says Maduro is ‘innocent’ and ‘legitimate’ leader of Venezuela

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sat down with the interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez for her first interview with an American journalist since the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 15, 202619 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 13

World leaders gather for the annual Munich Security Conference as some European leaders warn about the status of the international rules-based order. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the concerns posed by America’s traditional allies and the partial government shutdown as Department of Homeland Security is set to run out of money. World Central Kitchen Founder José Andrés sits down with Kristen Welker as his group reaches...

Feb 13, 202653 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 12

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sat down for an exclusive interview with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, for her first interview with an American journalist since taking office. The Trump administration announced today it is ending its surge of federal agents to Minnesota as funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to run out. Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss negotiations over reforms to ICE and the president’s tariff agenda....

Feb 12, 202653 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 11

Attorney General Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files during a Judiciary Committee hearing. NBC Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki dives into the latest NBC News Decision Desk polling on President Trump’s handling of immigration-related issues. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to DOJ’s attempt to secure an indictment again him and five other Democrats for their video urging U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders. Hosted ...

Feb 11, 202650 min

Meet the Press NOW — February 9

“Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie posts a new video saying she believes her mom is still out there as the search for her mother Nancy Guthrie enters its second week. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) joins Meet the Press NOW as lawmakers begin to get their first opportunity to review the unredacted versions of the Epstein files. Congress faces a major time crunch to pass reforms to ICE before funding lapses for the Department of Homeland Security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Feb 09, 202653 min
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