NBC News, in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago, talked to so-called “double haters” in Arizona in the latest installment of “The Deciders” focus group. The Cook Political Report’s Senior Editor Dave Wasserman reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling on gerrymandering. Sahil Kapur, Danielle Pletka and former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
May 23, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast New efforts emerge to get charges dropped in former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago classified documents case amid a new conspiracy theory about an FBI assassination plot. International Committee of the Red Cross Spokesperson Hisham Mhanna talks about the dire humanitarian situation on the ground in Gaza. The election results are in for multiple states, including the California special election to fill former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s seat. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ameshia Cross and Stephen ...
May 22, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The defense rests in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, with closing arguments set for next week. Donald Trump deletes a social media post suggesting his victory would bring a "unified Reich." Nearly a dozen Trump allies plead not guilty to charges alleging their involvement in a plan to overturn Arizona's 2020 election results. Lawmakers in Louisiana begin debate on potentially banning abortion pills.
May 21, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Cohen's cross-examination wraps up in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, sending shockwaves across the Middle East. NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube explains how a U.S. plan to transfer 11 detainees from Guantanamo was abruptly halted. Daniella Diaz, Chuck Rocha and Marc Short join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
May 20, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press exclusively to discuss former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talks about President Joe Biden’s re-election bid — and his attempts to win over Black voters. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps joins for a special Meet the Moment interview for Mental Health Awareness Month. Kelly O’Donnell, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.
May 19, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Biden focuses his attention on courting black voters while former President Trump remains on trial in Manhattan. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this weekend. A meeting of the House Oversight Committee devolves into chaos. Workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama vote against UAW representation.
May 17, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump’s lawyers press Michael Cohen on his credibility in the former president’s hush-money trial. The White House blocks the release of audio recordings from President Joe Biden’s deposition with Special Counsel Robert Hur. NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube explains how the U.S.-installed floating dock system could deliver critical humanitarian aid to Gaza. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) discusses security concerns in Israel. Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade talks ab...
May 16, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to face off against each other with debates in June and September. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian discusses the opening statements in Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) bribery trial. Eugene Daniels, Meghan Hays and Bradd Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains what Congress heard from federal officials investigating the March cargo ship collision into th...
May 15, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Defense attorneys begin their cross-examination of Michael Cohen in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. NBC News Congressional Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains what’s at stake in Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary contest. The Nevada Independent CEO and editor Jon Ralston discusses the state of 2024 race in that battle ground state. Akayla Gardner, Faiz Shakir and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
May 14, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Cohen takes the stand for the first time today in former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. Tia Mitchell, former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Sarah Chamberlain join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discusses the shake-up inside Russian President Vladimir Putin’s cabinet. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian explains what to expect as Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) corruption trial begins.
May 13, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Meet the Press to discuss his department’s report on Gaza — and whether Israel is violating international law. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) reacts to the White House’s pressure on Israel and talks about his re-election bid. Sen. Lindsey Graham talks to Kristen Welker about his “red lines” on Israel. NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba joins the roundtable to share her latest reporting on the Biden campaign.
May 12, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former State Department official Josh Paul reacts to President Biden’s decision to pause some weapons shipments to Israel. Richard Engel joins with the latest reporting on the ground in Jerusalem. Yasmin Vossoughian and Carol Lam break down another week in the Trump hush-money trial, with Michael Cohen set to testify next week. Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, talks about the state of the anti-abortion movement and former President Trump’s stance on abortion....
May 10, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Biden threatens to withhold certain U.S. weapons to Israel if the IDF launches a full-scale assault of Rafah. Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) discusses the Biden administration's latest plans on the border. Stormy Daniels continues her testimony in former President Trump's hush money trial. NBC News Miami's new documentary explores how Florida’s powerful sugar industry influences local and federal politics.
May 09, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Biden administration’s diplomatic efforts to influence Israel’s strategy in its war against Hamas nears an inflection point. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) explains why he thinks the White House’s decision to halt weapon shipments to Israel over concerns they would be used in southern Gaza is a "positive development." Judge Aileen Cannon has postponed former President Trump’s classified documents trial indefinitely. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff discusses how men can help advocate for abortion ri...
May 08, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adult film actress Stormy Daniels took the stand in former President Trump’s New York hush money trial. Israel takes control over the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing as cease-fire negotiators resume talks in Cairo. Benjy Sarlin, Ameshia Cross and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Reporter Matt Bodner discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin’s historic fifth inauguration.
May 07, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Six months out from the election, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) — a potential vice presidential pick — exclusively joins Meet the Press. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) talks about the protests on college campuses across the U.S. WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain joins for a Meet the Moment interview to discuss the "full-blown famine" in northern Gaza. Vaughn Hillyard, Maria Teresa Kumar and Sara Fagen join the Meet the Press roundtable.
May 05, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Talks continue over a deal to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Executive Director of the World Food Programme Cindy McCain sits down with Kristen Welker and warns of a “full-blown famine” in Northern Gaza. Hope Hicks testifies at former President Trump’s hush money trial. The Justice Department indictments for Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife for bribery. Rhonda Colvin, former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Lance Trover join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
May 03, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest installment of NBC News' Deciders Focus Group series made in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago, young voters in Wisconsin discuss how the Israel-Hamas war and abortion will impact their votes in November. Aaron David Miller, former State Department analyst, says there is “no real urgency” from the Israeli government or Hamas in reaching a cease-fire deal. Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial continues as Stormy Daniels’ former attorney Keith Dav...
May 02, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arizona’s state legislature votes to repeal an 1864 abortion ban. More than 100 protesters are arrested at Columbia University as pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses grow. Former President Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail during a break in his hush money trial. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) says Florida women are in “agony” as the state’s six-week abortion ban goes into effect.
May 01, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Student protesters at Columbia University occupy a building on campus as tensions surrounding ongoing demonstrations escalate. A New York judge finds former President Trump violated his gag order nine times. Abortion clinics in Florida are rushing to provide services as the state’s six-week ban is set to take effect. Betsy Woodruff Swan, Marc Short and Faiz Shakir join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Apr 30, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Urgent efforts are underway to secure a cease-fire agreement in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University are defying a deadline to clear their encampment. Eugene Scott, Meghan Hays and Doug Heye join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Independent candidate for Nebraska’s Senate seat Dan Osborn discusses his efforts to consolidate the anti-Republican vote.
Apr 29, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joins Meet the Press to talk about Ukraine, abortion, Donald Trump and the future of the Republican Party. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) — author of “Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside” — exclusively joins to discuss his new book. Activist Ruby Bridges reflects on book bannings, as her own work faces censorship in some schools.
Apr 28, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast A New York jury heard testimony from a third witness in former President Trump’s criminal hush money trial. Protests continue at college campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war. President Biden sat down with radio host Howard Stern in a live interview. Daniella Diaz, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Garrett Ventry join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Gov. Bill Lee (R-Tenn.) is expected to sign a measure to allow teachers to carry guns in schools.
Apr 26, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Trump presidential immunity case as the former president appeared in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial. An Arizona grand jury charged Trump allies in an election interference case. Molly Ball, Navin Nayak and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) discusses the Trump immunity case and the Ukraine aid package.
Apr 25, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pro-Palestinian protests continue to take place across universities nationwide. Arizona Statehouse lawmakers pass a bill that would repeal the near total ban on abortion upheld by the state’s Supreme Court. President Biden signs a 95 billion dollar foreign aid package. Akayla Gardner, Doug Jones and Charlie Dent join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Apr 24, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Judge Merchan holds a hearing on whether former President Trump violated a gag order by attacking witnesses and jurors. President Biden heads to Florida, where a six-week ban on abortion is set to take effect in just over a week. The U.S. is expected to impose sanctions on an ultra-orthodox unit of Israel’s military. Rhonda Colvin, Maria Teresa Kumar and Hogan Gidley join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Voters head to the polls to cast their ballot in the Pennsylvania primaries
Apr 23, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The prosecution and defense deliver opening statements in former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial. Ambassador Bill Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of Ukraine’s war with Russia. Nicholas Wu, Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Matt Gorman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on how far cities can go in policing homelessness.
Apr 22, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Meet the Press exclusively to discuss the House passing aid to Ukraine and the country’s ongoing war with Russia. Steve Kornacki breaks down the results of the latest NBC News poll. Presidential historian and author of “An Unfinished Love Story” Doris Kearns Goodwin reflects on the resilience of America even in turbulent times.
Apr 21, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel launches a limited retaliatory strike inside Iran. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the House clears another procedural hurdle to advance a foreign aid bill. Symone Sanders-Townsend and Lance Trover join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Apr 19, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 12-person jury has been set for former president Donald Trump's hush money in New York. Multiple members of the Kennedy family endorse President Biden at a campaign stop in Philadelphia. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) discusses division within the Republican party as Speaker Johnson's tries to pass foreign aid legislation. Retired four-star general Jospeh Votel analyzes Israel's options following Iran's drone attack.
Apr 18, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast