Keys to America's Deal with Iran, and Inside MS NOW, with Joe Scarborough, Plus 2028 Politics, with Neera Tanden

Next Up with Mark Halperin

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News, Daily News, Politics

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2026

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Mark Halperin delivers a reported monologue on the growing uncertainty surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran deal, breaking down what’s actually on the table, the competing perspectives, and the high-stakes risks that could shape the outcome. “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough joins, questioning who is really advising President Trump, raising concerns about the structure and effectiveness of the current war cabinet. He also explains why he believes Democrats are missing a key reality of the conflict, arguing the party is struggling to balance criticism of Trump and acknowledging Iran as a global threat. He also warns why a nuclear Iran remains an unacceptable outcome, emphasizing the importance of verification and enforcement in any deal. Later, Scarborough reflects on the shift from MSNBC to MS NOW, offering new insight into his show and the network. Former Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Neera Tanden also joins to outline what Americans need most right now, from housing to economic relief, and what Trump policies are the most popular. She also weighs in on will make a strong presidential candidate in 2028, challenging conventional thinking about experience, messaging, and electability. Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/MARK Bank On Yourself: Discover the retirement plan banks Don't want you to know about—get your free report at https://BankOnYourself.com/Mark 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NEXTUP to save 20% Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH%3Fsi%3D8e4ff54000cc438d Follow Next Up with Mark Halperin on all social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuphalperin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextuphalperin X (Twitter): https://x.com/NextUpHalperin Connect with Mark Halperin on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markevanhalperin X (Twitter): https://x.com/markhalperin

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0:00.0	Hey, everybody, welcome to Next Up. I'm Mark Cowperin. I won't say you won the lottery, but you're
0:07.2	fortunate to be here. We've got a great episode for you. I'm the editor-in-chief of Live Interactive
0:11.5	Video Platform 2-way and your host here to Everything Next Up. Quite a show today with two great
0:18.1	talkers, two great guests. First, my friend Joe Scarborough, the host of
0:22.8	Morning Joe on MS Now will be here. We're going to talk about the Trump War Cabinet and a little bit
0:29.6	about TV as well. Excited to hear from Joe. And then near Tandon, she's the former White House
0:34.8	Domestic Policy Advisor and now president and CEO at the Center for American Progress.
0:39.6	This is a great success story in Washington of the Democratic Party and of the left.
0:43.9	They've been around now for about a quarter century competing with places like Heritage and other places on the right to put forward ideas.
0:51.6	They've got a great track.
0:52.4	We'll talk to Nira about some of the ideas they're working
0:54.5	on now and what she thinks of both President Trump and what her party needs in 28 to put together
1:00.5	a winning presidential campaign. But first, in just a moment, my reported monologue.
1:05.9	Topic today, again, is Iran. I've been talking to folks about what should be shaping up,
1:10.6	what could be shaping up
1:11.6	as the basis for negotiation between the Iran and the United States in Pakistan and why there is
1:18.0	both possibility and peril there for President Trump. So stay tuned to just a moment. My reported
1:23.9	monologue is next up.
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