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President Trump admits he exchanged harsh words with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Iran War as Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Congress that the conflict is over. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki examines the results of multiple primary elections including the uncalled California governor’s race. Judges Esther Salas and John Jones III speak in a Common Ground conversation on the threats facing the judiciary in America.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

President Trump names housing finance director Bill Pulte as the new acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews key primary races in New Jersey, California and Iowa. Steve Hilton (R-Calif.) discusses his campaign for governor. Connie Chan (D-Calif.) talks about her bid to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi after receiving the speaker emerita’s endorsement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

The Trump administration drops its “anti-weaponization” fund after it created an impasse among Republicans on Capitol Hill over immigration funding. Progressive congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti (D) joins Meet the Press NOW ahead of Tuesday’s California primary to discuss his policy differences with retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi whose seat he’s trying to fill. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) navigates another controversy over extramarital sexual messages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Kristen Welker interviews former Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.). Leigh Ann Caldwell, Val Demings, Garrett Haake and Stephen Hayes join the roundtable.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2026

The midterm elections heat up as a Trump White House official hits Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico with personal attacks. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest negotiations with Iran, the recent escalation in the war with Ukraine and the future of the Democratic Party. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi appears on Capitol Hill for a closed-door interview about her handling of the Epstein files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) discusses the fallout from the 2024 DNC autopsy and her decision to run in a majority-minority district. The United States and Iran accuse one another of violating the ceasefire deal as they exchange military strikes. Former first lady Jill Biden reveals that she thought her husband was "having a stroke” during the 2024 presidential debate.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Jack Schlossberg (D-N.Y.), grandson of President John F. Kennedy and congressional candidate, tells Meet the Press NOW why his campaign is not "like other campaigns." NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down the Texas GOP Senate runoff where Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. During a Cabinet meeting, President Trump says he doesn't "care about the midterms" in negotiating an end to the war with Iran.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Voters head to the polls in Texas for the state’s primary runoff elections in another test of President Trump’s endorsement power. Dan Osborn joins Meet the Press NOW to explain why he’s running for Nebraska’s Senate seat as an independent. Dr. Craig Spencer, who contracted Ebola while treating patients in West Africa in 2014, discusses the response to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

President Trump offers conflicting messages on the status of peace talks with Iran after saying a deal was “largely negotiated.” NBC News correspondents discuss the latest diplomatic and economic developments. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona sits down with three members of Congress, including two Vietnam War veterans, who participated in the annual washing of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall ahead of Memorial Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, sits down for a Meet the Moment conversation about her work advocating for mothers in the workforce.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2026

Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) as President Trump says a deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” with final terms still being worked out. Former Sec. Jeh Johnson, Andrea Mitchell, Marc Short and Amy Walter join the roundtable. Girls who Code Founder Reshma Saujani joins for a Meet the Moment conversation.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2026

Tulsi Gabbard announces she is resigning as director of national intelligence, the latest White House shakeup, as parts of President Trump’s agenda continues to face pushback from members of his own party. The Trump administration announces green card applicants seeking permanent residency in the U.S. must do so from their home country. Denise Powell (D-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW as she looks to flip the seat held by retiring Rep. Don Bacon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to break down primary election results and what the latest races reveal about President Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party. Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb (D) discusses his victory in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. The Department of Justice indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the fatal 1996 shooting of civilian planes. GUID: now_mtp_netcast_260520 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Voters are casting their ballots in key primaries across six states as President Trump announces he is endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate runoff. Kentucky Senate candidates Daniel Cameron (R), Charles Booker (D) and Amy McGrath (D) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their bid to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell. The Department of Justice sets up a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund after President Trump drops his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Police respond to a shooting incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego. President Trump strengthens his grip over the Republican Party after Trump-backed Rep. Julie Letlow defeats incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Louisiana Senate primary. President Trump calls off strikes on Iran that were scheduled for Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

Kristen Welker interviews Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) as President Trump returns to Washington after his summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Former FBI Director James Comey joins exclusively as he faces a second indictment from the Trump administration. Lanhee Chen, Adrienne Elrod and Ryan Nobles 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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2026

We’re back with another episode of “Here’s the Scoop: Supreme Court Edition.” This month, NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett is speaking with legal experts and lawyers to discuss the cases being argued this term — and the legal precedents that underpin them. Our second episode is about the transgender student athletes who are challenging laws in West Virginia and Idaho that prevent them from competing on girls’ teams in school sports. The courts of appeals in each district have sided with the student athletes, but Supreme Court watchers agree that the justices are likely to uphold the bans. Former ACLU national legal director David Cole argued Bostock vs. Clayton County (2020), in which a 6-3 majority of justices established transgender people as a protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employment discrimination. Host Laura Jarrett talks to Cole about his client Aimee Stephens, who was fired from her job after she came out as transgender. He explains how he won over conservative justices on the high court, and why the stakes are different for the transgender athletes in these cases.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2026

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Trump's trip to China as he returns to the United States. A terrorist commander is indicted on terrorism charges and accused of plotting attacks across the U.S. A former government watchdog calls recent Trump family stock trades "completely unprecedented." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

President Trump says that Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered to help the United States reach a deal with Iran. House Select Committee on China Chair Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) discusses how the China summit may impact larger negotiations on Taiwan’s independence and the war with Iran. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is expected to call a special legislative session on redistricting, potentially giving Republicans an advantage in the midterms.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

President Trump touches down in Beijing for the start of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) explains how she thinks the war with Iran will impact Trump’s negotiations with China. Fmr. Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who is now running as a Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, discusses how the redistricting battle could impact races across the nation.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

As the war with Iran drives up prices, President Trump says Americans’ financial situation is “not even a little bit” motivating him to end the war. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D) reacts to the latest in the redistricting fight in Virginia. Planned Parenthood President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson talks maternal health in America after the Supreme Court temporarily extends access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

President Trump says the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “on life support” as he considers suspending the federal gas tax. Former NIAID Director Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the government’s response to the hantavirus as American passengers aboard the cruise ship return to the U.S., including one who tested positive. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin accuses Democrats of putting security preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in jeopardy following the record-breaking shutdown of DHS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) and philanthropist Olivia Walton join Meet the Press for a Common Ground conversation around maternal health.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2026

Kristen Welker interviews Energy Secretary Chris Wright as Americans feel the squeeze from rising gas prices amid the war with Iran. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joins exclusively as Democrats lose ground in the redistricting fight. Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) and philanthropist Olivia Walton join for a Common Ground conversation on maternal health. Ashley Etienne, Matt Gorman, Jonathan Martin and Tyler Pager 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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2026

Welcome to “Here’s the Scoop: Supreme Court Edition.” This month, NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett will be speaking with legal experts and lawyers to discuss the cases being argued this term — and the legal precedents that underpin them. First up: birthright citizenship. On the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying birthright citizenship does not apply to the children of undocumented immigrants, arguing they are not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States. In making its case, the administration has revived arguments from 1898 made in United States v. Wong Kim Ark. A descendant of Wong Kim Ark reflects on the threat to his family’s legacy, and then University of New Hampshire history professor Lucy Salyer analyzes why the administration is relying on a century-old argument to make its case today.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2026

The Virginia Supreme Court strikes down the voter-approved map drawn by Democrats, with midterms less than six months away. The war with Iran escalates as U.S. forces fire at Iranian targets across the Strait of Hormuz in two separate incidents. The Department of Defense releases more than 160 "never-before-seen" files related to unidentified flying objects. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signs a new congressional map into a new law that dismantles the only majority-Black district in the state. Gas prices continue to climb as Iran reviews the United States’ latest peace proposal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral candidates take to the debate stage as both races intensify.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Ind.) joins Meet the Press NOW after many Trump-endorsed candidates oust several Republican incumbents in the state Senate primary race. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki analyzes the election results and what they could mean for the midterms ahead. President Trump appears optimistic that a peace deal with Iran is within reach while also renewing his threat to bomb Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

The Trump administration insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect as the U.S. and Iran fight for control over the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki is at the big board as voters are voting in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. World Central Kitchen chef Aline Kamakian joins Meet the Press NOW from Lebanon as a new report from the United Nations warns more than 1.2 million people could face acute hunger.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Iran fires missiles and drones at U.S.-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump announced “Project Freedom” to guide commercial vessels through the waterway. Spirit Airlines shuts down leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The Supreme Court temporarily blocks a lower court ruling that limited the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) as the war with Iran passes the 60-day mark. Julia Ainsley, fmr. Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), Amna Nawaz and Marc Short 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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2026

President Trump pens a letter to Congress arguing he does not have to go through Congress to continue the war with Iran. Trump speaks at his first public event since the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner as new details emerge about the incident. Sens. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) discuss the problems facing rural communities and how they are working to find bipartisan solutions in a Common Ground conversation.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) discusses the mounting pressure President Trump faces to have the Iran War approved by Congress. Trump signs a bill to end the 75-day DHS shutdown. Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine) suspends her campaign for Senate, clearing the way for progressive candidate Graham Platner to win the nomination.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) joins Meet the Press NOW after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are questioned by Congress over the Iran war. Former FBI Director James Comey makes his first court appearance after being charged over a social media post that the Justice Department says threatened President Trump. New details emerge about the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted by a federal grand jury over a photo he posted a photo on social media of seashells on a beach arranged to say “86 47” which the DOJ calls a threat against the president. King Charles addresses a joint meeting of Congress as he looks to ease tensions between the U.S. and UK over the Iran war. Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the Comey indictment and discuss his accountability commission to look into the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Tomas Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump as new details emerge about the incident and his motivations. Expert in extremism and polarization Cynthia Miller-Idriss talks about the rise in political violence. President Trump meets with top national security officials to discuss the future of the war with Iran after the latest negotiations were abruptly canceled. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

Kristen Welker speaks with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) after an armed man rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Lanhee Chen, Adrienne Elrod 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 personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2026

President Trump dispatches Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials. Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb reacts to the Department of Justice dropping its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss DHS funding, immigration reform and the possibility of redistricting in Florida. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

President Trump speaks about his affordability agenda at the White House as new polls show some Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy. As part of the NBC News’ Common Ground series, Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sits down with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.).

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve Chair. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) says moderates are the path to a Democratic Senate majority. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down how a new map in Virginia gives Democrats a narrow edge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

President Trump announces he’s extending the U.S. ceasefire with Iran. Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh faces questions about the central bank’s independence during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. Virginians head to the polls to vote on a referendum that would enact a new congressional map in Democrats’ favor. UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder speaks on the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

Vice President Vance is likely to travel to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks with Iran as tensions escalate. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki looks at the latest NBC News poll that shows President Trump’s job approval reaching a new low. NBC News Correspondent Shaquille Brewster talks to college students in Michigan about the state of the country. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur does a deep dive on Maine’s Democratic Senate primary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

Entrepreneur Emma Grede joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about her journey from a girl in East London to one of America’s richest self-made women, working alongside the Kardashian family.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) joins Meet the Press for an exclusive interview reflecting on his first 100 days in office, his campaign promises, and his relationships with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and President Trump.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2026

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz joins Meet the Press as questions mount about fragile ceasefires in the Middle East. Kristen Welker sits down for an exclusive interview with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) as he reflects on his first 100 days in office. Entrepreneur Emma Grede joins for a Meet the Moment conversation. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News Decision Desk poll. Ashley Etienne, Sara Fagen 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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2026

Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire negotiations but the U.S. continues its blockade. Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss recent Russian attacks, U.S. aid to Ukraine and President Trump’s latest comments on ending the war. Former presidential adviser Lanny Davis discusses his new book on building bridges across deep divisions in the United States.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg weighs in on the new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) explains how the war with Iran is causing economic hardship for New York City residents. Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is found dead in an apparent murder-suicide amid difficult divorce proceedings. Steve Kornacki explains how changing sentiments about Israel may impact the results of a special election in New Jersey.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct accusations. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the resignations and her assessment of the Democratic party heading into the midterms. The U.S. and Iran eye a second round of peace talks as early as this week, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts talks between Israel and Lebanon. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the upcoming special election in New Jersey.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

The U.S. begins a blockade of Iranian ports after peace negotiations between the United States and Iran result in no deal to end the war. Pope Leo XIV says he has “no fear” speaking out against the Trump administration even as President Trump escalates his criticisms of the pontiff. Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) drops out of the gubernatorial election after multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

In his first-ever interview on American television, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells Meet the Press that Cuba would fight back against any potential U.S. military action, saying Cuban leadership is prepared to “give our lives for the revolution.”

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2026