The Morning Meeting
2WAY
Every weekday morning, the executives who run America’s television news networks chair a key gathering of their anchors, correspondents, and producers to look ahead at the day’s forthcoming events. The meeting offers – for those lucky enough to attend – a fascinating, forward-looking snapshot of the news cycle ahead.
Each weekday morning on 2WAY, the home of conversations like no other, “The Morning Meeting” offers the chance to attend – and participate in – one such meeting, hosted by 2WAY’s Mark Halperin, the #1 bestselling author and former ABC News political editor, and a rotating panel of co-hosts.
Each weekday morning on 2WAY, the home of conversations like no other, “The Morning Meeting” offers the chance to attend – and participate in – one such meeting, hosted by 2WAY’s Mark Halperin, the #1 bestselling author and former ABC News political editor, and a rotating panel of co-hosts.
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Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
2028 Heats Up: Why There's no Democratic Front-Runner, and Why Gavin Newsom is "Tier 1 by Himself"
The hosts dive into the shifting dynamics of the Democratic Party as they gear up for the 2028 elections, spotlighting Gavin Newsom as a frontrunner in a landscape without a clear contender. They discuss the challenges Democrats face, including voter registration issues and the influence of emerging political figures. International tensions are also on the table, particularly with Ukraine, and the implications of these global events for U.S. politics. The episode examines how public perception and authentic communication can sway the electoral narrative.
Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 3min
Trump Says "It Takes Two To Tango" on Ukraine, Says Putin and Zelensky Will Meet, Reach Peace Deal
The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer & Dan Turrentine. Every weekday morning our hosts discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 2min
Deal or No Deal - Ukraine Summit, Part 2: Trump hosts Zelensky, Plus Newsom’s Social Media Gamble
Monday, 8/18/25
TODAY'S TOPICS:
Ukraine: Previewing the day.
Ukraine: Outlines of the potential deal.
Ukraine: What happens next.
Ukraine: Surprises that are not surprises.
Gavin Newsom’s social media gambit.
Rapid round: Tariffs, Epstein/Maxwell, Trump domestic agenda.
The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer & Dan Turrentine. Every weekday morning our hosts discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 7min
Trump's Shuttle Diplomacy Moment: Alaska Takes Center Stage in Russia-Ukraine War
TODAY'S TOPICS:
The summit: Trump expectations, strategy, and tactics.
The summit: Putin expectations, strategy, and tactics.
The summit: Zelensky.
The summit: the media.
DC safety clash of control.
Midterms: redistricting.
Midterms: the Senate.
Winners and losers and what to look for this weekend.
The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer & Dan Turrentine. Every weekday morning our hosts discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
Trump and Putin Gear Up for High-Stakes Summit; Hunter Biden's Foulmouthed Reply to Melania Trump
Thursday, 8/14/25
TODAY'S TOPICS:
Ukraine-Russia
DC crime
redistricting
Gallego ’28
NYC mayoral
Hunter Biden's four-letter apology to Melania Trump
The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer & Dan Turrentine. Every weekday morning our hosts discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 4min
Trump vs Democrats and the Media on DC Crime, Federal Takeover; Countdown to Trump-Putin Summit
Wednesday, 8/13/25
TODAY'S TOPICS:
Ukraine-Russia
DC.
KY Senate.
OH Senate.
DNC resolutions on outside money and Israel.
Kennedy Center, honored.
The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer & Dan Turrentine. Every weekday morning our hosts discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
Markets Watch China Tariffs, Ukraine War Grinds, DC Crime Issues, MAGA Battles & Taylor's Latest
Tuesday, 8/12/25
TODAY'S TOPICS:
The economy.
China.
Russia-Ukraine.
DC crime and politics.
Epstein/Maxwell: the victims.
Karoline Leavitt: case study.
MAGA FIGHTS: Asymmetrical edge?
Taylor’s version.
The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer & Dan Turrentine. Every weekday morning our hosts discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
Trump Baking an Alaska Summit, Shipping Chips, and Democrat Missteps Toward 2028
Monday, 8/11/25
TODAY'S TOPICS:
The apex in Alaska.
Trump and DC.
Bibi and Gaza.
Lynch and Schiff.
Maxwell.
Gotham City mayoral.
2028.
The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer & Dan Turrentine. Every weekday morning our hosts discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 21, 2025 • 51sec
2WAY Morning Meeting: Audio Edition
The Morning Meeting with Mark Halperin, Sean Spicer & Dan Turrentine. Every weekday morning our hosts discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants, now available as a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
