NBC Meet the Press

Peter Baker, NY Times correspondent, joins Kristen Welker to analyze her interview with former President Trump, discussing false election claims, potential self-pardoning, and ongoing legal challenges. They delve into his defiance, dubious legal defense, admiration for Putin, and Trump's failure to condemn Putin's actions. They also discuss the unrealistic claim of ending a war in 24 hours and recent events including Hunter Biden's indictments.

Former President Donald Trump joins Kristen Welker in her first show as moderator of Meet the Press. They discuss criminal charges against him, January 6 account, House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden, his position on abortion, and foreign policy. Panelists comment on his defiant attitude towards the system, spreading falsehoods, and leading the Republican nomination fight.

As the UAW union goes on a historic strike, President Biden finds himself walking a fine line between supporting the movement and limiting its impact on the economy. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) react to the latest on the picket lines. New MTP moderator Kristen Welker shares more from her exclusive interview with former President Donald Trump. Jorge Zamanillo, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, discusses the dispute over the museum’s contents.

Hunter Biden is indicted on three gun-related charges. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) discusses tensions within the Republican Party amid a government funding fight and threats to Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) speakership. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) talks about disaster relief and Ukraine aid funding as House Republicans struggle to get votes to avoid a government shutdown.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment announcement isn’t swaying far-right Republicans leaving a government shutdown still on the table. NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby discusses North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting in Russia and the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) discusses Wednesday’s closed-door Senate forum with tech giants including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman on artificial intelligence.

Senator Tuberville discusses McCarthy's impeachment inquiry. Iranian President emphasizes need for prisoner swap. Justice Department indicts police officers. Google faces first antitrust trial in decades.

Jamie Raskin, Member of Congress, prepares to defend President Biden from potential impeachment inquiry. Russian Prime Minister invites Kim Jong Un to Russia. Former President Trump attacks Biden while marking 9/11 anniversary. FDA approves new COVID vaccines as students return to classroom.

Sen. Bill Cassidy discusses concerns about Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health. Gov. Gavin Newsom puts speculation about a 2024 presidential bid to rest. The podcast explores the reluctance of aging leaders to step down. Debates about Biden and Trump running again and the desire for change by the American people. Discussion on the future of the Democratic Party and the possibility of Vice President Harris becoming President. Reflections on years of community and conversation at NBC News and the moderator's future commitments.

Guests include J. Tom Morgan, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm. Topics discussed include the Georgia Grand Jury report, Gov. Newsom's relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the next pandemic, falling public trust in institutions, and New York City's struggle with migrants.

As Ukraine's highly anticipated counteroffensive has struggled to make major gains, there are new signs public support for more U.S. aid is waning. A jury finds Trump adviser Peter Navarro guilty of contempt of Congress. Former ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker says making Ukraine a U.S. political issue isn’t in “either party’s interest.” Former Mexico Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda says Republican Presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) sending forces into Mexico would create a “major crisis.”