Meet the Press

The podcast discusses the chaotic state of Congress as it returns from a break, addressing potential government shutdown, leadership concerns, impeachment threats, ongoing trials, and the uncertainty surrounding Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. It also analyzes the latest polling data on the White House, concerns about President Biden's age, and Senator McConnell's recent health concerns. Furthermore, it covers the developments in the Georgia case involving the 19 code defendants, Trump's interest in investigating Joe Biden, and the sentencing of the former leader of the Proud Boys. Additionally, it explores the potential consequences of a government shutdown, the need to combat extremism and violence, and the challenges in US-China relations.

Gov. Chris Sununu discusses Trump, Republican primary, third-party candidate. Sec. Gina Raimondo on U.S. refusing to sell semiconductors to China. Franklin Foer gives inside look into Biden administration. Discussions on government shutdown, impeachment inquiry, and U.S.-China trade tensions.

As Fall approaches, Washington braces for a busy season that could include a government shutdown, an impeachment inquiry and a televised criminal trial tied to former President Trump — all amid an active presidential campaign. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) says he intends to “prove” his skeptics wrong and make the second Republican presidential debate stage. The Biden administration takes a new approach to close a gun show loophole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appeared to freeze in public for the second time in recent months during an event in Kentucky, again raising questions about his — and other aging politicians’ — capacity to hold office. Former FEMA Director Craig Fugate addresses disaster prevention efforts following Hurricane Idalia. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and retired Adm. James Stavridis discusses Ukraine’s recent breakthroughs in its war with Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hurricane Idalia makes its way across Georgia and South Carolina after slamming into Florida as a Category 3 storm at landfall. Rob Herrin, public information officer for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, discusses the impact on Tampa, which avoided a direct hit but still faced widespread flooding and storm surge. Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey says “now ... we are having 100-year storm events on a regular basis.” Jeff Williams, mayor of Horseshoe Beach, Fla talks about the damage his town has sustained. Plus, the roundtable discusses Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appearing to freeze again at a Kentucky event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White House appears to be searching for a prescription to the president’s deep unpopularity. Floridians up and down the state’s west coast are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. Former U.S. Attorney Carol Lam discusses how 2024 could play out for former President Trump in the courtroom. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) talks about the committee’s roundtable with gold star families of the Abbey Gate attack. An Ohio reproductive rights group filed a lawsuit against the state’s ballot board. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trial date set for Trump's case before Super Tuesday. Jacksonville shooting and response discussed. American relations with China and 2024 presidential election examined. Law enforcement's role in combating hate-based shootings. Political dynamics surrounding Ukraine and Republican stance on Trump explored.

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy addresses the 2020 election and why he challenges Donald Trump. Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses third parties and President Biden's re-election

Former President Trump's arraignment in the Georgia election probe, Nevada's confusing GOP presidential nominating process, and updates on the surrender of all 19 defendants involved in the January 6th Capitol attack are discussed by J. Tom Morgan, Jon Ralston, Deepa Shivaram, Joe Crowley, and Charlie Dent in this episode.

Criminal defense attorney and former assistant district attorney in Fulton County, Darryl Cohen, discusses District Attorney Fani Willis' request for Trump's trial. Marc Short analyzes Mike Pence's debate performance. Topics include Trump's surrender, upcoming trials, doubts about a speedy trial, and divided opinions on Vivek Ramaswami in the recent debate. Strategies of Democratic primary candidates and Chris Christie's performance are also discussed.