Meet the Press Archive

Former President Richard Nixon joined Meet the Press years after resigning from office on August 9, 1974, after five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. in June of that year.

On a special edition of Meet the Press broadcast live from Philadelphia, governors from across the country and both parties joined the program to mark the nation’s bicentennial: Govs. Michael Dukakis (D-Mass.), Robert Ray (R-Iowa), Wendell Anderson (D-Minn.), Mills Godwin (R-Va.) and Milton Shapp (D-Pa.).

Democratic presidential frontrunner Gary Hart saw his campaign collapse after reports of an extramarital affair sparked a media firestorm. Fellow presidential candidates Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.), Rev. Jesse Jackson and former DNC chairman Robert S. Strauss joined Meet the Press to weigh in.

Illinois State Sen. Barack Obama (D) joined Meet the Press for the first time after being selected to deliver the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention — a speech that would help launch him onto the national political stage and change the trajectory of his career.

FEB. 9, 1997 — Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Grant Hill and commissioner David Stern joined Meet the Press on the fiftieth anniversary of the NBA.

Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) joined Meet the Press for an interview around his autobiography, “Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage.” Frank passed away on May 20, 2026, at the age of 86.

NBC News’ Tom Brokaw traveled to Beijing to speak with Zhao Ziyang, premier of China and the acting head of the Chinese Communist Party, in the first interview Zhao had ever given to American television. Watch the full episode from the Meet the Press archive.

CNN founder Ted Turner joined Meet the Press around the release of his autobiography “Call Me Ted.” Turner passed away on May 6, 2026, aged 87.

Former FBI Director James Comey joined Meet the Press to weigh in on President Trump’s credibility, the Steele Dossier and the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation. Watch the full episode from the Meet the Press archive.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and royal consort of Queen Elizabeth, joined Meet the Press during a 1969 tour of North America.

In an interview with Meet the Press, New York City Mayor John Lindsay, a longtime Republican, discussed his decision to seek the Democratic presidential nomination.

Fidel Castro appeared on Meet the Press for his first visit to the United States since the Cuban revolution, nearly three months earlier.

Lt. Col. John Glenn joined Meet the Press to discuss U.S. plans to land an astronaut on the moon and defended the need for Congress to fund NASA.

JULY 13, 1969 — Meet the Press broadcast from Cape Kennedy space center and welcomed the three NASA astronauts who commanded Apollo missions 8, 9 and 10 ahead of the historic launch of Apollo 11, which would land Americans on the moon.

Vice President Gerald Ford joined Meet the Press in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and as the U.S. was reeling from the 1973 energy crisis.

Then-FBI Director Robert Mueller joined Meet the Press to discuss sweeping changes at the Bureau following the September 11, 2001, attacks. Mueller died Saturday at 81.

As the civil rights protests of the 1960s spread across America, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joined Meet the Press to urge his supporters to commit to nonviolent resistance.

Inspired by the spirit of Christmas, Meet the Press invited Sen. Paul Douglas (D-Ill.) to try his hand as a moderator and ask questions of the panel. “It is a novel experience for a politician to have the chance to question the members of the press,” Douglas said. “Until this afternoon the shoe has always been on the other foot.”

Robert Frost, the only poet ever to receive four Pulitzer prize awards, joined Meet the Press on Christmas Day 1955 and was asked which of his poems best captured the spirit of America.

On June 4, 1995, Rob Reiner joined Meet the Press to defend Hollywood from charges that it had been “consumed by mindless violence and loveless sex.” Reiner returned on March 31, 2013, as the Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of same-sex marriage.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, incoming White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.) joined Meet the Press after the Supreme Court settled the recount dispute in Florida's 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

Vice President Dick Cheney sat down with Meet the Press days after the attacks on September 11 for a wide-ranging interview at Camp David. On Nov. 20, 2025, the former chief of staff, congressman and influential vice president was laid to rest.

Carrie Dann and Mark Murray say goodbye, but not before looking back at some of their favorite moments from the Lid.

Carrie Dann looks at poll numbers from Pew Research to see just how much distrust there is between Democrats and Republicans.

Carrie Dann looks at the right-track/wrong-track numbers in the latest NBC News poll and finds a pessimistic public.

In the latest NBC News poll, Jill Biden's favorability falls as partisanship rises. Carrie Dann reports.

Mark Murray looks back at the last four years and recounts all the ways President Trump changed the White House.

The latest NBC News poll shows little change in how many people believe President Trump should be removed from office.

Carrie Dann looks at why ten Republicans voted for impeachment in the House of Representatives.

A new poll shows a major shift in support for President Trump, despite historically steady numbers.

Carrie Dann looks back in time to see why some previous presidents skipped the inaugurations of their successors.

With control of the Senate in Democratic hands, President-elect Biden has moved ahead with his cabinet plans. Carrie Dann explains.

Carrie Dann looks at the Georgia runoff exit polls and explores the thread that ties together violent protests in Washington, DC.

Carrie Dann reports on the composition of the new congress and how it compares to the broader American population.

Back with a big number for the week, Carrie Dann tracks the historic ad spending underway in the two Georgia Senate runoffs.

Carrie Dann tells the story of Denmark Groover, one of the key figures behind Georgia's runoff rules.

Mark Murray looks back at the no-good, very-bad year.

Americans are struggling during the pandemic and unemployment numbers are worse than expected. Carrie Dann reports.

A new Gallup poll shows that governors are polling well during the pandemic, despite the widespread anxiety around what comes next. Carrie Dann reports.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Joe Biden on his electoral win, but Trump's fight over legitimacy continues.

The number of the week: 54. Carrie Dann looks back at the first women who served in a presidential cabinet.

With Biden’s Cabinet now almost complete – save for his picks for attorney general, Education secretary and Transportation secretary – we can now make some broader points about it.

Carrie Dann explains how an annual defense spending bill has turned into a test of the president's strength during his final days in office.

Carrie Dann explains why so few members of the House are making their way into the Biden administration.

Pew Research shows that six in ten Americans are comfortable taking a Covid vaccine, leaving a large group of skeptical people.

The road to 270: Explained

Opposites Attract: Biden keeps the steak alive of incoming presidents being the polar opposites of the president they’re replacing.

With reports that Trump might run again in 2024, the 22nd and 24th president is back in the news.

The outstanding popular vote could push Biden's lead over Trump past 7 million votes.

The Trump team is using campaign-style fundraising emails to raise money for the RNC and Save America PAC.

Bipartisan barriers broken with 2020 vote.

As the election recedes, and we gather for Thanksgiving, Carrie Dann shares some useful advice.

Carrie Dann explains how the early state results made the 2020 election margins seem much closer than they actually were.

The American electorate is changing. From where people live to how they vote, political parties are trying to keep up.

A study from the Public Religion Research Institute shows how evangelical viewers of Fox News align politically. Carrie Dann reports.

A new poll from Axios shows that half of Republicans now say that in-person gatherings outside of the household are risky. Carrie Dann reports.

Carrie Dann untangles the knot that has formed in Georgia as the count continues and the runoff campaign moves forward.

Carrie Dann looks at numbers from Pew Research that show Americans are more divided than any other country over approval for governments' Covid performance.

President-elect Joe Biden took away some of President Trump's advantage with Evangelical voters.

Carrie Dann looks at the 2020 youth vote from two metrics.

The Latino vote in Florida showed that Democrats can't take the voting block for granted.

We knew suburban voters were going to be important to the 2020 vote, but Carrie Dann shows how they might have been the key for Joe Biden.

Carrie Dann looks into the 2020 election vote to understand what Joe Biden's electorate really looked like.

Just in case you haven’t gotten enough of the 2020 election season, we’re likely headed to runoffs in January that could decided control of the U.S. Senate. Mark Murray explains.

As we wait for more results, Carrie Dann looks back at the pre-election polls.

Carrie Dann explains how exit polls work and what to expect in the timeframe between exit polls and final results.

Carrie Dann shares some words of wisdom before Election Day.

Breaking down the race for the Senate one last time, and why North Carolina and Iowa can tell us a lot about if Dems are poised to win a majority.

The Biden campaign is making every attempt to raise voter turnout among African Americans. Carrie Dann reports.

A resounding chorus of "meh."

Joe Biden and the Democrats continue to be above 270 electoral votes in the latest battleground map from the NBC News Political Unit.

Carrie Dann explains why two electoral votes in Nebraska and Maine might might flip blue on election night.

Mark Murray reports on how white voters say they view the 2020 election.

President Trump is hoping for a major turnaround in a race that he’s currently trailing, but those 40 million-plus votes are already signed, sealed and on their way to way to delivery no matter what happens in the final stretch of the race. Alex Seitz-Wald reports.

The Commission on Presidential Debates has adjusted the format for the final debate, and Trump is telegraphing a return to his aggressive posture when he faces Biden. Melissa Holzberg reports.

Joe Biden's lead in the money wars suggests that the Trump campaign's "Death Star" might have been as vulnerable as its namesake. Ben Kamisar reports.

After Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) mispronounced Sen. Kamala Harris' first name, Perdue's opponent raised nearly $2 million off of outraged supporters. Carrie Dann explains.

Here’s why Joe Biden’s 2020 lead in the polls is different than Hillary Clinton’s in 2016. Mark Murray explains.

New polling shows the resilience of QAnon, despite recent bans from social media platforms. Justice Gilpin-Green reports.

This year, there are 86 legislative chambers in 44 states on the ballot. And the outcome of those races will have huge implications for redistricting.

Meet the Press introduces: Florida Florida Florida. In this new five-part series, Chuck Todd looks back at the enduring political lessons of the 2000 presidential recount. Download now in the Chuck ToddCast.

Mark Murray recounts what has to be the wildest, craziest, most unbelievable 10 days in American politics.

Carrie Dann reports on the NBC News / SurveyMonkey tracking poll which shows that two-thirds of Americans are worried about the coronavirus.

In North Carolina, incumbent GOP senator Thom TIllis has contracted covid-19, as his Democratic challenger, Cal Cunningham, fends off allegations of indiscretion.

With a new NBC News / WSJ poll, Joe Biden holds a growing lead over Donald Trump, but the president's coronavirus scare could scramble things.

The latest bombshell in 2020: The President testing positive almost guarantees that the virus will be the dominant political story between now and Election Day

Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign has long had the TV and radio spending advantage over President Trump. But while Trump has increased his spending in a handful of key states, Biden's campaign is hitting new, weekly spending highs across the map.

The brutal first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Biden was more revealing than the shouting might have suggested.

NBC News/WSJ poll finds 71 percent of voters say the debates won't change their minds. Carrie Dann reports.

A new Washington Post / ABC poll shows that Trump has a 12 point advantage with men, but Biden leads among women. Carrie Dann reports.

Don’t expect the upcoming debates to change many minds. That what our recent NBC/WSJ found, Mark Murray reports.

The Pew Research Center finds that about a quarter of all Americans have had trouble paying bills since the start of the pandemic.

A new poll analysis form NBC News and Quibi shows that Trump is losing ground with younger women and younger people of color. Carrie Dann reports.

Carrie Dann takes a look at the almost even political divide over whether college sports should come back during coronavirus.

Carrie Dann looks at the many ways elected leaders could react to the death of iconic Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The Biden-Trump race remains stable, but don’t forget about all the uncertainty out there — especially when it comes to which ballots get counted (and which ones don’t).

Carrie Dann reports on a Quibi and NBC News analysis of more than 2,000 young voters surveyed in the NBC News/Wall Street Journal polls from January through August of this year.

An NBC News / SurveyMonkey poll shows that the number of people who say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine is rising.