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  Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: Democrats’ Israel Dilemma 26.09.2026 38min

  As Democrats grapple with what their party stands for, one issue continues to divide them: Israel. The first signs of a fissure came after Israel began its invasion of Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attacks. Some progressive Democrats demanded a more forceful U.S. response to what they saw as war crimes being committed with the help of American weapons and military aid. By the fall of 2024, a larger movement against the war had grown: More than 100,000 Democrats cast uncommitted ballots in the Michigan primary — a harbinger of Kamala Harris’ ultimate loss to Donald Trump. Since then, polls show that voter support for Israel has continued to decline in both parties. But among Democrats, that erosion has been far more dramatic. So how should the party position itself on Israel policy in 2026 — and eventually, 2028? In this episode of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," we ask two Democrats on opposite sides of this debate: Tariq Habash, a co-founder of A New Policy, a political group that advises candidates like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, and Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., who says he lost his primary because of his position on Israel. swap.fm/l/htsfd
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 25 25.09.2026 49min

  Some Republican candidates break with President Trump as they fight headwinds ahead of November's midterm elections. Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb discusses the president’s attempt to impose a ban on certain media outlets. Physicist and professor Max Tegmark joins Meet the Press Now to share his take on AI regulation as Congress weighs new guardrails.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 24 24.09.2026 49min

  President Trump welcomes Chinese President President Xi Jinping to Washington on the heels of a court-blocked effort to ban media outlets from the White House grounds. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and independent candidates Dan Osborn (Neb.) and Brian Bengs (S.D.) weigh in on the data center backlash shaping their races for U.S. Senate. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports on the pushback from cattle ranchers on Trump's beef imports.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 23 23.09.2026 49min

  More Republican candidates appear to distance themselves from President Donald Trump over a state visit with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and high gas prices impacting voters. Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) and Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) discuss their bipartisan AI legislation as part of NBC’s Common Ground series. Sebastien Lai calls for the release of his father Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist and media publisher, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence in Hong Kong.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 22 22.09.2026 49min

  President Trump says he has a “big decision” to make about Iran in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. Steve Kornacki breaks down NBC News’ latest poll showing Trump’s approval hitting a second-term low. Kamala Harris campaigns with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Congressional Women’s Softball game.
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  Meet the Moment: Hasan Minhaj says he wants to make art "with moral clarity" 20.09.2026 41min

  Actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj sits down for a Meet the Moment conversation about his career in comedy and film.
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  Sept. 20 — Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Cory Booker and Hasan Minhaj 20.09.2026 47min

  Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll. Yamiche Alcindor, Jamelle Bouie and Sara Fagen join the roundtable. Actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj sits down for a Meet the Moment conversation.
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  Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: It’s affordability, stupid! 19.09.2026 37min

  If there’s one issue driving this election, it’s affordability. With prices for everything from gas and groceries to healthcare and childcare rising, many Americans feel the American Dream is slipping out of reach. Meanwhile, Democrats think this could be the key to their comeback, while President Donald Trump calls affordability a “hoax” — but is still pitching $5,000 payments for every voter if Republicans maintain control of the House and the Senate. On Episode 2 of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake brings together NBC News senior policy reporter Shannon Pettypiece, former Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., and NBC News contributor Ashley Etienne, a former adviser to President Joe Biden, to discuss where voters are feeling the squeeze, why they don’t feel like the economy — or the government — is working for them and how the parties are responding on the campaign trail and beyond.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 18 18.09.2026 57min

  President Donald Trump says he’s banning three media outlets from the White House. Kansas senate candidate Adam Hamilton (D) reacts to Vice President Vance’s attacks over his Christian faith. President Trump reiterates promise to give $5,000  checks to Americans if Republicans win the midterms.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 17 17.09.2026 49min

  President Trump slams the Federal Reserve after the board unanimously voted to hike interest rates for the first time in three years. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) discusses how the Bipartisan Caucus on Artificial Intelligence is responding to warnings by tech leaders that AI may pose an existential threat to humanity. Charles Booker (D-Ky.) discusses his campaign to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 16 16.09.2026 55min

  The National Transportation Safety Board investigates a news chopper crash in Los Angeles that killed three people. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announces a hike in interest rates, defying pressure from President Trump. Former Biden administration economic adviser Jared Bernstein shares his assessment of the economy.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 15 15.09.2026 49min

  A summit on the risks of AI unites voices across the political spectrum. Technology ethicist Tristan Harris discusses possible AI guardrails as Congress grapples with regulation. President Trump lashes out at the Supreme Court after it blocked the administration from using the postal service to regulate mail-in ballots. A new CBO report says the Iran war will continue to drive up inflation for Americans.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 14 14.09.2026 51min

  President Trump dismisses new warnings as AI leaders sound the alarm about the lack of regulation around artificial intelligence. Oil and fuel prices continue to rise amid concerns the war with Iran may be expanding. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the Supreme Court blocked the use of a new Republican-drawn map that Missouri used in the primary elections.
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  Sept. 13 — Speaker Mike Johnson, Pete Buttigieg and Jacob Coxon 13.09.2026 47min

  Kristen Welker has interviews with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and former Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Ex-Anthropic researcher and whistleblower Jacob Coxon shares his fears of unregulated artificial intelligence. Marc Short, Ashley Etienne and Jonathan Martin join the roundtable.
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  Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition: Can Dems Retake Congress – or Will the Trump Effect Help the GOP Defy History? 12.09.2026 38min

  Midterm elections usually shake up power in Washington – and Democrats are hoping that will hold true in November. But will the "Trump effect" change that calculus? Welcome to Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition. Every Saturday until Election Day, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake will bring on newsmakers to discuss the themes, issues and key players shaping the 2026 midterms. This week, Garrett’s looking at how Republicans and Democrats are positioning themselves to keep or take control of Congress next year, respectively, and he's speaking with two people at the crux of those decisions: former White House deputy chief of staff James Blair and California Democratic congressman Pete Aguilar. Blair left the West Wing to run President Donald Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc. He’s got $400 million to spend, a president itching to hit the campaign trail and a plan to keep Republican majorities in Washington for two more years. Meanwhile, Aguilar’s role as chair of the House Democratic Caucus means he’s in charge of crafting the party's message as it faces tough polling, deeper GOP coffers and new congressional maps.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 10 10.09.2026 49min

  The Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas as President Trump tries to rally his base with a promise of a $5,000 dividend if the GOP keeps control of Congress. Meanwhile, the GOP loses a major redistricting battle in Missouri after the Supreme Court blocked the use of a new map. Former White House chiefs of staff Andy Card and Leon Panetta join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their mission to “not let America forget” the terror attacks of Sept. 11 after 25 years.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 9 09.09.2026 49min

  Amid record fuel prices, President Donald Trump travels to Dallas to headline the first-ever Republican midterm convention. Following New Hampshire’s primary elections, NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki previews where the Senate race is headed. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) discusses the competitive Senate race in his state.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 8 08.09.2026 49min

  Republicans are set to gather in Dallas for their midterm convention even as President Trump is facing political headwinds ahead of November. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the key primaries in New Hampshire. Karishma Manzur (D-N.H.) and Scott Brown (R-N.H.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their bid to replace retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
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  Sept. 6 — Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Jamie Raskin 06.09.2026 47min

  Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll on artificial intelligence and data centers. Matt Gorman, Steve Ricchetti, Julie Tsirkin and Amy Walter join the roundtable.
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  Meet the Press NOW — September 4 04.09.2026 49min

  The judge in the Lindsay Clancy case formally declares a mistrial. The Missouri Supreme Court overturns the state's redrawn congressional map that was used during the primary election earlier this year. South Dakota Senate candidate Brian Bengs (I) joins Meet the Press NOW as he seeks to become the first independent senator in his state’s history.