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Meet the Press NOW — August 19 Aug 19, 2026

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The latest set of primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming bring mixed results for Democrats and for President Trump. Former Republican lawmaker David Jolly, now running as a Democrat, discusses his bid for Florida governor after winning his primary. In the latest from his Drive to Decision Day series, NBC News’ Jonathan Allen hears from Iowa and Ohio voters.

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Meet the Press NOW — August 18 Aug 18, 2026

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Voters are heading to the polls for primaries across Alaska, Wyoming, California and Florida. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the key races. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen hits the road as part of his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in battleground Ohio. Former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his bid to unseat eleven-term Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press NOW — August 17 Aug 17, 2026

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The 60-day window for talks between the U.S. and Iran expires with little progress towards ending the war. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen hits the road as part of his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in battleground congressional districts. Elijah Manley (D-Fla.) and state Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Fla.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their bid for Congress ahead of Tuesday’s primary in Florida. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug. 16 — AG Todd Blanche, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Ro Khanna Aug 16, 2026

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Kristen Welker interviews newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). Sara Fagen, Jonathan Martin and former Sec. Jeh Johnson join the roundtable.

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Meet the Press NOW — August 14 Aug 14, 2026

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President Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as the war with Iran takes a growing toll on troops, weapons and wallets. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) discusses his re-election campaign in a district Democrats view as a pickup opportunity. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges before standing trial for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Meet the Press NOW — August 13 Aug 13, 2026

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Democratic primary winners David Crowley (D-Wis.) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-Minn.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the road ahead to November’s midterms. Former CDC official Dr. Demetre Daskalakis explains why some health officials say they will not adopt the Trump administration's new guidelines on vaccines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press NOW — August 12 Aug 12, 2026

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Democrats continue to grapple with divisions inside their party after the latest round of primaries. Democratic nominee for Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District Luke Bronin joins after unseating a longtime incumbent in his primary race. NBC News’ Monica Alba and USA Today’s Susan Page discuss the president’s covert plane switch after July’s NATO summit following an “extremely serious” threat from Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press NOW — August 11 Aug 11, 2026

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The fight between progressives and establishment Democrats is on full display as voters cast their ballots in primary races across six states. New details emerge about an elaborate plot to sneak President Trump off Air Force One and onto a separate U.S. military plane as he departed Turkey last month amid security concerns posed by Iran. NBC News political reporter Allan Smith talks about the growing relationship between Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman (D) and David McCormick (R). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press NOW — August 10 Aug 10, 2026

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Voters are getting ready to cast votes in primary races across six states where the fight between progressives and the establishment Democrats is once again on the ballot. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) discusses her race for Senate. Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) and former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin (D-Conn.) join Meet the Press NOW as they fight for the Democratic nomination in Connecticut’s first congressional district in what has become a fight over generational change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug. 9 — Abdul El-Sayed, Sen. Jim Banks and Sen. Chris Murphy Aug 09, 2026

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Kristen Welker interviews the new Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). Former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.), former Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) and Ryan Nobles join the roundtable.

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