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Meet the Press
- 1947-2026
- 80 seasons
- NBC
- News, Talk & Interview
Weekly news program offering political interviews and analysis of current events by elected officials and experts.
- 1947-2026
- 80 seasons
- NBC
- News, Talk & Interview
Weekly news program offering political interviews and analysis of current events by elected officials and experts.
The Biz: Chuck Todd is Ready to Make News on Meet the Press
On Sunday, NBC News political director Chuck Todd takes over as moderator of television's longest running franchise, Meet the Press. His arrival — which will feature an interview with President Obama — comes after a year of turmoil on Sunday roundtable program.
Chuck Todd Replaces David Gregory as Meet the Press Host
NBC News has announced that Chuck Todd will take over as host of Meet the Press. "Honored and humbled to be in the company of great MTP moderators, including David, Tom and of course Tim. All three taught me so much," Todd shared on Twitter.
NBC News' Tom Brokaw Diagnosed with Cancer
Tom Brokaw has been diagnosed with cancer, NBC News announced Tuesday. The NBC News Special Correspondent has multiple myeloma, a type of cancer which...
The Biz: Chris Wallace Celebrates 10 Years on Fox News Sunday
Time flies when you're making politicians squirm with tough questions. This Sunday, Fox News Channel's Chris Wallace celebrates 10 years in the anchor chair on the Washington roundtable show Fox News Sunday (check local listings). Wallace is the only news anchor to helm Sunday shows on two different networks — he was moderator of NBC's Meet the Press in the late 1980s. He recently took some time to reflect on his run and his days as a gofer for Walter Cronkite. TV Guide Magazine: You were really the big first name to come to Fox News from one of the traditional big 3 networks. How do you think the channel has changed since you first arrived?Chris Wallace: Not...
Parks & Recreation Boss on Season 5: How Will Ben and Leslie Fare Apart?
Knope we can, and yes, Parks and Recreation's Leslie did! After spending the majority of Season 4 fighting her way through a lopsided election against the biggest imbecile in Pawnee, Ind. — you're so pretty, Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) — Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) is finally a City Councilor. But just as her dreams finally came true, Leslie's boyfriend Ben (Adam Scott) nabbed a job in Washington, D.C., which is where Ben will be stationed when the comedy returns this fall. Emmys: TVGuide.com's picks for best comedy series With executive producer Mike Schur and the brain trust behind NBC's Thursday night staple back in the writers' room, TVGuide.com has the scoop on what's in store for Season 5, including how the series will change now that Leslie is in office, how close she came to losing the election and what the distance between Leslie and Ben will really mean next season. Plus: Tammys + The Avengers = Awesome? Get the scoop:
President Barack Obama: Same-Sex Couples Should Be Able to Get Married
President Barack Obama made history Wednesday, becoming the first sitting president to show support for same-sex marriages. In an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, which will air in full during Thursday's Good Morning America, Obama discussed his evolution into believing that same-sex couples should be able to get married. VIDEO: Joe Biden cites Will & Grace in endorsement of gay marriage "I have to tell you...
VIDEO: Joe Biden Cites Will & Grace in Endorsement of Gay Marriage
Vice President Joe Biden gave a nod to same-sex marriage on Sunday's Meet the Press and credited Will & Grace for changing public opinion.While Biden declined to comment if President Barack Obama will change his position from supporting civil unions to same-sex marriage if they win a second term, Biden said he's "absolutely comfortable" with it and that the issue is "evolving." He then cited Will & Grace — the most successful prime-time show with a gay lead.Check out photos of Will & Grace"When things really began ...
Exclusive: David Gregory to Host Stephen Hawking Roundtable for Discovery
Meet the Press host David Gregory will head over to Discovery Channel next month to host a roundtable discussion about Stephen Hawking's take on God. Did God Create the Universe? will air on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 9 p.m. on the Discovery Channel, directly following the premiere of...
CNN's Christiane Amanpour Heading to ABC's This Week
Christiane Amanpour, who has served as the face of CNN's international coverage for more than two decades, is leaving the cable news network to host ABC News' This Week. Amanpour is...
David Gregory to Host Meet the Press
David Gregory has officially been named the new moderator of Meet the Press.The longtime NBC chief White House correspondent will take over the role, vacated in June by the death of Tim Russert, on Sunday, Dec. 14. Interim moderator, Tom Brokaw, formally introduced Gregory at the end of his broadcast Sunday, ending weeks of rumors and speculation.Calling the position an "incredible honor," Gregory, vowed to ...
Presidential Race Winners and Losers
Not all the winners in a presidential election go to Washington. Some jump into the political fray to get laughs, higher ratings, or their own show on MSNBC. Here's our look at the stars - and one city - that have already won or lost in Campaign '08.
Tim Russert's Son Follows Father's Footsteps
Late host of Meet the Press Tim Russert may no longer be a part of the NBC News family, but the Russert name will carry on at the Peacock as his son Luke joins on as a new correspondent for the network. According to The New York Times, young Russert's first assignment will begin late August at the Democratic National Convention in Denver followed by the Republican National Convention in St. Paul at the beginning of September. President of NBC News Steve Capus is confident "Luke will bring a unique perspective" to covering this election especially since "so much attention has turned to the youth vote." Prior to his father's death on June 13, Luke Russert had established a name for himself in the media world having co-hosted an XM radio show with political pundit James Carville for two years. An NBC spokeswoman also confirmed that Russert will be continuing with his work for NBC after the November election turning his attention to covering youth issues. What do you think about Luke f...
This Week, Brian Williams Will Meet the Press
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams will moderate Meet the Press this Sunday, according to a network spokeswoman. Williams is taking over the chair while the news division's executives deliberate over choosing a long-term replacement for their late colleague, Tim Russert.Williams was a White House correspondent before he was groomed to be successor to Brokaw for Nightly News. If Williams' assignment lasts, he won't be the first to do double duty on an evening newscast and a Sunday public affairs show. Face the Nation's Bob Schieffer continued to moderate his show while he was interim anchor of CBS Evening News. — Stephen BattaglioRelated:• Did NBC News Go Overboard with Russert?• The Biz Asks: Who Will Be Russert's Successor?• Matt Roush Remembers Tim Russert, TV's Political Enthusiast
Tim Russert Remembered on Meet the Press
After the sudden and tragic death of famed political analyst Tim Russert, NBC went forward with a Tom Brokaw-hosted, special edition of Meet the Press which paid tribute to his "beloved colleague." The emotional episode filmed as Russert's moderator chair stood empty in remembrance of his extraordinary life and career. apparent heart attack. Russert's son, Luke, was also on the Today show this morning expressing his appreciation to the outpouring of support from the NBC family as he and his mother are taking everything "day by day" during this difficult time.Related:• Meet the Press' Tim Russert Dead at 58• Matt Roush Remembers TV's Political Enthusiast• TV Guide's Last Interview with Tim Russert
Brokaw Tributes Russert on Sunday's Meet the Press
As the broadcast news community and its audience still reels from the news of Tim Russert's passing, NBC has decided to broadcast this Sunday a special, Tom Brokaw-hosted edition of Meet the Press, celebrating the political analyst's extraordinary life and career."Tim was a man of many passions — his family most of all, his faith, his country, political journalism, baseball and the Buffalo Bills," Brokaw shares in a statement. "As a working class Irish-American with a Jesuit education his range was wide and deep — from the sensibilities of blue-collar voters to the politics of the Vatican, from the power plays on Capitol Hill to the power plays on network television. Almost all of our conversations — and they went on every day — ended with some version of, 'Can you believe how lucky we are to be doing this?'"Brokaw is the one who broke into Friday-afternoon programming to report the sudden passing of the NBC family's "beloved colleague."In most markets, Meet the ...
Bill Maher Is the Real Deal
As HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher debates the issues for one last time (Friday at 11 pm/ET) before going on hiatus — fret not, the series is expected to return in late summer — we asked host Bill Maher about his show and the state of the union. TV Guide: You're so informed. How do you prepare for a show?Bill Maher: Well, I spend all week preparing. People are always surprised to hear that I work a lot harder on this show than when I had an everyday show [Politically Incorrect]. When you do an everyday show, you
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