The Morning Meeting

2WAY

Every weekday morning, the executives who run America’s television news networks chair a key gathering of their anchors, correspondents, and producers to look ahead at the day’s forthcoming events. The meeting offers – for those lucky enough to attend – a fascinating, forward-looking snapshot of the news cycle ahead. Each weekday morning on 2WAY, the home of conversations like no other, “The Morning Meeting” offers the chance to attend – and participate in – one such meeting, hosted by 2WAY’s Mark Halperin, the #1 bestselling author and former ABC News political editor, and a rotating panel of co-hosts.

  1. Aug 6

    "When I Watch Abdul, He’s Full of S---!" Trump Slams Abdul El-Sayed as Man Who "Hates" Jews, Israel

    The Morning Meeting (TMM)Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss the political fallout from Michigan’s Senate primary, AIPAC’s next move, the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, President Trump’s Iran strategy, tensions inside the administration, and the early 2028 presidential field. TODAY’S TOPICS: • What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary victory means for Democrats and the general election against Mike Rogers • Whether Democrats can unite around El-Sayed despite disagreements over Israel and his relationship with Hasan Piker • AIPAC’s possible role in Michigan’s general election after spending heavily in the Democratic primary • What Michigan and Wisconsin reveal about the growing influence of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing • The changing 2026 midterm map and the challenges facing both parties • Whether a proposed agreement can reopen the Strait of Hormuz and produce a lasting resolution with Iran • Reports of tensions over U.S. munitions shortages and the administration’s handling of the Iran conflict • President Trump’s unusually close relationship with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh • Whether Vice President JD Vance will run for president in 2028 • Tucker Carlson’s possible role in the 2028 Republican presidential race The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community. 📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026 🎙️ Season 7, Episode 64 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 5

    Was El-Sayed's 11th Hour Hasan Piker "Influencer Pool Party" a Big Mistake? Vote Closer Than Thought

    The Morning Meeting (TMM) Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling examine the political cliffhangers shaping the news, including Michigan’s unresolved Democratic Senate primary, pivotal House races, President Trump’s Iran diplomacy, major confirmation battles, and the early contours of the 2028 presidential race. TODAY'S TOPICS – Special “Cliffhangers” Edition: * Cliffhanger: If El-Sayed is the nominee, will he distance himself from controversial gabber Hasan Piker in the general election? * Cliffhanger: Who will win the general election matchup for a key Michigan House seat between incumbent Republican Tom Barrett and Bernie-backed progressive William Lawrence? * Cliffhanger: Will House Republican incumbent Max Miller step down by the Friday-ish deadline, allowing Ohio’s Republican Party state chairs to name a replacement on the general election ballot? * Cliffhanger: Will there be a meaningful deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz this week? * Cliffhanger: Will Jeanine Pirro keep her job? * Cliffhanger: Having gotten out of committee, will Todd Blanche find the final Republican vote on the floor to get confirmed as attorney general? * Cliffhanger: Will Pete Hegseth’s pick for Army chief of staff, Gen. Christopher LaNeve, get confirmed by the Senate? * Cliffhanger: Will John Thune run for reelection in 2028? * Cliffhanger: Will President Trump’s new helipad get completed by Halloween? * Cliffhanger: Will Vance run? * Cliffhanger: Can a Jew win the Democrats’ presidential nomination? * And, the ultimate cliffhanger for the nation and the world: Is the Trump presidency effectively over? The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community. 📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 🎙️ Season 7, Episode 63 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Every weekday morning, the executives who run America’s television news networks chair a key gathering of their anchors, correspondents, and producers to look ahead at the day’s forthcoming events. The meeting offers – for those lucky enough to attend – a fascinating, forward-looking snapshot of the news cycle ahead. Each weekday morning on 2WAY, the home of conversations like no other, “The Morning Meeting” offers the chance to attend – and participate in – one such meeting, hosted by 2WAY’s Mark Halperin, the #1 bestselling author and former ABC News political editor, and a rotating panel of co-hosts.

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