Meet the Press Archive

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Classic, unedited episodes from the longest-running show in television history. Since 1947, Meet the Press has welcomed world, national and cultural leaders for conversations that defined their era.

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April 17, 1960: Martin Luther King Jr. calls for nonviolent protests

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. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 min
12/28/2025

Dec. 24, 1950: When Meet the Press turned the tables and let the guest ask questions

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.” The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 min
12/25/2025

Dec. 25, 1955: Robert Frost reveals the poem that defines America

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. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 min
12/19/2025

Rob Reiner on Hollywood and his advocacy for same-sex marriage

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 full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 min
12/14/2025

Dec. 17, 2000: Bush v. Gore: Meet the Press covers the election settled by the Court

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. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

48 min
12/02/2025

Sept. 16, 2001: Dick Cheney on America’s response to 9/11

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. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

53 min
01/22/2021

The Lid of all Lids: Our final show

Carrie Dann and Mark Murray say goodbye, but not before looking back at some of their favorite moments from the Lid. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 min
01/21/2021

How big is the fire that Biden wants to fight?

Carrie Dann looks at poll numbers from Pew Research to see just how much distrust there is between Democrats and Republicans. The full episode on video is available on MeetThePress.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 min

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Carrie Dann

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297 Ratings

Great Content: host needs allergy meds

01/14/2021

Journo3

Nice insight, great context, I listen often. Nasal congestion is distracting. I too have chronic allergies.
NBC

11/29/2023

Masonic Home

NBC is propaganda!
Garbage

01/22/2021

Applesucks998762

Garbage podcast for garbage people.
no to opening show with a commercial

10/27/2020

King of a

the Lid had been my 1st listen each day, a quick podcast fix, now the lid begins with a commercial, I hesitate to open, and if I don’t listen that day and the show becomes 1 day old, I delete. two thumbs down on opening with and ad, Marc

Classic, unedited episodes from the longest-running show in television history. Since 1947, Meet the Press has welcomed world, national and cultural leaders for conversations that defined their era.