Meet the Press: The Lid
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 261 ratingsThe team behind Meet the Press and the NBC News Political Unit brings you the most important political stories of the day. From the White House to 2020, we’ll bring you the latest data from the NBC/WSJ poll, election ratings and analysis every day, in time for your evening commute.
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Why Trump's name keeps coming up during DNC speeches
August 20, 2020 21:15 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBBiden voters say they are motivated by the vote against Trump more than the vote for Biden.
2020 saw the highest number of incumbent losses in years
August 19, 2020 21:43 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBEight incumbent members of Congress - five Republicans and three Democrats - have been ousted by their own party so far this cycle in their primary races. Carrie Dann reports.
Less than half say they would take coronavirus vaccine
August 18, 2020 21:54 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBNew polling from NBC News | Surveymonkey shows that just 44 percent of respondents say they would take a coronavirus vaccine if it were available.
Biden leads Trump by 9 points in latest NBC News / WSJ Poll
August 17, 2020 22:02 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBPresident Trump isn't building any support outside of his base, but former Vice President Biden still needs to convince voters.
Do political conventions even matter? Remembering what happened in Cleveland four years ago
August 14, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBMark Murray recalls how a political convention can reveal a lot about a candidate's governing style.
Poll: Nearly half of registered voters concerned voting will be difficult this fall
August 13, 2020 19:12 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBAs voters grapple with the pandemic and with President Trump’s assertion — without evidence — that voting by mail is riddled with fraud, a new survey finds that about half of all registered voters believe it will be difficult to vote in November.
GOP can't agree on how to attack Kamala Harris
August 12, 2020 18:41 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBSen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has long been a frontrunner for Joe Biden's running mate. So why are Republicans so disunited over how to attack her?
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate
August 11, 2020 22:01 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBFormer Vice President Joe Biden announced his choice for a running mate after weeks of public speculation.
Trump tries to pit religious voters against Biden despite former VP's public faith
August 10, 2020 21:38 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBPresident Trump claimed that former Vice President Joe Biden is anti-religious.
Phoenix Rising: How Phoenix has become the hottest advertising market in this year’s presidential race
August 07, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBMark Murray explains how Arizona became ground zero for this year's presidential ad spending.
Tennessee's Senate primary shows the long memory of political positions
August 05, 2020 22:01 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBCarrie Dann looks at a race in which Mitt Romney plays a role, despite the fact that he represents Utah.
America is number one ... except when it comes to the coronavirus response
August 04, 2020 21:57 - 3 minutes - 3 MBA new NPR / IPSOS poll shows that Americans are pessimistic about the country's response to COVID-19 compared to other countries.
A GOP Senate primary in Kansas and other races to watch on Tuesday
August 03, 2020 20:53 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBCarrie Dann walks us through Tuesday's primaries, including a surprisingly tight race for one of the members of the "Squad."
Obama calls for end to filibuster
August 03, 2020 14:44 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBDuring his eulogy for Rep. John Lewis, Barack Obama called for an end to the legislative filibuster, even though Senate Democrats have used it as recently as this summer.
Kansas Senate race “makes a splash” on the airwaves
July 30, 2020 22:31 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBDemocratic Super PAC throws support behind Kris Kobach in GOP primary ... only because they think he's easier to beat in November.
7 in 10 Americans say social media companies have too much political power
July 29, 2020 22:44 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBIn the spotlight today: Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google CEOs testify on the Hill. But there's been a sharp partisan shift in approval for these companies that could spell trouble for them in the future.
Trump's big change to the Census: Explained
July 28, 2020 23:47 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBCalifornia, Florida and Texas stand to lose.
New poll: Coronavirus hits Trump, GOP governors
July 28, 2020 15:57 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBIt's not great news for the governors who took their cue from President Trump, Carrie Dann reports.
Why we could be facing a zombie election night in November
July 24, 2020 16:55 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBMark Murray looks at the primary contests this year and warns that ballot counting may take time on election night.
Four in ten Republicans say they identify with their party more than with the president
July 22, 2020 22:11 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBRespondents to the NBC News / WSJ poll say they support the president's economic policies, but they don't all agree on his job approval. Carrie Dann reports.
NBC News / WSJ Poll: Awareness of systemic racism rising
July 21, 2020 21:23 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBCarrie Dann takes a look at an important shift taking place within the NBC News / WSJ poll when voters are asked about racism.
Voter enthusiasm remains high among Trump base
July 20, 2020 21:21 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBIn the latest NBC News / WSJ poll, voter enthusiasm suggests a massive turnout in November. Carrie Dann reports.
Sky-high election interest outpaces enthusiasm for individual candidates
July 18, 2020 13:34 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBMark Murray looks at the enthusiasm numbers in this month's NBC News/WSJ poll.
Uptick in belief that "America is the best place to live in the world" despite pandemic
July 16, 2020 20:19 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBCarrie Dann reports on a surprising finding in the NBC News/WSJ poll, and explains the secret power of paprika.
NBC News / WSJ Poll: Biden expands lead over Trump to 11 points
July 15, 2020 20:58 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBIn today's NBC News/WSJ Poll, 50 percent of the country says there is no chance they will vote for President Trump in November. Carrie Dann reports.
Hispanic families hit especially hard in coronavirus health and economic effects
July 14, 2020 21:10 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBNew polling shows that concerns over infections are hitting come communities especially hard. Carrie Dann reports.
Voters are voting in Texas, Maine and Alabama: Here's who to watch
July 13, 2020 20:00 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBCarrie Dann covers this week's primary races and highlights a few contests to watch.
2020 vision: Here's what's changed for Trump since 2016
July 11, 2020 01:28 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBMark Murray discusses why President Trump might not sail to a win for the second time.
Democratic Senate challengers are raising gobsmacking amounts of money right now
July 09, 2020 23:03 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBJust for context, back in 2018, when Beto O'Rourke raised a little more than $10 million in his second quarter — political watchers were wowed. Carrie Dann can name two candidates who have blown past that ... and a few others who aren't far off.
Will attacking "defund the police" work for Trump?
July 08, 2020 23:45 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBPresident Trump's latest attack ad, aimed at Joe Biden, certainly has all the makings of creating widespread panic. But Carrie Dann shares a recent poll number that might tell a different story.
The "silent majority" is against Trump on this one
July 07, 2020 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBNew numbers from the NBC Political Unit's first weekly tracking poll are out. Carrie Dann discusses how Americans feel about the virus.
The "avoid chaos" principle
July 07, 2020 10:55 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBThe idea of faithlessness was in fact just under review in a very specific situation in a case decided by the Supreme Court ... and Carrie Dann gets to say "the Supreme Court was unanimous," which is not a phrase you hear often.
House passes DC statehood bill, but without more 'miners,' Senate action unlikely
June 28, 2020 16:18 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBFor the first time in history, the House passed a bill to grant Washington DC statehood, but some senators have objections over the type of "workers" the state would include. Carrie Dann reports.
The partisan divide of fear
June 25, 2020 22:28 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBCarrie Dann outlines a poll in the midst of a scary new phase of the coronavirus.
Biden is less unpopular than Hillary Clinton. Yes, you read that correctly.
June 24, 2020 21:27 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBPolling shows that Joe Biden's biggest strength might be who he isn't. Carrie Dann reports.
Obama joins Biden for virtual fundraiser as Trump falls behind in monthly money race
June 23, 2020 19:13 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBIn the latest example of how campaigning has changed in the era of coronavirus, former President Obama will join former Vice President Biden for an online fundraiser. Carrie Dann reports.
Tuesday's primaries give progressives opportunities to make inroads
June 22, 2020 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBAfter the first three presidential nominating contests, Joe Biden and the pragmatic wing of the Democratic Party easily beat Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and the progressives pushing for big, structural change. But on Tuesday, progressives have the opportunity to strike back with some wins of their own.
The pick to be Joe Biden’s running mate could very well be down to a two-woman race
June 19, 2020 16:41 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBAs Joe Biden's campaign continues to vet potential running mates, two women seem to move to the top of the pack. Mark Murray reports.
Supreme Court's decisions this week: What they mean & who will like it
June 18, 2020 21:40 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBOn the day President Trump asks his Twitter followers, "Do you get the impression the Supreme Court doesn't like me?" Carrie Dann lays out whom, exactly, likes the Supreme Court right now.
Kentucky Democratic Primary becomes more competitive as Amy McGrath falters
June 17, 2020 19:55 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBThe contest to challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky has taken a turn. Carrie Dann reports.
With AOC's playbook, Jamaal Bowman challenges Elliot Engel in another NY Democratic primary
June 16, 2020 18:04 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBPolitical newcomer Jamaal Bowman is challenging incumbent congressman Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee, for the Democratic nomination. Carrie Dann reports.
Suddenly, Iowa might be in play for 2020 Senate and Presidential contests
June 15, 2020 20:12 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBA new Des Moines Register poll shows races tightening across the Hawkeye State. Carrie Dann reports.
Voters 'Come Together': Poll shows widespread support for a unifying candidate
June 12, 2020 15:55 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBVoters tell the NBC News / WSJ poll that they strongly support candidates with a unity message, Mark Murray sings.
Then and now: 7 in 10 Americans support anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ
June 11, 2020 17:09 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBSupport for gay marriage has nearly doubled since 2007, according to a nationwide survey. Carrie Dann reports.
Why Election Day could become Election Month
June 10, 2020 20:44 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBWith an increase in mail-in balloting, and uncertainty around a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, it might be time to stop thinking about a single day for the 2020 election.
Trump's support among women craters in latest NBC News / WSJ poll
June 09, 2020 20:57 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBCarrie Dann takes a look at the head-to-head matchups in the latest NBC News / WSJ poll.
Uncertainty and anxiety: Inside the NBC News / WSJ poll
June 08, 2020 20:44 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBCarrie Dann digs into our latest poll to see how people are responding to the phased reopening of cities and states.
Trump campaign seeks conventions alternatives in states with Republican governors
June 07, 2020 12:09 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBAfter announcing that the Republican convention wouldn't be held in Charlotte, staffers have begun exploring options in other states.
Follow the money: Trump seems to be worried about Iowa
June 05, 2020 00:29 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBPresident Trump is up with a new round of ads in states including in Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Arizona and Michigan, Carrie Dann reports.
Steve King, Valerie Plame, and the other candidates who lost on primary night
June 04, 2020 11:39 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBEight states and the District of Columbia held primaries on Tuesday night. Carrie Dann reports.