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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FOMO: How some candidates feel about the next debate
January 09, 2020 21:14 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBSome pretty high-profile candidates look pretty destined to fail to qualify. Carrie Dann lays out who's in and who's out make it to Tuesday's debate.
Most of the globe doesn't trust Trump
January 08, 2020 20:22 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBCarrie Dann dissects a recent survey from the Pew Research Center, which finds that less than one third of the world doesn't have confidence in President Trump. On the bright side though, the globe for the most part has a favorable impression of the United States itself.
Sanders history repeats itself
January 07, 2020 23:05 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBSen. Bernie Sanders' latest attack on Joe Biden sounds a little familiar, doesn't it? Well, Carrie Dann shares, that's because it's what he said about Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Latest Iowa 2020 poll shows three-way tie
January 06, 2020 21:18 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBYou couldn't ask for more of a barn-burner less than a month before folks go to vote! In a race where two-thirds haven't made up their mind yet, Carrie Dann describes a poll that shows Joe Biden as, predictably, the safest choice.
Contenders vs. pretenders in the coming caucus season
January 03, 2020 19:41 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBWith the caucuses around the corner, Mark Murray discusses which candidates will be contenders versus pretenders. The magic number? 2020 Dems need 15 percent of support at an individual caucus site to earn actual delegates. Otherwise, they're no longer true players.
2020 Dems start the decade begging for cash
January 02, 2020 20:46 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBCarrie Dann discusses the latest fundraising numbers out for 2020 Democrats during the fourth quarter of campaign season. Dems start the decade the same way they ended 2019 — begging for cash. And Trump still beats them all by millions.
Thoughts on 2019 are — you guessed it — partisan!
December 20, 2019 20:30 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBThe results for Americans' reflections on 2019 are in. Carrie Dann discusses the new NBC News/WSJ poll, which finds that views of this year in part depend on your party affiliation and whether you support President Trump. Take a listen to the last episode of The Lid of the decade!
Will tonight's debate shake up the unmoved race?
December 19, 2019 20:59 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBMark Murray previews tonight's Democratic debate by looking at the state of the horse race ... which really hasn't changed much since the start of campaign season. Buttigieg is ahead, Warren is behind, and Harris is out. That's about it.
New poll: Americans deadlocked on impeachment
December 18, 2019 22:05 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBCarrie Dann looks at the latest NBC News/WSJ poll, which finds that opinions on impeachment really haven't changed. While nearly half of Americans say President Trump should be impeached and removed from office, the other half say the opposite.
Majority of country sees Bloomberg ads
December 17, 2019 21:00 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBCarrie Dann reviews the latest Suffolk University/USA Today poll, which asks Americans if they've seen an ad from the new kid on the presidential block, Michael Bloomberg. A majority of the country claims that they have but 60% did not find the ads they saw convincing.
Impeachment support has flatlined ... in spite of hearings
December 17, 2019 12:35 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBTwo months of polls show that new information in the House impeachment process have barely changed anyone's minds.
In case you forgot, there's still an election
December 13, 2019 21:32 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBMark Murray talks about a story that has gone under the radar amid impeachment: Joe Biden is stronger and Elizabeth Warren is weaker.
Trump opponents trust the media, his supporters do not
December 12, 2019 20:41 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBCarrie Dann analyzes recent Pew Research Center data about the power of the president in shaping views of the media. Among "highly politically aware" Democrats, 91% say they have confidence that journalists will act in the best interest of the country. Their GOP counterparts? Only 16% say the same.
Compromise is great ... when the other party does it
December 11, 2019 20:35 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBCarrie Dann discusses Democrats' announcement that they've struck a deal with President Trump on the USMCA, the same day they announced articles of impeachment against him. This all begs the question: how popular is compromise? Did Speaker Pelosi make a big mistake or a total masterstroke?
George Washington vs. Donald Trump? Different views of the Trump presidency
December 10, 2019 20:45 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBThe House Judiciary Committee formally released two articles of impeachment against Pres. Trump today bringing a sitting president to the brink of impeachment for only the fourth time in American history. To analyze the different ways people are viewing the Trump presidency, Carrie Dann gives us a little history lesson today.
How media consumption is driving impeachment divisions
December 09, 2019 20:42 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBAgainst the backdrop of the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment hearings, Carrie Dann takes a look at how media consumption is affecting the American public's decision about impeachment.
Buttigieg-Warren battle brings fresh hope for Biden
December 06, 2019 21:53 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBMark Murray discusses how Pete Buttigieg's war with Elizabeth Warren is good for everyone ... except Mayor Pete.
Americans blame leaders for political divisions
December 05, 2019 21:25 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBCarrie Dann looks at recent survey results detailing divisiveness and political gridlock. It turns out that Americans believe the 2020 race is making us even more polarized and they blame leaders from the top down for it.
Harris' rise and fall, plus lessons for other candidates
December 04, 2019 20:20 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBCarrie Dann answers the question of the hour: Why did Kamala Harris peak and crash so rapidly? It turns out that sometimes what's on paper doesn't always translate into political results. Harris though, leaves behind important lessons for Democrats still in the 2020 race.
This big factor supersedes politics in deciding how you perceive climate change
December 03, 2019 19:39 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBSure, politics plays a major role in how the public perceives climate change, Pew Research finds. But Carrie Dann digs deeper and finds that even if you're a Republican, geography plays a role as well.
What we can learn from Bullock's 2020 exit
December 02, 2019 22:13 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBCarrie Dann discusses what went wrong for the guy who looked like he could maybe fill a hole in the Democratic presidential race lineup: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock.
Democratic disconnect: Candidates pivot on impeachment
November 22, 2019 20:14 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBMark Murray takes a looks at the Democratic candidates' responses to impeachment at Wednesday's debate. The take-away: presidential candidates don't want to discuss impeachment as much as their counterparts in the House.
Only Iowa will tell us if Biden's gaffes matter
November 21, 2019 21:02 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBMelissa Holzberg looks at Joe Biden's predictably unpredictable debate performance Wednesday night and how one state will be the barometer for how much this latest awkwardness matters.
Tonight's debate to unveil FOURTH front-runner
November 20, 2019 19:21 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBMelissa Holzberg details how past Democratic debates have affected the horserace and what may come from Wednesday night. With Pete Buttigieg on the rise in Iowa, he'll likely be in the hot seat — maybe even more so than Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders.
Buttigieg continues to surge in Iowa, Warren, Biden fall behind
November 19, 2019 19:16 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBIn the latest Des Moines Register/CNN/Mediacom poll, Pete Buttigieg has surged to the front of the 2020 pack. But in South Carolina, he continues to poll at less than 1% among black voters.
Louisiana election marks tie-breaker for GOP and Dems in 2019
November 15, 2019 18:11 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBMelissa Holzberg looks at Saturday's gubernatorial election in Louisiana. Voters will either re-elect John Bel Edwards (D) or elect Eddie Rispone (R). Importantly though, this election is a tie-breaker for Republicans and Democrats in the 2019 election cycle and could have major implications for 2020 campaigns.
Jury duty could pull senators off the presidential campaign trail
November 14, 2019 19:10 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBCarrie Dann discusses how the 2020 Democratic primary will be affected by impeachment going forward. The Senate's constitutional duty to convict or acquit a president charged with impeachment could pull six senators running for president off of the campaign trail and into a trial instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Warren have room to rise or has she hit her ceiling?
November 13, 2019 20:21 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBMelissa Holzberg looks at the latest 2020 polls, which show Elizabeth Warren trailing some of her competitors — in stark contrast with summer poll results. Warren may be safe from her counterparts' attacks as her frontrunner status wavers, but is that a sign of something bigger?
Can Bloomberg "pull a Reagan"?
November 12, 2019 23:02 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBAs 96% of undecided voters say "we're good" with the current 2020 choices, Melissa Holzberg discusses the possibility: Does an eleventh-hour candidate like former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg have a shot?
Is Bloomberg the big-tent candidate Democrats desire?
November 08, 2019 19:51 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBMark Murray dissects Michael Bloomberg's recent decision to file for a Democratic primary. Could Bloomberg be the big-tent Democrat that unites the party or just another white, older, East Coast candidate? This is of course, is Bloomberg actually pursues a run.
This Alabama seat ain't big enough for the two of 'em
November 07, 2019 21:32 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBNBC's Carrie Dann discusses who's running in the Alabama Senate race where Democrat Doug Jones is particularly vulnerable. Candidates include Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville, scandal-ridden Roy Moore, and finally, Trump's former AG Jeff Sessions.
This Alabama seat ain't big enough the two of 'em
November 07, 2019 20:40 - 3 minutesNBC's Carrie Dann discusses who's running in the Alabama Senate race where Democrat Doug Jones is particularly vulnerable. Candidates include Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville, scandal-ridden Roy Moore, and finally, Trump's former AG Jeff Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Election hot take: Republicans in Kentucky and Virginia disappoint Trump
November 06, 2019 21:43 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBNBC's Carrie Dann analyzes Tuesday's election results, which include a gubernatorial gain by a Democrat in ruby red Kentucky and total legislative control for Democrats in a formerly purple Virginia. President Trump's plea for a Republican victory was not victorious.
GOP plays defense in Kentucky, Mississippi and Virginia
November 05, 2019 18:12 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBCarrie Dann explains the races in three states where Republicans are facing some tough contests.
NBC News/WSJ poll shows a stark reality for Democrats on impeachment
November 04, 2019 21:07 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBCarrie Dann dives deep into our latest poll to uncover unsettling numbers for both parties.
All politics is local? Not with Trump in office.
November 01, 2019 19:31 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBNBC's Mark Murray dissects former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill's famous comment that "all politics is local." In the Trump era, that statement no longer holds—just look at the latest campaign ads in state-wide races.
Trump polls below Bill Clinton but holds party together on impeachment vote
October 31, 2019 18:46 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBNBC's Carrie Dann compares Congress' latest vote formalizing the impeachment inquiry into President Trump to that involving President Clinton. Whereas dozens of House Dems broke party ranks in the nineties, zero GOP members abandoned Trump today. Interesting enough, Clinton held a higher approval rating than Trump currently does.
Trump polls below Bill Clinton but holds party together on impeachment vote
October 31, 2019 18:46 - 3 minutesNBC's Carrie Dann compares Congress' latest vote formalizing the impeachment inquiry into President Trump to that involving President Clinton. Whereas dozens of House Dems broke party ranks in the nineties, zero GOP members abandoned Trump today. Interesting enough, Clinton held a higher approval rating than Trump currently does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Obama on political "woke"-ness: "You should get over that"
October 30, 2019 19:38 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBNBC's Carrie Dann takes a look at President Obama's latest comments on the 2020 presidential race — a subject he's been surprisingly quiet on. According to the former president, ideological purity tests just aren't fair when it comes to politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Steyer spent $30M to introduce you to a man named Tom Steyer
October 29, 2019 20:54 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThere's one key difference between Tom Steyer and some of the other 2020 folks in "1 percent ville," Carrie Dann says. That's $30 million dollars and the qualifications for the next debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's why you should be watching Virginia next Tuesday
October 28, 2019 21:29 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBTake a trip down memory lane and peak into the possible future with Carrie Dann to find out why Democrats' success in the Commonwealth could be extra noteworthy right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Purity or victory? The Democrats' war over big money.
October 25, 2019 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBNBC's Mark Murray analyzes a major tension among Democratic presidential candidates; should they maintain their purity without super PAC cash or just take the money and win? And do voters really care if you practice what you preach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Purity or victory? The Democrats' war over big money.
October 25, 2019 18:48 - 3 minutesNBC's Mark Murray analyzes a major tension among Democratic presidential candidates; should they maintain their purity without super PAC cash or just take the money and win? And do voters really care if you practice what you preach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swing state voters like impeachment less than the nation does
October 24, 2019 21:01 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBNBC's Carrie Dann looks at the latest polls in swing states. While a majority of people throughout the country support impeachment, the story isn't quite the same in places like Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Twitter, 10% of users post 97% of ALL political content
October 23, 2019 19:02 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBNBC's Carrie Dann reviews data from the Pew Research Center, which proves that it's just the same few people arguing with each other on Twitter, especially when it comes to politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota: Tangled up in blue?
October 22, 2019 20:42 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBA new poll shows Sen. Amy Klobuchar is bringin' home the butter as her state voters, shopping for a a 2020 presidential candidate, are stuck to her like Scotch tape. But, Carrie Dann asks: What about the supposed Trump Hurricane? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New poll tries to make sense of "that" Fifth Avenue thing
October 21, 2019 21:29 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBRemember when Donald Trump said on the 2016 trail he could shoot somebody on Fifth Avenue and not lose supporters? We do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America's changing religious landscape and what that means for U.S. politics
October 18, 2019 22:10 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBA new survey from the PEW Research Center finds that the number of Christian Americans now sits at 65% - a decline within the last decade. NBC's Carrie Dann discusses what that means for U.S. politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Biden: On the sidelines or close enough to center stage?
October 17, 2019 20:18 - 3 minutesNBC's Mark Murray takes a look at Joe Biden's wavering front-runner status after the Tuesday debate. Is Biden the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz or will he surprise us all? We'll find out in about 100 days, when the Iowa caucuses take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Biden: On the sidelines or close enough to center stage?
October 17, 2019 20:18 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBNBC's Mark Murray takes a look at Joe Biden's wavering front-runner status after the Tuesday debate. Is Biden the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz or will he surprise us all? We'll find out in about 100 days, when the Iowa caucuses take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices