Best James Munns Podcasts (2025)

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June 8 — Sens. James Lankford and Cory Booker, plus Olivia Munn 47:25

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Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) join exclusively to discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. and the latest on President Trump’s tax and spending bill. Actor Olivia Munn opens up about her battle with cancer and her path to motherhood through surrogacy.By NBC News

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June 22 — Vice Pres. JD Vance, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Mark Kelly 47:33

11h ago47:33

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Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) react to President Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear facilities in Iran. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv. Lanhee Chen, Ashley Etienne, Jonathan Martin and Andrea Mitchell join the roundtable.…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 20 49:57

2d ago49:57

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President Trump weighs potential military strikes on Iran, as European officials push for a diplomatic path forward. NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell sits down with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) says “there’s time to negotiate” before the U.S. considers military action against …

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Meet the Press NOW — June 19 49:42

3d ago49:42

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President Trump says he will decide on U.S. action in the Middle East "within two weeks." Retired Lieutenant General Steph Twitty discusses the Intelligence Community’s assessment that Iran isn’t close to creating a weapon despite President Trump saying a weapon is a “few weeks away.” A new Deciders focus group shows Trump Latino voters splitting w…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 18 49:46

4d ago49:46

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Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Ill.) and retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt weigh in on the role America might play in the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett reports on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Tennessee law restricting gender tra…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 17 49:56

5d ago49:56

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President Trump meets with his national security team in the Situation Room as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies. Senators get briefed on security measures after the deadly shootings in Minnesota over the weekend that killed a state lawmaker. Steve Kornacki looks at the New York City Democratic mayoral primary with one week until election day.…

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Episode 1615 - Hellbound For Heroes Con! 33:20

6d ago33:20

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Reviews: Batman H2SH, Giant Size-Xmen #1, Revival series premiere, Lilo & Stitch, Lost in Starlight, Predator: Killer of Killers Jimmy is heading down to HEROES CON, one of his favorite conventions! He's got a load of interviews lined up as usual and can't wait to see friends, make new ones and have some delicious eats at Mert's! If you are doing t…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 16 49:50

6d ago49:50

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Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker's killing could face federal death penalty. Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the shootings and call for an end to political violence in America. Israel and Iran launch strikes for the fourth consecutive day. President Trump announces certain industries will be exempt from workplace depo…

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June 15 — Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Rand Paul and Adam Schiff 47:34

7d ago47:34

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press after two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot by someone impersonating a police officer. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) reacts to Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and Iran’s swift retaliation, raising fears of a wider regional war. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) responds to President Trump’s immigration…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 13 55:45

9d ago55:45

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Iran launches retaliatory missiles in response to Israel’s overnight airstrikes in Tehran. Former Special Envoy to the Middle East Ambassador Dennis Ross, retired four-star General Joseph Votel and Senior Managing Director of TRENDS US Bilal Saab discuss tensions in the Middle East. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) reacts to the group of four detainee…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 12 53:02

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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was restrained and removed from a DHS press conference as Secretary Noem defended the Trump administration’s response to the protests in Los Angeles. Democratic governors go toe-to-toe with House Republicans over President Trump's immigration policies during an Oversight Committee hearing. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) joins…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 11 49:51

11d ago49:51

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Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, responds to President Trump's decision to send troops to Los Angeles amid ongoing protests over the administration's immigration enforcement actions. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki analyzes the New Jersey gubernatorial primary results, set…

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Meet the Press NOW – June 10 54:56

12d ago54:56

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President Donald Trump addresses servicemembers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, along with the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The Trump administration doubles down on its mobilization of 700 Marines and roughly 4,000 members of the National Guard to Los Angeles amid protests to ICE raids. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press…

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Meet the Press NOW – June 9 55:58

13d ago55:58

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The Trump administration mobilizes Marines to support the California National Guard that is responding to the protests in Los Angeles. Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW calls President Trump’s handling of the protests “disturbing.” New York City mayoral candidate and New York state Assemblyman and New York City mayor candida…

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Episode 1614 - Season Finales & a Premiere! 27:18

14d ago27:18

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Jimmy decides to catch up on some season finales and even a premiere! He got regular reviewer Melissa, new reviewer Kirstie and even Producer Joe to send in their thoughts on one show each. SPOILERS abound in our reviews so be warned. Some had very controversial seasons. Some were just outstanding. Some were even just a big pile of fun. What did we…

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Olivia Munn on surviving breast cancer and helping save other women’s lives: Full interview 58:43

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Actor Olivia Munn joins Kristen Welker for a “Meet the Moment” conversation and opens up about her battle with cancer and her journey through surrogacy.By NBC News

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Meet the Press NOW — June 6 53:06

16d ago53:06

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Attorney General Pam Bondi holds a press conference announcing that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, has been sent back to the United States to face charges for transporting undocumented migrants. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s feud escalates as Congress considers Trump’s agenda bill. NBC News White House Co…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 5 49:55

17d ago49:55

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President Trump and Elon Musk spar in a social media frenzy over the bill to fund the president’s agenda, EV tax credits and Tesla's government contracts. President Biden pushes back against the White House's investigation into his alleged use of an autopen. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his bid for governor of New Jer…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 4 49:45

18d ago49:45

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Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) respond to Elon Musk’s criticism of President Donald Trump's agenda bill as the former head of DOGE encourages Republicans to “kill the bill.” NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor reports on Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing negotiations to end the …

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Episode 1613 - 20th Anniversary Show w/ Michael Emerson/Greg Pak/Cynthia Von Buhler! 1:22:45

19d ago1:22:45

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Jimmy and Producer Joe celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special live recording with guests Michael Emerson, Greg Pak and Cynthia Von Buhler. While a bit last minute due to schedules & other glitches, it all came together nicely! As usual, Jimmy wrote some silly parody songs and sang them along with the CNI Chorus consisting of Sara Garfinkel…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 3 49:51

19d ago49:51

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Elon Musk slams the massive Republican bill for President Trump’s agenda, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces the family of the suspect of the fiery terror attack in Boulder has been taken into custody. NBC News Correspondent Steve Kornacki outlines the primary elections coming up i…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 2 31:39

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The suspect in the Boulder, Colorado attack is charged with a federal hate crime after throwing Molotov cocktails at a march calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Richard Haass discusses Ukraine's "Trojan horse" drone attack inside Russia. The Senate is back in session to debate the Hou…

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June 1 - Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Raphael Warnock 47:31

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) join exclusively as President Trump’s legislative agenda narrowly passes in the House and heads to the Senate where it faces significant challenges. Lanhee Chen, Jeh Johnson, Jonathan Martin and Kelly O’Donnell join the roundtable.…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 30 50:02

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Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office as he ends his role as a special government employee, with many DOGE goals left incomplete. Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett discusses the latest around President Trump’s tariff agenda and what it means for future of the economy. The Supreme Court allows the White House to r…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 29 49:46

24d ago49:46

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An appeals court temporarily reinstates most of President Trump's tariffs after the White House lashed at the trade court that struck them down. International trade law & policy attorney Timothy Brightbill discusses whether the Trump administration will take its tariff fight to the Supreme Court. A federal judge allows Harvard University to continu…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 28 49:49

25d ago49:49

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Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, argues that Elon Musk will remain active in government despite President Trump saying the billionaire would likely be leaving his administration within months. Vice President JD Vance touts crypto deregulations at a Bitcoin event. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary speaks with NBC…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 27 49:58

26d ago49:58

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The Trump administration threatens to cut its government contracts with Harvard University. Former Secretary of Education under President Obama, Arne Duncan, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Trump’s fight against higher education. The FBI reopens several Biden-era investigations. Russia unleashes a large-scale attack on Ukraine.…

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Episode 1612 - Check These Out! 30:40

27d ago30:40

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Jimmy has more recommendations for you! Some comic books, some TV, some film...maybe SOME things you might like! Let us know what you think if you've checked them out. And if you have any recommendations of your own. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

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Meet the Press NOW — May 26 49:37

27d ago49:37

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Authorities respond after a car drove into a crowd of people during a parade in Liverpool, England. President Trump marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery as he lashes out at President Vladimir Putin for Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine. NBC News Correspondent Shaq Brewster examines how police departments across the country have changed…

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May 25 - Lost & Lonely: America’s Mental Health Crisis 47:40

28d ago47:40

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Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, former Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.) and Arthur Brooks join a special edition of Meet the Press on America’s mental health crisis. Lori Gottlieb, Nedra Glover Tawwab and Jean Twenge join the Meet the Press roundtable.By NBC News

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Meet the Press NOW — May 23 49:52

1M ago49:52

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Markets fall as President Trump threatens to increase tariffs on Apple and the European Union. Former Chancellor of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Holden Thorp discusses his concerns over the Trump administration’s attack on higher education. Baylor College of Medicine Dean Dr. Peter Hotez explains the new COVID-19 vaccine formula and…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 22 54:28

1M ago54:28

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President Trump and Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at the White House about the release of a report that examines the root causes of chronic illness in children. The suspect in the deadly shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers is identified and charged. The Trump administration announces it is halting Harvard Univer…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 21 50:52

1M ago50:52

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Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) discusses how President Donald Trump’s agenda bill will impact his constituents as GOP holdouts meet with the president at the White House. Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with unfounded claims of white genocide in his country during another Oval Office confrontation. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki and To…

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Episode 537: Userlist with Benedikt Deicke 28:17

1M ago28:17

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Benedikt used to be a freelance software engineer and co-founded Userlist in 2017 as a side project with his co-founder Jane Portman. They went full-time on it in 2020. Benedikt enjoys database query optimization just as much as pushing around pixels on the front-end Show Notes https://userlist.com/ https://slowandsteadypodcast.com/ https://bsky.ap…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 20 53:53

1M ago53:53

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President Trump unveils his multibillion-dollar Golden Dome missile defense system. The president stops by Capitol Hill to tell Republican holdouts to get in line behind sweeping legislation to enact his agenda. The Department of Justice charges a Democratic congresswoman from New Jersey, accusing her of assaulting federal agents outside an ICE det…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 19 49:47

1M ago49:47

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President Trump holds high-stakes phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as he looks to broker a ceasefire. Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating, citing concerns about the country's national debt. Former President Joe Biden is considering treatment options after announcing his cancer diagnosis. Rep.…

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Full interview: Mike Pence says he privately warned Trump against tariffs in his first term 49:50

1M ago49:50

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In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, former Vice President Mike Pence says he advised President Trump against setting tariffs during his first term and now welcomes signs of a possible de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.By NBC News

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May 18 — Mike Pence, Sec. Scott Bessent and Sen. Chris Murphy 47:34

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Former Vice President Mike Pence shares his views on the second Trump administration. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to warnings from the world’s largest retailer about rising prices tied to President Trump’s tariffs. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) weighs in on new revelations about former President Joe Biden’s health during the 2024 campai…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 16 52:49

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The Supreme Court rules the Trump administration must give Venezuelans more time to challenge deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. Republican hardliners block President Trump’s tax bill in the House Budget Committee. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about the future of the Democratic Party. The Trump administra…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 15 49:55

1M ago49:55

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President Trump says the U.S. and Iran are “close” to reaching a nuclear deal. The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s executive order eliminating birthright citizenship. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discusses the status of the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks as Putin skips negotiations in Turkey.…

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Meet the Press NOW – May 14 49:45

1M ago49:45

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Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW as President Donald Trump defends his decision to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) weighs in on an effort to force an impeachment vote against President Donald Trump in the GOP-led House. Susan Page, Michael LaRosa and Matt Gorman discuss new details about former Preside…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 13 49:53

1M ago49:53

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President Trump kicks off his first major foreign trip as he looks to strengthen ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW as House lawmakers hold pivotal meetings on how to advance a bill to fund President Trump’s agenda. The United States Court of International Trade hears arguments in a c…

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Episode 1611 - Mining Thunderbolt Sins in the Underworld Go! 21:36

1M ago21:36

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Reviews: Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, Teen Titans Go!, The Walking Dead: Dead City s2 premiere, A Minecraft Movie, Sinners, Thunderbolts* Some TV/film catch-ups! Jimmy crams in a bunch of things for his viewing pleasure and your listening delight. Did you see any of these? What were your thoughts? Let us know! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks …

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Meet the Press NOW — May 12 49:19

1M ago49:19

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Stock markets rally after the White House announces a temporary reduction to tariffs on Chinese goods. Qatar offering a jet to the Trump administration raises questions about conflicts of interest and security concerns. Former Special Envoy to the Middle East Dennis Ross discusses the state of affairs in the region ahead of President Trump’s first …

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Episode 1602-1610? - FCBD Random Reads! 22:57

1M ago22:57

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Reviews: All In 2025 Special Edition #1, Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #1, Fantastic Four/Giant-Size X-Men #1, Speed Racer #0, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures/Avatar: The Last Airbender #1,Disney Stitch! #1 It's a Free Comic Book Day review special! Jimmy chose 6 random FCBD books to review. Some good lead ins into their upcoming series. But what'…

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May 11 - Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sec. Sean Duffy 47:27

1M ago47:27

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Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) talks about President Trump’s evolving tariff strategy amid U.S.-China talks. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) reacts to former President Biden’s remarks on the 2024 race. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addresses flight safety concerns after a brief communication lapse in Newark. Matt Gorman, Sahil Kapur, Carol Lee and …

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Meet the Press NOW — May 9 50:55

1M ago50:55

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President Trump floats reducing China tariffs ahead of trade talks and suggests Congress raise taxes on top earners. Newark Airport suffers a communications and radar outage as safety concerns continue. Justice Allison Riggs joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the results of the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court race that came six months after Elec…

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Meet the Press NOW — May 8 49:52

2M ago49:52

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Pope Leo XIV makes history after being elected the first American-born pontiff. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discusses the ongoing clashes between President Trump and the courts. President Trump announces a framework for a trade deal with the United Kingdom.By NBC News

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Meet the Press NOW — May 7 49:53

2M ago49:53

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House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) defends the Democratic Party’s strategy for countering President Trump’s agenda. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Christine Romans and CNBC's Steve Liesman report on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s warning of U.S. economic uncertainty as the Trump administration prepares for trade talks…

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Episode 536: Better With Becky with Becky Searls 39:20

2M ago39:20

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Becky Searls is a teacher-turned-trainer, but her true passion is learning and continuous growth. She shares everything she learns through her business, Better with Becky, which recently launched its first product: a strength-training app called Build with Becky (which she built in collaboration with her husband Justin using Ruby on Rails) Show Not…

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