July 5 – America 250 with Ken Burns, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Lonnie Bunch

Pressure mounts on Graham Platner (D) to exit the Maine senate race amid allegations of sexual assault he denies. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) tells Meet the Press NOW Platner should drop out over the “serious concerns”. Former Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder discusses Trump’s upcoming meeting with President Zelenskyy as the war between Russia and Ukraine escalates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discusses the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. Graham Platner says he’s considering “the best path forward” after denying an accusation of sexual assault reported in POLITICO. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the presidency as America celebrates 250 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III joins Kristen Welker for a special edition of Meet the Press marking America’s 250th anniversary to discuss the nation’s founding ideals, the power of history to unite Americans and why pursuing a more perfect union remains an unfinished project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Kristen Welker for a special edition of Meet the Press marking America’s 250th anniversary, reflecting on how the nation has overcome its darkest chapters and why history can offer hope in uncertain times.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker speaks with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III for a special edition of Meet the Press marking America's 250th anniversary.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump prepares to deliver remarks at Mount Rushmore to mark America’s 250th birthday. Gov Wes. Moore (D-Md.) previews his speech on patriotism as Democrats aim to contrast President Trump's address. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) discusses the need for members of Congress to find "common ground” after leaving the Republican Party to become an independent earlier this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A weaker-than-expected jobs jobs report renews concerns of a summer slowdown, all while the Trump administration touts an optimistic outlook on his economic agenda ahead of November’s midterms. Nearly half of all Americans face extreme heat warnings as a record-breaking heat wave makes its way across the country. ICE ramps up arrests, more than tripling recent daily averages in what may become a “new normal.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) joins Meet the Press NOW after winning his primary against progressive candidate state Sen. Julie Gonzalez. In his latest financial disclosure, President Trump reported earning an estimated $2.2 billion, including over a billion dollars in crypto ventures. Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) join Meet the Press NOW in the latest installment of NBC News’ Common Ground series to discuss their bipartisan legislation that bans senior officials in government from individual stock trading. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Supreme Court rejects President Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship and upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports in their final opinions of the term. Voters in Colorado head to the polls in another high-stakes primary race for progressive Democrats. British Ambassador Christian Turner joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the European view of the U.S.-Iran negotiations prior to the upcoming NATO summit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Supreme Court delivers blockbuster decisions on the president’s ability to fire leaders of independent agencies and the counting of mail-in-ballots received after Election Day. The U.S. says it will resume talks with Iran after a weekend of back-and-forth strikes. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his bid for governor and the future of the Democratic Party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.