Meet the Press NOW — April 14

Vice President Vance is likely to travel to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks with Iran as tensions escalate. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki looks at the latest NBC News poll that shows President Trump’s job approval reaching a new low. NBC News Correspondent Shaquille Brewster talks to college students in Michigan about the state of the country. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur does a deep dive on Maine’s Democratic Senate primary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Entrepreneur Emma Grede joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about her journey from a girl in East London to one of America’s richest self-made women, working alongside the Kardashian family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) joins Meet the Press for an exclusive interview reflecting on his first 100 days in office, his campaign promises, and his relationships with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and President Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz joins Meet the Press as questions mount about fragile ceasefires in the Middle East. Kristen Welker sits down for an exclusive interview with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) as he reflects on his first 100 days in office. Entrepreneur Emma Grede joins for a Meet the Moment conversation. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News Decision Desk poll. Ashley Etienne, Sara Fagen and Jonathan Martin join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire negotiations but the U.S. continues its blockade. Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss recent Russian attacks, U.S. aid to Ukraine and President Trump’s latest comments on ending the war. Former presidential adviser Lanny Davis discusses his new book on building bridges across deep divisions in the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg weighs in on the new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) explains how the war with Iran is causing economic hardship for New York City residents. Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is found dead in an apparent murder-suicide amid difficult divorce proceedings. Steve Kornacki explains how changing sentiments about Israel may impact the results of a special election in New Jersey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct accusations. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the resignations and her assessment of the Democratic party heading into the midterms. The U.S. and Iran eye a second round of peace talks as early as this week, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts talks between Israel and Lebanon. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the upcoming special election in New Jersey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. begins a blockade of Iranian ports after peace negotiations between the United States and Iran result in no deal to end the war. Pope Leo XIV says he has “no fear” speaking out against the Trump administration even as President Trump escalates his criticisms of the pontiff. Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) drops out of the gubernatorial election after multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his first-ever interview on American television, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells Meet the Press that Cuba would fight back against any potential U.S. military action, saying Cuban leadership is prepared to “give our lives for the revolution.” 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 exclusively with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) as Cuba faces pressure from the Trump administration for a change in leadership. Matt Gorman, Amna Nawaz, Steve Ricchetti and Julio Vaqueiro join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.