Meet the Press NOW – April 8

Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discusses Israel’s strikes on Lebanon. World Central Kitchen Chef Aline Kamakian explains how she is feeding civilians on the ground of a war zone in Beirut. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells Kristen Welker in an exclusive interview that he is not willing to step down even if the U.S. demands it. A Democratic focus group describe the party as “weak” and “floundering” ahead of the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed after accusing the U.S. and Israel of violating the ceasefire deal. Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest results from the special congressional election in Georgia to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R) seat. NBC News Senior National Politics reporter Jonathan Allen talks about the divide within MAGA over the war with Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump's warns “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran meets his deadline to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the elections in Wisconsin and Georgia as voters head to the polls. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Mel Zanona speaks with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) about a primary challenge from Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), who has President Trump's endorsement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump ramps up his threats to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure ahead of his Tuesday evening deadline. Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and retired Colonel Steve Warren join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the rescue operation of two airmen who ejected from a downed F-15 deep inside Iran. The astronauts on Artemis II fly by the moon. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder discusses the NATO chief's upcoming White House visit as the president continues to lash out against allies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) after the U.S. rescued both airmen from the F-15 fighter jet shot down by Iran. Susan Glasser, Jeh Johnson and Marc Short 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.

President Trump tells NBC News that a downed U.S. jet over Iran won't affect ongoing negotiations. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Ret. Col. Steve Warren weigh in as one pilot is rescued and another is still missing. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) talk about the efforts in Congress to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, now in its 48th day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) discusses the partial government shutdown and what the funding fight looks like on Capitol Hill. President Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general as turnover continues in the Trump administration's Cabinet. President Trump says the war with Iran is "nearing completion" while strikes continue and oil prices climb. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The average national gas price surpasses $4.00 a gallon for the first time since 2022, with President Trump suggesting he’s willing to end the conflict in Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-Utah) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the continued Department of Homeland Security shutdown and what it will take to fund the agency. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki highlights the difficulty Democrats face in trying to win back control of the Senate in the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump doubles down on his threats to strike Iran’s civilian energy and water infrastructure if a deal isn't reached with the country soon. Some TSA workers begin receiving back pay as the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history continues with no end in sight. A sanctioned Russian oil tanker is set to dock in Cuba, breaking an effective blockade imposed by the Trump administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) as uncertainty grows over President Trump’s next move in the war with Iran. Adrienne Elrod, Sara Fagen, Andrea Mitchell and Tyler Pager join the roundtable.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.