Meet the Press Season 2018 Episode 11 March 18, 2018
- March 18, 2018
On March 18th, 2018, Meet the Press aired its 11th episode of the 2018 season. Hosted by Chuck Todd, the political talk show featured a range of guests and topics relevant to the current political climate.
One of the main guests of the episode was Congresswoman Karen Bass, a Democrat from California. She discussed the recent passing of the omnibus spending bill and expressed her disappointment in its lack of protections for Dreamers, young immigrants who came to the United States as children and are at risk of deportation. Bass also addressed the issue of gun control in the wake of the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, and called for more action on the part of Congress to address the issue.
Another guest on the show was retired General Michael Hayden, the former Director of the CIA and NSA. Hayden spoke about the recent firing of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and its implications for the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He also discussed the current state of North Korea and its nuclear program.
In addition to these guests, the episode featured a roundtable discussion with journalists and commentators from a variety of news outlets. They discussed the various issues facing the Trump administration, including the ongoing Russia investigation and the recent shakeup in the White House staff.
Throughout the episode, Todd also addressed some of the recent controversies surrounding President Trump, including his alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels and his seeming willingness to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the Russia investigation.
Overall, Meet the Press provided a comprehensive and in-depth look at the major political issues and events of the moment. The show's guests provided a diversity of perspectives and opinions, ensuring that viewers were able to get a complete picture of the current political landscape.