Meet the Press Season 2018 Episode 43 November 25, 2018
- November 25, 2018
On the November 25, 2018 episode of Meet the Press, host Chuck Todd interviews a variety of guests on current political and social issues. The show begins with a discussion on the ongoing controversy surrounding the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the potential consequences for national security. Todd speaks with former Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns and former Undersecretary of Defense Michele Flournoy to gain insight on the situation.
Next, Todd shifts focus to the upcoming 2020 presidential election and the Democratic party’s potential candidates. He speaks with Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown from Ohio on his potential candidacy and his vision for the future of the party. Todd also interviews Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah on his views on President Trump’s policies and the current state of the Republican party.
In the latter half of the episode, the discussion turns towards global affairs, specifically the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Todd speaks with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on his reaction to the recent skirmish at the Sea of Azov and his plans to address the situation. Todd also interviews former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on her thoughts on the Trump administration’s handling of foreign policy and the current state of American democracy.
Throughout the episode, Todd provides commentary and analysis on the various topics discussed by his guests. Viewers are given a well-rounded understanding of current events and the perspectives of different political figures. As always, Meet the Press maintains its reputation as one of the most informative and insightful news programs on television.