Meet the Press Season 2018 Episode 48 December 30, 2018
- December 30, 2018
As the year comes to a close, Meet the Press season 2018 episode 48 looks back at some of the biggest moments in politics and news from the past twelve months. Host Chuck Todd, along with a panel of political experts, journalists, and analysts, take a closer look at the key events that shaped the year in politics and discuss what it all means for the outlook on 2019.
One of the top stories of the year was the ongoing investigation into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 presidential election. Todd and the panel review what has been learned so far and what may lie ahead as the investigation continues into the new year.
Another major event of 2018 was the midterm elections, which saw Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives while Republicans increased their majority in the Senate. Todd and the panel analyze the election results, including the record number of women and diverse candidates who were elected across the country.
The panel also examines the #MeToo movement and its impact on politics, with a focus on the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the resignation of Minnesota Senator Al Franken. They discuss how the movement has changed the conversation around sexual harassment and assault in the workplace and beyond.
Other topics covered include the ongoing debate over immigration policy, the summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and the numerous natural disasters that struck the United States this year.
Throughout the episode, Todd and the panelists provide in-depth analysis and expert insight into the events that shaped 2018, as well as their predictions for what may happen in 2019. As always, Meet the Press delivers thought-provoking discussion and intelligent debate on the issues that matter most to Americans.