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The Morning Meeting
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Every weekday morning, the executives who run America’s television news networks chair a key gathering of their anchors, correspondents, and producers to look ahead at the day’s forthcoming events. The meeting offers – for those lucky enough to attend – a fascinating, forward-looking snapshot of the news cycle ahead.
Each weekday morning on 2WAY, the home of conversations like no other, “The Morning Meeting” offers the chance to attend – and participate in – one such meeting, hosted by 2WAY’s Mark Halperin, the #1 bestselling author and former ABC News political editor, and a rotating panel of co-hosts.
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Platner Eyes Comeback, Revenge as He Stumps for Jackson; El-Sayed Locked in Tight Race, Polls Show
Today01:02:59Summary readyTopics:Michigan Senate.Maine Senate.Ohio Senate.Georgia Senate.Texas Senate.Newsom ’28.AOC ’28.Iran.Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryGraham Platner's Replacement Troy Jackson Now Faces Abuse Allegations of His Own in Newspaper Expose
Yesterday01:02:55Summary readyThe Morning Meeting (TMM)Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling break down pivotal Senate and gubernatorial races, the battle to shape the midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and Iran, and questions surrounding his health. TODAY’S TOPICS: Maine Senate. Michigan Senate. Texas Senate. Wisconsin governor. “Stealing” the midterms. Piker, restrained. White House press secretary slot. Trump and the economy. Trump health. Iran. AOC. The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community. 📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryShock Loss for "Hugely Problematic" Socialist Hong in Wisconsin Primary: Has Far Left Hit Its Limit?
2d ago01:03:32Summary readyThe Morning Meeting (TMM)Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling break down the implications of the Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries, the South Carolina runoff, Ken Paxton’s political challenges, and the latest developments involving Iran. TODAY’S TOPICS: Implications of Wisconsin. Implications of Minnesota. The South Carolina runoff. The cheapness of cheap polls. Ken Paxton’s need for a comeback. White House message control. The Rubios! AOC’s personal life. Iran. The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community. 📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary"She's Not Hateful She's Just Dumb": Establishment Democrats Worried About Wisc. Socialist Candidate
3d ago01:03:20Summary readyThe Morning Meeting (TMM) Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Yemisi Egbewole break down primary elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, and other states; the political stakes of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s trip to Michigan; renewed scrutiny involving Dr. Anthony Fauci and pregnant women; and the latest developments in the Iran conflict. TODAY’S TOPICS: Primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, and more. Midterm ads. Newsom in Michigan. Fauci and pregnant women. Catering truck aftermath. Iran. The Bidens. The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community. 📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryEl-Sayed Slams Trump; AOC Is "Freezing Her Eggs" Due to Busy Career, "Paxton Is the Underdog" in TX
4d ago00:56:41Summary readyThe Morning Meeting (TMM)Join Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling for today’s live edition of The Morning Meeting, featuring analysis of the day’s biggest political stories, lively debate, and questions from members of the 2WAY community. TODAY’S TOPICS: Michigan Senate. Wisconsin governor. Minnesota Senate. South Carolina Senate. Texas Senate. Max Miller. Iran. Israel. What does AOC’s weekend say about AOC’s future? Newsom ’28. Bidens. The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program covering the latest developments in Washington, elections, campaigns, public policy, and world affairs. 📅 Monday, August 10, 2026 🎙️ Season 7, Episode 66 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary"Brilliantly Done": Abdul El-Sayed's Opponent Mike Rogers Tells Michiganders He Shares Their Values
1w ago01:02:07Summary readyFriday, 8/7/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Michigan. Republican midterm panic — or not? Max Miller. Todd Blanche. Mitch McConnell. Dr. Fauci. Moody Mamdani? Iran. Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary"When I Watch Abdul, He’s Full of S---!" Trump Slams Abdul El-Sayed as Man Who "Hates" Jews, Israel
1w ago01:01:44Summary readyThe Morning Meeting (TMM)Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss the political fallout from Michigan’s Senate primary, AIPAC’s next move, the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, President Trump’s Iran strategy, tensions inside the administration, and the early 2028 presidential field. TODAY’S TOPICS: • What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary victory means for Democrats and the general election against Mike Rogers • Whether Democrats can unite around El-Sayed despite disagreements over Israel and his relationship with Hasan Piker • AIPAC’s possible role in Michigan’s general election after spending heavily in the Democratic primary • What Michigan and Wisconsin reveal about the growing influence of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing • The changing 2026 midterm map and the challenges facing both parties • Whether a proposed agreement can reopen the Strait of Hormuz and produce a lasting resolution with Iran • Reports of tensions over U.S. munitions shortages and the administration’s handling of the Iran conflict • President Trump’s unusually close relationship with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh • Whether Vice President JD Vance will run for president in 2028 • Tucker Carlson’s possible role in the 2028 Republican presidential race The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community. 📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026 🎙️ Season 7, Episode 64 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryWas El-Sayed's 11th Hour Hasan Piker "Influencer Pool Party" a Big Mistake? Vote Closer Than Thought
1w ago01:02:07Summary readyThe Morning Meeting (TMM) Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling examine the political cliffhangers shaping the news, including Michigan’s unresolved Democratic Senate primary, pivotal House races, President Trump’s Iran diplomacy, major confirmation battles, and the early contours of the 2028 presidential race. TODAY'S TOPICS – Special “Cliffhangers” Edition: * Cliffhanger: If El-Sayed is the nominee, will he distance himself from controversial gabber Hasan Piker in the general election? * Cliffhanger: Who will win the general election matchup for a key Michigan House seat between incumbent Republican Tom Barrett and Bernie-backed progressive William Lawrence? * Cliffhanger: Will House Republican incumbent Max Miller step down by the Friday-ish deadline, allowing Ohio’s Republican Party state chairs to name a replacement on the general election ballot? * Cliffhanger: Will there be a meaningful deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz this week? * Cliffhanger: Will Jeanine Pirro keep her job? * Cliffhanger: Having gotten out of committee, will Todd Blanche find the final Republican vote on the floor to get confirmed as attorney general? * Cliffhanger: Will Pete Hegseth’s pick for Army chief of staff, Gen. Christopher LaNeve, get confirmed by the Senate? * Cliffhanger: Will John Thune run for reelection in 2028? * Cliffhanger: Will President Trump’s new helipad get completed by Halloween? * Cliffhanger: Will Vance run? * Cliffhanger: Can a Jew win the Democrats’ presidential nomination? * And, the ultimate cliffhanger for the nation and the world: Is the Trump presidency effectively over? The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community. 📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 🎙️ Season 7, Episode 63 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPublic Polls Are Clear That El-Sayed's Going To Win This Easily": Big Test of Far Left in Michigan
1w ago01:02:07Summary readyTuesday, 8/4/26 TODAY'S TOPICS: Michigan. Full Senate battleground check in. South Carolina Senate primary debate aftermath. Max Miller. Ken Martin seeks help. Blanche and Pirro. Yen for helping the yen. Iran. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary"She's Probably Going To Lose": Haley Stevens Faces Abdul El-Sayed in Key Test of Far Left vs Left
2w ago01:00:40Summary readyMonday, 8/3/26, S7E61 TODAY'S TOPICS: Michigan Senate. Wisconsin governor. California’s Prop 40. Iran. Blanche. Senate. State of the Dominant Media’s anti-Trump bias. Democrats 2024 Autopsy. Every weekday on The Morning Meeting (TMM) our hosts Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss today’s political news and take live Q&A from our Zoom participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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