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June 12: DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz debates RNC Chair Priebus

Programming Note: Meet the Press will not air this Sunday, June 5th, due to NBC Sports’ coverage of the French Open. We’ll be back next week, June 12th, with the first debate between the new DNC Chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and RNC Chair Reince Priebus. As the 2012 campaign kicks into high gear, we’ll talk about the changing political landscape for both parties in 2012 and how they’ll make their case to voters.
























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A Second Take on Meeting the Press: From an up-close look at Rachel Maddow's sneakers to an in-depth look at Jon Krakauer's latest book — it's all fair game in our "Meet the Press: Take Two" web extra. Log on Sundays to see David Gregory's post-show conversations with leading newsmakers, authors and roundtable guests. Videos are available on-demand by 12 p.m. ET on Sundays.

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'Too Big to Fail' author worries US will reach brink again

  Andrew Ross Sorkin, author of "Too big to fail" says the U.S. still has institutions that are too interconnected. He also talks about how the story is still all about jobs, and what the new 'normal unemployment' is.

The University of Minnesota hosted a forum with Meet the Press for part of the Across America series — special discussions with key political and community leaders — on Thursday, May 27, 2010. David Gregory spoke to Minnesota Governor Pawlenty about politics, the Republican Party, and some of the major issues facing the country, including the economy, immigration, and national security.

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A conversation with Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty

  Full video: David Gregory talks to Minnesota Governor — and potential 2012 GOP presidential candidate — Tim Pawlenty. The lawmaker addresses the federal government, financial regulation, the Gulf oil spill, and other controversial topics.

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May 29: McConnell, Schumer, roundtable

How will the Medicare issue play out in the 2012 elections? Republican leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (KY). Then, Democratic Policy Committee chairman Sen. Chuck Schumer (NY). Plus, our roundtable: Fmr. Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. (D-TN); GOP Strategist Alex Castellanos; Washington Post Columnist Ruth Marcus and New York Times Columnist David Brooks.



May 22: Ryan, Van Hollen, Murphy, Mitchell, Robinson, Sorkin

After announcing this week that he will not be a candidate for Senate in 2012, House Budget Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) is at the center of the debt ceiling fight.  Plus: the latest on Decision 2012 and the "Newt fallout." Our roundtable: Rep. Chris Van Hollen, Mike Murphy, NBC's Andrea Mitchell, WaPo's Eugene Robinson, and NYT's Andrew Ross Sorkin.




May 15: Gingrich, Dionne, Noonan, Halperin, Cooper, Bai

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Then. a roundtable: Columnist for the Washington Post, EJ Dionne; columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Peggy Noonan; senior political analyst for Time Magazine, Mark Halperin;  White House Correspondent for the New York Times, Helene Cooper; and chief political writer for the New York Times Magazine, Matt Bai.



May 8: Donilon, Chertoff, Hayden, roundtable

First, White House National Security Adviser Tom Donilon. Then, Fmr. Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani, Fmr. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Fmr. CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden on a post-bin Laden world. A roundtable with Bob Woodward, Katty Kay, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Mike Murphy.



May 1: Axelrod, Bloomberg, McDonnell, Rubio, Meyers

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Virginia Governor and Vice-Chairman of the  Republican Governor’s Association, Bob McDonnell (R-VA), and Former White House Senior Advisor, David Axelrod. Also, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Plus, SNL comedian Seth Meyers on political parodies.

April 24: McCain, Conrad, Coburn, roundtable

Sen. John McCain joins us live to share the latest on his trip to Libya. Then, Sens. Conrad and Coburn, two members of the "Gang of Six" negotiations, face off on the budget debate. Plus, a roundtable: David Brooks, Eugene Robinson, Alex Castellanos and Anita Dunn.

April 17: Geithner, roundtable

[Enhanced video] : The president's point-man on the economy,Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, joins us to discuss upcoming budget battles.Then, a roundtable with Fmr. chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan; Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Fmr. Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D-MI); author Jon Meacham; and author of the new book "Fail Up," PBS’s Tavis Smiley.

April 10: Plouffe, Ryan, roundtable

[Enhanced video] : White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe joins us to discuss how President Obama plans to get the federal government back on track. Then, an exclusive interview with Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Chairman of the House Budget Committee. Plus, a roundtable: Tim Shriver, Jim Cramer, Helene Cooper, and Chuck Todd.



April 3: Durbin, Rogers, roundtable

[Enhanced video] : Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins us for an exclusive interview as the battle over the budget approaches yet another deadline. Then: An exclusive interview with the chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the House, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI). Plus, a roundtable: Marc Morial, Mike Murphy, E.J. Dionne, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Daniel Yergin.