NBC Debates, Interviews & Political Events


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NBC is a major broadcast network with a mainstream morning show, variety and talk programing during the day, straight news program in the early evening, and a wide range of primetime offerings.

Major Event Broadcasts

NBC airs extensive coverage of all major political and newsworthy events, including primary debates, general election debates, Presidential speeches, press conferences, and election night coverage. 

The amount of time NBC spends covering any major event depends on how important it is. For example, a general election debate between the Democratic and Republican nominees will get brief coverage before and after the event while a hastily announced Presidential press conference may only receive minimal coverage outside of the event itself. 

When there is a major debate, NBC will bring together a team of journalists and political pundits to discuss what they think will happen during the debate and then bring them back on the air to discuss how they felt the debate went at the conclusion of the event. 

NBC also hosts exclusive primetime townhalls with major political candidates and other top personalities.

Election night coverage is hosted by lead anchors Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie with help from Chuck Todd, Andrea Mitchell, and others offering commentary and updates throughout the evening.

Morning Broadcasting

The Today Show is NBC's premiere morning show. The show, hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Craig Melvin, among others, spends two hours each morning discussing major news of the day along with more lighthearted segments. The hosts interview major players in the political and entertainment world. The Today Show also has spinoffs called Early Today and Today 3rd Hour that air before and after the main show.

Primetime Broadcasting

NBC's flagship news program is NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. It is a straight news program that discusses the major stories happening on a given day in the United States and throughout the world. 

Sunday Morning Broadcasting

NBC's Sunday Morning political affairs program is Meet the Press With Chuck Todd. The hour long program is split between interviews with major political players in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country and panel discussions with political pundits representing a broad spectrum of the political landscape. 

Previous NBC Political Interviews (EST)

Videos of Most Recent Notable Speaking Engagements on NBC
3rd Presidential Debate (2020)
The third and final Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was held at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Both candidates were allowed to answer moderator Kristen Welker's initial questions for two minutes uninterrupted, as a new feature allowed opponent's mics to be muted during that timeframe. After the initial segment question, of which there were six, both candidates spoke freely. Biden and Trump addressed questions on outside interference with American elections, the economy, national security, the ongoing pandemic, healthcare, climate change and tax plans if elected. Final question was about Leadership. This debate was far more civil than their first.
3rd Presidential Debate (2020)
The third and final Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was held at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Both candidates were allowed to answer moderator Kristen Welker's initial questions for two minutes uninterrupted, as a new feature allowed opponent's mics to be muted during that timeframe. After the initial segment question, of which there were six, both candidates spoke freely. Biden and Trump addressed questions on outside interference with American elections, the economy, national security, the ongoing pandemic, healthcare, climate change and tax plans if elected. Final question was about Leadership. This debate was far more civil than their first.
3rd Presidential Debate (2020)
The third and final Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was held at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Both candidates were allowed to answer moderator Kristen Welker's initial questions for two minutes uninterrupted, as a new feature allowed opponent's mics to be muted during that timeframe. After the initial segment question, of which there were six, both candidates spoke freely. Biden and Trump addressed questions on outside interference with American elections, the economy, national security, the ongoing pandemic, healthcare, climate change and tax plans if elected. Final question was about Leadership. This debate was far more civil than their first.
Donald Trump Primetime Town Hall
In lieu of the 2nd Presidential Debate Donald Trump participated in a townhall hosted by NBC and moderated by Savannah Guthrie in Miami, Florida. Guthrie pressed Trump on a host of conspiracy theories he subscribes to, asking him if he actually believed a QAnon conspiracy he amplified that claims Joe Biden ordered the killing of an entire Navy SEAL team to hide that the death of Osama bin Laden was staged. He brushed it off as "a retweet," but Guthrie reminded Trump that he's "the president. You’re not like someone’s crazy uncle who can just retweet whatever.” Trump also admitted for the first time that he is $400 million in debt, but insisted he is so rich that it doesn't matter.
Donald Trump Primetime Town Hall
In lieu of the 2nd Presidential Debate Donald Trump participated in a townhall hosted by NBC and moderated by Savannah Guthrie in Miami, Florida. Guthrie pressed Trump on a host of conspiracy theories he subscribes to, asking him if he actually believed a QAnon conspiracy he amplified that claims Joe Biden ordered the killing of an entire Navy SEAL team to hide that the death of Osama bin Laden was staged. He brushed it off as "a retweet," but Guthrie reminded Trump that he's "the president. You’re not like someone’s crazy uncle who can just retweet whatever.” Trump also admitted for the first time that he is $400 million in debt, but insisted he is so rich that it doesn't matter.
Donald Trump Primetime Town Hall
In lieu of the 2nd Presidential Debate Donald Trump participated in a townhall hosted by NBC and moderated by Savannah Guthrie in Miami, Florida. Guthrie pressed Trump on a host of conspiracy theories he subscribes to, asking him if he actually believed a QAnon conspiracy he amplified that claims Joe Biden ordered the killing of an entire Navy SEAL team to hide that the death of Osama bin Laden was staged. He brushed it off as "a retweet," but Guthrie reminded Trump that he's "the president. You’re not like someone’s crazy uncle who can just retweet whatever.” Trump also admitted for the first time that he is $400 million in debt, but insisted he is so rich that it doesn't matter.

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