Mark Halperin

Today on @NextUpHalperin, I take a look at the U.S. conflict with Iran—where recent U.S. and Israeli strikes are yielding tangible tactical gains, but the broader outcome remains unsettled. In my reported monologue, I lay out why reopening the Strait of Hormuz is the immediate imperative, while securing control over Iran’s enriched uranium defines the longer-term stakes. Then, @Freedland joins me to explore how he came to understand American politics from the U.K.—and why Britain so often misreads it—before making the case for diplomacy over war. And @ralphreed reflects on Charlie Kirk’s legacy, what his absence means for the conservative movement, and how he’s sizing up 2026 and 2028. Please download, subscribe, and share wherever you consume podcasts. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nex… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4TXekp… YouTube: youtu.be/SZZQ6qnJrps?si…

It’s Friday on “The Morning Meeting”—you know what that means: Winners & Losers of the Week. @LarryOConnor, @KevinPWalling, and I took a deeper dive into the Iran conflict, its ripple effects, the smartest next steps for the U.S., and what @PeteButtigieg is doing to smartly advance his 2028 prospects. Answered: Who has a better chance to be the next presidential nominee -- @PeteButtigieg or @KamalaHarris ? @2waytvapp youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkFKO…

My latest @DailyMail column on the fast-moving conflict in Iran... dailymail.co.uk/debate/article…

Friday on #TheMorningMeeting — @MarkHalperin, @KevinPWalling, & @LarryOConnor live at 9am ET. Plus: Winners/Losers of the week and what to watch for the weekend. Don't miss it. #NoSmack #2Way twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Just wrapped a 15 minute call with President Trump - we covered A LOT. - Iran / Israel - Cuba - Cornyn/Talorico - Ballroom - Dyslexia - Ukraine/Russia - NATO I’ll be joining @MSNOWNews shortly with all the details

“I don’t think it was worth the loss of American lives. I don’t think it was worth that $2 billion we’re paying a day.” @RoKhanna on Iran war costs and why diplomacy must come next. Subscribe and download NOW: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nex… open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xq…

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Incredibly proud of my family's role in the @USNavy's 5th ship named for our great city - LPD-31 the #USSPittsburgh. My late mother was the ship's sponsor and my sister has now taken her place. 🇺🇲 ⚓ 🌊 🔱 #YinzerPride #BravoZulu triblive.com/local/navy-cel…

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As the Iran conflict nears week four—with strikes escalating, energy markets rattled, and no clear off-ramp—join us LIVE at 9AM ET for a clear-eyed, substantive breakdown. I’ll be joined by @LarryOConnor and @KevinPWalling on “The Morning Meeting”—and you’re part of the panel on @2waytvapp. Today's topics: * The War. * Kharg and the Strait. * The Saudis. * Regime change? * Scott Bessent tap dancing. * Vance ’28. * Buttigieg ’28. * Winners and losers of the week and what to look for this weekend. Register to join LIVE and INTERACTIVE:  2way.tv/the-morning-me… Watch on YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkFKO…

“There’s one thing that overrides all of that in this election, and that’s Donald Trump.” Vin Weber and @KevinWalling on why the midterms will be defined by @RealDonaldTrump and not inflation or the economy. Watch and subscribe NOW: @NextUpHalperin?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@NextUpHalperi…

How is the Trump administration keeping the world economy on track now -- and for the next five weeks -- amidst the turmoil of war?

“California Democrats are freaking out,” says @MarkHalperin. “The latest poll in the governor’s race shows, once again, that Democrats are in real danger of not getting a candidate in the final two … The Democrats… are all flailing. And what I’m hearing from Democrats is, ‘our field is not great.’” @2waytvapp

“I continue to believe the vice president is really imperiled,” says @MarkHalperin about JD Vance. “He’s downplayed how well he knew Joe Kent. And yet it still hasn’t really been explained why Monday, on the eve of Kent’s resignation, he was meeting at the vice president’s residence, to talk about his potential resignation with Tulsi Gabbard… I still think he’s easily the frontrunner in ’28, but he’s really being squeezed by all this stuff.” @2waytvapp

“It’s unusual to see this unvarnished, senator on senator, one party on one party, rhetorical violence,” says Steve Elmendorf about the contretemps between Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin. “But what's more important is the temperament argument. And then … the bigger issue is that Markwayne Mullin has no experience to manage the kind of place that he is being nominated to manage... He's just not ready to be the secretary of Homeland Security.” @MarkHalperin @2waytvapp

"I was right, and he was wrong." wwoncc.substack.com/p/i-was-right

“All human beings are complicated…” @JBennet breaks down @RealDonaldTrump’s motives and risks in the Israel-Iran war. Subscribe and download NOW: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nex… open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xq…

This is what @MarkHalperin said on my podcast Check it out to hear about the Democrat and Republican primary: m.youtube.com/watch?v=snjxTY…

We all want answers—but real insight comes through conversation. @AshleyEtienne09 and @KristinDavison joined me to dig into what Americans are really asking: from the Pentagon’s evolving role in the Iran conflict to the extraordinary new comments from @netanyahu We cut through the headlines and political squabbles in search of clarity—conversations like no other, powered by the @2WAYTVAPP community. youtube.com/watch?v=G0U5yh…

.@MarkHalperin asked me a lot of tough but fair questions. If you are a Khanna critic, tune in to see me handle some tough pitches.

For a full 360° look at the Iran conflict, Bibi's provocative statements,Trump’s efforts to reassure Americans and allies alike, and the rising political pressure both within and between the parties, strategists extraordinaire @AshleyEtienne09 and @KristinDavison join me LIVE at 5 PM ET on "2WAY Tonight." Miss it live? Catch the conversation anytime on @2waytvapp Register to join LIVE and INTERACTIVE here: 2way.tv/2way-tonight-w… Watch on YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=G0U5yh…