The Morning Meeting
2WAY
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.
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.
Episodes
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 1min
Trump Threatens Iran With "Total and Complete Obliteration" of Its Energy Facilities if No Deal Soon
Discussion of Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure and what that means for negotiation leverage. Debate over whether real peace talks are occurring and which Iranian figures can accept a deal. Analysis of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz and implications for oil flows. Conversations about market reactions, oil price spikes, and the potential for ground forces or control of crude.
Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 8min
Iran War Latest: Trump's New Deadline Looms Over Iran Amid Conflicting Accounts from U.S., Tehran
Breaking developments on Iran’s troop movements and talk of possible peace negotiations. Debate over what 'maximum force' could mean and how control of the Strait might be used as leverage. Market and oil price reactions to escalation versus diplomacy. Rising national profile for Marco Rubio and a surprising GOP funding compromise. Lively listener Q&A rounding out the political mix.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 7min
Trump Warns "Strange" Iranians To Make a Deal or "NO TURNING BACK" as Israel Kills Another Commander
Richard Coffin, head of research and government relations at USAFacts, explains FAA staffing and air traffic control data. He highlights understaffed control centers, declining controller counts amid rising flights, and implications for transportation safety. The conversation focuses on specific airports, staffing trends, and where to find the underlying data.
Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 4min
Iran 'Playing Hardball,' Report Says, Amid Reports Trump Has 15 Point Peace Plan With Tough Demands
A rapid-fire breakdown of tense Iran negotiations and whether talks in Islamabad can lead to peace. Heated debate on recent attacks, U.S. military moves, and the possibility of a deal without Israeli or Saudi support. Economic alarm bells over energy shocks, stagflation, and AI risks. Surprise local election result and GOP reconciliation headaches round out the political roundup.
Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 4min
Iran's Supreme Leader Approves Talks With Trump, Report Says, as Iran Rains Missiles on Israel
They debate sudden reports that Iran approved talks with the U.S. while simultaneously launching missiles at Israel. Panelists parse possible concessions on missiles, uranium, and oil choke points like the Strait of Hormuz. The conversation moves to how negotiations could mask military moves and ripple into DHS funding, G7 diplomacy, and domestic political strategy.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 8min
Trump Says Threatened U-S Strikes on Iran's Energy Facilities Are "Postponed" Due to Promising Talks
A fast-paced rundown of a surprising announcement that planned strikes on Iran’s energy sites were paused amid reports of back-channel talks. Market moves and oil price swings get quick analysis. The conversation also covers the chances of ground troops, Israel’s missile-defense worries, Iran’s regime resilience, and chaotic airport and DHS developments.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 5min
War Update: U-S Air Strikes Launch Battle to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iran Ramps Up Drone Attacks
A fast-paced rundown of recent strikes and U.S. air operations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Discussion of Kharg Island options and Saudi Arabia's potential role. Analysis of energy and market repercussions, plus military messaging and asymmetric drone threats. Brief political flashes on 2028 contenders and weekly winners and losers.
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 3min
Trump "Considering Ground Troops" as Iran Bombs Key Qatar Gas Fields, Israel Hits Iran Energy Sites
Tricia McLaughlin, former government official and political commentator, offers perspective on retirement, national security, and political fallout. She dissects energy-targeted strikes in the Gulf. She weighs the prospect of US ground forces and massive Pentagon funding. She explores diplomatic pressure, global reactions from China and Russia, and domestic political ripple effects.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 6min
Israel Methodically Picks Off Iran's Leaders One by One; Tulsi Gabbard Faces Tough Questions on War
A fast-paced rundown of Iran-related strikes and reports of targeted killings. A heated preview of testimony and tough political questioning. Breakdowns of Senate maneuvers, TSA line worries, and shutdown drama. Market moves, inflation signals, and concerns about AI and stagflation. State politics and high-stakes primary dynamics round out the conversation.
Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 6min
Israel Says It's Killed Iran's Security Chief as Iran "Unleashes New Crackdown" on Its Own People
A fast-paced rundown of Iran-Israel tensions and the claimed killing of a top Iranian security figure. They debate possible diplomatic endgames and whether Gulf mediators can ease the crisis. The panel weighs risks to the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, and wartime economic impacts. Politics mix in with analysis of U.S. players, 2028 implications, and Illinois primary dynamics.
