Meet the Press Full Episode — Sept. 14

Political Violence & Social Impact - The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, is viewed as a dark moment, raising concerns about escalating political violence in America [1][4][5] - Utah's Governor Spencer Cox sees this event as a potential watershed moment, questioning whether it marks the end of a dark chapter or the beginning of a darker one in American history [6] - Social media is identified as a significant factor contributing to radicalization and political violence, with concerns raised about its impact on individuals, especially young men, and society as a whole [18][19][21][22][70][71][72][73] - Calls for unity and de-escalation are emphasized, urging individuals to reject violence and seek common ground, with social media companies urged to remove violent content [2][20][27][30][33][34][37][38][44][47][52][53][54][67][68][74][76][77] - The discussion draws parallels to the political violence of the 1960s, while also highlighting the unique challenges posed by social media and the rapid spread of misinformation [17][91][92][93] Political Reactions & Analysis - Political figures from both parties express concern and condemn the violence, with some pointing to the need for greater unity and less divisive rhetoric [3][6][23][24][34][36][38][45][68] - Senator Mark Kelly shares his personal experience with political violence, emphasizing the tragic impact on families and the need to address the issue [24][25][26][28][29] - President Trump's message blaming the "radical left" for political violence is met with mixed reactions, with some criticizing the message as divisive [35][39][40][41][42][43] - Senator Lindsey Graham views the assassination as an attack on the MAGA movement and urges supporters to engage in political action rather than violence [47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55] - Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticizes the White House for not providing the leadership needed to unite the country and rejects the idea of cracking down on political opponents [64][65][66][67][68][75][76][77][78] Policy & Legal Considerations - The potential role of social media companies in radicalization is discussed, with calls for greater regulation and accountability [18][19][21][22][27][30][56][70][71][72][73] - Senator Lindsey Graham advocates for repealing Section 230, which protects social media companies from liability for user-generated content [56] - Governor Cox mentions Utah's efforts to pass comprehensive social media reform and the legal challenges they face from tech companies [22][23] - Senator Graham discusses sanctions against Russia and the need for European allies to follow President Trump's lead in imposing tariffs on countries that buy cheap Russian oil [57][58][59][60][61][62][63] Kamala Harris's Book & Political Implications - Former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book is discussed, with excerpts revealing her criticism of President Biden's decision to run for reelection and her perceived mistreatment by the Biden White House [3][78][79][80][81][82][83][101][102][103][104][105][106] - The book is seen as a potential attempt to lay the groundwork for a future presidential run in 2028 [102] - The discussion highlights the historical tensions between presidents and vice presidents, with examples of strained relationships in past administrations [83][84][85][86][107][108]