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NBC News Special Correspondent and moderator of "Meet the Press," Tom Brokaw, interviews newsmakers from around the world.

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Sept. 28Transcript | Guests & topics

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  Sept. 28: An exclusive interview with Former President Bill Clinton. Plus, the chief strategists from both presidential campaigns square off: Steve Schmidt from the McCain campaign & David Axelrod from the Obama camp.  And also our 2008 Senate Debate Series kicks off with one of the hottest U.S. Senate races — Colorado: Rep. Mark Udall (D) vs. Fmr. Rep. Bob Schaffer (R).

Sept. 21Transcript | Guests & topics

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  Sept. 21: Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sits down with Tom Brokaw to discuss what President Bush calls "unprecedented action" by the government to stabilize the American economy. Then, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins to share his take on the financial crisis hitting Wall Street and Main Street. Plus, a special roundtable on the economy with Steve Pearlstein of the Washington Post, and CNBC's Steve Liesman and Erin Burnett.

Sept. 14Transcript | Guests & topics

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  Sept. 14: Exclusive! McCain supporter and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) vs. Obama supporter Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Decision 2008. Then, Bob Woodward shares insights from his compelling new book about the Bush administration, "The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008." And NBC's Political Director Chuck Todd will join us with a look at the battleground states in the race for the White House.

Sept. 7Transcript | Guests & topics

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  Sept. 7: Exclusive! In his first Sunday morning interview since accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for Vice President, Sen. Joe Biden goes one-on-one with Tom Brokaw. Plus, New York Times columnist Tom Friedman joins us to talk about his new book on climate change and energy, "Hot, Flat, and Crowded."

Aug. 31Transcript | Guests & topics

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  Aug. 30: McCain supporter and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) joins Tom Brokaw in St. Paul. Plus, a political roundtable on Decision 2008 with Maria Bartiromo, David Gregory, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrea Mitchell, Mike Murphy & Kelly O'Donnell. And, an update on Hurricane Gustav with the Weather Channel's Jeff Morrow.

Aug. 24Transcript | Guests & topics

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  Live from the Democratic National Convention in Denver, we will have two back-to-back exclusive interviews with Obama supporter and VP-vetter Caroline Kennedy  and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Then, a political roundtable with Gwen Ifill, Jon Meacham & Chuck Todd.

Aug. 17Transcript | Guests & topics

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  Aug. 17: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins us to talk about U.S. foreign policy and the conflict between Georgia and Russia. Then, Obama supporter and Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D-VA) squares off against McCain supporter and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-LA.  Plus, a political roundtable with Joshua Green, Andrea Mitchell & Chuck Todd.

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