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View All DiscussionsWhich things or institutions destroyed, defunded, or dismantled during President Trump’s second term do you think need to be put back exactly as they were? And which should be rebuilt better instead?
What song from the past feels newly meaningful in America today, and why?
Are you freaked out about AI like I am? If yes, tell me why. If no, I’d love to hear it.
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Peter Alexander
Anchor and chief national reporter
Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Alexander is the anchor of the 11 a.m. hour of MS NOW, the network’s chief national reporter, and a breaking news anchor. He also contributes to VERSANT’s larger portfolio, including sports. Previously, Peter served as the co-anchor of “Saturday TODAY” and Chief White House correspondent for NBC News. His reporting appeared across all platforms of NBC News and MSNBC, including “NBC Nightly News,” TODAY, “Meet the Press,” “Dateline,” and NBCNews.com. Alexander lives outside of Washington, D.C. with his wife, former WJLA-TV anchor Alison Starling and their two daughters.
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View All DiscussionsI’ll be in Detroit for a live episode of “State of Play” tomorrow, just one week before the midterms. What questions do you have for me about Michigan’s role in this election cycle?
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich weighed in on Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial campaign ad attacking his Democratic opponent Amy Acton, saying the ad has no place in American politics and should be taken down. Do you think attack ads are getting too ugly and personal?
“He is the spokesperson for anti-vax misinformation,” Kerry Kennedy says of her brother, RFK Jr., on State of Play with Peter Alexander. What standards should apply when public figures make claims about vaccines or public health?
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State of Play – 10/19/26
Peter Alexander holds those in power accountable, leaning on his years of reporting from the heart of DC to relentlessly push for the answers you need. Because what happens in Washington, impacts what happens in your home.
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State of Play – 10/16/26
Peter Alexander holds those in power accountable, leaning on his years of reporting from the heart of DC to relentlessly push for the answers you need. Because what happens in Washington, impacts what happens in your home.
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State of Play – 10/15/26
Peter Alexander holds those in power accountable, leaning on his years of reporting from the heart of DC to relentlessly push for the answers you need. Because what happens in Washington, impacts what happens in your home.
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State of Play – 10/13/26
Peter Alexander holds those in power accountable, leaning on his years of reporting from the heart of DC to relentlessly push for the answers you need. Because what happens in Washington, impacts what happens in your home.
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State of Play – 10/12/26
Peter Alexander holds those in power accountable, leaning on his years of reporting from the heart of DC to relentlessly push for the answers you need. Because what happens in Washington, impacts what happens in your home.
Trending Discussions
Which things or institutions destroyed, defunded, or dismantled during President Trump’s second term do you think need to be put back exactly as they were? And which should be rebuilt better instead?
What song from the past feels newly meaningful in America today, and why?
Are you freaked out about AI like I am? If yes, tell me why. If no, I’d love to hear it.
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