National Memorial Day Concert 2026 - Noah Wyle, Mickey Guyton & more!

From the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to backstage chaos, emotional performances and conversations that honestly might make you cry in your car… this year’s National Memorial Day Concert episode of Pop Culture Weekly is one of the most powerful we’ve ever done.

Kyle McMahon is live in Washington, D.C. with interviews from the stars of PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert 2026, including Noah Wyle, Mickey Guyton, Andy Grammer, Melissa Leo, Mary McCormack, Blessing Offor and Laura Osnes.

They talk about honoring fallen heroes, the emotional weight of performing on Memorial Day, live TV pressure, storytelling, patriotism, music, humanity and sacrifice.

Plus:

• Noah Wyle talks The Pitt and portraying a Revolutionary War soldier

• Mickey Guyton opens up about singing the National Anthem live

• Melissa Leo gets emotional discussing telling real stories

• Andy Grammer reflects on loss, family, and “Don’t Give Up on Me”

• Mary McCormack steps in as host for the historic concert

• Laura Osnes teases a Christmas movie and Capitol Fourth return

It’s heartfelt, funny, emotional, chaotic and very Pop Culture Weekly. And honestly? Hearing Kyle accidentally try not to openly sob in front of the Capitol might be worth the download alone.

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