Answer to the question so many are asking. Tackling the issue. Nfl players and owners set to meet today to discuss those Controversial National anthem protests. Will the league try to force players to stand, or can a compromise be reached . All that, plus florida declares an unusual state of emergency over a planned speech. An intentional crash on a racetrack . Leads to a dangerous brawl. A tasing and arrests. And morning exclusive. Chip and joanna gains will be here, live, to explain why theyre leaving their hit show, fixer upper, today, tuesday, october 17th, 2017. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. Its tuesday morning, and were glad to have you with us this morning. Its a busy tuesday morning. We have a lot to get to, starting with President Trump sounding off on a number of issues that are facing his administration. Hes also igniting a new controversy with former president s