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Here’s the Scoop from NBC News is the daily news fix you need — quick, clear, and conversational. Hosted by award-winning journalist Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC’s team of trusted correspondents and reporters from across the country and around the world bring you the day’s top stories and the best of our exclusive reporting. We go deep on the news that impacts your life, answer your most important questions and help you make sense of the issues and people shaping our world. From breaking news to who’s breaking the internet, politics to your pocketbook, sports to Silicon Valley, Here’s the Scoop keeps you informed at home and on the go.
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Latest Episodes:

Extended Cut: Savannah Guthrie Speaks to Hoda Kotb About Mom Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Mar 28, 2026

In an interview with Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie opens up for the first time about the “agony” of her mother Nancy Guthrie’s abduction. During an emotional three-part sit down that aired on TODAY March 26 and 27, Savannah reflects on where she was when she first got the call that her mom was missing, how her family is leaning on the faith Nancy taught them, and her journey to find the strength to keep going, one day at a time. Plus, she shares her plans to come back “home” to TODAY.

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House Republicans Reject Senate DHS Bill; In Iran, Voices of Fear and Hope Mar 27, 2026

After an all-night push in the Senate, a deal to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE, was rejected by House Republicans, with Speaker Mike Johnson calling it “a joke.” NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains where it broke down and what this means for TSA workers. Plus, as the war in Iran approaches its first full month, a near-total internet blackout in the country has reduced firsthand accounts to a trickle. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Molly Hunter gathered rare voice memos from Iranian women, who detail their accounts of survival and their hopes for the future.

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DHS Shutdown Showdown and Venezuela after Maduro Mar 26, 2026

With funding for the Department of Homeland Security still in limbo, real consequences are being felt: TSA agents are walking off the job, others have been working for weeks without pay, and critical agencies such as FEMA and the Coast Guard are running on fumes. With spring recess just days away, NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the ultimate question: Will lawmakers strike a deal or simply head for the break? Plus, ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were in a Manhattan courtroom today, nearly three months after their capture by the U.S. They have been charged with conspiracy to import cocaine, along with possession of machine guns and destructive devices. Maduro is also charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy.

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“Ready to Deal”: Sen. Elissa Slotkin on the DHS Shutdown and Social Media’s Legal Reckoning Mar 25, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security is now in its sixth week of a partial shutdown. Is a deal even possible, or is the deadlock the new status quo? Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, joins the pod to discuss what it could take to end the shutdown, whether she would support supplemental funding for the Iran war, and her proposal to rein in the Pentagon’s use of AI. Plus, juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico have returned landmark verdicts against social media giants Meta and Google’s YouTube, finding the platforms liable for harming children. The jury decided on $2.1 million in punitive damages for Meta and $900,000 for YouTube, totaling $3 million in total. It's a small fraction of the $1 billion in punitive damages sought by the plaintiff's counsel. NBC News Legal Analyst Misty Marris dives into how these verdicts could set a precedent for thousands of other legal cases over platform safety waiting in the wings.

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Is America Becoming Unaffordable, and Are Prediction Markets Heading for a Shutdown? Mar 24, 2026

Gas prices are spiking, inflation won’t quit, the job market is shaking, and the gap between the wealthy and everyone else has never been wider. So what’s actually going on and who’s really paying the price? NBC News Senior Policy Reporter Shannon Pettypiece joins the pod. She’s been digging into this as part of an NBC News series, Unaffordable America. Plus, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded into the mainstream, pulling in $4.5 billion during Super Bowl week alone, by exploiting a legal loophole that lets people bet on sports even where gambling is banned. But now, states and Congress are fighting back, with a new bipartisan Senate bill pushing for a federal crackdown. NBC News National Reporter Suzy Khimm explains what’s driving the pushback, and what could it mean for professional sports.

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Trump Delays Strikes Amid 'Productive' Talks and LaGuardia Collision Under Investigation Mar 23, 2026

With hours left on a self-imposed deadline to strike Iran's power plants, President Donald Trump abruptly announced a five-day delay, citing "productive conversations" with Tehran. Oil prices fell and markets surged, but Iran denies that any negotiations were happening. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake discusses whether this is a real off-ramp or just a pause before further escalation. Plus, NBC News Senior Correspondent Tom Costello on investigations into the Air Canada plane that collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport overnight, leaving both pilots dead and injuring dozens. Officials are zeroing in on a critical question: Was air traffic control staffing a factor?

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TSA Delays Snarl Spring Break Travel; Iranian-American Comedian Max Amini on Finding Connection in War Mar 20, 2026

Hourslong TSA wait lines are impacting travelers around the country as the partial government shutdown goes into its fifth week, with officers working without pay calling off work – or quitting entirely. NBC News National Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist reports from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on how to deal with the travel pains and where negotiations stand on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Then, fresh off a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, comedian Max Amini joins to talk about what it means to be Iranian-American amidst a war between the U.S. and Iran.

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Attacks on World’s Largest Gas Field Escalate War; Exclusive NBC News Investigation into Corey Lewandowski Mar 19, 2026

Iran is responding to attacks on the South Pars gas field with strikes in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Economists warn that the situation could trigger global price shocks and add to energy shortages for billions of people already facing disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins to put the escalation into context. Then, Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley shares insights from a monthslong NBC News investigation into allegations that Corey Lewandowski stood to personally profit from his role as a senior Department of Homeland Security official. Lewandowski denies the allegations.

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Did Iran Pose an ‘Imminent Threat’? And Why the Fed is Holding Rates Steady Mar 18, 2026

Top national security officials were on Capitol Hill today for a grilling from the Senate Intelligence Committee. The testimony from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and FBI Director Kash Patel came a day after one of Gabbard’s top deputies resigned in protest over the war in Iran, saying the country posed “no imminent threat to our nation”. NBC News Reporter Dan De Luce breaks down the biggest moments. Then, NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung explains the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady amid oil price shocks and stuttering economic indicators.

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Behind Israel’s ‘Forward Defense’ Strategy and Inside Cuba’s Economic Crisis Mar 17, 2026

Israel said today it killed two more top Iranian leaders in overnight strikes, including the powerful security chief Ali Larijani. This comes as Israel continues a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, targeting Iranian proxy Hezbollah. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Matt Bradley explains how this top-bottom strategy aligns with the U.S and Israel’s broader goals for the war. Plus: Cuba is still reeling from a total electrical outage that left 11 million people in the dark yesterday. NBC News Correspondent George Solis reports from Havana on the larger impacts of the country’s ongoing energy crisis – and his exclusive interview with the deputy prime minister ahead of a historic announcement opening the country further to foreign investment, including from Cuban nationals who live overseas.

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Trump Pressures Allies to Help Reopen Hormuz; Senate to Take Up the SAVE Act Mar 16, 2026

As the price of oil has spiked to approximately $100 a barrel, President Donald Trump is pressuring other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. But as NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports, key allies aren’t exactly jumping into the fray. Plus, the Senate is expected to take up the SAVE Act this week, which has quickly become one of Trump’s top priorities. Senior Reporter Jane C. Timm joins to explain how voters could be affected if it makes its way through the Senate and how states are taking matters into their own hands in case it doesn’t.

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Behind the Curtain: Here’s the Scoop’s Oscars Special Mar 15, 2026

Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night: the 98th Academy Awards. “Sinners” may have broken a record with 16 nominations, but many of the top categories still seem to be wide open. Senior Hollywood Reporter Rebecca Keegan and Entertainment Correspondent Chloe Melas give their Oscar predictions, discuss what to expect from Conan O’Brien’s monologue, explain how the Academy Awards are evolving in the age of AI and industry consolidation, and share their own behind-the scenes experiences covering the event over the years.

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A Potential ISIS Comeback in America and Parents Watching Social Media Trial Call For Change Mar 13, 2026

A shooting at a university. A bomb outside the mayor's residence. And a chilling thread connecting them both. Is ISIS making a comeback on American soil? National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter discusses how AI and the war in Iran are playing a role and how law enforcement is responding. Plus, after weeks of explosive testimony, including from META CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself, a landmark social media trial is now in the hands of a jury. The question is: did Meta and YouTube knowingly addict children to their platforms, causing them mental health harm? Lori Schott, whose daughter Annalee died by suicide in 2020, is part of a group of parents watching the bellwether trial for what it could mean for their own lawsuits.

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AI and the U.S. Strikes on Iran; Homeowners vs. State Farm Mar 12, 2026

he U.S. strikes in Iran are intensifying – from inside the country to the Strait of Hormuz. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are asking how much of the targeting is being shaped by artificial intelligence. NBC News AI Fellow Jared Perlo explains the Defense Department’s AI strategy and who is responsible for “bad intelligence.” Plus: when a storm hits, the damage to a home can be devastating. But for hundreds of Oklahomans, the real shock came from their insurance provider. More than 600 families now allege State Farm quietly redefined "hail damage" to avoid paying claims. NBC News Chief Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett has more on the lawsuit and why the state’s attorney general is now getting involved.

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How Lebanon Got Pulled Into the War and Why Transgender Kansans Are Losing Their Licenses Mar 11, 2026

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Lebanon, with more than 750,000 people displaced as Israeli strikes have turned the country’s south into an active war zone. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Daniele Hamamdjian joins us from Beirut to explain how and why Lebanon became part of the war in Iran. Meanwhile, 1,700 transgender people in Kansas are having their driver’s licenses invalidated after today a judge upheld a law requiring gender markers to align with the gender assigned at birth. NBC News Enterprise Reporter Jo Yurcaba explains how the ruling fits into the growing rollback of transgender rights nationwide.

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The Trump Administration’s Mixed Messaging and Inside Iran’s Internet Blackout Mar 10, 2026

We’re getting mixed signals from Washington on the war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is launching its most intense day of strikes yet, with more fighters, more bombers and more targets. But just hours earlier, President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict, calling it a “little excursion” that could soon end. So, escalation … or an exit ramp? NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube joins us. Plus, with the internet largely shut down in Iran, it’s been incredibly difficult to report on what’s really happening inside the country. But independent Iranian journalist Shooka Bidarian has found ways to stay in touch with sources on the ground, giving us a rare window into how ordinary Iranians are experiencing this war — and what they hope for the future.

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Iran’s Clerics Pick a Hard-Liner Leader and Oil Prices Hit the Economy Mar 09, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been selected to take over as Iran’s new supreme leader just a week after his father was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. NBC News Contributor Hooman Majd explains what his military background could bode for the war. Plus, oil markets are in turmoil as the Middle East conflict sends shock waves through global energy supplies. Crude surged past $100 a barrel this weekend for the first time since 2022. But, the price of U.S. crude oil plunged around 5% this afternoon and U.S. equities markets sharply reversed after comments from President Trump on CBS News saying that the war was "very complete, pretty much." NBC News Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans has more on how the energy crisis may ripple through the U.S. economy, from rising gas prices to higher grocery bills.

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A Voice From Inside Iran. As the War Unfolds, What’s the Endgame? Mar 06, 2026

Since the war with Iran began nearly a week ago, the world has seen the bombings. But what’s happening inside the country and how are Iranians experiencing this war? Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with a man in Tehran we’re calling “Kourosh,” who took part in nationwide uprisings earlier this year. Does he see the U.S.-Israeli intervention as the help to bring the change he was fighting for and what future does he imagine for Iran now? Plus, the U.S. and Israel say their war effort won’t stop until there are major changes inside Iran, including in leadership. But what does the endgame actually look like? NBC News’ Garrett Haake debriefs us on his phone conversation with President Donald Trump late Thursday night.

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Why Kristi Noem Is Out at DHS and How the Iran War Could Affect China’s Economy Mar 05, 2026

President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security and said he would tap Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to replace her. Noem oversaw the administration’s sweeping mass deportation campaign and tough border crackdown, but faced growing bipartisan calls to resign after a controversial federal operation in Minneapolis left two American citizens dead. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley discusses what finally led to her ouster and what it could mean for DHS. Plus, China’s leaders are warning that economic growth is slowing and the war between the U.S. and Iran could add fuel to the fire, as it disrupts key trade routes that China relies on for oil and other goods. NBC News Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins from Beijing to explain how all this could affect an upcoming high-stakes meeting with Trump.

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Congress Weighs War Powers Legislation, And The Human Toll of Strikes in Iran Mar 04, 2026

The U.S. Senate is voting on a resolution that would require President Trump to get congressional approval before launching further military action in the Middle East, as U.S. Central Command announces that the U.S. has struck more than 20 Iranian ships. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin joins to break down the reaction from Congress. Then, we hear from Foreign Correspondent Molly Hunter, who has been covering a strike on an elementary school that Iranian state media says killed at least 168 civilians, mostly children.

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Special Episode: Primary Night with “Here’s the Scoop” Mar 04, 2026

“Here’s the Scoop” went live on Tuesday night as results from the first primaries of 2026 rolled in. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Natasha Korecki, Senior Political Reporter Jane Timm, and Senior National Political Reporter Jonathan Allen joined host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down the races in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas – and how the outcomes will shape the battle for control of the House and Senate in November.

Note: After this episode was recorded, NBC News projected that State Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, defeating House Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

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Iran War Expands Regionally; Texas, N.C. Primaries Offer First Major Midterm Test Mar 03, 2026

The war in Iran is becoming a broader Mideast conflict. After an Iranian drone strike on the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, the State Department has ordered nonemergency staff out of U.S. embassies in six Gulf states - and Americans are being told to leave 14 countries. Israel has opened a new front against Hezbollah in Lebanon and President Trump is warning that the fighting could last weeks or longer. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel breaks down what this rapid escalation means for the region. Plus, all eyes are on Texas and North Carolina for the first big primary day of the midterms. In Texas, both parties are facing internal showdowns in the fight for Sen. John Cornyn’s seat, with Republicans competing to be the most MAGA-aligned. Meanwhile, Democrats see a rare opening to flip a seat they haven’t won in nearly three decades. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down the numbers and the names that matter most before the results start rolling in tonight.

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What’s Next in Operation Epic Fury and the War With Iran Mar 02, 2026

U.S. and Israeli strikes are pounding Iran as Operation Epic Fury enters a critical new phase. Early-morning assaults Saturday delivered a stunning blow, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and much of Iran's top leadership in a decapitation strike that has sent shock waves across the Middle East. But Tehran isn't backing down, and with every retaliatory strike against U.S. allies, the threat of a full-scale regional war grows. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube, NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons and Jason Rezaian, the director of press freedom initiatives at The Washington Post, join the pod to break down why this happened now, what President Donald Trump’s strategy is and what the collapse of Iran’s leadership could mean for the Iranian people.

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Former President Bill Clinton Deposed in Epstein Probe; New Signs for U.S. Strike on Iran Feb 27, 2026

Former President Bill Clinton is facing a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's six-hour grilling before the committee. It’s the first time in four decades a former president has been called to testify before Congress. Chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why some of Clinton’s interactions with Epstein may fall under executive privilege. Plus, the U.S. ambassador to Israel told embassy staff they can leave Jerusalem today, raising new alarms about a possible U.S. strike on Iran. Pakistan has also declared war on Afghanistan following deadly cross-border strikes. NBC News’ chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel joins from Tel Aviv on what's next.

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Hillary Clinton Testifies on Epstein; What Really Happened in Cuba? Feb 26, 2026

Lawmakers are deposing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Chappaqua, New York, about her family’s connection to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles recaps her testimony and looks ahead to former President Bill Clinton’s deposition on Friday. Plus, “Nightly News” Saturday and Telemundo anchor José Diaz-Balart gives us the latest on the U.S. response to the Cuban government’s announcement that it killed four people who crossed into its territorial waters.

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The State Of Our Economic Union and Surgeon General Nominee’s MAHA Messaging Feb 25, 2026

President Trump pitched a new government-sponsored 401K saving plan in his State of the Union, and other ways to address concerns about affordability. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung breaks down whether his speech offered real reassurance, and what these economic proposals could mean for the midterms. Meanwhile, wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s pick for surgeon general, answered Senate questions in her nomination hearing about her connections to the Make America Great Again movement, lack of qualifications, views on vaccines and more. NBC News health reporter Aria Bendix explains the potential impact of this close ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on America's health care.

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A Cheat Sheet for the State of the Union and 4 Years of War in Ukraine Feb 24, 2026

President Donald Trump heads to Capitol Hill tonight to deliver his State of the Union address — and he's already warning it won't be short. With the economy, immigration and a slate of high-stakes moves abroad on the table, there's plenty to cover. Our Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake joins us with a preview of where the president will be leaning in — and where he’ll be reframing the conversation. Plus, Ukraine is still grinding on, four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainians remain unbroken, even as Moscow insists it hasn’t achieved its goals. The fighting has left nearly half a million people dead and more than a million wounded or missing. As battles continue and negotiations stall, is there any real path to ending the war? Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins from Kyiv.

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Mexico Takes Out a Drug Kingpin and Tariff Chaos Leads EU to Pause Trade Deal Feb 23, 2026

Cars burning. Highways blocked. Guadalajara looked like a city under siege yesterday after the Mexican army killed “El Mencho,” the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and one of the most wanted criminals on the planet. The White House has said the U.S. had a hand in the operation, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirming American intelligence support played a role. How much did U.S. pressure push Mexico to act? And with El Mencho gone, what happens next? NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez joins us to discuss. And the world is pushing back against President Trump’s latest tariff escalation, with Europe leading the charge. The European Union has suspended a trade deal signed with the U.S. just last summer, citing what it calls an increasingly unpredictable American negotiating partner. The pause follows a rapid-fire week of trade whiplash. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung breaks down how wide this trade fight could spread, and why there might not be as much fallout for global markets.

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The Long Way Down: Mikaela Shiffrin’s Run Back to Gold Feb 21, 2026

When Olympic Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line in Cortina, a full second and a half ahead of the field, it looked like dominance. But behind that third Olympic gold medal and a career as the most decorated Alpine skier in history was a story most people never saw: one of grief, doubt and the quiet, grueling work of putting yourself back together. In this episode, host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with Mikaela Shiffrin for a conversation about mental health, loss and what it really means to carry the weight of the world's expectations down a mountain at 80 miles an hour.

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What’s Next for Trump’s Tariffs After the Supreme Court Ruling? Feb 20, 2026

The Supreme Court has struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose them. NBC News Senior Supreme Court Reporter Lawrence Hurley and Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans break down the decision and what it means for the high court, U.S. businesses and the economy. Then, White House Correspondent Monica Alba explains how President Trump is planning to respond to the ruling.

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The Epstein Files Reckoning - From London to Wall Street to Washington Feb 19, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested today by British law enforcement on suspicion of misconduct in public office connected to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins us from London to explain how Britain is reacting to the unprecedented arrest of a former royal. Plus, the ripple effects from the latest trove of Epstein documents are spreading from Wall Street to Hollywood to Washington, D.C. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins us to break down the high-profile resignations, the sworn congressional testimonies, and the question everyone’s asking: Who’s next?

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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg on Trial; The FCC vs. Late Night Feb 18, 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified today in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms were designed to be addictive to kids. A now-20-year-old plaintiff claims that years on the apps worsened her depression. Meta and Google deny the claims, pointing to built-in safety features. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett explains how this case could reshape the rules for Big Tech and the kids who use it. Plus, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is weighing in on the clash between CBS and Stephen Colbert, after the network’s lawyers urged him not to air an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, a Democrat, citing the FCC’s “equal time” rule. NBC News Business Reporter Allie Canal breaks down the implications, for late night and legacy media, of upholding this rule during an election year.

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What Progress Means for Iran Talks and Why China is Banking on the Fire Horse Feb 17, 2026

The U.S. and Iran were back at the negotiating table for a second round of nuclear talks, even as tensions outside the room continue to rise. These negotiations come after Iran’s deadly crackdown over the nationwide uprising, where over 7,000 people were killed, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. NBC News Digital’s international editor and reporter Babak Dehghanpisheh joins the pod to break down whether these talks are a genuine off-ramp from conflict in the shadow of possible escalation. And in China, hundreds of millions of people are on the move for the Lunar New Year, the world’s largest annual migration. The holiday blends family reunions, gift-giving and a massive travel surge, with consumers expected to spend more than $140 billion on trips, meals and presents. NBC News Correspondent Janis Makey Frayer joins the pod to talk about how Chinese officials are banking on a burst of consumer spending to jump-start an economy losing steam. And what better time to do it than the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of raw energy, bold risk and big swings.

Plus, Olympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor joins us to talk about motherhood and the monobob, and we remember a Civil Rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson.

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Does President Trump Have an ‘Edifice Complex’? Feb 16, 2026

More than any other president in recent history, President Trump has focused on changing the White House and also Washington, D.C., to his liking. In just a year, in the mode of a true real estate developer with a strong brand sensibility, Trump has gilded the Oval Office, paved over the Rose Garden, demolished the East Wing, planned a giant new ballroom and put his name on the Kennedy Center. But is his renovation fever really “unprecedented”? NBC Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell and NBC News Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss join us for a special President’s Day episode.

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Future of the West Bank in Flux and New Mexico’s Attorney General on Meta Lawsuit Feb 13, 2026

As Israel and Gaza enter the second phase of the U.S.-brokered peace plan, the authority over Palestinian-controlled land continues to be a key dispute. In the West Bank, Israel just expanded its enforcement authority over land use and planning in areas run by the Palestinian Authority, lifting long-standing restrictions on land sales to Israeli Jews in what some critics are calling a “de facto annexation.” NBC News Foreign Correspondent Matt Bradley explains what this means for people in the region, a potential two-state solution and the future of an Israel-Palestinian peace deal. Plus, social media companies are on trial in California and New Mexico over separate claims that the platforms are harming children. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who brought the state’s case against Meta over claims of sexual exploitation on Instagram and Facebook, explains what regulation is needed to protect kids online.

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Delcy Rodriguez’s Vision for Venezuela and DHS Draws Down in Minneapolis Feb 12, 2026

NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker sat down for an exclusive interview with Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas to talk about the future of Venezuela. Welker joins the podcast to explain how Rodriguez balances her relationship with the U.S. and her allegiance to the ousted President Nicolás Maduro, and what Wright says about who is running Venezuela and U.S. leverage in the country. Plus, border czar Tom Homan announced the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. NBC News News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley explains how this withdrawal is part of the Trump administration’s larger immigration and border security strategy.

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Independents Shift Trump Approval Ratings and Updates on Nancy Guthrie Investigation Feb 11, 2026

A new NBC News Decision Desk poll powered by SurveyMonkey shows that President Trump’s overall approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in his second term. NBC News Data Analyst Steve Kornacki and Senior National Politics Reporter Natasha Korecki break down the numbers, looking into how the surge in immigration operations in Minnesota and the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti impacted the ratings and how Americans and Minnesotans are feeling about ICE ahead of the midterms. Plus, NBC News National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter explains how small clues from surveillance cameras could help investigators find the abductors of Nancy Guthrie, 11 days after her disappearance.

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New Security Cam Footage in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance and DHS Under Fire on Capitol Hill Feb 10, 2026

After 10 days, the FBI has released the first photos and videos of a potential subject in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. NBC News Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell joins us from Tucson, Arizona, to discuss how the images are changing the investigation on the ground. Plus, lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled top Department of Homeland Security officials about immigration operations in Minnesota, while congressional negotiations to fund DHS past a Friday deadline continue. Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains why closed-door dealmaking could be a good sign that Republicans and Democrats might be able to come to an agreement.

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Maxwell Pleads the Fifth in Epstein Files Deposition and Breezy Johnson on Her Olympic Gold Feb 09, 2026

The House Oversight Committee deposed Ghislaine Maxwell this morning, seeking more information in their probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But Maxwell’s deposition was over as soon as it began: she invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why Congress is still pushing for more information about Epstein, including getting a peek at the unredacted files released thus far, despite President Trump saying it’s time to move on. Plus, Olympic Alpine skier Breezy Johnson talks about the race where she earned Team USA’s first gold medal in Cortina – and how Lindsey Vonn was rooting for her even after her crash.
Due to an editing error, a previous version of this episode incorrectly suggested that Maxwell initiated a meeting with the House Oversight Committee on Feb. 9. In July last year, Maxwell initiated a meeting with DOJ officials, including Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, not the House Oversight Committee.

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N.J. Primary Pushes Dems Left and Super Bowl Prediction Betting Feb 06, 2026

The Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, a seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, is still too close to call. But NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki says the early returns indicate a “political earthquake,” and he joins the show to explain what this portends for Democrats in the midterm season to come. Plus, the American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will wager a record $1.76 billion on the Super Bowl through legal sportsbooks — despite the fact that sports betting is still illegal in many states. NBC News Business Reporter Allie Canal explains how prediction markets, a growing phenomenon, sidestep regulations.

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Behind the Scenes of Tom Llamas’ Trump Interview and a Guide to the Winter Olympics Feb 05, 2026

"NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas sat down with President Donald Trump this week to discuss the economy, immigration enforcement, and lots more. He talks with Yas about what went on behind the scenes and his takeaways from the interview. Plus, NBC Sports’ Rebecca Lowe breaks down which athletes to watch at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, the storylines to know and whether “Heated Rivalry” might bring more new eyes to hockey.

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President Trump and NBC Nightly News Anchor Tom Llamas - Exclusive Feb 05, 2026

Nightly News Anchor Tom Llamas had an exclusive sit-down with President Trump, where they discussed immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, and much more. In today’s episode of Here’s the Scoop, dropping later today, we’ll sit down with Tom to discuss his key takeaways. In the meantime, we’re sharing their interview as it was broadcast on Top Story.

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The Search for Nancy Guthrie and U.S.-Iran Talks Uncertain Feb 04, 2026

"TODAY" Co-Anchor Savannah Guthrie will no longer co-host the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games, as the investigation into her mother’s disappearance continues. NBC News National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter explains what we know about the efforts to find 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, and Correspondent Liz Kreutz shares how the community in Tucson, Arizona, is reacting to her possible abduction. Plus, after two separate incidents in the Persian Gulf this week, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are high. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel comes to us from Iran with analysis on what that means for talks planned for this week.

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Tulsi Gabbard in Georgia and AI Agents on Social Media Feb 03, 2026

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is defending her presence at an FBI raid on a Georgia election hub last week, saying that election security is part of her role. NBC News reporter Dan DeLuce explains why her involvement is raising questions, especially given Georgia’s place at the center of President Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Plus, there’s a new social media in town – for artificial intelligence agents. NBC News AI reporter Jared Perlo explains how AI agents created Moltbook, what their internal chats are about – and why AI researchers are watching the site so closely.

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Debate Over DHS Funding a Focus of Government Shutdown; Epstein Survivors Speak Out After Latest Drop Feb 02, 2026

Democrats are pushing for changes at the Department of Homeland Security before they agree to fund the department. Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains how the dealmaking over the shutdown has created a divide between Senate and House Democrats and why some Republicans might be open to changes at DHS. Also, the Justice Department says the latest Epstein document release will not lead to any criminal investigations. News Now Anchor and Senior Washington Correspondent Hallie Jackson breaks down why victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are threatening legal action against DOJ.

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Why is Kevin Warsh Trump's Pick to Lead the Fed Reserve? And Voices from the Iranian Uprising Jan 30, 2026

President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who has resisted Trump’s demands for the Fed to lower interest rates. NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains how Warsh secured the president's backing and why there could be Senate pushback to his confirmation. Plus: President Trump has not ruled out military action against Iran after the regime’s deadly crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests there. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Molly Hunter spoke with Iranian protesters about the sacrifices they've made and their vision for regime change.

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Is Minnesota Heading for a DHS "Drawdown" and The Rise of Gambling Among Teen Boys Jan 29, 2026

The Trump administration is signaling a tactical reset in Minnesota, but not a retreat. Border czar Tom Homan says he wants to return to "targeted" enforcement, and even floated the possibility of a drawdown in the Twin Cities. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley explains what that could look like in practice -- and why Homan is back on top of the Trump administration's immigration operation. Plus, a new report from Common Sense Media finds that more than a third of boys ages 11 to 17 have gambled in the past year. NBC News Now Daily Anchor Kate Snow explains why this could be the next mental health crisis for teenage boys.

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Cracks in the GOP Over Trump’s Immigration Push and Social Media on Trial Jan 28, 2026

After deadly shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have publicly called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down, marking a rare break with the administration. Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles discusses whether their criticism is a sign of growing unease over enforcement tactics and accountability within the GOP and whether criticism of Department of Homeland Security policies could affect a key spending vote this week. Then, NBC News NOW anchor Savannah Sellers explains what’s at stake in a landmark case against social media companies, which are being sued over claims that they knowingly built addictive platforms linked to depression, eating disorders and self-harm for kids. While TikTok and Snap have already settled, Google and Meta now face a trial that could force Silicon Valley and Washington to rethink how social media is built.

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The ICE Reset in Minnesota and Phase 2 of the Ceasefire in Gaza Jan 27, 2026

The Trump administration is reshuffling the deck on immigration enforcement: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino has been ousted from his role in Minnesota, border czar Tom Homan is going in. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley breaks down what this signals about the direction and durability of Operation Metro Surge and why bodycam footage from the shooting of Alex Pretti may test calls for a full investigation. Plus: Phase 2 of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is now within reach, after the remains of the final hostage killed after being kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023, were returned to Tel Aviv on Monday. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Matt Bradley breaks down what a possible partial reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt could mean for Gazans.

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In Minnesota: Alex Pretti’s Death, a Journalist Caught in the Clash, and the Trump Playbook Jan 26, 2026

Minnesota is once again a national flashpoint after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal officers on Saturday, setting off a new wave of protests. Joining the pod is Jana Shortal, anchor of Breaking the News on KARE-11, our NBC affiliate in the Twin Cities. She describes what she saw on the ground shortly after Pretti’s death, how she was pepper-sprayed while clearly credentialed as press, and how Minnesotans are being impacted by the ongoing confrontations with ICE. Then NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake breaks down why President Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota and whether Pretti’s death could lead to a shift in DHS strategy in the state.

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Is Texas Ready for Monster Winter Storm?; ICE Child Detentions New Sticking Point in Minnesota Jan 23, 2026

Hazardous ice, heavy snow and brutal temperatures are expected across half of the United States in this weekend’s potentially historic winter storm. Over a dozen states have declared emergencies, but one of the biggest concerns is Texas, which suffered a devastating and deadly power grid failure five years ago. NBC News Correspondent Ryan Chandler talks to guest host Laura Jarrett about the improvements the state has made and how residents can stay safe. Plus, protests and anger over Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations have flared again in Minneapolis, after a 5-year-old boy was detained in his driveway, according to a local school superintendent. NBC News Correspondent Maggie Vespa joins us from Minneapolis, where she pressed federal officials about the child’s detainment and explains why locals are worried about long-term operations.

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Ex-Uvalde School Officer Acquitted; What Greenlanders Think of Trump's Potential 'Deal' Jan 22, 2026

A Texas courtroom was stunned when a jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer of all charges over his response to the 2022 mass shooting. A second officer still faces trial over his response. NBC News Legal Analyst Misty Marris joins guest host Laura Jarrett to explain why legal experts were not surprised and what the verdict could mean for similar cases to come. Plus, President Donald Trump offered few details when he announced a potential deal with NATO for Greenland. What do Greenlanders think about this? NBC News Correspondent Ellison Barber joins from the capital, Nuuk, to share why residents are only cautiously optimistic, but preparing for the worst.

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President Trump Takes on Davos; Should the Government Take on Marriage (and Divorce) Jan 21, 2026

Speaking to a room full of European leaders at the World Economic Forum today, President Trump blasted Europe, saying “it’s not headed in the right direction.” But he seemed to back down on his threat to take over Greenland through military force. NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander joins guest host Laura Jarrett to explain how the Greenland controversy is playing out at the global economic summit. Plus, the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank recently released a report suggesting that the government should encourage Americans to get married and have babies – including by hosting marriage bootcamps and giving newlyweds cash. But what’s really behind the group’s goal? NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen shares his reporting.

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Text Message Diplomacy; Supreme Court Weighs Federal Reserve Independence Jan 20, 2026

President Donald Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, to meet with world leaders at the World Economic Forum, after tensions with European leaders ramped up this weekend over text messages. Why is Trump icing out America’s closest allies just before he meets them face-to-face? NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba joins guest host Laura Jarrett to preview the president’s trip. Plus, the Supreme Court is weighing the fate of key pieces of Trump’s economic agenda. As the court gets ready to deliver its decision about his sweeping tariffs, it will also hear oral arguments over the president’s ability to legally fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans breaks down what this could mean for businesses and markets.

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TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie on finally feeling “ENOUGH” Jan 19, 2026

From the outside, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie is the ideal of entrepreneurial success. He founded TOMS shoes in 2006, pioneering the “buy one, give one” business model: For every pair of shoes a customer bought, the company donated a pair to a child in need. TOMS inspired a slew of socially responsible companies, but Mycoskie says after he sold the company in 2019, he fell into a deep depression. Now, he’s back with a new venture aimed at promoting mental health awareness. Mycoskie joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to talk about the mission behind ENOUGH, his own mental health journey, how he uses AI therapy and why corporate social responsibility seems to be out of fashion.

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Danes React to Trump’s Greenland Threats; U.S. Lawmakers Debate Banning Social Media for Teens Jan 16, 2026

As President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on countries that don’t support his plan to take over Greenland, a bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers is in Denmark meeting with legislators there. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins us from Copenhagen to talk about what he’s hearing from Danish lawmakers and locals alike. Back in the U.S., Congress is considering a social media ban for teens, potentially following in Australia’s footsteps. Congressional Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains what’s at stake.

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Why some ICE recruits may not have gotten proper training; NASA astronauts return early Jan 15, 2026

New reporting from NBC Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley shows that as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement was rushing to add 100,000 new officers, an artificial intelligence error with their applications sent some into field offices without proper training. In the wake of another shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis, Julia joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to talk about how that’s playing out in cities across the country. Then, Senior Correspondent Tom Costello joins to break down why NASA brought four astronauts home from the International Space Station early and how their return could impact upcoming missions.

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U.S. Prosecutors Resign in MN; U.S. Signals Potential Action in Iran Jan 14, 2026

Six prosecutors in the Minnesota U-S Attorney’s Office have stepped down over concerns about the investigation into Renee Good’s death. NBC News Correspondent Shaq Brewster reports on how community members are taking to the streets, and NBC News Legal Analyst Misty Marris breaks down what rights citizens have when it comes to monitoring ICE. Plus, NBC News National Security Reporter Gordon Lubold explains what military action the U.S. is considering in Iran, as the president tells protestors that, “help is on the way.”

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Trump Touts Economy in Michigan; Supreme Court Considers Bans on Transgender Athletes Jan 13, 2026

The final Consumer Price Index report of 2025 showed that inflation remains stubborn. Prices rose 2.7% in December compared to a year ago. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen joins from Michigan, where President Trump spoke on his administration’s plan for the economy. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether states can ban transgender women from competing on female sports teams. Sruti Swaminathan, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU, joins to talk about their work with the plaintiffs in the cases.

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DOJ vs. Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the White House Warning For Iran Jan 12, 2026

A slew of Democrats and several key Republicans are speaking out against the Justice Department’s probe of the Federal Reserve, warning it could undermine the central bank’s independence. Chair Jerome Powell insists this is really a pressure campaign. So, who blinks first, the Fed or the White House? NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake, who spoke with President Trump about it on the phone, and NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung join us to unpack it all. And President Trump is threatening action against Iran’s leadership after weeks of deadly protests in the country. Are we edging toward U.S. involvement and what would that mean? We’re joined by NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel.

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Minneapolis on Edge After Shooting; Iranian Protests Continue Amid Internet Blackout Jan 09, 2026

Protests flared overnight in Portland, Oregon, after a federal immigration stop ended in gunfire, leaving two people injured. Meanwhile, tensions are rising in Minneapolis after inflammatory remarks by the Trump administration about Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Now, newly obtained cellphone video appears to show Good smiling just moments before she was killed. NBC News Senior National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter joins us to talk about why the situation seems to be escalating and what officials expect over the weekend. Plus, Iran has gone dark. The regime has imposed a sweeping internet blackout, cutting off access to WhatsApp, email and most international news, in response to mass protests entering their second week. NBC News Digital International Editor Babak Dehghanpisheh explains how U.S. foreign policy could be fanning the flames.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar on ICE in Minnesota and Why President Trump is Fixated on Greenland Jan 08, 2026

Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota’s 5th District, where Minneapolis is located, joins the podcast to discuss how lawmakers are responding to federal authorities revoking access to evidence in yesterday’s fatal ICE shooting in the city. NBC News Correspondent Maggie Vespa reports from the ground about how the community is reacting to the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother. Then: President Trump has been pushing the idea of the U.S. acquiring Greenland. With global crises raging from Venezuela to Russia, why Greenland, and why now? We break it down with Otto Svendsen, associate fellow with the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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Protests in Minnesota After ICE Shooting; Tanker Seized on the Open Ocean Jan 07, 2026

Protests broke out in Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman, sparking outrage and urgent questions about what happened. Julia Ainsley, NBC News senior homeland security correspondent, joins us with the latest details. And the U.S. has seized two oil tankers, including one that's Russian-flagged, after a weeklong pursuit across the open ocean. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube breaks down how the operation unfolded and what it means for U.S.-Russian relations.

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How Venezuelans View Maduro’s Ouster and Capitol Hill’s Partisan Split Screen Jan 06, 2026

From overnight gunfire in Caracas to a tense political reset inside the country’s National Assembly, NBC News contributor Ana Vanessa Herrero describes what’s happening on the ground as power shifts in Venezuela. In the U.S., Congress is back in town with a loaded agenda and growing divisions. Lawmakers are split over how to respond to the administration’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, how to handle health care, a looming government shutdown and the commemoration of five years since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the partisan divide and explains what’s at stake.

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Maduro Goes to Court Jan 05, 2026

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court today, following their capture in Caracas over the weekend by the U.S. military. So, what does it take legally to arrest a sitting head of state? NBC News Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell joins the pod to break down the international law questions surrounding the arrest of Maduro, from sovereignty and head-of-state immunity to how far U.S. authority can reach. And Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel shares with us how people on the ground are reacting.

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New Year, New Budget: How To Finally Take Control of Your Money Jan 02, 2026

Whether you're drowning in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, or have some extra cash but don’t know how to start saving, NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans has real, actionable steps to take control of your finances. From creating a budget that doesn't feel like a straitjacket to tackling those credit card bills that have been haunting you since last January, this is a “no shame, no judgment, just practical advice” safe space to help you start the new year feeling empowered instead of financially stressed.

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Looking Ahead to Politics in 2026 with Steve Kornacki and Ryan Nobles Dec 30, 2025

Democrats racked up big political wins in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia this year with a laser-focus on affordability, despite President Trump touting an “A+++++” economy. Now, heading into 2026, the question is: Whose message will be more compelling to voters in the November midterms? And what impact will that have on the administration? NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki and Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles join to take stock of politics in 2025 and look ahead to the midterms still around the corner.

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All Eyes on the Supremes: The 2026 Supreme Court cases to watch Dec 29, 2025

The first full Supreme Court term of President Trump’s second presidency is ongoing, and the docket is packed with high-stakes cases that could reshape the legal system. The justices are weighing challenges directly tied to Trump, including cases that test the limits of presidential power, while also taking on consequential questions about LGBTQ rights and campaign finance. So how far is this court willing to upend precedence? And what could it mean for the country? NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett and Supreme Court Reporter Lawrence Hurley join us with their perspective from inside and outside the courtroom.

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Tech Unwrapped: Holiday Gadgets, 2026 Predictions & AI Insights with Joanna Stern Dec 26, 2025

Got new tech under the tree – but don’t know if you should hang onto the gift receipt? We talk to Wall Street Journal Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern about what's worth keeping and what is worth a trip back to the store. Plus, we're looking ahead at the biggest tech and business stories to watch in 2026. Joanna closes the episode giving us a sneak peek of her forthcoming book on AI and insights that might just change how you think about artificial intelligence.

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Tuning into Delilah: Legendary Radio Host Reflects On Her Career, Money and Kids Dec 24, 2025

Radio host Delilah Rene Luke has been on the air for decades. Her show “Delilah” has racked up 8-10 million weekly listeners across 160 radio stations, making her the most listened-to woman in the history of American radio. When she’s not on the air, Delilah is busy: She’s the mother of some 18 children, most of whom she adopted, with serious health conditions. After a break to grieve the loss of one of those sons, Zach, she’s back on the air. She joins Yas this Christmas Eve to talk about where her show began, how she connects with people through music, and coping with challenges.

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New GLP-1 Pills, Vaccine Schedules and ACA Costs – Plus, Last Ditch Holiday Shopping Dec 23, 2025

The FDA has approved a pill version of the GLP-1 weight loss drug Wegovy from Novo Nordisk. The Department of Health and Human Services could be setting a new vaccine schedule. And ACA subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. We speak with NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. Natalie Azar about the new developments and why the rising cost of health care is creating anxiety among nearly half of U.S. adults. Plus: Ahead of the holidays, we have weather, travel and shopping updates for your last-minute trips

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Victims and Lawmakers Criticize Redacted Epstein Docs, and Power Struggles Inside Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Push Dec 22, 2025

Lawmakers say they’re taking action after the Justice Department failed to release all the docs related to Jeffrey Epstein by Friday’s deadline – and much was blacked out in what was released. Then, Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard explains what the redactions and lack of transparency mean for those still seeking justice and accountability. Plus, NBC News is reporting exclusively on a growing rift between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff over Russia-Ukraine peace talk strategy. NBC News investigative reporter Dan De Luce joins us to talk about what that divide could mean for the path forward.

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Epstein Files Drop, Manhunt in Brown Attack Ends, and TikTok Lives On Dec 19, 2025

A five-day search for the Brown University shooting suspect has ended with 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities say the suspect is also connected to the fatal shooting of an MIT professor this week – a connection they made after a Reddit user posted a crucial clue. NBC News National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter explains how it all went down. And your doom-scrolling is safe: After years of uncertainty, Chinese parent company ByteDance has signed a binding deal to create a joint U.S. venture for TikTok, brokered by the Trump administration. The U.S. version will be majority-owned by American investors, effectively saving the app from a ban. NBC News Now Anchor and TikTok aficionado Savannah Sellers breaks down what this means for users. Plus: The DOJ has started releasing thousands of documents from the Epstein Files.

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One Year In: Trump Makes His Case; A Social Media Reckoning Dec 18, 2025

Nearly a year into his second term, President Donald Trump took to prime time from the White House to make his case to the country. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake joins us to separate fact from fiction and unpack what the speech says about the political moment, as the president’s approval ratings continue to dip. Then, social media companies are under growing pressure over their impact on teens. NBC News is reporting exclusively that the families of two boys who died by suicide have sued Meta, alleging the company ignored the dangers of “sextortion” on Instagram. NBC News Tech Reporter David Ingram joins us with the details and what it could mean for Big Tech.

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Nick Reiner Appears in Court, and Pot Heads Toward a Presidential Makeover Dec 17, 2025

Nick Reiner, son of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was arraigned in Los Angeles Superior Court. He’s charged with two counts of first-degree murder in his parent’s deaths. NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz has the latest on the Hollywood tragedy. And President Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week fast-tracking the reclassification of marijuana. NBC News correspondent Julie Tsirkin, who covers the White House, has more on a move that would mark a major shift in U.S. drug policy.

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Delayed Jobs Data Shows Shaky Economy Dec 16, 2025

The jobs report from October and November that was on ice because of the government shutdown shows major losses in federal jobs in October, but a small upward tick in November. The Trump administration is touting private-sector wage growth. NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans joins us to make sense of the numbers. Then, Senior Investigative Producer Dan Slepian brings us an NBC investigation into the fallout from a conviction connected to shaken baby syndrome, and why new science is not leading to exonerations. Plus: Nick Reiner charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his parents, updates on the shootings at Bondi Beach, and why one couple got married for the first time on their 50th anniversary.

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Horrors unfold at Brown University, Bondi Beach and Brentwood Dec 15, 2025

On the pod today, three tragedies that ended in multiple lives lost over the weekend. Our national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter gives us the latest on the manhunt in Rhode Island, in the search for the person who opened fire at Brown University, killing two students and wounding nine people, and the mass shooting by a father and son on Bondi Beach in Australia that left 15 people dead and more than two dozen wounded. Then, national correspondent Morgan Chesky reports from Brentwood, California, where noted Hollywood actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their home Sunday. Police have taken their son Nick Reiner into custody on suspicion of murder. Our entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas has more on Rob Reiner's legacy.

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Eleventh-Hour Dealmaking on ACA, Epstein Files Photo Dump and New Breast Cancer Vaccine Dec 12, 2025

On today’s show: After senators failed to pass two partisan health care bills, lawmakers in the House are trying to get to a bipartisan deal before the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire at the end of the year, leaving millions of Americans facing soaring insurance premiums. Plus: House Democrats have released a new set of pictures from the Epstein files, part of a 95,000 document trove. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports from Washington. Then, a vaccine for triple-negative breast cancer shows promise in early clinical trials. Dr. Kavita Patel has the details. And: is Timothée Chalamet a secret rapper?

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The Shadow Tanker Seizure; AI In The House Of The Mouse Dec 11, 2025

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move President Donald Trump is calling “the largest one ever seized.” The White House says the ship is a “sanctioned shadow” vessel tied to the Iranian military and that the administration plans to take possession of the oil on board. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the tanker is moving through a federal forfeiture process, which includes interviewing the crew and collecting evidence. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break it down. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is everywhere, and Disney is jumping in. Time has named the “Architects of AI” its 2025 Person of the Year, and Disney just struck a deal with OpenAI to bring its beloved characters into the Sora social video app, alongside a billion-dollar investment to supercharge the technology. NBC News reporter Jared Perlo joins the pod.

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A Quarter-Point to Close the Year; Passport, Please … and Your Instagram Dec 10, 2025

Up first: The Federal Reserve is closing out 2025 with a quarter-point rate cut — its third this year. And investors were glued to this one. Policymakers headed into today’s meeting unusually divided: focus on a softening job market, or keep the inflation pressure? Adding to the drama, the Fed has been operating in a partial data blackout due to the lingering fallout from the federal shutdown. NBC News managing editor for business and the economy Mike Calia joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down what today’s move signals for the economy heading into 2026. And foreign visitors to the U.S. may soon have to share five years of social media history under a new Trump administration proposal. Customs and Border Protection wants all international travelers, even visa-exempt ones, to submit their accounts before entering the country. NBC News’ senior homeland security correspondent Julia Ainsley joins the pod to discuss what’s driving the move and the privacy concerns piling up.

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Trump’s Economic Road Show; Pastors and Prey: Investigating Abuse in the Assemblies of God Dec 09, 2025

Up first, the Trump economy. President Trump is back on the road today, heading to Pennsylvania for what the White House is calling a “campaign-style economic event.” He’s expected to tout his record, sell his vision and make the case that his policies are fueling a stronger economy. NBC News senior White House correspondent Garrett Haake, who is traveling with the president, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break it down. And in an NBC News exclusive, a yearlong investigation into one of the world’s largest Pentecostal denominations uncovered allegations of sexual abuse inside the Assemblies of God. Reporters focused on its signature youth program, the Royal Rangers, which is a Boy Scouts–style rite of passage built around camping trips, outdoor skills and Scripture. Dozens of former program leaders have been accused of abusing boys in their care, and, despite mounting claims, church leadership has resisted reforms that survivors say are urgently needed. Mike Hixenbaugh, senior investigative reporter on the NBC News Enterprise team, joins the pod.

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How Far Can a President Go?; Hostile Takeover: Hollywood Edition Dec 08, 2025

It’s a significant test of presidential power at the Supreme Court. Today, the justices are weighing whether President Donald Trump can fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission, an agency Congress intentionally shielded from political influence to protect its consumer-protection and antitrust mission. The case comes as Trump’s administration moves to dramatically reshape the federal workforce, slashing agencies and removing thousands of career employees. Now, the court must decide just how far presidential authority can reach. NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to explain. And Paramount Skydance just launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, dropping a stunning $108 billion offer for the entire company. It’s a move that could reshape Hollywood overnight and ignite a new era of media mega-mergers. So, what exactly is going on here? And why now? NBC News senior reporter Daniel Arkin joins the pod to break it all down.

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Hollywood’s New Power Couple; GOOOOOAL! The Groups Are In! Dec 05, 2025

It’s a Hollywood shake-up for the ages. Netflix’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is officially a go. The streamer is spending $82.7 billion to acquire Warner Bros.’ massive movie, TV and streaming portfolio, one of the largest entertainment mergers in modern history. The deal pairs Netflix’s disruptor DNA with a 102-year-old Hollywood heavyweight, blazing a trail for how a streaming pioneer blends with a legacy studio. Mike Calia, the managing editor for business and the economy at NBC News, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down what this blockbuster deal means for the future of entertainment. Plus: It’s the day soccer fans have been waiting for nearly four years. It’s the FIFA World Cup draw. It’s the largest tournament in competition history, with 48 teams now competing to hoist that golden trophy. Where did your country place? What are the potential upsets? Is there a ‘Group of Death’? Oh, and what is the draw anyway? The host of the Men in Blazers podcast, Roger Bennett, joins the podcast.

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The Twin Cities’ Immigration Sweep; What JD Vance Told Us Dec 04, 2025

Federal immigration officers are conducting raids across Minnesota’s Twin Cities, home to one of the nation’s largest Somali communities, just days after President Trump verbally attacked immigrants from the country in eastern Africa. The administration has said the ICE raids aren’t targeting Somalis, but community members tell NBC News it sure feels that way. NBC News senior homeland security correspondent Julia Ainsley joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down what’s happening on the ground. Plus, in an exclusive interview, Vice President JD Vance discussed with NBC News senior national politics reporter Henry Gomez his frustration with the stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, the speculation about his family life and his political future. Henry joins the pod to tell us what he learned.

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The GOP holds on in the Volunteer State; A Lawsuit That’s Anything But Sugarcoated Dec 03, 2025

A potential warning sign for Republicans in Tennessee. Matt Van Epps, the party's nominee, won the special election in the 7th District and thanked President Trump for a boost. Both parties poured money into the race, but Van Epps' single-digit margin of victory is a far cry from Trump’s 22-point win there in 2024. So, what does the result signal nationally? Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins host Ryan Nobles to break it down. Plus, San Francisco is taking on big food, in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit. The city is suing 10 of the country’s biggest ultraprocessed food makers, accusing them of knowingly selling products designed to be addictive and harmful to Americans’ health. The defendants include household names like Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé USA. NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos joins us to break down the case, what’s at stake and why legal experts are watching this one closely.

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When Does a Strike Cross the Line?; Mr. Witkoff goes to Moscow Dec 02, 2025

President Trump met with his Cabinet this morning as questions continue to intensify over a U.S. strike on a shipping boat allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean. The White House now confirms that in a September anti-smuggling operation, the military launched a second strike that killed survivors of the first attack, a move some lawmakers and legal experts say could be a war crime. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said the operation was legal and Adm. Frank M. Bradley acted within his authority. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube joins host Anne Thompson to break it all down. And amid ongoing bloodshed in Ukraine and fragile cease-fire negotiations, Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting today in Moscow with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Witkoff is expected to brief Putin on the newly updated peace plan hammered out in recent days by U.S. and Ukrainian and European negotiators. As these high-stakes talks unfold, we’re checking in with our team on the ground: NBC News chief international correspondent Keir Simmons is in Moscow, and chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel is in Ukraine.

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The Luigi Mangione Evidence Battle; ’Tis the Season… to Get Duped? Dec 01, 2025

Luigi Mangione is back in court today for a pivotal pretrial hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to nine state counts and four federal charges, the latter carrying the possibility of the death penalty. His defense team is now fighting to exclude key evidence, a process that could take more than a week. NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris joins host Laura Jarrett to break down what this means for the case. Adobe Analytics is predicting Americans will drop a record-breaking $14 billion on Cyber Monday deals today but, where there are shoppers, there are scammers. Not even our host was immune, getting caught up in a gift card scam herself. NBC News chief consumer investigative reporter Vicky Nguyen is here to break down what went wrong, what’s being done to stop it, and the red flags you need to watch for while you shop this holiday season.

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A GOP Split Over Legal Immigration; A Thanksgiving Feast of Blockbusters? Nov 26, 2025

President Trump’s base may agree on illegal immigration, but legal immigration is tearing open new fault lines — and at the center are H-1B visas. Months after cracking down with costly new restrictions, the president now appears to be reversing course, jolting his party and escalating his feud with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican who announced this week that she’ll resign her seat in 2026. NBC News senior politics reporter Jon Allen joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down the policy whiplash and the GOP split that's fueling it. Plus, after box office sales fell to a historic low last month, Hollywood film studios are hoping moviegoers turn out this Thanksgiving weekend. NBC News Entertainment Correspondent Chloe Melas joins the show to give a look into the movie business and preview some of the upcoming films that could save the industry this year.

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Orders, Obedience and the Senator in the Spotlight; Turbocharging America’s AI Nov 25, 2025

We’re starting with a political firestorm at the Pentagon. Defense officials have launched a misconduct investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over a video he and other former service members recorded, urging people in the military and intelligence community not to carry out illegal orders from the Trump administration. Kelly, a retired Navy pilot, appears alongside several Democrats with national security backgrounds, and the question now is whether their message crossed an ethical line. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube joins host Yasmin Vossoghian. And President Donald Trump has launched the “Genesis Mission,” a new executive order meant to turbocharge America’s artificial intelligence capabilities. The plan ramps up federal computing power, opens access to massive government data sets and pushes AI research toward real-world deployment. NBC News reporter and writer Jared Perlo joins the pod to break down what’s in it and what it means for the U.S. tech race.

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Judge Topples Comey’s and James’ Cases in Sweeping Ruling; Inside the Ukraine–Russia Peace Push Nov 24, 2025

A federal judge has thrown out the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, a sweeping setback for what critics have described as an effort by the Trump administration to use the justice system for political payback. Legal affairs reporter Gary Grumbach joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down one of the sharpest judicial rebukes yet of the administration’s prosecution strategy. And President Trump’s self-imposed Ukraine peace deadline is fast approaching, as U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they’re making headway in Geneva, despite Russia’s continued absence. NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent Richard Engel is on the ground in Switzerland, tracking the negotiations.

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Mamdani Goes to Washington; GLP-1: Micro Dose, Major Buzz Nov 21, 2025

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is heading to Washington, D.C., on Friday for a face-to-face with President Donald Trump, an unlikely matchup after months of trading insults. NBC News reporter Allan Smith joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down what’s at stake and whether this meeting is about policy or pure political theater. And we’re digging into the latest wellness whisper: microdosing GLP-1s. You’ve heard celebrities like Andy Cohen and Rebel Wilson talk about it. Now, everyday users are trying tiny doses of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for “appetite tuning” and weight control. Telehealth companies like Noom and Ro are helping fuel the trend by making access easy. NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson joins the pod after speaking with someone who’s doing it.

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The Market Mood Swing; ‘Why Won’t You Help Me?’: How Jails Fail Pregnant Women Nov 20, 2025

We’re breaking down the September jobs report: The U.S. added 119,000 jobs, stronger than expected and a sign the economy was still hiring steadily before the government shutdown. But a closer look from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a more uneven picture, with a labor market starting to wobble amid high-profile layoffs at major companies. Wall Street? Pure chaos. Stocks surged, plunged and snapped back as investors tried to make sense of it all. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by Caleb Silver, the editor in chief at Investopedia and the chief business editor at People Inc. Our new NBC News–Bloomberg Law documentary is out, exposing what happens when women give birth behind bars. We spoke with mothers who delivered alone on jail cell floors, screamed for help that never came and, in one case, delivered a stillborn baby into a toilet. Others didn’t survive their pregnancies at all. These stories reveal a devastating reality inside U.S. jails and prisons, where basic care and dignity are often denied. Yasmin is joined by NBC News staff writer Jon Schuppe, her reporting partner, to break down what they uncovered.

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The Quiet Breakup of the Education Department; Inside Iran’s Water Emergency Nov 19, 2025

The Trump administration is quietly moving to carve up the U.S. Education Department, shifting key responsibilities to agencies like Labor and State in a renewed push toward its long-standing goal of dismantling the department altogether. It’s a striki ng look at how far the administration is willing to go to bypass Congress to make it happen. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by Erica Meltzer, national editor at Chalkbeat, to unpack what this maneuver means for students, schools and federal oversight. Meanwhile, Iran is staring down its worst water crisis in decades, and the warning signs are plastered across Tehran. New government posters read: “There is a water shortage! It’s fall and there is still no rain.” With reservoirs drying up and no relief in the forecast, officials are raising the unthinkable possibility of evacuating the capital city of 10 million people. NBC News producer Amin Khodadadi joins us from Tehran to break down how the crisis got this bad and what happens next.

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Epstein Records: D.C. Decision Day; The Saudi Reset Nov 18, 2025

The House votes on a bill that would force the Justice Department to release all its records on Jeffrey Epstein. It’s expected to pass, a major win for the bipartisan group pushing for transparency. So, what would this bill require? And what could surface in any new document dumps? NBC News National Law Enforcement & Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss his reporting. And President Donald Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. A striking reset after a CIA assessment tied the crown prince to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The U.S.-Saudi relationship appears to be warming under Trump, with LIV Golf ties, reported Trump Organization real estate talks and the sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, despite the Pentagon’s warning that China could gain access to the tech, all as the White House looks to Riyadh for help shaping Gaza’s reconstruction. White House correspondent Monica Alba joins the pod.

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“We have nothing to hide”; Operation ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Nov 17, 2025

President Trump is now calling for the full release of the long-sealed Jeffrey Epstein documents, saying, “We have nothing to hide,” and urging Congress to make the files public. It’s a sharp reversal from years of efforts to keep parts of the record under wraps. So, why now? NBC News Now’s Hallie Jackson joins host Laura Jarrett to break it all down. And we’re in Charlotte, North Carolina, where federal immigration raids ramped up over the weekend. Border Patrol agents began making arrests across the city, with the Department of Homeland Security saying the operation is meant to “ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed.” But tense videos of agents clashing with residents are sparking fear in immigrant communities. Some local business owners say they plan to close their doors to protect their neighbors. We’ll get into what’s behind this ramp-up and what it means for families on the ground with NBC News correspondent Ryan Chandler.

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Rollback on Aisle CEO; Lights, Camera … Pontiff Nov 14, 2025

Some big news out of Wall Street this morning: Longtime Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down. The 59-year-old has led the company since 2014, overseeing its transformation from a budget big-box chain into a true e-commerce powerhouse and helping drive Walmart’s stock up roughly 300% along the way. It’s a major shake-up at the nation’s largest private employer. Host Yasmin Vossoughian brings in NBC News senior business correspondent Christine Romans to break down why McMillon is leaving now, what it means for the retail giant and how the markets are reacting. And six months into his historic papacy, Pope Leo XIV is turning to Hollywood, inviting Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Judd Apatow and others to the Vatican this weekend. The church says he wants to “deepen dialogue with the World of Cinema” and tap into the power of storytelling to advance human values. NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson joins the pod to explain.

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Meet the Drone Zone; Half-Century Home Loans? Nov 13, 2025

Today on the pod, we’re heading to Europe, where NATO countries are reporting a spike in mysterious drone sightings over airports and other sensitive sites. It’s a trend that has only accelerated since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Now, European leaders are pushing for a coordinated “drone wall,” a new defensive shield designed to protect their airspace and critical infrastructure. We break down what’s driving the surge, what this wall would look like, and why it matters right now. NBC News foreign correspondent Raf Sanchez, who visited a factory that makes defensive drones, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian. And new data shows just how hard it’s gotten to break into the housing market. The median age of a first-time homebuyer has reached a record high of 40 years old, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. President Donald Trump’s latest idea to tackle affordability? A 50-year mortgage. Supporters say it could shrink monthly payments, while critics argue it would create new problems. NBC News business and data correspondent Brian Cheung talks numbers.

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Epstein’s Inbox; Guess Who’s Back, Back Again? Nov 12, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein mentioned President Donald Trump in multiple emails to his associate Ghislaine Maxwell and a journalist, at one point writing Trump “knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop,” according to messages newly released by House Democrats. The House Oversight Committee made public three email chains sent between 2011 and 2019, which they say came from Epstein’s estate as part of their broader investigation into his network. Republicans on the committee later released what they say are 20,000 additional pages from Epstein's estate. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles and senior national politics reporter Jon Allen to unpack what’s in these emails, what they could mean and what might come next. Meanwhile, the House is back after more than a month away and set to vote Wednesday night on a deal to reopen the government. The plan, crafted in the Senate, skips funding for Affordable Care Act subsidies. Lawmakers will vote on that separately, but Republicans want to tie any extensions to new abortion limits, setting up the next big fight in Washington. NBC News senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur explains.

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Strikes on the High Seas; A Patient’s Worst Fear Nov 11, 2025

The U.S. military has launched another strike in the eastern Pacific, hitting two boats and killing six alleged “narco-terrorists.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the attack but offered no proof nor identities of the victims. It’s the latest in a series of U.S. operations targeting so-called terrorist-linked drug networks, drawing sharp criticism from Colombia and Venezuela. And with the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group now in the region, signs point to a possible escalation. NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel is in Colombia and joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down what he’s learning on the ground. And a new lawsuit accuses an Army gynecologist of secretly recording a patient during an exam at Fort Hood. The suit names Dr. Blaine McGraw and claims the Army ignored years of sexual misconduct complaints, and a military official said at least 25 women have been contacted by Army criminal investigators. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube joins the pod from just outside Fort Hood with the latest.

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Let’s Make a Deal; Moneyball … Literally Nov 10, 2025

Senators worked through the weekend, and for the first time in weeks, there may be light at the end of the shutdown tunnel. Lawmakers appear to have struck a preliminary deal featuring a “minibus” package: three full-year spending bills to fund key departments through next fall, plus a short-term measure to keep the rest of the government running through January. Is this the breakthrough Washington’s been waiting for or just another bump in the road? Yasmin Vossoughian breaks it down with NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles, who was really hoping for a quiet weekend. And another gambling scandal is rocking pro sports, this time in Major League Baseball. Federal prosecutors have charged Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Leandro Ortiz with rigging their own games by intentionally throwing balls instead of strikes. At the same time, prosecutors say co-conspirators bet on their performance, netting about $450,000 over two years. The case, brought by the office behind last month’s NBA betting indictments, charges the pair with conspiracy, fraud and bribery. Lawyers for both players denied the charges. Sports betting reporter and author Danny Funt joins the pod.

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The Politics of Hunger; A Forgotten War Nov 07, 2025

As the government shutdown drags on, the fallout is hitting kitchen tables across America. SNAP benefits, the safety net that helps 40 million Americans put food on the table, are running on fumes. NBC News senior policy reporter Shannon Pettypiece spoke with Americans who are turning to desperate measures to feed their families and joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to tell their stories. And the civil war that has been raging in Sudan since 2023 appears to be coming to an end. Chief international correspondent Keir Simmons joins the pod to help break down how close the country really is to peace.

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Madam Speaker Signing Off; Shutdown Turbulence Ahead Nov 06, 2025

After nearly four decades in Congress, Nancy Pelosi says she’s done. The first and only woman to serve as speaker is stepping away from the House, closing a chapter that shaped modern Democratic politics. Senior politics reporter Jon Allen joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to look back at her legacy, from landmark wins to political battles and what her exit means for the next generation of leadership on Capitol Hill. And with Thanksgiving exactly three weeks away, brace yourself if you plan on flying. It’s Day 37 of the government shutdown, and the ripple effects are hitting the skies. The FAA says it’s cutting air traffic by 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports to cope with staffing shortages. NBC News chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins the pod to answer the question: Will this be the straw that breaks the camel’s back and ends the government shutdown?

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“It’s the Economy, Stupid” Nov 05, 2025

Voters just sent a loud and clear message: They’re not feeling great about the economy. Wall Street might be soaring, but Main Street is still stuck in the slow lane, squeezed by high prices, shrinking savings and slowing paychecks. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by NBC News Business & Data Correspondent Brian Cheung to break down what’s really driving the frustration. And later, the Supreme Court weighs whether Trump has the authority to impose his signature economic policy: tariffs. Senior Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley was inside the courtroom today for oral arguments and joins the pod to break it all down.

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Special Episode: Election Night with ‘Here’s the Scoop’ Nov 05, 2025

“Here’s the Scoop” went live on election night to break down all the key races and ballot measures to watch as the results came in. Host Yasmin Vossoughian tapped some of our very favorite colleagues at NBC News to help us make sense of it all: Laura Jarrett, Jon Allen and, it’s not election night without Steve Kornacki at the Big Board. Tonight on the podcast, we bring you a slice of that special. But we know the news doesn’t stop, so we’re gonna be back in your feed later today with another episode, as usual.

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Let’s Get Polling with Steve Kornacki Nov 04, 2025

It is Election Day in America and there are just a few hours left before polls close coast to coast. NBC News’ chief data analyst Steve Kornacki joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down new national NBC News polling on everything from the economy to the record-breaking government shutdown. By the way: Here’s the Scoop is going live to cover all the election results tonight from 11pm to 1am. Catch us on NBCNews.com or on the NBC News YouTube channel. Don’t want to stay up late with us? We’ll have a replay of that special in the feed first thing tomorrow morning.

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The Final Countdown Nov 03, 2025

It’s the final countdown before Election Day, but the government shutdown is casting a long shadow. Now on Day 34, Washington remains gridlocked as President Trump urges Republicans to “get tougher,” even floating the “nuclear option” to pass bills without Democratic support. GOP leaders have balked, and a new NBC News poll shows most voters blame Trump and his party for the stalemate. And with as many as 40 million Americans worried about losing food aid, the administration says it will use contingency funds to cover about half of this month’s SNAP benefits. Here to break it all down with host Yasmin Vossoughian is NBC News digital political reporter Jon Allen. And voters in Pennsylvania will decide whether three Democratic justices should remain on the state Supreme Court for another 10-year term. NBC News Senior Reporter Jane Timm tells us why it matters in this critical battleground state.

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Mamdani’s New York Minute; The Prince formerly known as Andrew Oct 31, 2025

We’re one week out from Election Day, and polls are already open across the country, with key races in New Jersey, Virginia, California and here in New York City. Today, we’re zeroing in on New York, where, to many, the mayoral race isn’t just about who runs the city — it’s about who defines the Democratic Party. The contest has cracked open deep divides over crime, housing and identity, and the result could send a message far beyond the five boroughs. NBC News Politics Reporter Allan Smith, who had an interview with Mamdani yesterday, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian. And Prince Andrew’s royal downfall just hit a new low. Buckingham Palace announced that the disgraced duke has been officially stripped of his remaining royal title and told to pack his bags and move out of the Royal Lodge, the sprawling Windsor estate he’s called home for decades. It’s a dramatic move that underscores King Charles’s efforts to distance the monarchy from scandal. Emily Nash, who is a Royal Editor at HELLO! magazine, joins the pod.

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A 12 Out of 10: Trump and Xi’s Big Meeting; A New Nuclear Arms Race? Oct 30, 2025

President Trump wrapped up his Asia tour with a high-stakes stop in South Korea, where he held a “12 out of 10” meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. The two leaders met for nearly two hours to cool tensions over trade, fentanyl and the war in Ukraine. Trump said the talks led to a lot of “finalization,” even if nothing official was signed. So what actually came out of it? Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by NBC News foreign correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer. Plus, in a shocking announcement last night, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other nations. After more than 30 years since the U.S. last confirmed nuclear testing, a federal site in Nevada could see these tests resume. The announcement comes as China and Russia appear to be leveraging up their weapons’ supplies. NBC News chief Washington and foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell joins the podcast to answer the question: Are we re-entering a Cold War?

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Americans Feel the Shutdown Squeeze; Olympian Red Gerard marks 100 days until Milan Olympics Oct 29, 2025

It’s Day 29 of the federal government shutdown, and several key deadlines are coming up this week that could heighten the pain for everyday Americans. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to run through the impacts to SNAP recipients, government workers like air traffic controllers, and those on Obamacare. Plus, 100 days out from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the youngest-ever Olympic snowboarding champ, Red Gerard, tells Yasmin how he’s gearing up.

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7 Days ’Til Polls Close; Hurricane Melissa’s Historic Landfall Oct 28, 2025

We’re one week out from Election Day, with major races in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City. Voters will head to the polls facing a number of issues, including the impact of the ongoing government shutdown. NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down the polling and share a preview of some of next week’s biggest races. Plus, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica today not only as the most powerful storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season — it’s now tied as the strongest storm ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. Hurricane Melissa heads this evening toward Cuba, where residents are bracing for more life-threatening damage. Erin McGarry, the executive editor of the NBC News Climate Unit, joins the show to break down why this storm became so devastating.

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A Trade Truce with China?; The Art of Getting Caught Oct 27, 2025

President Trump is in Japan, the second stop on his Asia tour, meeting with Emperor Naruhito and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female leader. But all eyes are on what’s next: Trump’s upcoming sit-down with China’s Xi Jinping. The high-stakes meeting is aimed at cooling the trade war that’s been boiling between Washington and Beijing. Ahead of it, U.S. officials say they’ve agreed on a framework deal to roll back Trump’s threatened 100 percent tariffs on Chinese imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Meet the Press it could mark the first real thaw in years of economic brinkmanship. Host Morgan Chesky is joined by Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Hakke, who is traveling with the President. And a week after that lightning-fast Louver raid, French police say they’ve made arrests. One suspect was nabbed mid-escape at Charles de Gaulle, while another suspect was caught outside Paris. The rest of the suspects and the loot are still missing. So, what happens when a high-stakes art caper starts to unravel? We’re talking with former FBI agent Robert K. Wittman, who’s helped recover some of the world’s most priceless treasures.

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Hardball with Canada; Operation Royal Flush: 007 Meets the Mob Oct 24, 2025

President Trump just shut down trade talks with Canada, accusing its government of meddling in a Supreme Court case over his “reciprocal tariffs. “The alleged interference? An ad from Ontario that aired during the Blue Jays–Mariners playoff game, featuring clips from Ronald Reagan’s 1987 speech. Host Brian Cheung unpacks how a baseball broadcast sparked a new trade war with NBC News senior business correspondent Christine Romans. And the feds are calling it Operation Royal Flush, a mob-backed poker scandal with an NBA twist. Prosecutors accuse 31 people, including Trail Blazers coach and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, of rigging underground games tied to the Gambino crime family. Authorities say players never stood a chance thanks to rigged shuffling machines and high-tech lenses that let cheaters read the cards. NBC News breaking business reporter Rob Wile is here to break down this stuff that sounds straight out of a James Bond movie.

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Nothing But Bet: The NBA Gambling Scandal; Is Trump’s Drug War a Smoke Screen? Oct 23, 2025

It’s the gambling scandal shaking the NBA and the Mob underworld. Federal officials have charged more than 30 people in two sweeping investigations, “Operation Nothing But Bet” and “Operation Royal Flush.” The feds say the schemes involved illegal sports gambling and high-stakes poker rigging backed by organized crime. Among those arrested: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and former NBA player Damon Jones. The charges include wire fraud, money laundering, extortion and illegal gambling, with victims allegedly cheated out of $7 million. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by Jonathan Dienst, the chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC here in New York, as well as NBC Sports NBA writer and managing editor Kurt Helin. And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military has launched a second deadly strike on vessels in the Pacific, part of what the administration claims is a crackdown on drug trafficking at sea. But are the strikes strictly about drugs? Will Freeman, a fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins the pod to break it down.

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A 'Spit in the Face' of Peace in Ukraine; ICE Raids Coast to Coast Oct 22, 2025

After President Donald Trump said peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin were on hold, Russia carried out intense strikes in Ukraine overnight, with more than 400 drones and 20-plus missiles, according to Ukraine’s air force command. NBC News chief international correspondent Keir Simmons joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down how the talks fell apart and what prospects for peace remain. Also, immigration authorities carried out sweeping raids in Los Angeles and New York, sparking protests. Correspondent Morgan Chesky and reporter Adam Reiss tell Yasmin what they saw on the ground.

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Uncle Sam’s Unpaid Vacation; Extreme Makeover: White House Edition Oct 21, 2025

It’s about to become the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history and, as the days tick on, Republicans and Democrats appear confident in their stances. However, it’s a race against the clock for everyday Americans, as funding for food assistance programs is set to expire by the end of the week and federal workers are on the brink of missing their first full paycheck. We check in with our reporters around the country on how life looks from food banks to airports to courts before NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles gives us the reality check on when this could actually end. And while the Capitol may be quiet, just down the road the White House is buzzing. Crews are tearing into the East Wing to make way for a new ballroom, a pet project of President Trump’s. It’s the most significant change to the White House since the 1940s, and a sharp turn from his earlier promise not to touch the historic building. Kelly O’Donnell, NBC News justice and national affairs correspondent, also joins the pod.

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Cracks in the Ceasefire; C’est La Steal: The Louvre Heist Oct 20, 2025

As President Donald Trump touts progress toward ending the war in Ukraine, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza is starting to splinter. Israel launched new strikes over the weekend after it said Hamas fighters killed two Israeli soldiers in an area that was supposed to be under IDF control. The renewed violence is testing Trump’s broader push for stability in the region and raising fresh doubts about whether this ceasefire can hold. Host Morgan Chesky is joined by NBC News Foreign Correspondent Matt Bradley. And cue the Pink Panther, because this one’s straight out of a movie. Thieves pulled off a daring daylight robbery at the Louvre in Paris, stealing priceless jewels once worn by French royalty. The museum had just opened when the heist went down, leaving police scrambling for clues, a nation humiliated and security experts stunned that it happened under the glass pyramid itself. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Molly Hunter joins the pod from Paris to walk us through this caper.

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Can one peace deal spark another?; John Bolton vs. the Justice Department Oct 17, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington today, pressing his case for a new aid package as the war in Eastern Europe grinds on. The visit comes just as President Trump rides a wave of momentum from his surprise Middle East peace deal, but, can that diplomatic momentum stretch from Gaza to Kyiv? John E. Herbst, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and former Ukraine ambassador, joins host Morgan Chesky. Plus, John Bolton, who once held the role of President Trump’s national security adviser, surrendered this morning to authorities following yesterday’s 18-count federal indictment in connection with his alleged mishandling of classified information. He pleaded not guilty in court. Bolton, the third critic of President Trump to face criminal charges in recent weeks, has called this prosecution “retribution.” NBC News senior justice reporter Ryan Reilly breaks down the case.

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“Dark day for press freedom”; Wall Street vs. Main Street Oct 16, 2025

The Pentagon is emptying out today after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implemented new rules for members of the press. Reporters can now have their press passes revoked if they publish information that the Pentagon hasn’t authorized for release. After the vast majority of publications refused to comply, reporters turned in their badges and left the Pentagon. NBC Senior National Politics reporter Jon Allen joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to explain what this means for reporting on the U.S. military. PLUS there’s a tale of two economies when you look at Main Street versus Wall Street. While consumers face steeper costs and a weakening job market, the stock market is hitting record highs. What’s causing the stock boom? The trillions of dollars being invested in A.I. But there are serious concerns this could be a tech bubble ready to pop. NBC News Senior Business Correspondent breaks this all down on the show.

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A Fragile Peace; Inside Trump’s Secretive War at Sea Oct 15, 2025

The Trump administration is growing uneasy over the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Israel accused Hamas of breaking the U.S.-brokered deal and threatened to withhold aid. Hamas was supposed to return the remains of 28 hostages, but it has only handed over eight, one of which Israel says doesn’t match any known hostage. Hamas blames the destruction in Gaza for the delay. Can both sides keep the peace from falling apart? NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley and Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, join host Yasmin Vossoughian. Also, President Donald Trump says U.S. forces have struck another vessel off the coast of Venezuela, part of a growing campaign targeting alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean. It’s the fifth strike since September, leaving at least 27 people dead. But members of Congress are raising questions about the legality and secrecy of the operation. Officials told NBC News they’ve gotten few answers. NBC News correspondent Courtney Kube, who covers security and the military, is here to break it down.

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“Barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history”; plus, the measles comeback Oct 14, 2025

As the shutdown enters its 14th day, House Speaker Mike Johnson is warning that we’re far from the end. Speaking Monday, Johnson predicted it would be “one of the longest shutdowns” to date. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is making moves to lay off thousands of furloughed federal workers – while also reappropriating other funds to make sure military members don’t miss a paycheck. Both moves are being challenged in court. Chief Capitol Hill correspondent (and resident shutdown expert) Ryan Nobles joins host Laura Jarrett to break it all down. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the highest annual number of measles cases in more than 30 years, with hundreds of unvaccinated children in South Carolina and Minnesota quarantining. NBC News medical contributor Kavita Patel explains what’s going on and what symptoms to be on the lookout for.

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"Dawn of a new Middle East” Oct 13, 2025

It’s a moment 738 days in the making. All 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas have been released, ending two years of fear, uncertainty and waiting. President Trump called it a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” as he spoke before Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, framing the deal as both a humanitarian breakthrough and the start of something bigger. Hamas also released the bodies of four of the 28 hostages who died in captivity. In exchange, Israel freed 250 prisoners serving life sentences and more than 1,700 others detained since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel, NBC News International Correspondent Danielle Hamamdjian, and NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons, who are all fanned out across the region.

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Another Day, Another Indictment; “ You could stop this.” Pleas to Congress to end the government shutdown Oct 10, 2025

President Trump has added another name to his growing list of political rivals facing an indictment. A federal grand jury yesterday charged New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat who’s long sparred with Trump, with one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statements. James is forcefully denying the allegations, calling the charges “baseless” and accusing the president of pursuing “political retribution at any cost.” David Rohde, NBC News senior executive editor for national security & law, joins host Brian Cheung. It’s Day 10 of the government shutdown, and that “closed” sign isn’t coming down anytime soon. The Senate failed to reach a deal before heading home for the long weekend, meaning the shutdown could stretch into a third week. What started as an inside-the-Beltway standoff is now hitting home across the country: Federal workers are missing paychecks, military members could soon be next, and delays are stacking up at airports. The White House budget chief posted on X, “The RIFs have begun,” referring to reductions in force, aka layoffs. NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Melanie Zanona joins the pod with the latest.

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The Art of the Peace Deal; Conversations inside Israel & Gaza Oct 09, 2025

After two years of devastating war, a breakthrough: Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire deal. President Trump announced the agreement last night following days of tense negotiations in Egypt. Under the terms, Hamas must release all hostages held since the Oct. 7 attacks, living and dead, while Israel begins a phased withdrawal from Gaza and frees hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The news has been met with cautious celebration in Israel and a glimmer of hope that rebuilding and healing can finally begin. But as many warn, the most challenging part may still lie ahead: turning the promise of peace into reality. Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from a van on the side of the road in Tel Aviv. We will also speak with Salma Altaweel, who lives in Gaza and works for the Norwegian Refugee Council. She tells us what she hopes this deal means for the future of her homeland. Additionally, NBC News National Security Analyst Jeremy Bash, a former chief of staff at the CIA and the Pentagon, gives insight into how these high-stakes negotiations unfolded.

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Ground-stop at the Capitol; “He tells the same story”: Lester Holt on the Texas inmate facing execution Oct 08, 2025

It’s now eight days into the government shutdown, and there’s troubling signs around the country. For some federal workers, the fear of missing paychecks is creeping in, while at some airports, air traffic controllers, already facing staffing shortages, are being stretched even thinner as sick calls increase. Airports around the country have faced delays and even a ground-stop order in Nashville. While negotiations to end the shutdown appear to be at a standstill, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican and a Trump loyalist, speaks out against the president to NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, who joins host Yasmin Vossoughian. And "Dateline" and former "Nightly News" Anchor Lester Holt joins the pod. He has a new podcast series, "The Last Appeal," which re-examines the case of Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki. After two decades on death row and two delayed executions, Roberson is now set to die on Oct. 16. Lester returned to Texas to uncover new evidence and speak with the lead detective who now believes Roberson may be innocent.

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Two Years Since Oct. 7: A Hostage’s Story; Shutdown Showdown: The 2025 Election Stakes Oct 07, 2025

We mark two years since the morning of Oct. 7, a day that changed Israel, Gaza and global politics forever. We’ll revisit those harrowing hours when Hamas militants stormed across the border and took hundreds of hostages, and hear from one of them: Keith Siegel, who spent nearly 500 days in captivity, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian. And we dig into how the government shutdown could tilt the balance in the November elections. NBC News data analyst Steve Kornacki joins the pod to explain who stands to lose (or gain) politically in some key races.

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The Deployment Dispute; The Eve of Oct. 7: A Push for Peace Oct 06, 2025

The Trump administration is moving to deploy the National Guard to Portland and Chicago, igniting a high-stakes legal showdown over state sovereignty and the limits of presidential power. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins host Morgan Chesky to break down what’s at stake. And there’s renewed hope for an end to the war in Gaza. Officials from the Trump administration, Israel and Hamas are meeting in Egypt to finalize what could be a historic peace deal. The timing is striking, coming on the eve of Oct. 7, two years after Hamas launched its brutal terror attack that killed 1,200 people and saw another 250 kidnapped. In Gaza, many Palestinians are desperate for an end to the Israeli bombardment that has killed more than 67,000 people, most of them women and children, according to the Health Ministry. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from kibbutz Be’eri, one of the hardest-hit communities, where attackers murdered 102 people and took several hostages.

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Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages, pending conditions; Day 3 of deal-or-no-deal talks in Congress Oct 03, 2025

Breaking news out of Gaza: Hamas says it agreed to release all Israeli hostages, alive or dead, as long as "the field conditions for the exchange are met" and expressed willingness to negotiate through mediators on President Donald Trump's plan for peacein the Middle East. NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley is in Israel and joins host Morgan Chesky to break down the details. And the government is still shuttered. White House correspondent Monica Alba joins the pod to give us a sense of the tone inside the West Wing and what’s next in this shutdown showdown.

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An attack at a U.K. synagogue; “Weaponization of faith & policy”; Pope Leo XIV speaks on U.S. politics Oct 02, 2025

What was supposed to be a day of prayer as worshippers observed Yom Kippur was suddenly torn apart at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, England, after a man rammed a car into a crowd and stabbed several people. Two people were killed and four seriously injured. Host Brian Cheung speaks with Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel about that attack, as well as the latest from Jerusalem, where Richard is on the ground. Then, NBC News Correspondent Anne Thompson joins to discuss recent remarks from Pope Leo XIV critical of anti-immigration rhetoric.

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Closed for Business: The Government Shutdown Edition Oct 01, 2025

Congress failed to fund the government, which is now officially closed for business. Lawmakers failed to pass a short-term spending bill last night, and the Senate reconvened this morning with little to show for it. Both parties are digging in: Democrats say they won’t budge without an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Republicans are calling that a political stunt. House Speaker Mike Johnson put the blame squarely on Democrats, saying they dragged the country into a “reckless shutdown.” So, where does Washington go from here, and how long could this drag on? NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins host Yamin Vossoughian to talk about the latest developments. And what does this shutdown mean for you? We’ve tapped a few of our beat reporters to break it all down. From Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans on the ripple effects on the economy, to Senior Correspondent Tom Costello on what it could mean for air travel - and that’s just a start, we’ve got more correspondents to help connect the dots.

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Quantico Roll Call; Clock Ticking on Capitol Hill Sep 30, 2025

We start with an extraordinary gathering in Quantico, Virginia. Hundreds of the nation’s top military leaders were abruptly summoned to hear from President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. On stage, Hegseth unveiled 10 directives for the armed forces, pledging to root out what he called “wokeness,” overhaul fitness standards and even rebrand the Pentagon. From now on, he declared, the Defense Department will go by its historic name: the Department of War. He opened by announcing the end of policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion, then turned to physical standards, bluntly criticizing what he described as “fat” troops and demanding stricter grooming requirements across the ranks. Senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube and retired Army Col. Jack Jacobs, an NBC News military analyst, join host Yasmin Vossoughian to break it down. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking in Washington. Funding for the federal government runs out at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, and without a deal, hundreds of thousands of federal workers could soon be working without pay or sent home without a paycheck. From air traffic controllers to park rangers to military families, the ripple effects of a shutdown would be felt coast to coast. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles joins the pod.

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“Peace in the Middle East.” But Is It Real?; Trump Sends National Guard to Portland Sep 29, 2025

We’re headed to the White House, where President Trump said a deal had been reached for “peace in the Middle East.” The president sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning to push a 20-point plan demanding that Israel immediately halt its offensive in Gaza and that Hamas free all remaining hostages within 72 hours. Neither Israel nor Hamas had signed on before today’s talks, and with no Hamas representatives at the table, the path forward is far from certain. Still, Trump is touting this as the moment the war itself should end. We’ll break down what’s in the plan, how leaders are reacting, and what this could mean for the region. Senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller joins host Yasmin Vossoughian. And here we go again: President Trump is sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. However, state and city leaders are suing, arguing that he lacks the authority. The administration’s memo lays out a 60-day mission for 200 guard members to protect ICE facilities. After deployments in Los Angeles and D.C., and another planned for Memphis, NBC News senior security correspondent Courtney Kube helps us break it all down.

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Bibi vs. the U.N.; “ Dear Pam,” The Indictment of a Former FBI Director Sep 26, 2025

Drama at the United Nations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium today, but not before dozens of delegates walked out to a chorus of jeers and applause. Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions in Gaza, nearly two years after the Oct. 7 attacks. His appearance came as momentum has shifted inside the chamber, with countries like France and Saudi Arabia recently breaking with the U.S. and Israel to recognize Palestinian statehood. Host Brian Cheng is joined by NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley from Israel. And, a former FBI director was indicted by a federal grand jury. James Comey is facing two counts: making a false statement and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The charges stem from testimony he gave to Congress in 2020, not from the Russia investigation that once put him at odds with President Trump. Comey has denied any wrongdoing and pushed back on the indictment last night on Instagram. NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett breaks it all down.

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“I’m at DEFCON 4 of my shutdown meter” on Capitol Hill; A step closer to a TikTok deal Sep 25, 2025

With just five days before a potential government shutdown, the White House raised the stakes for lawmakers to get a deal done. In a memo from the Office of Management and Budget obtained by NBC News, the Trump administration is threatening to fire some federal employees if the government isn’t funded by the deadline. But with Democrats and Republicans locked in a stalemate, will the government keep business going or put these federal workers out of work? Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break it all down. Also, after years of suspense for TikTok and its users, President Trump announced a deal that could transfer majority ownership of the app to Americans. NBC News Morning News Now anchor Savannah Sellers joins the show to explain how we got here and what this means for your content.

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Sniper Attacks ICE Facility in Dallas; From Suspension to Spotlight: Jimmy Kimmel Returns Sep 24, 2025

We begin today in Dallas, where police say a sniper killed two detainees and seriously wounded a third at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. The gunman later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. Investigators recovered a bullet with “anti-ICE” written on it, and the FBI is calling it an act of “targeted violence.” While a motive remains unclear, officials note the shooting fits into a troubling pattern of recent attacks on federal immigration facilities. Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins host Yamin Vossoughian. And Jimmy Kimmel is back. His Tuesday night show was his first in nearly a week, after Disney's ABC abruptly suspended it following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The move came under pressure from the FCC chair. At the time, the network offered no explanation. Disney this week reversed course, saying it had a “thoughtful conversation” with Kimmel and his team before putting him back on the air. NBC News Senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan joins the pod to talk about all things Kimmel.

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Trump’s U.N. Return: Nationalism Gets Top Billing; Nvidia’s Mega-Bet on ChatGPT Maker Sep 23, 2025

Overnight, the Secret Service revealed it had dismantled a network of electronic devices hidden across New York City, capable of shutting down the cell network and even sending anonymous assassination threats. Investigators are now probing whether it was meant to disrupt the U.N. General Assembly this week. And just hours later, President Trump took the stage for his first address to the U.N. since returning to office. His speech struck a decidedly nationalist tone, opening with a declaration of American dominance to a room full of global leaders. Senior White House correspondent Garrett Haake joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from outside the UN to break it all down. And the chip giant Nvidia has just made a jaw-dropping bet on the future of artificial intelligence, announcing it will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The deal means OpenAI gains access to Nvidia’s cutting-edge technology for its data centers, enabling it to train and run its next-generation AI models. Jason Abbruzzese, the assistant managing editor of NBC News Digital, joins to explain the new AI race.

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The Palestinian state; Pills, politics and the autism debate Sep 22, 2025

We’re heading to midtown Manhattan, where the streets are jammed and the motorcades are rolling. The United Nations General Assembly is in full swing, with more than 140 world leaders gathering in New York for the 80th annual meeting. Front and center this year? The war in Gaza. Over the weekend, the U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognized a Palestinian state, and France just followed suit. It’s a dramatic policy shift and a direct break with the U.S., Israel’s closest ally. Host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with our Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell to break down what it all means. Plus, the Trump administration is stepping into a deeply sensitive debate: the causes of autism. We’ll unpack the administration’s new guidance, how medical experts are responding, and what it could mean for parents and public health, with NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar

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Tiktok and tariffs: President Trump’s Call with the Chinese President; “We are all Jimmy Kimmel”: Late night hosts weigh in on Kimmel’s suspension. Sep 19, 2025

President Trump says he made “progress” with Chinese President Xi on a call today, tackling trade and the future of TikTok. The app’s 170 million U.S. users are still facing a possible ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells to American owners. ByteDance says it’s working within the law to keep TikTok alive. NBC News International Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from Beijing with what a potential deal could mean for U.S.–China relations. And the fallout over Jimmy Kimmel keeps building. After pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Disney and ABC suspended his show indefinitely. Last night, the rest of late night weighed in, and with outrage mounting from Hollywood to Washington, what’s next for Kimmel and ABC is anyone’s guess. NBC News senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan joins the pod to break it down.

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Jimmy Kimmel benched; Shutdown showdown on the Hill Sep 18, 2025

It’s the late-night controversy lighting up headlines. Jimmy Kimmel criticized Republicans and the MAGA movement in his monologue Monday night, just days after the killing of Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, Disney and ABC announced his show was suspended indefinitely, hours after FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, threatened to “take action” against the network for Kimmel's remarks. The suspension has sparked outrage from Hollywood to Washington, with a former president even weighing in. Host Yamin Vossoughian welcomes Variety senior TV editor Brian Steinberg and constitutional rights expert Corey Brettschneider to address concerns that ABC’s suspension of Kimmel violates the First Amendment. And tick-tock, another government shutdown is looming. Democrats have dropped their new short-term spending bill but it looks nothing like the plan Republicans just rolled out. The standoff could push Washington to the brink of another government shutdown. Plus, fallout continues from explosive testimony on Capitol Hill by a former CDC director. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins to break it all down.

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A Little Off the Top: Fed’s Quarter-Point Trim; Ousted CDC Director Speaks Out on RFK Jr. Pressure Sep 17, 2025

It’s Fed Day! And the drama didn’t disappoint. The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a quarter-point, the first cut this year after weeks of speculation and fierce criticism from President Trump. We’ll take you inside the room: who was at the table, what swayed the decision, and how this cut could hit everything from Wall Street trading floors to your credit card bill. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent and pod co-host Brian Cheung joins host Laura Jarrett to break it all down. And ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before a Senate committee today, just weeks after being fired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She says she lost her job for refusing to bend to his vaccine agenda. Joining her was Debra Houry, who resigned as the CDC’s chief medical officer in protest. The two described turmoil inside the agency. Monarez claims Kennedy pushed her to meet with a lawyer seeking to revoke the polio vaccine and to change the childhood vaccine schedule. Her tenure lasted less than a month. NBC News Correspondent Anne Thompson was in the room and joined the pod.

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The new cancel culture and the rise of political extremism online; “Gaza is burning”: Israeli offensive into Gaza City Sep 16, 2025

Charges are in: 22-year-old Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel’s fiery Senate hearing, complete with a shouting match with Sen. Adam Schiff, the California Democrat, underscores the political blame game raging after Kirk’s death. NBC News Reporter David Ingram joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down how online extremism has become a problem on both sides of the aisle. At the same time, the Trump administration signals a crackdown on left-wing groups, even labeling some as domestic terrorists. And Israel launches a new ground offensive in Gaza City, leaving nearly 100 dead and fueling a growing humanitarian crisis. The U.N. accuses Israel of genocide, a claim it rejects, as peace talks stall and international backlash grows. NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley joins us from Israel.

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“Beyond political resolution?” Peace talks stall in the Mideast; Herd immunity is diminishing, an exclusive NBC News investigation finds Sep 15, 2025

Peace talks to end the war in Gaza have collapsed, just days after Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar. The U.S. is pressing Israel for answers, with President Trump warning that allies must “be careful” when launching attacks on foreign soil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel and is now heading to Qatar for talks with Arab and Muslim leaders. NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down the high-stakes diplomacy, the risks of escalation and what’s next for the peace process. And Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is targeting the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, the system that shields vaccine makers and secures the U.S. vaccine supply. It comes as an NBC News Medical Unit investigation found that vaccination rates across the country are sliding. NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk joins to break the findings down.

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“We got him." Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk shooting; South Korean workers return home Sep 12, 2025

President Donald Trump announced this morning that a suspect was in custody in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson had been arrested after a family friend turned him in. Investigators noted strange inscriptions found on the bullet casings. Officials said that Robinson acted alone, but the shooting has led to bomb threats, campus lockdowns and even gunfire at the U.S. Naval Academy. NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles joins host Brian Cheung to discuss the current state of unrest in the nation. And the weeklong ordeal for hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a Georgia immigration raid is now over. More than 300 of the workers arrived back in Seoul to applause after what some described as an “intense” experience. U.S. officials say the raid targeted alleged unlawful employment practices at a Hyundai–LG electric vehicle battery plant, a move that has raised diplomatic tensions and questions about the future of a multibillion-dollar project. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins us from Seoul.

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Charlie Kirk’s legacy; Online radicalization happening “much faster than it used to” Sep 11, 2025

Today marks 24 years since the Sept. 11 attacks rocked the U.S. For years, the way we thought about terrorism was focused on threats from overseas. But over time, that lens has shifted inward. That’s where our attention is today, as the nation grapples with the shocking assassination of MAGA activist Charlie Kirk. NBC White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard joins to discuss Kirk’s legacy, and Senior Executive Editor for National Security and Law David Rohde breaks down the rise in political violence in the United States.

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Charlie Kirk killed in Utah; “Closest we have come to that nightmare scenario” in Poland as NATO shoots down Russian drones Sep 10, 2025

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a Turning Points USA event at Utah Valley University. We’ll bring you the latest. Then, NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins host Morgan Chesky to discuss the Russian drones that Poland shot down over its airspace last night.

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Israel conducts strikes in Qatar; Trump says Epstein “birthday book” is a “dead issue” Sep 09, 2025

Israel carried out a strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, the capital of Qatar. That’s according to both Israeli and U.S. officials who spoke with NBC News. Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Richard Engel joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to explain how the move marks an escalation in the region. And the House Oversight Committee released another trove of documents related to the Epstein case, including the “birthday book” to which Trump allegedly contributed a lewd drawing and note in the early 2000s. The family of one of Epstein’s victims commended the committee for the release, saying it helped bring transparency to the case, while Trump denied having anything to do with the note or the book. Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake joins to break down the development.

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Trump’s approval slides; 6 killed in Jerusalem shooting Sep 08, 2025

President Trump’s approval rating is sliding, with a new NBC News Decision Desk poll showing 57% of Americans disapprove of his performance amid fights over tariffs, immigration and public health. Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins host Morgan Chesky to dig into the numbers and what they mean politically. Plus, violence erupts in Jerusalem, where two gunmen opened fire on commuters, killing six and wounding more than a dozen before police shot the attackers dead. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel is in Jerusalem with the latest, as Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City.

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A dramatic slowdown in the labor market; America’s aging crisis: Homeless seniors Sep 05, 2025

The latest jobs report is out, the first since President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accusing her of “fudging” the numbers. The new data shows the U.S. added 22,000 jobs last month, far below expectations. Host Brian Cheung talks with NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans about what it means for the economy, the White House and American workers. Plus, America is aging fast. Today, 17% of the population is over 65, and by 2050, it’ll be closer to 1 in 4. But long-term care systems aren’t keeping up, fueling a troubling rise in homelessness among seniors. NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk reports on what she saw firsthand.

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A former CDC official on why she resigned in protest; Federal judges are critical of SCOTUS Sep 04, 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions on Capitol Hill today, as senators pressed him over turmoil in his department, cuts to vaccine research, and the appointment of anti-vaccine activists to key posts. Republicans, like North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, criticized Kennedy for ousting CDC Director Susan Monarez, a move that sparked multiple resignations, including Dr. Debra Houry, the agency’s former chief medical officer. Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with Dr. Houry about why she stepped down and what it means for public health. Plus, Senior Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley shares insights from rare, exclusive interviews with 12 federal judges on the state of America’s judicial system.

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Florida moves to wipe out vaccine mandates; Epstein survivors on Capitol Hill Sep 03, 2025

Florida’s Surgeon General says his state is moving to wipe out all vaccine mandates. It’s a sweeping move that could reshape public health in the Sunshine State. Could other states follow? NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. Vin Gupta joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down what it really means for Floridians. Plus, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse took their fight for answers to Capitol Hill today. Senior Washington Correspondent Hallie Jackson explains the current push for transparency in the Epstein case and shares details from her exclusive sit-down with survivors and their families.

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China's might on display, Congress gets back to business Sep 02, 2025

The world’s spotlight is on China this week, where the leaders of Russia, India, and North Korea are gathering for a high-stakes summit and some will also be watching China flex its power with a massive military parade. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from the ground, sharing what she’s witnessing firsthand, including the surprising two items female journalists are allowed to carry. Plus, back in Washington, Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down what’s on Congress’s packed agenda as lawmakers return from their August recess, including closed-door meetings with ten survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.

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“Unschooling” 101: A new lesson in learning Sep 01, 2025

It’s back-to-school season across the U.S., but for a growing number of kids, the first day of school never comes. Instead, they’re part of the “unschooling” movement, a form of self-directed education where children decide what, when, and how they learn. Supporters argue that it fosters independence and creativity. Critics warn it could leave significant gaps in core subjects, with little oversight or data to track outcomes. Host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with NBC News Now Daily anchor Morgan Radford, who spent time with a family that decided to “unschool” their kids.

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Chaos at the CDC; Katrina, 20 years later Aug 29, 2025

The White House has named longtime vaccine skeptic Jim O’Neill as acting director of the CDC, replacing Susan Monarez, who was on the job for just a few weeks. NBC News Health and Medical Reporter Erika Edwards joins host Brian Cheung to break down what this shake-up means for public health. And on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall, Dateline anchor Lester Holt reflects on what it was like to cover the tragedy in real time for both Nightly News and the Today show.

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What we know about the Minneapolis shooter; Confrontation at the U.S. Open Aug 28, 2025

As the community in Minneapolis mourns the loss of two children in the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, authorities are still searching for the shooter’s motive. NBC News National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter joins guest host Laura Jarrett to share what we’re learning. And a tense altercation between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko at the U.S. Open has reignited conversations about racism in tennis. NBC Sports Tennis Analyst Mary Carillo joins us and breaks it down.

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Tragedy in Minneapolis; Deadly Gaza Hospital Strike Under Scrutiny; CDC Scales Back Food Safety Tracking Aug 27, 2025

It was a heartbreaking morning in Minnesota, where a gunman opened fire during Mass at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring more than a dozen adults and children. We’ll have the latest on the investigation and how the community is coping. Then we head overseas, where we have new details on Israel’s strikes on one of Gaza’s main hospitals. Israel’s Prime Minister called it a “tragic mishap,” but NBC News reporting points to some significant inconsistencies in that explanation. Host Morgan Chesky will break it down with NBC News foreign correspondent Molly Hunter. And back here at home, the CDC is quietly pulling back on FoodNet, the program that’s been tracking foodborne illnesses like Salmonella and Listeria for decades. NBC News Digital Health Reporter Aria Bendix is here to explain what that means for the food you eat.

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A wrongful death suit against ChatGPT; Trump Tries to Tamper with the Fed Aug 26, 2025

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide are suing OpenAI, claiming its ChatGPT chatbot helped their son research suicide methods. The suit also names CEO Sam Altman and marks the first wrongful-death case filed directly against the company. Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett about the claims, the legal stakes, and what it could mean for AI accountability. Meanwhile, President Trump is escalating his battle with the Federal Reserve, abruptly saying he was firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook via a post on Truth Social, but does he even have the authority to do that? Cook’s lawyer says no, calling the move “illegal” and pledging to fight it in court. NBC News senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins us to break it down.

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Immigration and crime crackdown in the capital; Why Born to Run was "an existential moment" in Springsteen's career Aug 25, 2025

The Trump administration's crackdown on crime and illegal immigration is escalating. National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., are now carrying firearms, and President Trump is threatening to send them to other cities like Chicago and Baltimore. In immigration news, a case that has gripped national attention takes another twist. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man the Justice Department admitted they mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was briefly released from federal custody on Friday, only to land back in ICE custody this morning after a routine check-in. NBC News Legal Affairs Reporter Gary Grumbach joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break it all down. And, baby, we were born to run. We're celebrating 50 years of Bruce Springsteen's legendary album Born to Run. Music journalist Peter Ames Carlin joins the pod to talk about the record that held the power to make or break the Boss’ career.

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Menendez brothers’ parole hearings; FBI searches John Bolton’s home and office Aug 22, 2025

After Erik Menendez was denied parole in a nearly 10-hour hearing Thursday, it’s his older brother Lyle’s day in court. NBC News national correspondent Liz Kreutz joins host Morgan Chesky from outside the prison where the brothers are being held. And as the FBI conducts raids on the home and office of ex-national security adviser John Bolton, Senior Executive Editor for National Security & Law for NBC News David Rohde brings us up to speed on the long-running beef between Bolton and President Trump.

CORRECTION (Aug. 23, 2025, 04:35 p.m. ET): This episode misstates where Ghislaine Maxwell is currently serving her prison sentence. She is currently in a minimum-security prison in Texas, not the facility in Florida from which she was recently transferred.

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Serena Williams’ journey on a GLP-1; Texas redistricting fight Aug 21, 2025

Today on the pod: the GOAT. That’s right, tennis great Serena Williams joins host Yasmin Vossoughian and reveals that she's on a GLP-1 and working with provider Ro and shares why she's starting a podcast of her own with her sister Venus. Also, NBC News correspondent Ryan Chandler joins to discuss the next steps in the Texas redistricting fight now that Democrats are back in the state.

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From D.C. Streets to Sports Sheets Aug 20, 2025

It’s been just over a week since President Trump took control of D.C.’s law enforcement, deploying the National Guard, FBI, Homeland Security, and ICE to crack down on crime. Now, six Republican governors are sending over a thousand more guardsmen to help. But has it worked? Is crime actually down? Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with NBC 4 Washington’s investigative reporter Ted Oberg. Plus, are prop bets on their way out? The NBA already restricted them, could MLB be next? NBC News Sports Reporter Andrew Greif breaks down what you need to know before placing that bet.

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Trump targets mail-in voting; Legislating the skies Aug 19, 2025

President Trump says he wants to pull the plug on voting by mail. In the Oval Office yesterday, he called mail-in ballots “corrupt.” It might sound like it came out of nowhere, but this idea’s been bubbling for a while. And it just got a boost from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who at that high-stakes summit in Alaska on Friday echoed Trump’s unproven claim that mail ballots “rigged” the 2020 election. Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with our senior politics reporter, Matt Dixon, who breaks down what this could mean for the 2026 midterms.And is the government really controlling the weather? Some Republican lawmakers seem to think so, and they’re introducing a bill to ban so-called “weather modification.” NBC News Political Reporter Allan Smith is with us to explain.

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World leaders meet in the Oval Office; New Kohberger documents Aug 18, 2025

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders to the White House with the goal of charting a path toward ending the war in Ukraine. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez is on the scene and shares his reporting. And NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons, who’s been covering this story extensively from Moscow, joins us to explain the Russian perspective of this meeting. Then, TODAY producer Leah Nagy breaks down what we’re learning from a newly released trove of police documents about the 2022 murder of four University of Idaho students.

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“Pursuing Peace,” Trump – Putin historic summit in Alaska; Ukrainian reaction on the ground Aug 15, 2025

Today, President Donald Trump sat down with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska for their high-stakes talks on the war in Ukraine. Behind them, a banner read “Pursuing Peace” but noticeably missing from the table? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose country is the one under Russian attack. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and NBC News International Affairs Analyst Michael McFaul to unpack what we might expect from this meeting and what he thinks Putin is like behind closed doors. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel is also with us from Ukraine, with reaction from Ukrainians who feel shut out of a meeting that could decide the fate of their country.

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An exclusive sit-down with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee; Fort Bliss detention center hits a roadblock Aug 14, 2025

So an NBC News correspondent and a Fed president walk into a donut factory… Co-host Brian Cheung takes a tour of a Springfield, Illinois donut factory with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee. The visit will help Goolsbee decide his vote when the Federal Reserve meets to set interest rates next month. And: a massive new detention center is set to open in Texas this week, but it’s running into roadblocks. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins to explain why it presents a problem for President Trump’s deportation goals.

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All eyes on Alaska; Violence in New York prisons Aug 13, 2025

With Trump and Putin set to meet in the Last Frontier Friday, Europe’s big hitters jumped on a Germany-hosted Zoom. Trump was on too, but here’s the twist: none of them are invited to the U.S.–Russia sit-down. Now alarms are ringing from Kyiv to Brussels over what a deal could mean for Ukraine and Europe’s defense if Putin pushes west. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is with NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel, who is in Ukraine. Plus, an exclusive from inside New York prisons: corrections officers were caught beating inmates, part of a decades-long pattern of abuse uncovered by NBC News senior investigative producer Dan Slepian.

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U.S. consumers still struggling with inflation; Erin Andrews on the upcoming NFL season Aug 12, 2025

A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed prices in America continuing to rise, although the full impact of tariffs remains to be seen. NBC News business and data correspondent Brian Cheung joins host Morgan Chesky to break down the latest numbers and where consumers may or may not be experiencing tariff-driven price increases. And with football season right around the corner, Fox Sports broadcaster and entrepreneur Erin Andrews joins us to talk about what storylines to watch and how she’s preparing for the upcoming season.

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Trump to deploy National Guard to D.C.; North Korea’s next leader Aug 11, 2025

President Trump said Monday that he’s sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital and placing Washington, D.C. police under federal control. Garrett Haake, NBC News senior White House correspondent, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to explain how it’s part of a wider effort by the president to crack down on violent crime – even though the crime rate fell to a 30-year low last year. And NBC News foreign correspondent Raf Sanchez shares how evidence is mounting that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is laying the groundwork for his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to become the country’s next leader.

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Netanyahu plans to seize Gaza City; Texas redistricting battle heats up Aug 08, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will take over Gaza City, in a move that’s drawing condemnation from around the world. Correspondent Courtney Kube, who covers national security and the military for the NBC News Investigative Unit, joins host Morgan Chesky with more. And NBC News correspondent Ryan Chandler joins us with an update on the redistricting battle in Texas.

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Trump’s tariffs take effect; Eli Lilly trials experimental weight loss pill Aug 07, 2025

President Trump’s tariffs went into effect Thursday, with steeper levies on so-called BRICS countries. Brian Cheung, co-host and NBC News business and data correspondent, joins Yasmin Vossoughian to explain why some countries are getting higher rates. And results are in from Eli Lilly’s trial of its experimental daily weight loss pill. Dr. Angela Fitch, a primary care clinician and past president of the Obesity Medicine Association, joins to explain how the pill could make GLP-1 medications more accessible.

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U.S. special envoy meets with Putin; RFK Jr. cuts mRNA vaccine funding Aug 06, 2025

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday, working to hammer out a deal to end the war in Ukraine ahead of President Donald Trump’s Friday deadline. Keir Simmons, NBC News chief international correspondent, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to explain why they’re unlikely to reach a deal by then. And U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cutting $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts. Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia joins to break down what that’ll mean for medical research and health policy.

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Netanyahu expected to push plan to “occupy” Gaza; ChatGPT implements guardrails Aug 05, 2025

Israeli media reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to “fully occupy” Gaza. Matt Bradley, NBC News foreign correspondent, joins host Brian Cheung to talk about what that could look like, amid a humanitarian crisis in the enclave. And ChatGPT is putting new safeguards in place, in an effort to curb its users’ unhealthy behaviors. Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News Digital assistant managing editor, joins to discuss how AI companies are policing themselves - without a clear regulatory framework.

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A showdown over redistricting; why recent grads are having trouble landing jobs Aug 04, 2025

State Democrats left Texas over the weekend to try to block a vote on a new congressional map that favors Republicans. Ryan Nobles, NBC News capitol hill correspondent, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss why the showdown has national implications and could become a trend in other states. And recent college graduates are having a tough time finding work. Shannon Pettypiece, NBC News senior policy reporter, explains why they’re facing a dismal job market.

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U.S. job market weakens Aug 01, 2025

A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the U.S. added just 73,000 jobs in July. The report also included deep downward revisions to the previous two months. Mike Calia, NBC News managing editor for business and the economy, joins host Morgan Chesky to discuss the latest numbers - and the impact of tariffs.

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Epstein accuser’s family speaks out; revisiting Kerr County, Texas Jul 31, 2025

The family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most vocal accusers, Virginia Giuffre, is urging President Donald Trump not to pardon co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. Hallie Jackson, NBC News senior Washington correspondent, joins guest host Andrea Mitchell to discuss the latest. Plus, it’s been nearly one month since devastating flooding hit Kerr County, Texas. Co-host Morgan Chesky updates us on the community’s recovery.

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Massive quake triggers tsunami warnings; EPA proposes climate regulation rollback Jul 30, 2025

One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck the east coast of Russia, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins joins guest host Andrea Mitchell to explain the science behind the quake. And University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann joins to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency proposal to repeal the “endangerment finding.” It’s a 2009 rule that determined that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide endanger public health and welfare.

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A nurse on what she's seeing in Gaza; what we know about the NYC shooter Jul 29, 2025

The world's leading body on hunger said today that "the worst case scenario of famine" is unfolding in the Gaza Strip. Guest host Andrea Mitchell speaks with Elidalis Burgos, a volunteer nurse in Khan Younis, about what she's seeing on the ground. Also, Tom Winter, NBC News national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent, joins to share what we know about the suspect in the New York City shooting. And Dr. Vin Gupta, NBC News medical analyst, sheds light on CTE, the brain disease the shooting suspect mentioned in a note he left at the scene.

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U.S., E.U. reach trade deal; new research on potential ways to delay Alzheimer’s Jul 28, 2025

The European Union and the United States have come to a deal on tariffs, just ahead of the Trump administration’s August 1 deadline. So what’s in the deal and what does it mean for consumers? Mike Calia, NBC News managing editor for business and the economy, joins host Morgan Chesky to break it down. Also, new studies presented today show that certain lifestyle changes could help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Kavita Patel helps sift through the research.

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Gaza ceasefire talks fall apart; Trump seeks overhaul on college sports NIL deals Jul 25, 2025

The U.S. and Israel walked away from ceasefire talks with Hamas, and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff says they’ll consider “alternative options to bring the hostages home.” NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley joins host Morgan Chesky to talk about where the war goes from here. Also, President Trump issued an executive order that could overhaul third party, pay-for-play payments and bidding wars in college sports. NBC News Sports Reporter Rohan Nadkarni explains what this could mean for student athletes.

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Trump ratchets up pressure on Powell to lower rates Jul 24, 2025

President Trump heads to the Federal Reserve headquarters, ostensibly to inspect an ongoing $2.5 billion renovation to its building. But as NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains to host Brian Cheung, the visit represents an escalation in the tension between the president and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Also, the U.S. Department of Education has temporarily paused student loan forgiveness for some borrowers. Vivian Tu, host of the “Networth and Chill” podcast, joins us to share how those impacted can tackle their loan repayments.

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Congress breaks early; Kohberger sentenced to life Jul 23, 2025

Speaker Mike Johnson has called Congress’ summer recess early. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss the factors potentially playing into the early recess. Also, Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of four Idaho University students. Dr. Ben Miller, a clinical psychologist and adjunct faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine, gives perspective on what the friends and family of the victims may need to do to get closure.

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What it will take to end the war in Gaza; what’s in the MLK Jr. files? Jul 22, 2025

U.N. workers in Gaza warned this week that the hunger crisis in the enclave is entering a “death phase.” Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss the humanitarian crisis and what it would take to end the war. Chief Washington and Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell also joins us to discuss the release of the MLK Jr. files.

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Are GLP-1 medications okay for children's use? Jul 21, 2025

A new study out today finds that certain genes may raise a child’s risk of obesity. As childhood obesity rates climb, the use of weight loss medications for treating this is surging too. Host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with Dr. Casey Berman, a pediatric endocrinologist from NYU Langone Health, and one of her teenage patients to talk about the science, the safety, and the growing debate: should children be prescribed these medicines?

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Why is Washington State Giving Private Data to ICE? Jul 18, 2025

First up: An investigation from KING 5 in Seattle. Washington State’s Department of Licensing is once again quietly sharing driver’s license data with ICE and Homeland Security. Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with KING 5 investigative reporter Kristen Goodwillie about what the station uncovered. Then, media analyst Bill Carter joins to unpack CBS’s bombshell decision to cancel not just The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, but the entire franchise next spring.

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DOGE days of summer; Plus, Bad Bunny’s homecoming Jul 17, 2025

Overnight, the Senate voted to claw back $9 billion in already-approved funding slashing support for foreign aid, NPR, and PBS. It’s a bold move that could redefine federal budgeting under the Trump administration. Host Brian Cheung breaks it down with NBC News’ Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur, and later, sits down with José Díaz-Balart, anchor of weekend Nightly News, to talk about Bad Bunny’s groundbreaking residency in Puerto Rico and what it means for the island and its culture.

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MAGA rift over Epstein files widens Jul 16, 2025

Pressure is building on President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the Jeffrey Epstein files with Republicans, Democrats, and MAGA influencers all demanding answers. Trump calls the documents “pretty boring stuff,” while Bondi denies a client list exists and won’t release what the DOJ has. Even U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene calls it “the first fracture in MAGA.” Host Yasmin Vossoughian breaks it all down with Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell and politics reporter Allan Smith.

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Congress' crypto week; Are your supplements safe? Jul 15, 2025

It’s crypto week in Congress - and lawmakers are trying to create a framework for regulating the industry. Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans and Chief Capitol Hill Reporter Ryan Nobles. And then we turn to Doctor Kavita Patel who talks about when supplements can be too much of a good thing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My time in Kerrville Jul 14, 2025

We are 11 days out from the tragic Texas floods where at least 129 people are dead and 166 still unaccounted for. A majority of those are Kerr County residents, where Host Morgan Chesky grew up. Morgan has been on the ground in his hometown ever since and digging into some of the most pressing questions of the response with Texas officials.

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My phone call with President Trump Jul 11, 2025

Host Brian Cheung sits down with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, fresh off a wide-ranging phone call with President Trump. From looming tariffs to a cryptic tease about a “major statement”on Russia coming next week, Welker breaks down what the president said and what he didn’t.

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FEMA’s fate and the breast cancer tool in the spotlight Jul 10, 2025

The numbers are staggering, over 120 lives lost and 170 still missing after the floods in Central Texas. The devastation has reignited tough questions about FEMA’s future. Host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley to unpack the agency’s identity crisis and what it means as disasters grow more frequent and more deadly. Plus, we’re talking about the lifetime breast cancer assessment tool that’s suddenly everywhere, thanks to actress Olivia Munn. And Dr. Shieva Ghofrany joins us to break down what every woman needs to know when it comes to their breast health.

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What tariff turmoil could mean for you Jul 09, 2025

Host Yasmin Vossoughian breaks down the White House’s latest tariff moves and what it can mean for your wallet with co-host and NBC Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung. And NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk unpacks the swirl of theories still haunting the Jeffrey Epstein case, even as the Trump administration says Epstein died by suicide and that there is no “client list.”

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Camp Mystic girl describes surviving Texas floods Jul 08, 2025

More than 100 lives have been lost in the catastrophic Texas floods. Among those lives lost were dozens of children. Co-host Morgan Chesky sits down with 10-year-old Lucy Kennedy and her mother, Wynne, as Lucy describes the terrifying night at Camp Mystic. Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with Huntley Dantzler, a local volunteer helping in the desperate search-and-rescue efforts in Texas Hill Country.

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Deadly Texas floods hit close to home for co-host Morgan Chesky Jul 07, 2025

More than 90 people have been killed and an unknown number remain missing as a result of Texas's catastrophic floods. For NBC News correspondent and podcast co-host Morgan Chesky, the story is personal -- he grew up in Kerr County, Texas, where flash flooding has devastated the community. Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with Morgan about covering the story and his ties to the community. Morgan also interviews his mother, Karen, who evacuated from the storm.

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‘Tis the Season for Summer Blockbusters Jul 04, 2025

Catching any summer movies this holiday weekend? In this special July 4th episode, host Morgan Chesky talks with entertainment journalist Brian Balthazar about summer blockbusters – from Jaws to M3GAN 2.0.

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Making sense of the economy’s mixed signals Jul 03, 2025

Fair to say we’re getting some mixed signals about the U.S. economy. There are positive signs in the stock market and June jobs report, but uncertainty over tariffs and uneasiness over inflation. And it all comes as what President Trump calls his big, beautiful bill clears Congress. NBC News’ Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans joins host Morgan Chesky to break down what it all means for your wallet.

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Diddy cleared of most serious charges Jul 02, 2025

A jury in Lower Manhattan has delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. While they found him guilty of two lesser charges, Combs was cleared of the most serious charges: racketeering and sex trafficking. Attorney Lisa Banks is considered to be one of the leading lawyers of #MeToo, and she joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss the verdict. Also, NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins from Tehran to explain why Iran is taking steps to stop cooperating with the UN nuclear watchdog.

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Fears grow for healthcare workers detained in Gaza Jul 01, 2025

More than 70 people were killed across Gaza yesterday, including at the Al-Baqa Cafe in Gaza City. Israeli soldiers also opened fire on Palestinians trying to get humanitarian aid near Khan Yunis, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and witnesses. At the same time, medical resources are under enormous strain, and healthcare workers like Dr. Hussam Abu-Safiya have been detained by the Israeli military. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by MedGlobal co-founder Dr. John Kahler to explain how Israeli Defense Forces detention of healthcare workers has impacted administering aid on the ground.

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Jury’s out on Diddy Jun 30, 2025

After seven weeks of testimony, the jury is deliberating whether Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is guilty of five criminal counts. Host Morgan Chesky is joined by NBC News entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas from verdict watch outside the courthouse. And NBC News Congressional correspondent Ryan Nobles brings us up to speed on the Senate’s Monday marathon vote-a-rama.

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Supreme Court delivers Trump a win on birthright citizenship Jun 27, 2025

In its final day before summer recess, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a win, by curbing injunctions that blocked in its effort to end birthright citizenship in the United States. NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett and senior Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley join host Yasmin Vossoughian for our first-ever SCOTUS Friday.

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What you need to know about the CDC vaccine panel Jun 26, 2025

It’s day two of meetings for the newly overhauled vaccine advisory panel which is making recommendations on childhood vaccines, as well as flu and COVID shots. Host Morgan Chesky breaks it down with NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. John Torres with what the new recommendations could mean for you and your family.

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Is Iran’s nuclear program ‘obliterated’? Jun 25, 2025

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that US strikes this weekend “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program – but an intelligence assessment suggests that might not be the case. Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with our national security correspondent Courtney Kube about what’s in the report. She’s also joined by James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about what it means for nuclear non-proliferation. Follow NBC’s continuing coverage at https://www.nbcnews.com/

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Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran Jun 24, 2025

President Donald Trump arrives in the Netherlands for a NATO summit, just hours after announcing a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Host Morgan Chesky talks to chief international correspondent Keir Simmons about how the region is responding. We also talk to national political correspondent Steve Kornacki about New York City’s mayoral race - and why the rest of the country should be paying attention.

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Iran launches attack on U.S. military base in Qatar Jun 23, 2025

The Iranian military launched a strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, retaliating after the U.S. bombed its nuclear sites over the weekend. Qatar confirmed the attack. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from Tel Aviv, and Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander reports on the conversations inside the West Wing.

Follow NBC’s continuing coverage at https://www.nbcnews.com/

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Introducing: Here's the Scoop Jun 16, 2025

"Here’s the Scoop" is your new favorite evening podcast from NBC News. In each daily episode, our rotating hosts, Yasmin Vossoughian, Morgan Chesky and Brian Cheung, will cut through the noise and break down the day’s top stories with our trusted journalists on the ground and around the world. We'll share the inside story on our exclusives and the best of our original reporting. We'll go deeper on the stories that matter - and why they matter - to help keep you informed on the issues impacting your life. We’ll also share a few headlines you’ll want to be in the know about before you bring your day to a close or head out to that dinner party.

We’ll ask and answer the questions you’ve been wondering about and help you make sense of the stories and people shaping our world. From breaking news to who’s breaking the internet, politics to your pocketbook, sports to Silicon Valley, we’ll deliver news the way you want it: quick, clear, and insightful, in 15 minutes or less. Welcome “Here’s the Scoop” to your new evening routine.

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