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Could New Hampshire Change the Midterm Calculus and Refugee Stories of Survival 5 Years after Afghanistan Sep 08, 2026

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Primary season is almost over, but the races in New Hampshire could turn the tide for Democrats and Republicans in the fight for Senate control. For Republicans, it’s another test of President Donald Trump’s grip on the party, while Democrats' fight is between an establishment and a progressive candidate. NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down those familiar midterm themes and explains how the calculus has changed for each party heading into the November election. Then, five years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, Yasmin speaks to two young Afghan women about how they rebuilt their lives in the U.S. — and to NBC News' president of editorial, Rebecca Blumenstein, who helped make it happen. Rebecca details how The New York Times evacuated 124 members of its staff and family members and helped them build new lives in a book, co-authored with Diana Kapp, “The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan and Coming of Age in America,” out today. Finally, NBC News senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan takes us inside the surprise screening of Nathan Fielder’s documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, which is already getting awards buzz.

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Labor Day Special: Will AI Bring About a New Industrial Revolution? Sep 07, 2026

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Happy Labor Day! The annual celebration of American workers is rooted in the late 1800s, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday after technology introduced during the Industrial Revolution massively reorganized how people worked. Some say we’re seeing that reorganization again today, with the introduction of artificial intelligence. And just like back then, there are people who say AI will yield huge wins for the economy and prosperity – and others who are ringing alarm bells. Today on the show, Erik Brynjolfsson, professor and senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI and director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, helps us understand how the AI revolution is already reshaping the workforce and how you can prepare yourself.

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Introducing: Here’s the Scoop Election Edition Sep 06, 2026

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Will Democrats retake the House, Senate and statehouses across the country this November — or will Republicans harness the “Trump effect” to defy history and hold on to power? How will issues like the economy, the war with Iran, America’s relationship with Israel and the rise of AI shape voter decisions? And where will the fight for power in Washington be decided? In Here’s the Scoop Election Edition, NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake invites newsmakers to discuss the themes, issues and key players shaping the 2026 midterms. Tune in every Saturday until Election Day.

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Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case; And, How Private Equity Transformed Youth Sports Sep 04, 2026

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The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case declared a mistrial today after the jury sent a third note to the court saying it was deadlocked. Clancy’s defense team tried to appeal to a higher court, but was almost immediately denied. What kept the jury from reaching a unanimous verdict? And what comes next for Lindsay Clancy? NBC News Legal Analyst Misty Marris explains. Then, we take a look at how private capital transformed youth sports into a $40 billion industry. New York Magazine contributing writer Caitlin Moscatello breaks down how the new playing field is impacting kids’ mental and physical health. Finally, we speak with the senior investigator on a new NYU Langone Health study which found that weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may cause some men to lose their hair faster.

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Why NYC and L.A. Are Banning AI in Schools, Plus Ukrainians Are Forced Underground Sep 03, 2026

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New York City and Los Angeles school districts have launched moratoriums on AI in schools — in NYC through eighth grade, in L.A. including high school. WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould explains what’s in the New York ban and how it fits into a wider pushback against technology in schools nationwide. Then, Ukrainians are living under the most intense Russian bombardment since the war began. NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel visits a maternity hospital and a school near the Russian border that have been forced to operate underground. Finally, we remember the legacy of writer, activist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92.

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Iran Says U.S. Strike Hit Wedding Celebration; A Look at the Megadonors Shaping the Midterms Sep 02, 2026

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Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has ramped back up this week. Iranian officials have accused the U.S. military of striking a wedding party in Kuhestak, in the southern part of the country, Tuesday night, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. U.S. Central Command is investigating, according to a U.S. official, who said the military had been conducting strikes in the vicinity. NBC News international editor Babak Dehghanpisheh breaks down why the U.S. military may have targeted Kuhestak and what the recent exchanges of fire reveal about the current stage of the war. Then, we’re continuing our look at the new power players shaping this year’s elections. This week: political megadonors. A New York Times analysis showed that the top 20 contributors have already poured $1.2 billion into contests this cycle — and that they’re mostly aligned with Republican interests. New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer explains why billionaires are funneling so much money to the right and whether that could change if Democrats retake control of Congress in November. And the U.S. Open doubles matches may be the hottest ticket in tennis. After a hugely successful mixed doubles tournament last week, Venus and Serena Williams are teaming up in the women’s draw. Matthew Futterman, senior tennis writer for The Athletic, explains the growing fanbase in the format and how players are changing the narrative around age.

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Grand Canyon Rescue Operations; How to Quell Settler Violence in the West Bank Sep 01, 2026

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Search teams in the Grand Canyon are still looking for at least one unaccounted person after rescuing dozens from deadly flash floods that swept through the national park, leaving behind a trail of destruction and killing two people. Now there are questions about whether the flood warning systems in place were working properly, and whether the park service did enough to alert hikers to potential risks. NBC News correspondent Dana Griffin is on the ground in Arizona.

Then, Israeli settlers in the West Bank have been targeting Palestinian families in recent weeks, trying to force them out of their homes. Over the weekend, an NBC News crew and the Palestinian woman they were interviewing were attacked by a group of masked settlers. NBC News international correspondent Matt Bradley explains how this fits into a larger pattern of Israeli settler violence and what the government is doing to rein it in.

Finally, a jury in Nevada has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. The Ringer senior staff writer Joel Anderson reflects on Tupac’s legacy, as the 30-year saga comes to a close.

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U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal; In Nepal, the Search for Survivors Grows Frantic Aug 31, 2026

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As oil and gas prices continue to be driven by the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has announced an oil deal with Venezuela, which would give the U.S. roughly 65 billion barrels of the country’s oil reserves. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez touted the deal as an economic growth opportunity for Venezuela. But NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake explains why it won’t bring U.S. prices down anytime soon.

Then, in Nepal, more than 900 people have been confirmed dead and thousands are still missing from last week’s catastrophic flash floods, including dozens of Americans, according to the U.S. State Department. NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer shares stories of survivors and the ongoing rescue efforts of people searching frantically for loved ones.

Finally, former Rep. George Santos has been ousted again — this time from Kalshi. Wall Street Journal reporter Brian Schwartz explains why the prediction market platform is accusing Santos of insider trading on the State of the Union.

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Taking Stock After Six Months of War with Iran; How Sports Betting Is Influencing the Midterms Aug 28, 2026

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It’s been six months since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and thousands of people, bringing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to a halt and depleting American weapons stockpiles. NBC News contributor Hooman Majd looks at why the U.S. strategy hasn’t worked – and why Iranians aren’t rising up against their country’s new leadership. Plus, the sports betting industry has become the third-largest corporate donor in this year’s midterm elections, behind tech and crypto, according to Reuters. In Georgia, where sports betting is illegal, a super PAC funded by the industry has spent millions in state legislative races. Greg Bluestein, chief political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, explains what they hope to achieve by playing an outsize role in Georgia politics. Then, the U.S. Open begins this weekend in New York City with a lot of uncertainty around the top contenders. Can Carlos Alcaraz defend his title as he returns from injury? Will Aryna Sabalenka lose her World No. 1 ranking? Will the stands erupt when Venus and Serena Williams take the court? Matthew Futterman, senior tennis writer for The Athletic, previews the potential chaos at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Flash Flooding Overwhelms Nepal, and Jury Deliberates in Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial Aug 27, 2026

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Devastating flash floods and mudslides wreaked havoc along the Nepal-China border this week, leaving hundreds dead and more than 1,000 missing. More than 500 foreigners are among the missing, including, by one estimate, roughly 65 Americans. NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer explains why the destruction happened without warning and what role climate change may have played.

Then, jury deliberations are underway in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children. While Clancy doesn’t dispute the killings, her defense team is arguing that she shouldn’t be held criminally responsible because she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. But the prosecution insists she acted intentionally and deliberately. As the jury weighs a set of complex outcomes, NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris breaks down what evidence and testimony from the five-week trial could be key to reaching a verdict.

Finally, 2026 could be the year of the foldable phone. Samsung and Google already have models on the market, and Apple is reportedly planning to drop its version in September. But are consumers willing to shell out $2,000 for a little extra screen? NBC News chief tech analyst Joanna Stern explains why the phones have appeal.

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