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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 peace in 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.