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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.Watch "This Hit Home" here: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/this-hit-home-reporting-on-the-texas-hill-country-floods-243876933774 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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

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

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

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