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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.

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

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

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

Pressure is building on President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the Jeffrey Epstein files with Republicans, Democrats, and MAGA influencers all demanding answers. Trump calls the documents “pretty boring stuff,” while Bondi denies a client list exists and won’t release what the DOJ has. Even U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene calls it “the first fracture in MAGA.” Host Yasmin Vossoughian breaks it all down with Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell and politics reporter Allan Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

We are 11 days out from the tragic Texas floods where at least 129 people are dead and 166 still unaccounted for. A majority of those are Kerr County residents, where Host Morgan Chesky grew up. Morgan has been on the ground in his hometown ever since and digging into some of the most pressing questions of the response with Texas officials. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Brian Cheung sits down with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, fresh off a wide-ranging phone call with President Trump. From looming tariffs to a cryptic tease about a “major statement”on Russia coming next week, Welker breaks down what the president said and what he didn’t. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Host Yasmin Vossoughian breaks down the White House’s latest tariff moves and what it can mean for your wallet with co-host and NBC Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung. And NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk unpacks the swirl of theories still haunting the Jeffrey Epstein case, even as the Trump administration says Epstein died by suicide and that there is no “client list.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More than 100 lives have been lost in the catastrophic Texas floods. Among those lives lost were dozens of children. Co-host Morgan Chesky sits down with 10-year-old Lucy Kennedy and her mother, Wynne, as Lucy describes the terrifying night at Camp Mystic. Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with Huntley Dantzler, a local volunteer helping in the desperate search-and-rescue efforts in Texas Hill Country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Catching any summer movies this holiday weekend? In this special July 4th episode, host Morgan Chesky talks with entertainment journalist Brian Balthazar about summer blockbusters – from Jaws to M3GAN 2.0. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fair to say we’re getting some mixed signals about the U.S. economy. There are positive signs in the stock market and June jobs report, but uncertainty over tariffs and uneasiness over inflation. And it all comes as what President Trump calls his big, beautiful bill clears Congress. NBC News’ Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans joins host Morgan Chesky to break down what it all means for your wallet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

After seven weeks of testimony, the jury is deliberating whether Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is guilty of five criminal counts. Host Morgan Chesky is joined by NBC News entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas from verdict watch outside the courthouse. And NBC News Congressional correspondent Ryan Nobles brings us up to speed on the Senate’s Monday marathon vote-a-rama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In its final day before summer recess, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a win, by curbing injunctions that blocked in its effort to end birthright citizenship in the United States. NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett and senior Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley join host Yasmin Vossoughian for our first-ever SCOTUS Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s day two of meetings for the newly overhauled vaccine advisory panel which is making recommendations on childhood vaccines, as well as flu and COVID shots. Host Morgan Chesky breaks it down with NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. John Torres with what the new recommendations could mean for you and your family. 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 repeatedly claimed that US strikes this weekend “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program – but an intelligence assessment suggests that might not be the case. Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with our national security correspondent Courtney Kube about what’s in the report. She’s also joined by James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about what it means for nuclear non-proliferation. Follow NBC’s continuing coverage at https://www.nbcnews.com/ 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 arrives in the Netherlands for a NATO summit, just hours after announcing a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Host Morgan Chesky talks to chief international correspondent Keir Simmons about how the region is responding. We also talk to national political correspondent Steve Kornacki about New York City’s mayoral race - and why the rest of the country should be paying attention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Iranian military launched a strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, retaliating after the U.S. bombed its nuclear sites over the weekend. Qatar confirmed the attack. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from Tel Aviv, and Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander reports on the conversations inside the West Wing.Follow NBC’s continuing coverage at https://www.nbcnews.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Here’s the Scoop" is your new favorite evening podcast from NBC News. In each daily episode, our rotating hosts, Yasmin Vossoughian, Morgan Chesky and Brian Cheung, will cut through the noise and break down the day’s top stories with our trusted journalists on the ground and around the world. We'll share the inside story on our exclusives and the best of our original reporting. We'll go deeper on the stories that matter - and why they matter - to help keep you informed on the issues impacting your life. We’ll also share a few headlines you’ll want to be in the know about before you bring your day to a close or head out to that dinner party.We’ll ask and answer the questions you’ve been wondering about and help you make sense of the stories and people shaping our world. From breaking news to who’s breaking the internet, politics to your pocketbook, sports to Silicon Valley, we’ll deliver news the way you want it: quick, clear, and insightful, in 15 minutes or less. Welcome “Here’s the Scoop” to your new evening routine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.