E205Episode 205Oct 14, 2026 · 4h · Well wishes are pouring in for Pope Leo XIV after the 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer during surgery to remove a nodule on his lung on Tuesday. The Vatican stated that doctors confirmed a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma via tissue testing following pre-operative examinations. NBC's Deborah Lubov reports and medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal joins to share his perspective on treatment, recovery and how family history plays a role. As early voting gets underway in 20 states, candidates are clashing in debates where the topics of rising costs and the war with Iran are taking center stage. At an event in Alaska, President Donald Trump made it clear that his policies and his legacy are on the line in the midterm elections. NBC's Julie Tsirkin reports. Authorities are investigating what went wrong when a man fell out of a ride and was killed at Six Flags near Atlanta. Tonight the beloved teacher is being remembered as a man who left a lasting impact on a generation of students. NBC News' Ryan Chandler reports from the scene. An investigation is underway into an unprecedented cyberattack on hundreds of French supermarkets that is still spreading across the country. Hackers are taking over refrigeration systems, overriding temperature settings and pushing some refrigeration units above 120 degrees while stores were closed. Now, many are worried about how vulnerable these systems could be in any country. NBC's Tom Costello reports. Cornell University is now suspending all fraternity parties and social events for the rest of the school year, and promising tough new measures to safeguard students. It comes as Cornell's president is acknowledging missteps in the school's handling of the Jane Doe case and offering a formal apology for the first time. NBC's Erin McLaughlin reports.Not rated yet
E206Episode 206Oct 15, 2026 · 4h · Midterm elections are almost always a referendum on the president and his party — in this case, President Donald Trump, two years into his return to Washington. Much of the national spotlight will be on the fight for Congress. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports. Federal agents seized the phone of Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., when they searched her Washington, D.C., home this week as part of a federal investigation into potential immigration-related crimes, and they have sent roughly a dozen subpoenas out in the case, according to two people familiar with the investigation. NBC News' Ryan J. Reilly reports. In his first televised interview, the lone holdout juror from Lindsay Clancy's trial is speaking out. Sitting down with Fox News, Michael Desronvil says he believes Clancy's actions were methodical. NBC News' Valeris Castro reports. Russia launched a new round of punishing attacks on Ukraine as vital internet service in the war-torn country is being restored, according to a Ukrainian defense ministry source speaking anonymously. Ukrainian officials say restrictions from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network had caused some drones to lose their connection while flying. Musk is pushing back and pointing a finger at President Donald Trump for the outage. NBC News' Monica Alba reports. In 2011, Michelle Parker vanished the same day she appeared on the reality courtroom series "The People's Court," though her body has never been found. Now, 15 years later, Orlando police say they may have a major break in the case. Dale Smith Jr., Parker's ex-fiancé, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with second degree murder in connection with her disappearance. NBC's George Solis reports. The way food is processed, not just its nutritional value, could affect how your body responds to it, researchers at Virginia Tech have found. NBC's Dr. Natalie Azar reports.Not rated yet
E207Episode 207Oct 16, 2026 · 4h · Vigils are being held in Bend, Oregon, after a 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail elementary school, killing four young students and a teacher. NBC's Liz Kreutz reports and law and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins to weigh-in on the investigation. Speaking by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV expresses his "deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region," and calls for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. Federal law enforcement is investigating dozens of letters containing suspicious substances mailed to congressional offices and state election officials across the country less than three weeks before Election Day. NBC's Julie Tsirkin reports. Political leader reacts to school shooting. NBC's Yamiche Alcinder reports. Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job, a senior administration official, an administration official and a source familiar with the decision said. NBC's Monica Alba reports.Not rated yet
E208Episode 208Oct 19, 2026 · 4h · Early voting begins in Texas amid tight senate race. NBC's Ryan Chandler reports. A 6-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed, and 10 others were injured when a woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game at a sports complex in Wichita, Kansas, Saturday afternoon, police said. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports. Fast moving fire kills four service members during training at military base in Alberta, Canada. NBC's Steven Romo reports. After more than 30 years, newly released court documents from the 1990s are shedding light on a mobster-turned-informant who had information about the O.J. Simpson case, including Simpson's alleged domestic violence, attempts to flee and the murder weapon. NBC's Emilie Ikeda reports. France moves to impose curfews as it reels from worst violence in years. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports. Anthropic wants outside input on Claude's values. But who gets the final say? NBC's Jared Perlo reports. Search for Amelia Earhart's plane turns up empty after search on remote island. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports. Health trackers adding features to help track symptom of perimenopause and menopause. Liz Foster reports. NBC News' Steve Kornacki's polling analysis reveals Democrats outperforming benchmarks in typically red states as the 2026 midterms enter their final fifteen days. Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil facility. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.Not rated yet
E209Episode 209Oct 20, 2026 · 4h · The fatal shooting of a 1-year-old by a Mississippi police officer who fired at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call was a "justified" use of force, the state attorney general said Monday. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports. Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.France Extends Curfews in Major Cities After a Night of Calm. NBC News' Richard Engel reports. Macron secures diesel deals on Gulf visit as fuel prices stoke unrest in France. NBC News' Richard Engel reports. Canadian Tourist Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty Over Peachy the Flamingo. NBC News' Andres Gutierrez reports. Parents of Bend, Oregon, shooting victim hire attorneys to investigate school plans and gun purchase. NBC News' Misty Marris reports. Former Cornell student who alleges sexual assault wrote letter to faculty. NBC News' Danny Cevallos reports. Knicks vs. 76ers opener becomes most expensive season tip‑off game in NBA history. NBC News' Sam Brock reports.Not rated yet
E210Episode 210Oct 21, 2026 · 4h · Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, 74, the latest sign of warmer ties between the two countries as Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal to end Moscow's war. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports. Vice President JD Vance told Republicans to "stop whining" about Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's controversial ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports. A 19-year-old woman filed a lawsuit Monday alleging she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago in February amid heightened scrutiny of sexual misconduct on college campuses. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports. The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, a spokesperson for the NFL said. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports. The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is currently the largest in the U.S. in three decades, with over 1,286 confirmed cases and six reported deaths. NBC News' Erika Edwards reports.Not rated yet
E211Episode 211Oct 22, 2026 · 4h · Federal authorities on Thursday charged a prominent Virginia Democrat with racketeering and a money laundering conspiracy as part of an alleged public corruption case involving a cannabis business she co-owns. NBC News' Gary Grumbach reports. Witkoff faces backlash for calling Putin a "humanitarian": "Embarrassing and outrageous." NBC News' Monica Alba reports. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days. NBC News' Richard Engel reports. DOJ has sued California over allegations that more than 20,000 noncitizens received mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. NBC News' Julie Ainsley reports. Cyber security chiefs have warned UK organisations their websites may have to be taken offline, after a researcher using AI discovered a "critical security issue" in a programming language. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. A retired NYPD detective, Victor Romero, faces a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Koran Irvine on the George Washington Bridge. NBC News' Tom Winter reports.56% of U.S. adults have zero estate planning documents, virtually unchanged from 2025, even though 73% say planning is personally important. Caleb Silver reports.Not rated yet
E212Episode 212Oct 23, 2026 · 4h · Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle under criminal investigation over alleged child porn. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports. French business and museums close ahead of protest. NBC News' Richard Engel reports. Stocks are down as global oil prices are up. NBC News' Allie Canal reports.Not rated yet
E213Episode 213Oct 26, 2026 · 4h · Trump, Obama campaign for rival Senate candidates in Michigan. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor and Shaq Brewster reports. Michigan senate seat could determine senate control. NBC News' Steve Kornacki reports. Israel to hold key election as middle east tensions grows. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports. Record high tides possible in Southern California. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports. Musk clams Ukraine violated starlink terms of service. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports.Chris Brown Avoids Jail Time for London Nightclub Attack. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports. Six Flags to add seat belts to roller coaster after Georgia man falls to his death. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports. Uncertainty over location of WNBA finals game 6. NBC News' Sports reporter Rohan Nadkarni reports. Thousand protest across Italy over rising coast. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports. A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a shooting close to Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium over the weekend that injured 12 people, according to police. NBC News' George Solis reports. A federal judge on Monday said that the Department of Justice's firing of federal prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful. NBC News' Ryan J. Reilly reports. Anthropic files for IPO as it competes for AI dominance. NBC News' Allie Canal reports.Not rated yet
E214Episode 214Oct 27, 2026 · 4h · Pres. Trump on campaign trail with one week until midterms. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports. Comey faces third Trump DOJ prosecution attempt. NBC News' Gary Grumbach and Danny Cevallos reports. Man, hunt under way for escaped murder in Tennessee. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports. Report reveals how young kids are getting phones. NBC News' Kate Snow reports. Flu activity surging sooner than usual this season. NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal reports. Inside the economy 7 days before midterms. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. WSJ: Doordash in talks to buy Instacart. NBC News' Allie Canal reports. Amy Winehouse's legacy celebrated. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports. Drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.8 million infections and approximately 50,800 deaths in the US each year, according to a new CDC report that said the rapid spread of "resistance genes" is making infections harder to treat and more deadly. NBC News' Aria Bendix reports.Not rated yet
E215Episode 215Oct 28, 2026 · 4h · Key races to watch in Ohio with 6 days until midterms. NBC News' Steve Kornacki reports. At lest 64 dead after two trains collide in Spain. NBC News' Matt Bodner reports. No clear winner in Israel's high-stakes election. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports. Fed expected to keep interest rates steady. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. Utah authorities connect Ted Bundy to 1970s homicide. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports. Democrats look to flip Texas as senate race. Ex-DOJ offices: pre-election activities not normal. Users report cracked screen on brand new iPhone Duo. American plan to spend more this holiday season. NBC News' Savanna Sellers reports. CDC Second-In-Command resigns after four months. NBC News' Erika Edwards reports. Trump losing support among key Podcasters.Not rated yet
E216Episode 216Oct 29, 2026 · 4h · While the biggest stars of the Republican and Democratic parties hit the campaign trail, a bombshell story is threatening to upend one of the midterms' closest races in Alaska. The governor there is now ordering an investigation after the New York Times reported on an alleged secret Democratic plot to sabotage the campaign of Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports. System failure, human error caused Spain Train crash. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports. With almost all the ballots counted from Tuesday's vote, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have prevailed. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports. A multi-state manhunt for an escaped convicted killer is intensifying as investigators race to catch Jacob Morley after they say he was caught on camera waking out of a Tennessee prison on Sunday. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports. A years-long luxury cruise that promised a "permanent home" came to an unexpected halt with the Florida-based company behind it blaming sky-high fuel costs. Passengers say they were given seven hours to pack up their lives at sea and disembark the Villa Vie Odyssey in Cambodia. NBC's Emilie Ikeda reports. Fans criticize midday time for WNBA finals game six. Doordash to acquire Instacart for $17 Billion. NBC News' Allie Canal reports.Not rated yet
