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Friday, November 18, 2022
Trump just announced his 2024 campaign; now, a new special counsel will investigate him. We'll break down the Justice Department's plans. A historic winter storm is hitting upstate New York. Some areas are getting four feet of snow. Elizabeth Holmes was a rising star in Silicon Valley — today, a judge sentenced her to federal prison on fraud charges. And the World Cup kicks off this weekend. We'll preview the matches and break down the controversies off the field.
11/19/2022 • 54 minutes, 55 seconds
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The top three Democrats in the U.S. House are all stepping down from their leadership positions. Why are they moving on? And who will succeed them? A former spokesperson for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer joins us. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Karen Bass just won the mayor's race in Los Angeles. She will be the first woman in that role. Also, tonight, paralyzing snow is on the way. Michigan and northern Ohio could get up to 10 inches of it. Buffalo, New York, could get four feet. And Red Cup Day at Starbucks is turning into the “Red Cup Rebellion.” More than 2,000 workers went on strike. What are their demands? And how is the company responding? One of the union organizers in Buffalo joins us.
11/18/2022 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
NBC News is projecting that the GOP will win House control. What will a divided Congress mean for President Biden's agenda? And how is the GOP leadership shaping up? We'll have an analysis and a projection of a high-profile mayor's race. We're learning more about how a Russian-made missile ended up in Poland. It raises new concerns over Russia's war spilling beyond Ukraine. We'll have an update from Lviv, near the Polish border. Then, atrocities are the focus of an excavation at a former boarding school for Indigenous children. Cynthia McFadden has more in an NBC News investigation. And fans of Taylor Swift are furious at how hard it has been to buy tickets. Some say the Department of Justice should investigate the industry's major players. Do they have a point? Or should they just shake it off?
11/17/2022 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The U.S. and NATO have avoided fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine. But that could change after reports of an explosion near the border of Poland. What will this mean for the push to stop Russia's invasion? Republicans could take control of the U.S. House. But GOP members of Congress are hotly debating who should lead them. We'll break down the party politics. Former President Trump is about to make an announcement from Mar-a-Lago. Will he begin another campaign for the White House? We're live in South Florida with the latest. Also tonight, is it possible to reverse aging? A Harvard researcher says he may have found a key, in our genes. Dr. Akshay Syal shows us in tonight's feature report.
11/16/2022 • 54 minutes, 6 seconds
Monday, November 14, 2022
Three University of Virginia football players are dead after a shooting on campus, and a student is in police custody. Arizona is still processing ballots from the midterms. President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G-20 summit. And around 48,000 University of California employees are on strike.
11/15/2022 • 50 minutes, 53 seconds
Friday, November 11, 2022
Election officials are still processing ballots, including in Arizona and Nevada. In Georgia, the race to the runoff has begun. The "red wave" of overwhelming GOP victories didn't happen — and we'll have analysis of the GOP's options. With Roe v. Wade overturned, some colleges are offering students abortion pills while others are enforcing state restrictions. And today is Veterans Day, honoring America's service members. Harry Smith marks the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
11/12/2022 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Election officials in the Las Vegas area are continuing to count ballots as control of Congress remains uncertain. A White House spokesperson joins us to lay out President Biden's plans if Republicans take control of Congress. Tropical Storm Nicole is weakening and moving north. The Washington Commanders and the NFL are getting sued. And the merger of two grocery store chains could affect your grocery bill.
11/11/2022 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Control of Congress remains up for grabs. Races in Arizona, Nevada and Oregon remain too close to call. And Georgia's Senate race is heading for a runoff next month. We'll have updates from these key states. Some major local races remain up in the air, including for mayor of Los Angeles. Will America's second-largest city choose businessman Rick Caruso or Congresswoman Karen Bass? We'll have the latest. A number of states also voted on ballot measures, including on abortion. Yamiche Alcindor breaks down how they turned out. And Hurricane Nicole made landfall in the Bahamas en route to Florida. We'll have the latest forecast track and see how Floridians are getting ready.
11/10/2022 • 50 minutes, 46 seconds
Monday, November 7, 2022
Election Day is almost here. Control of Congress is at stake, and every race counts. We'll check in on a few of the big races across the country. Steve Kornacki is at the Big Board to put it all in perspective. But it's not just candidates we're watching. Issues like abortion, marijuana and even slavery are on some ballots. Hallie Jackson has more on the measures that could change state laws. Soon we won't have those endless political ads on TV. And in your email. And in your text messages. But do these ads even work? A political scientist joins us to explain what difference campaign advertising makes. And Ken Dilanian has more on a man who pled guilty after stealing billions of dollars in Bitcoin. How are the feds catching criminals who use crypto?
11/8/2022 • 50 minutes, 57 seconds
Thursday, November 3, 2022
It's a busy night on the campaign trail. Former president Trump is speaking at a rally in Iowa. We're live in Sioux City with more. Vice President Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton are in New York stumping for governor Kathy Hochul. Why bring out the big guns in a traditionally blue state? We'll explain. Benjamin Netanyahu is coming back as Israel's prime minister. A far-right coalition carried him to victory. How did they win. And what will his next term mean for Israel? Then, also, there's new federal guidance on prescribing opioids for pain. Dr. Akshay Syal tells us what this could mean for your next prescription. And more cities are preparing for climate change, by making it someone's job. We'll head to Arizona and meet one city's chief heat officer.
11/4/2022 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
Monday, October 31, 2022
It's the home stretch of the midterm races, and former President Obama is making his way across the country, campaigning for Democrats. Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing to flip House seats Democrats usually win and take control of Congress. We are learning more about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband including the charges the suspect is facing. Affirmative action at universities is the target of two cases the U.S. Supreme Court heard today. And the federal investigation into UFOs contiues.
11/1/2022 • 49 minutes, 45 seconds
Friday, October 28, 2022
Democrats are dispatching the big guns as the midterms near. Their former president is in one state. While the current president is in another. We'll have a full recap. Then, Elon Musk officially takes the helm at Twitter. Raising fears his leadership could fuel a new wave of online hate. Plus, can you trust any of the polls you're seeing? Our panel of experts will explain why that's a perfectly fair question to ask. We'll preview Brazil's crucial presidential election. Which could have dire implications for the Amazon rainforest. And, by extension, the planet. Then, we'll look back on the life and legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis.
10/29/2022 • 50 minutes
Thursday, October 27, 2022
President Biden touts a new economic report. In a last-minute attempt to win over voters on inflation. But why is he making this pitch in deep blue New York? Then, the person who dragged police officer Michael Fanone into the mob during the Capitol riots gets the second-longest sentence among the hundreds of cases so far. Vladimir Putin appears to put an end to any nuclear rhetoric. While the Pentagon maintains Russia is a large part of its defense strategy. Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania really want to impeach Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner. How likely is it to succeed? And we'll introduce you to a former NASA rocket scientist who's going to space without them.
10/28/2022 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Candidates for the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania face off in their final debate. We'll dig into the state of the race with former Sen. Claire McCaskill. Plus, abortion, health care, the economy — all key issues for voters. But how about slavery? Why this issue is on the ballot in at least five states. And Adidas has pulled out of its partnership with the rapper known as Ye. How controversy can be costly when it comes to an entertainer like Kanye West. The International Atomic Energy Agency meets in Washington, D.C., for the first time ever. At the top of the agenda: nuclear tensions between Ukraine and Russia. A member of the Nuclear Energy Institute Board joins us. Then, a closer look at the world of female body builders. Where does it cross the line from competition to exploitation?
10/26/2022 • 50 minutes, 54 seconds
Monday, October 24, 2022
Flu cases are up sharply compared to the years before Covid. And more kids are ending up in hospitals with a seasonal virus. Dr. John Torres joins us with more on what's going around and what to do. Then, at least three people are dead after a school shooting in St. Louis, including the gunman. We'll have more on the attack and the investigation. The United Kingdom has a new prime minister - again. Rishi Sunak takes office tomorrow. What makes him unique. And what will he tackle first? And early voting is underway, but some states are running low on poll workers. The Boston Globe investigated threats against election officials since the 2020 election. We'll ask one of the reporters who will run our elections now.
10/25/2022 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds
Friday, October 21, 2022
President Biden touts his loan forgiveness plan as the midterms approach. He sat down with MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart. We'll have highlights. Inflation is at a 40 year high. But while some Americans are struggling, others are thriving. Zinhle Essamuah digs into income inequality in tonight's feature report. Former President Trump is officially subpoenaed by the January 6th committee. Our legal analyst breaks it down. Covid has turned out to be a major risk factor for pregnancies. A new government report shows a startling correlation. Dr. Uche Blackstock will be here to explain. And Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is returning to play after a concussion. We'll have his exclusive interview with NBC sports.
10/22/2022 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The UK is in turmoil as Liz Truss quits after 45 days in office, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. Thousands of miles away in Haiti, gang violence, is taking advantage of a political vacuum. It’s leading to pleas for international aid to keep the country from falling further into a humanitarian crisis. An unexpected respiratory illness has parents thinking about more than COVID and the seasonal flu. And GLAAD is sponsoring Spirit Day to take on bullying against LGBT youth.
10/21/2022 • 49 minutes, 48 seconds
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
President Biden is releasing oil from the nation's strategic reserves in hopes of easing gas prices. Former President Trump answered questions under oath today in a defamation case. Vladimir Putin declares martial law in occupied regions of Ukraine. The Los Angeles City Council is deep in a scandal over racist remarks. And CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin joins us to preview his new series here on NBC News NOW.
10/20/2022 • 50 minutes, 56 seconds
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
We're three weeks from the midterm elections, and the debates continued tonight — including in Florida's Senate race. Steve Kornacki breaks things down at the big board. President Biden pledged to write Roe v. Wade into federal law if Democrats keep control of Congress. It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one man told us his story of fighting breast cancer. And a new study explores what's getting in the way of women moving up the ranks at work.
10/19/2022 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
Monday, October 17, 2022
It's a big day for the midterm elections in Georgia: Today was the first day of early voting, and tonight voters saw the first of two debates for governor. And Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker tried to clarify his stance on abortion in an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker. Russian forces hit Ukraine's capital with a barrage of drones. Jesus is the focus of a multimillion-dollar ad campaign targeting perceptions that Christians are judgmental. And physical film is making a comeback.
10/18/2022 • 49 minutes, 24 seconds
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Jan. 6 committee presents new evidence and votes to subpoena former President Trump for testimony. Inflation continues to rise, according to new numbers out today. But there's some good news for Social Security recipients. A huge housing complex could be coming to Redondo Beach, California, and some residents aren't happy. And the West Coast now has a system to predict earthquakes just before they strike.
10/14/2022 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Ukraine's ambassador to the U.N. says Russian soldiers are deliberately going after civilians. And the number of victims include those closest to him. Now, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking the West for additional defense systems. We will have a report from Kyiv. Then, Baltimore prosecutors drop all charges against Adnan Syed. But there is still work to be done to formally certify his innocence. Plus, Pennsylvania's Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman says he still struggles following a recent stroke. But that it won't affect his ability to serve if elected. We'll have an exclusive interview. Then a Now Tonight feature report. We will introduce you to the little-known company that allows police to track your location.
10/12/2022 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
Friday, October 7, 2022
New job numbers are good. So is a drop in the unemployment rate. But there are signs that things are cooling off. We'll have a full report. What happens if Russia uses nuclear weapons in its war against Ukraine? Last night, President Biden tossed around the word "Armageddon." A retired lieutenant general will help us parse rhetoric from reality. The Uvalde school district has suspended its entire police force. Where does the town go from here? The state of Alabama wants another chance to execute a man who survived the state's first attempt to kill him. And the globe's biggest soccer tournament is a little more than a month away. But is Qatar ready for the World Cup?
10/8/2022 • 49 minutes, 47 seconds
Thursday, October 6, 2022
President Biden just pardoned everyone who has been convicted of federal marijuana possession. And he says he's ready to do more. Congresswoman Liz Cheney lays it on the line in a pivotal swing state. We'll examine a federal appeals court's ruling against a program that protects nearly 600,000 young immigrants from deportation. We’ll look into whether we should be allowed to rebuild in hurricane-prone areas. Plus, New York University recently fired a professor after students complained his class was too hard. An editor from the school's independent newspaper gives us their side of the story.
10/7/2022 • 50 minutes, 57 seconds
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
President Biden says that Floridians will get everything they need to fully recover from Hurricane Ian. But where do you begin when the destruction is expected to total billions of dollars? President Biden says he and Florida governor Ron DeSantis are in "complete lockstep" when it comes to figuring it out. Today, an energy cartel makes a decision in Europe that will likely raise gas prices here in the states. Plenty of Americans are acting like the pandemic is behind us. But are thoughts of a pre-pandemic winter a bit off-base? A majority of U.S. CEOs say they expect a recession within the next year. We'll examine the delicate dance the Federal Reserve is doing to prevent one. And will Herschel Walker's abortion controversy hurt his chances of getting elected in Georgia?
10/6/2022 • 50 minutes, 1 second
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Rescue crews go door to door in Florida looking for survivors. Meanwhile, President Biden prepares to tour the worst-hit areas. Then, we'll meet a nurse who spent four straight days in a hospital helping hurricane victims. By the way, she's 32 weeks pregnant with twins. North Korea fires a missile over Japan, prompting warnings for residents to take shelter. A former member of the White House National Security council breaks down the details. Plus the Supreme Court hears a case that could upend the remaining safeguards of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. And flight attendants are on the verge of getting something that will make air travel safer for all of us. The president of the Association of the Flight Attendants joins us this hour with more.
10/5/2022 • 50 minutes, 1 second
Monday, October 3, 2022
President Biden travels to Puerto Rico, promising tens of millions of dollars to deal with the impact of Hurricane Fiona. It's the first of two trips this week to hurricane-damaged parts of the country. Florida is next. Where the death toll continues to rise. The Supreme Court begins its new term with a new look. And some major disputes about race. Ukraine deals a heavy blow to Vladimir Putin. Forcing Russian troops to retreat from one of the areas it just claimed to annex. And we'll take a deep dive into the the Oxford Dictionary of African-American English.
10/4/2022 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
Friday, September 30, 2022
Ian makes landfall again. This time in South Carolina. As the death toll in Florida continues to climb. We have reporters on the ground in both states. Plus, we'll examine Florida's precarious insurance industry. And get into why many Florida homeowners don't even carry flood insurance. Then, what — if anything — will the U.S. do about Russia's move today to formally seize four regions from Ukraine? And Thursday night's NFL game has many of us wondering if the right questions are being asked when it comes to the league's concussion protocol.
10/1/2022 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Florida continues to deal with its direct hit by Hurricane Ian. Hundreds of people are being rescued from floodwaters across the state. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people in South Carolina are now in Ian's path.
9/30/2022 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Millions of Floridians have been told to evacuate as the storm approaches. We'll have the latest on Ivan's current path and preparations underway. Earlier today, Ivan made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm. We'll check in on the damage and recovery there. Plus, jury selection begins in the highest-profile Jan. 6 trial yet. Facebook's parent company says it has identified and taken down a China-based scheme to interfere in the midterm elections. NBC's Ken Dilanian will have more. And like sands through the hourglass, Congress races to try and avoid a government shutdown.
9/28/2022 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
Monday, September 26, 2022
Hurricane Ian is heading north and getting stronger. We'll check the forecast, and our reporters are standing by in Cuba and Florida. Demonstrations continue in Iran, lashing out at the country's strict dress code. What will this mean for the country and for the women leading the protests? Plus, a party descended from Mussolini's fascist movement wins big in Italy's election. We'll have more from Rome. A teenager fled the war in Ukraine with a growing medical crisis to face. You'll see how she found hope and health in the U.S. with her sister, in tonight's feature report. And NASA just crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid to learn how to protect Earth. The mission's lead coordinator joins us live.
9/27/2022 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
Friday, September 23, 2022
After hitting Bermuda with heavy rains and wind, Hurricane Fiona is now heading north toward Canada. How the country is bracing for what could be one of its strongest storms on record. Then, Iran is dealing with its most serious challenge in years: nationwide protests following the death of a young woman in police custody. In Ukraine, NBC's Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel goes inside a police station turned torture chamber by Russian troops. Climate change is wrecking havoc on developing countries. But how much are developed countries like the U.S. to blame? And with less than 50 days from the midterms, we'll take a look at the power of the Black vote.
9/24/2022 • 49 minutes, 53 seconds
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Hurricane Fiona has its sights set on Bermuda. Its aftermath has left a large number of people in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic without power or running water. Then, Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not mince words when he called on Russia to end its war of aggression. We'll sit down with the director of a new documentary that relives the hellish chaos of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Abortions are legal again in Indiana — at least for now. And we'll look back at the beauty and significance of New York's first ever South Asian fashion week.
9/23/2022 • 49 minutes, 49 seconds
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
President Biden addresses the U.N. General Assembly with a direct shot at Russia's Vladimir Putin. Then, New York's attorney general sues former President Trump and some of his children, accusing them of “astounding” fraud and deception. Hurricane Fiona leaves behind a nightmare for the people of Puerto Rico. The Fed makes another big rate increase as it tries to bring down inflation. And primary care doctors are being called on to help identify early signs of anxiety.
9/22/2022 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Hurricane Fiona is now a Category 3 storm. And it's likely to gain even more strength as it approaches Bermuda. We'll have the latest. Donald Trump's lawyers have their first court appearance before the special master. But so far, the results might not be what they expected. We'll explain. A Texas sheriff opens a criminal investigation into Florida governor Ron DeSantis's role in flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard. Plus, how the video game company behind Grand Theft Auto was hacked. Why the FBI is now involved and what was stolen from the breach. And it appears Russian President Vladimir Putin could be laying the groundwork for a possible military escalation in Ukraine.
9/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
Monday, September 19, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral marks the end of an era and the culmination of a nation in mourning. We'll take one last look at her legacy through her own words. Then, it has been almost exactly five years since Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico. Now, Hurricane Fiona has left nearly the entire island without power. We'll have the latest. And a stunning reversal in the case of Adnan Syed. A judge throws out his murder conviction which was popularized by the hit podcast "Serial." Plus, President Biden declares the pandemic is "over." But does saying such a thing complicate efforts to get millions of Americans boosted? And we'll sit down with actor and activist Martha Plimpton to discuss how she's helping lead the charge of advancing reproductive rights on Broadway.
9/20/2022 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
Friday, September 16, 2022
President Biden spoke face-to-face for the first time today with the families of two Americans imprisoned in Russia — WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. We'll have the latest from the White House on the efforts to bring them both home. Another mass grave has been discovered in Ukraine. The majority of the bodies are believed to be civilians. What the international community is saying about this latest example of potential war crimes. Plus, we'll examine the origins of the migrant busing crisis. The shift in tactics that led a Republican governor to send migrants to the doorstep of the vice president. Runners can now identify as non-binary in two of the world's top marathons. We'll tell you which ones. And David Beckham is overcome by emotion as he waits in line for hours to say goodbye to his queen.
9/17/2022 • 49 minutes, 59 seconds
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Railway unions have called off a nationwide strike. The tentative deal prevents what could have been a crippling shutdown. White House economist Jared Bernstein is back to discuss the agreement and what happens now. Groups of migrants have ended up in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. Two Republican governors sent them there as a political statement. What will happen to these migrants? And what does this mean for the immigration debate? Thousands of people could end up waiting up to 30 hours to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. We'll have the latest from London. Also, how much does your phone share your exact location? You might want to think about it, after the murder of a popular rapper. We'll explain. And what would it take to make conservative Christianity the law of the land? A small town in Idaho might have some answers. We'll preview tonight's season premiere of "Meet the Press Reports."
9/16/2022 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II has left Buckingham Palace for the last time. Today's procession took her to Westminster, where the line to pay respects stretches for miles along the River Thames. We'll have the latest from London, explain the history behind these rituals and answer more of your questions about the monarchy's future. A former spokesperson for Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins us live in studio. We will discuss her new book. And consider whether this war might be turning in Ukraine's favor. Also, Jackson, Mississippi, has been under boil water notices for more than six weeks. Now the Environmental Protection Agency has been brought in to investigate. And President Biden was at the Detroit auto show today. We'll tell you what he announced that could shape the future of cars.
9/15/2022 • 49 minutes, 50 seconds
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
People packed the streets of London to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. But much larger crowds are on the way. Meanwhile, King Charles III stops in Northern Ireland. We'll preview what's next in these ceremonies, and our experts will answer some of your questions about the monarchy. Here in the U.S., gas prices are still falling. But overall inflation is up. Americans are facing these rising costs in lots of ways — including taking out loans to buy groceries. Also tonight, Senator Lindsey Graham proposes to ban abortion nationwide. Why are some of his fellow Republicans backing away from that bill? Plus, a big day for Twitter. Its shareholders approved Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar buyout. But a whistleblower testifies that security is lacking where the app needs it most. We'll have the latest. And today was the last primary day before the midterms. We're watching the big races in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware.
9/14/2022 • 50 minutes, 10 seconds
Monday, September 12, 2022
An outpouring of grief continues after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. But not everyone supports the royal family during this time of mourning. Then, is it time to prepare for a Ukrainian victory? A series of Russian defeats over the weekend has some experts suggesting this could be the case. President Biden wants to cut the U.S. death rate from cancer in half in the next 25 years. We'll tell you how he wants to go about it. And the new college rankings are out. And they are drawing a lot of complaints. Which begs the question: Why do we still use them?
9/13/2022 • 50 minutes, 43 seconds
Friday, September 9, 2022
In his first speech as king, Charles III vows to carry on his mother's legacy. While former British colonies are taking this time to remind the world of a legacy that they say is being swept under the rug. We'll explain why some legal experts say the Justice Department has put a federal judge on the spot when it comes to the FBI's search on Mar-a-Lago. The Michigan Supreme Court puts abortion on the ballot in November. At least one state is trying to ban the practice of solitary confinement. And we'll look at how an extended heat wave in the western part of the country is basically turning rivers to dust.
9/10/2022 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A man who was granted clemency after serving nearly 20 years in prison now wants to help others get a second chance at freedom. Plus, some advocates say not enough ex-prisoners know about expungement. Reproductive rights and contraception are a growing concern now that Roe v. Wade is overturned, and they affect people across the spectrum of gender identity — including transgender and non-binary communities. Kids are heading back to school, and the increase in gun violence on campuses has more districts holding active shooter trainings for teachers and students. And bestselling author Brené Brown shares tips for getting through these emotional times from her book "Atlas of the Heart."
9/8/2022 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Students in Uvalde, Texas, went back to school today. Three months after the deadliest school shooting in state history. What is the school district doing to keep kids safe? Then, Donald Trump gets what he wants in federal court. What does this mean for the Justice Department's investigation? Britain has a new prime minister. Who is Liz Truss? And what will be her first order of business? Plus, why is Russia buying weapons from North Korea? And a California heat wave makes history for both its duration and intensity. Is there any relief in sight?
9/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 50 seconds
Monday, September 5, 2022
Can justice and mercy coexist in our corrections system? You'll meet a man who was granted clemency after serving nearly 20 years in prison. But getting out is just the first challenge. Expunging a criminal record is a whole other obstacle. More on how that's done. Reproductive rights are not only a concern for cisgender women. They're also a major issue for the transgender and nonbinary communities. We'll explain. Also, it's back-to-school time, and that means it's time for active shooter drills. But the guidance in these drills is evolving. Ken Dilanian shows us how. And how do we help each other through these emotional times if we can't even understand each other's emotions? Best-selling author Brené Brown joins us with tips from her book "Atlas of the Heart."
9/6/2022 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds
Friday, September 2, 2022
A detailed list of documents seized from Donald Trump's home includes more than 40 empty folders that once held classified material. What happened to that information? Trump supporters are angry with the current president for calling them out. We'll discuss whether their response is central to the threat Joe Biden described. We'll have the latest on the assassination attempt of one of Latin America's best-known politicians. Plus, we'll tell you what one of the world's richest companies is doing to get workers back in the office. And whether those employees agree.
9/3/2022 • 50 minutes, 23 seconds
Thursday, September 1, 2022
President Biden defends democracy in a fiery speech in Philadelphia. We'll play it for you in its entirety.
9/2/2022 • 56 minutes
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Justice Department lays out new evidence against Donald Trump. It includes photos of several classified documents found in the former president's office. Could he or those around him have obstructed the department's investigation? And what happens next? Plus, the FDA gives the go-ahead for Omicron-specific booster shots. But these new doses are raising questions. Like, why are they being distributed without results from human trials? Residents of Mississippi's largest city are still without safe drinking water. It's still unclear when they'll have it again. And we'll look back at the legacy of Princess Diana 25 years after her death.
9/1/2022 • 49 minutes, 16 seconds
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The last leader of the Soviet Union has died. We'll look back on the life of Mikhail Gorbachev and consider what his legacy means for today's Russia. Then, months of incessant rain in Pakistan have left a third of the country underwater. Meanwhile, the biggest city in Mississippi does not have safe water to drink. Plus, former President Trump hires a high-profile lawyer. We'll have details on that move and the investigation of those Mar-a-Lago documents. And President Biden lays out his plan to reduce gun violence.
8/31/2022 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
Monday, August 29, 2022
The Justice Department finds documents from the Mar-a-Lago search that might be covered by attorney-client privilege. But is that the same thing Donald Trump wants his lawyers to find? Meaning, is the former president's request still necessary? And Georgia governor Brian Kemp must testify in an investigation into Trump's potential election interference in his state. But there's a catch. We'll tell you what that is. Plus, engine trouble forces NASA's long-delayed moon mission into a last-minute cancellation. And we'll take an in-depth look at the business of active shooter drills. That's in tonight's feature report. And Serena Williams plays in the U.S. Open for what appears to be the last time. We'll have the latest from Flushing Meadows in New York City.
8/30/2022 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
Thursday, August 25, 2022
A judge will allow the public to see parts of the affidavit used to get a search warrant for Mar-a-Lago. What will it tell us, if anything, about the search? More restrictive abortion laws take effect today in three states. We'll let you know if your state is one of them. Vladimir Putin expands Russia's army. What does this mean for his war against Ukraine? California wants to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars within the next 13 years. Is this a realistic expectation? Capitol Records signs then quickly drops a computer-generated rapper after repeated use of the N-word. But what led to this in the first place?
8/26/2022 • 50 minutes, 18 seconds
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
President Biden makes good on a campaign promise about college debt. We'll explain how this debt forgiveness plan works and share your stories about how much it will, or won't, help you. Today marks six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Another attack today killed nearly two dozen people. We'll reflect on the war with a journalist who was there when it began. Also, school started today in Columbus, Ohio, with teachers on strike. Where do negotiations stand to bring them back to work? And what are kids doing in the meantime? Plus, how much is your home worth? Perhaps more if you're white. We'll dig into the case of a Black family in Baltimore. And we'll explain how appraising works... or at least how it's supposed to work.
8/25/2022 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Some of the summer's biggest elections are happening today. Including a race to see who will face Florida governor Ron DeSantis in November. And perhaps an even a more painful choice for Democrats here in New York. One that will likely force someone into retirement. It now appears federal officials recovered more than 300 classified documents from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. What does this mean for the DOJ’s ongoing investigation? Twitter's former head of security turns whistleblower. We'll tell you why. And for the first time ever, an Advanced Placement African American studies class is being taught in high school. What took so long?
8/24/2022 • 52 minutes, 21 seconds
Monday, August 22, 2022
Donald Trump is suing the government. We’ll tell you why. Plus, a federal appeals court puts a stop to Lindsey Graham's testimony for the time being. What does this mean for Georgia's investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election? Then, flash floods leave much of Dallas literally underwater. Events like this are supposed to be exceptionally rare. Except they're not. Why is that? The state of Arkansas is looking into a brutal police beating that has gone viral. We'll have the latest. The website that introduced us to "pants on fire" fact-checking turns 15. We'll examine how "PolitiFact" has changed journalism. And tomorrow's primary elections in Florida and New York are being watched by some of the biggest names in politics. We'll tell you why.
8/23/2022 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
Friday, August 19, 2022
The situation in Ukraine may be at its most tense since the beginning of the war. With fears of a full-blown nuclear disaster. Just how real is the risk? Two big hearings today in Michigan and Arizona may determine the future of abortion in those states. Kobe Bryant's widow testifies in a courtroom a couple of miles from the arena where he played. We'll tell you what that's about. The super-hot housing market is cooling off. Does this signal housing trouble ahead? And streaming has overtaken cable for the first time ever. We'll tell you why this race is far from over.
8/20/2022 • 49 minutes, 48 seconds
Thursday, August 18, 2022
A judge says he's inclined to release parts of the affidavit used to search Donald Trump's home. What does this mean for the Justice Department's investigation? Plus, a top executive at Trump's family business is now a felon. What does this mean for the former president? Then, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended 11 games for accusations of sexual misconduct. Is it a slap on the wrist? Plus, we'll examine the complicated history of the fatwa that endangered author Salman Rushdie's life for decades. And period poverty affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Tonight's feature report offers a straightforward way out.
8/19/2022 • 51 minutes, 22 seconds
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Liz Cheney loses her seat in Congress. Then almost immediately begins thinking out loud about running for president. NBC's Chuck Todd joins us to help unpack it all. Rudy Giuliani spends six hours testifying before a grand jury in Georgia. The reason: a criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The CDC director admits "dramatic mistakes" in tackling Covid. And the president sits down with historians to talk about the state of American democracy. But what exactly was said? One of those historians sits down with us to talk about it.
8/18/2022 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Two of the biggest names in Republican politics could be on the verge of losing their jobs to election deniers. Congresswoman Liz Cheney is already being projected to lose before the polls even close. We'll have a full report on primary elections in Alaska and Wyoming. President Biden takes a break from vacation to do something he has been anticipating since perhaps the start of his presidency. While First Lady Jill Biden quarantines after testing positive for Covid. And we'll tell you what the NBA is doing to get its fans to vote in the midterms in November.
8/17/2022 • 49 minutes, 55 seconds
Monday, August 15, 2022
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warn of a spike in threats since agents searched Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. There has already been a violent attack against the FBI in Cincinnati. What's being done to prevent others like it? Plus, the search warrant used on Trump's home cited potential violations of the Espionage Act. What exactly is the Espionage Act? And how do authorities use it? The former president faces another legal threat in Georgia. Where two of his closest allies have been pulled into the center of it. We'll explain. And what does one year under Taliban rule look like in Afghanistan? Photojournalist Victor Blue says it was his duty as an American to document the last 12 months.
8/16/2022 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
Friday, August 12, 2022
The warrant used to search former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home answered some questions while raising new ones. What’s in the 11 sets of classified documents seized in the investigation? And why were they in Palm Beach? We’ll get you the context and answer your questions. President Biden is set to sign another major bill. Our panel discusses how it will shape your vote in the November midterms. Surgeons are racing to save author Salman Rushdie, who was attacked at an event, onstage, after decades of death threats. We’ll tell you what we know about the alleged attacker. Plus, polio was found in New York City. How should you protect yourself even if you're vaccinated as a kid? Lastly, the emotional story of a transgender man getting an abortion.
8/13/2022 • 51 minutes, 1 second
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Officials say a man was killed trying to breach the FBI field office in Cincinnati. NBC News confirms that man's identity. Meanwhile, the political attacks are getting sharp reactions from the FBI director and the attorney general. We could soon learn a lot more about the FBI’s search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. We'll answer your questions just ahead. Also, the CDC revised its Covid guidelines. If you're exposed to someone who has the virus, what should you do now? Gas prices continue to fall, now averaging less than four dollars a gallon nationwide. How much more relief can we expect? And you'll meet a very rare kind of remote worker. Someone who is working 11 jobs from home. Wait until you hear why and how he's doing it.
8/12/2022 • 51 minutes, 1 second
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A detailed timeline is emerging on the FBI search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. And the response from the right is growing louder, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell weighing in. Meanwhile, in New York, Trump opts to plead the Fifth. Today, he was deposed by the New York attorney general in an investigation into the Trump Organization. We'll dig into where that case goes from here. Plus, the summer of inflation is cooling off but not by much. More on today's consumer price index report and what it means for your wallet. President Biden signs legislation providing health care to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Rosie Lopez-Torres joins us to talk about the fight to get her husband the care he needs. And some climate activists are calling the provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act "transformative." We'll answer more of your questions on this bill.
8/11/2022 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Some Republicans are casting former President Donald Trump as the victim after the FBI executes a search warrant on his Florida home. Will this unprecedented event be on the minds of voters in today's primary elections? Plus, much of the planet is in the midst of a record-setting heat wave. When can we expect some relief? The federal government has changed the way the monkeypox vaccine is given out. We'll tell you what you need to know. And one of the greatest tennis players in the world is calling it quits. We'll try to fully appreciate the career of Serena Williams.
8/10/2022 • 50 minutes, 1 second
Monday, August 8, 2022
Former President Trump said the FBI raided his Mar-a-Lago home, claiming it was "under siege" by a large group of agents. After 18 months of negotiations, the Inflation Reduction Act is close to passing Congress. We'll look at its path to passing the House and its potential to shape the midterms. President Biden surveyed flood damage in Kentucky and said the state will have the long-term support it needs to recover. And a new study on reducing poverty suggests the saying "it's not what you know but who you know" is true — and that "economic connectedness" could be key to lifting people out of poverty.
8/9/2022 • 55 minutes, 53 seconds
Friday, August 5, 2022
The economy added more than half a million jobs last month. To the surprise of just about everyone. Perhaps even the president. But all job gains aren't created equal. We'll explain. The Democrats' big climate and budget bill could finally pass as soon as this weekend. We'll examine Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's crucial role in all of this. Another tough day in court for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. We'll tell you how much he has been ordered to pay the parents of a Sandy Hook shooting victim. Arizona is electing an entire slate of candidates who continue to argue that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. We'll tell you about the latest one. And celebrities are not likely to stop using private jets. So what can be done to reduce the impact they have on the planet?
8/6/2022 • 49 minutes, 49 seconds
Thursday, August 4, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner gets 9 years in a Russian prison for less than a gram of hash. Is this case really about a minor offense against Russian law? The U.S. has talked about getting Griner home with a prisoner swap. Top prize for Russia could be a man nicknamed the "Merchant of Death." But who is he? Police officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor now face federal charges. Why did it take more than two years? Monkeypox has now been declared a national health emergency. What does this declaration mean exactly? And we'll examine a groundbreaking experiment that raises some serious ethical questions. And blurs the boundaries between life and death.
8/5/2022 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Voters in Kansas defend abortion rights at the polls. While voters in Arizona make a Capitol rioter a candidate for secretary of state. We’ll recap last night's primary elections. Then, we'll examine conspiracy theorist Alex Jones's brutal day in court. And the defamation case brought against him by families of the Sandy Hook school shooting. We'll talk to a former gun company executive about the industry's shifting social norms around assault rifles. And we'll remember the life of one-of-a-kind broadcaster Vin Scully.
8/4/2022 • 51 minutes
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Voters in a handful of states hit the polls today. How much of a role will former President Trump and his election conspiracies play? Meet the Press's Chuck Todd joins us to discuss. Then there's Kansas. Which is voting today to determine whether state law will continue to protect abortion rights. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seems to be making a lot of people anxious about her Taiwan trip. Largely because China has issued strong warnings against it. Are we already seeing signs of blowback? Now that the U.S. has killed the leader of al Qaeda, what does this mean for the future of the war on terror? And Beyoncé was told that a song lyric of hers was offensive. So she changed it. Lizzo did the same thing. Why is it easy for some and hard for others to recognize the harm they can cause with words?
8/3/2022 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
Monday, August 1, 2022
President Biden says a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan killed the head of Al Qaeda. We'll have more on Ayman al-Zawahiri and consider what this means for counterterrorism there. The death toll in Kentucky continues to rise. Floodwaters have virtually destroyed parts of the state. And forecasters say more rain could be on the way. Meanwhile, California's largest wildfire is big enough to basically make its own weather. We'll have the latest on both disasters. And we lost two legends this weekend. Both of them had the personal support of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We'll remember basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell and "Star Trek" icon Nichelle Nichols.
8/2/2022 • 50 minutes, 23 seconds
Friday, July 29, 2022
Kentucky remains under flood watches tonight. Intense rain has killed at least 19 people. We'll have the latest from the ground. The Biden administration is rolling out more Covid shots, updated to fight today's variants. Who is next in line for them, and when can you get boosted? Families of 9/11 victims are protesting a golf tournament funded with Saudi money. They're also calling out former President Trump, who's hosting the event at one of his courses. We'll explain. Also, it had been America's largest reservoir. Now Lake Mead is losing water but full of surprises — like human skeletons and a ship from World War II. Why are they there? And how can the lake be saved? And we say goodbye to NBC's Pete Williams. After 29 years covering the courts, today was his last day at work. We'll reflect on his career and find out what he might do next.
7/30/2022 • 50 minutes, 21 seconds
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The U.S. economy shrank for another quarter. We'll discuss it with President Obama's former top economic adviser, Austan Goolsbee. Is he as confident as the treasury secretary about avoiding a recession? Senate Democrats are advancing a major spending package, including hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change. Also, at least eight people are dead after devastating floods in Kentucky. We'll have the latest on the recovery effort. And what could Yankees Hall of Famer Derek Jeter teach us about greatness? A new series shows how he worked through adversity to lead a dynasty. The director of "The Captain" joins us live.
7/29/2022 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Interest rates are going up, again. This time, by a lot more than usual. Will it be enough to fend off a recession? We'll have analysis of this latest increase next. The economy is already tough enough, including with rents going up. One big reason for that: Private equity firms are driving up costs. You'll hear how in tonight's feature report. Plus, a prisoner swap with Russia could set two Americans free, including WNBA star Brittney Griner. The U.S. is preparing an offer. Who might Russia get in return... and will Vladimir Putin accept? And these summer heat waves may be the new normal. We'll talk about how governments are working to keep people safe, including a new website: Heat.gov.
7/28/2022 • 49 minutes, 50 seconds
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The city of St. Louis breaks its century-old record for rainfall in a matter of hours. And after a scorching few days in the northeast, intense heat in the northwestern part of the country is likely to get worse. The forecast is coming up. Plus, WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in a Russian courtroom. While a marine just freed from a Russian prison doubts the Biden administration is doing enough to bring her home. The Justice Department seems to be signaling that when it comes to Jan. 6, it is now looking deep inside the Trump White House. And we'll examine the controversial use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials.
7/27/2022 • 49 minutes, 55 seconds
Monday, July 25, 2022
If there's one thing Americans of all political stripes can agree on, it's that it's way too hot. When can we see this heat wave ending? And how do we deal with the reality of these dangerous temperatures? Then, the World Health Organization has declared a global emergency for the second time in as many years. This time for monkeypox. We'll tell you what you need to know. Marriage equality could be the next target after the fall of Roe v. Wade. What are the chances of getting a bill signed into law that protects same-sex marriage? We'll take a look at how Indiana could soon ban abortion entirely. Plus, NBC's Kristen Dahlgren takes us to a safe haven in Illinois for women seeking abortions. And there is a seldom talked about sixth member of the Central Park Five. We'll have the story on how his conviction was finally overturned.
7/26/2022 • 50 minutes, 1 second
Friday, July 22, 2022
President Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon is convicted of contempt of Congress after refusing to help the Jan. 6 committee. What's next for him? We'll also review what we learned in last night's Jan. 6 committee hearing. A new bill in North Carolina proposes to punish abortions with death sentences. And a relocation program in Missoula, Montana, is helping immigrants and refugees establish themselves in the community — and is introducing locals to other cuisines and cultures.
7/23/2022 • 51 minutes, 56 seconds
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Heat waves are sweeping parts of the country — and the world. How hot is too hot for the human body? One researcher shares the limits even the healthiest people can face. In Washington, D.C., federal prosecutors have rested their case in the Steve Bannon trial. The Jan. 6 committee holds its eighth hearing tomorrow in prime time. What we know, and don’t know, about new evidence coming to light. Los Angeles County has returned Bruce’s Beach to a Black family who bought the property in 1912. We have more on the "bittersweet" decision nearly 100 years in the making.
7/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
Thursday, July 14, 2022
President Biden is getting something on his Mideast trip that he's not getting much of here at home: praise. But a scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia tomorrow could complicate things both here and abroad. Also today, the suspect in the Buffalo mass shooting has been indicted on federal hate crime charges. This comes just before the supermarket he targeted back in May finally reopens. Plus, Ivana Trump — the ex-wife of Donald Trump and the mother of his three eldest children — has died at the age of 73. And parts of the U.S. and Europe continue to deal with crushing heat. We'll examine how it affects the human body and tell you which economies may suffer — or thrive — in a changed world.
7/15/2022 • 51 minutes, 48 seconds
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Inflation hits its highest rate in 40 years. Adding to the already increased pressure for Americans to make ends meet. It's part of why, right now, the president is headed to the Middle East. Where part of his focus will be on securing a boost in oil production to bring down gas prices here at home. Then, a commission to investigate wrongful convictions was created by a progressive district attorney. Then he was recalled. Can a unique experiment in justice reform survive? We'll talk to the lawyer in charge of the Innocence Commission. And Instagram says it will use facial recognition technology to tell children from adults. We'll tell you why the safety precaution is also raising some alarm bells about the increasing role of technology in kids' lives.
7/14/2022 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Among the many revelations from today's Jan. 6 hearing is that top Trump officials say they refused his demand to seize voting machines. We'll also examine what the committee calls an “unhinged" meeting that led up to it. A California doctor wants to set up floating abortion clinics in federal waters — out of reach of state laws. She'll join us to talk about it. Tonight's feature report will examine the wide range of challenges facing transgender men when they get their periods. And the largest telescope ever built captures images more than 13 billion light-years away — and they are breathtaking.
7/13/2022 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
Monday, July 11, 2022
The frustration with President Biden as he struggles to cope with everything from guns to abortion to inflation has a majority of Democratic voters doubting whether he should even run again. Plus, on the eve of another Jan. 6 hearing, we'll recap key revelations from the testimony so far. Then, a question facing Americans after Roe was overturned is whether your phone could be used to prosecute you for seeking an abortion. We'll try and answer that in tonight's feature report. Japanese voters give Shinzo Abe's party a big win in the wake of his assassination. And one of the world's most enormous machines is up and running again in Europe. With the hope of providing clues as to how the universe came to be.
7/12/2022 • 50 minutes, 24 seconds
Friday, July 8, 2022
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated — and police say a makeshift gun killed him. What did Abe mean to Japan? And how could his assassination affect this weekend's national election? President Biden signed an executive order on abortion access. We'll break it down. Renowned basketball coach Dawn Staley talks with us about WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was on Staley's Olympic team and now fights for her freedom while in Russian custody. Elon Musk breaks his deal to buy Twitter. Will the government allow it? And extra contagious Covid variant BA.5 is now the dominant strain in the U.S. What does it mean for Covid vaccines?
7/9/2022 • 52 minutes, 23 seconds
Thursday, July 7, 2022
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson bows to pressure and resigns. Aside from cobbling together a list of replacements, what happens next? WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia to drug possession. But the U.S. State Department has said she's being wrongly detained. Then why the guilty plea? The Fourth of July mass shooting that killed seven people happened in a place with some of the strictest gun laws in the country. How did the accused killer — with two prior brushes with police — slip through the cracks? Former President Donald Trump commuted Craig Cesal's life sentence for a non-violent marijuana offense. Now, Cesal is advocating for other marijuana lifers to be released. And why in the world are teenagers putting on suits to see the fifth installment of the "Despicable Me" franchise? Credit TikTok for creating what’s being called the #gentleminion craze.
7/8/2022 • 50 minutes, 37 seconds
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
How was the man charged with killing seven people in a July 4 mass shooting able to buy a gun months after police were called to his home over threats of violence? Plus, what does his online history tell us about his fascination with violent content? President Joe Biden talks to Brittney Griner's wife hours before a rally pushing for her freedom. The overturning of Roe v. Wade has created a patchwork of abortion laws that differ greatly from state to state. Tonight, we'll focus on what's happening in Wyoming. Russian forces are "destroying everything" in eastern Ukraine. We'll have a live report. And British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his political life. So why are members of Parliament laughing at him?
7/7/2022 • 50 minutes, 25 seconds
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Police say the suspect in the parade shooting in a Chicago suburb planned the attack for weeks. Plus, what does his online history reveal about a motive? A holiday shooting in Philadelphia has its mayor questioning his future. A 10-year-old girl is denied an abortion in Ohio. We'll look at why her case might not be the last. And some of Donald Trump's closest allies have been subpoenaed by a special grand jury, including Rudy Giuliani and Senator Lindsey Graham.
7/6/2022 • 51 minutes, 1 second
Monday, July 4, 2022
7/5/2022 • 48 minutes, 2 seconds
Friday, July 1, 2022
Abortion rights supporters are taking victories where they can get them. Evidenced by a temporary block on a 15-week abortion ban in Florida. Speaking of Florida, It's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill officially takes effect today. And school officials have already been accused of warning teachers to remove pictures of their same-sex partners from desks. Plus, record high gas prices won't keep tens of millions of Americans from getting away this holiday weekend. We'll tell you what to expect on both the roads and in the skies. WNBA star Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russia. We'll have the latest on what the Biden administration is doing in response. And how will we feed astronauts on future moon missions and beyond? The answer is in tonight's feature report.
7/2/2022 • 52 minutes, 3 seconds
Thursday, June 30, 2022
A big Supreme Court term comes to a close with two final decisions. While its first Black woman takes the oath and her place on the bench. President Biden says he supports ending the filibuster to preserve abortion rights. The thing is: It's not entirely up to him. Also, Russia suffers a major setback in Ukraine that could have implications beyond the war. And NASA wants a human presence on the moon by the end of this decade. More on its plan to get that done in part two of our feature report.
7/1/2022 • 51 minutes, 26 seconds
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Cassidy Hutchinson offered up testimony legal experts say could put former President Donald Trump in a world of trouble. Others, however, are looking to discredit her. Including people speaking on behalf of the United States Secret Service. Plus, now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, there are a lot of state laws in flux. We'll take a closer look at those changing laws. Beginning in Georgia, where it looks like a six-week abortion ban will finally be enforced. Plus, crisis pregnancy centers in Texas tell NBC News producers stunning misinformation about abortion. Israel gets ready for its fifth election in just over three years. What does this mean for President Biden's upcoming visit? And a century ago, a town in California snatched beachfront land from a Black family. This week, they finally got it back. We'll tell you how.
6/30/2022 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The Jan. 6 committee put forth its most explosive witness yet. Was it enough to pursue a criminal case against the former president? Plus, a number of Republicans who support Trump's lies about the 2020 election are hoping to win their own races today. Steve Kornacki will get us up to speed there. The Biden administration lays out its action plan to safeguard abortion access. And we'll take a look at the evolution of how we think and talk about periods.
6/29/2022 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
Monday, June 27, 2022
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has raised a lot of questions. Is it legal for women to travel out of state for an abortion? Have trigger laws already gone into effect? How likely is a nationwide abortion ban? Our expert panel will answer some of them for you. Plus, we'll examine another Supreme Court ruling that seems to challenge the separation of church and state. The Jan. 6 committee was not supposed to meet this week. Then came "recently obtained evidence." We'll preview tomorrow's surprise hearing. Russia does something it has not done in over a century. We'll tell you what that is. And the monkeypox virus has created a charged moment in public health? How do you warn people about a public health scare without stigmatizing an entire community?
6/28/2022 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
Friday, June 24, 2022
The end of Roe v. Wade in America has spurred nationwide protests in favor of abortion rights. The Supreme Court decision has also breathed new fire into the anti-abortion rights movement, inspiring calls for nationwide abortion bans. As Roe v. Wade falls, trigger laws restricting abortion access are going into effect. Joshua Johnson asked former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade about the legal ramifications of this decision as well as a doctor about the medical impacts on pregnancies. The next phase of the political debate on abortion access has inspired activists on both sides of the issue to push harder than before. Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro and former Rep. Carlos Curbelo analyze the political shockwaves.
6/25/2022 • 55 minutes
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Round five of the Jan. 6 hearings revealed just how far Donald Trump went to get his own Justice Department to help him overturn the 2020 election. Plus, what exactly were federal authorities looking for when they raided the home of one of Trump's former Justice Department officials? Then, the Supreme Court appears to have made it easier for millions of Americans to carry a gun. We'll examine what that decision means for the future of public safety. Ukraine becomes a candidate for EU membership. How did something that seemed almost impossible weeks ago happen virtually overnight? And he was Rolling Stone magazine’s top music reporter, immortalized in the movie "Almost Famous." The life of Ben Fong-Torres was as fascinating as the artists he wrote about. He joins us to discuss a new documentary on his life.
6/24/2022 • 51 minutes, 30 seconds
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
New gun legislation cleared its first hurdle in the Senate. Some Republicans in the House are actively working against it. We're on Capitol Hill with where things stand. Patience is wearing even thinner after the Uvalde school shooting. We'll get into the latest demands for accountability. Demands that apparently just forced the school police chief off the job. Also, President Biden pushes for a tax break that might help summer travelers. How might that work? And is it a good idea? Plus, Michigan's governor says she's getting her state ready in case Roe v. Wade is overturned. We'll have her conversation with NBC's Dasha Burns. And HIV prevention has come a long way. Now with a new injectable treatment.
6/22/2022 • 50 minutes, 58 seconds
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Candidates who believe Donald Trump on the 2020 election are trying to win their own elections tonight in Alabama and Georgia. NBC’s Steve Kornacki breaks it all down for us like only he can. Then, Republican state officials testify about the intimidation they received from Donald Trump and his supporters to overturn the 2020 election. The Texas state police director says officers could have stopped the Uvalde shooter within minutes. We'll examine new details of what happened that day. Plus, there’s been a breakthrough on new gun legislation in the Senate. And we'll tell you what U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is doing in Ukraine.
6/22/2022 • 52 minutes, 26 seconds
Monday, June 20, 2022
Members of the Jan. 6 committee may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence. We'll preview tomorrow's hearing. And tell you what Pence is doing in Illinois ahead of that state's primary election. Plus, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov says that a pair American military veterans captured in Ukraine could face the death penalty. And vaccines for kids younger than five will be available tomorrow. But many parents still have a lot of questions. A pediatrician joins us to help answer some of yours. And trans athletes have been effectively banned from women's swimming events. We'll examine what this could mean for other sports.
6/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
Friday, June 17, 2022
Tens of millions of Americans continue to suffer through extreme heat. If we're already seeing higher-than-normal temperatures in June, what can we expect for July and August? Plus, we'll examine the tremendous toll the heat is taking on the country's power grids. Then, unprecedented flooding has closed parts of Yellowstone National Park indefinitely. We'll speak to one woman who has been on the ground there for emergency response. And relief is on the way for parents with little ones at home. Kids under five can start getting vaccinated, perhaps as early as next week. We'll tell you what you need to know. And Watergate happened 50 years ago. We'll examine how its legacy still affects our attitudes toward politics today.
6/18/2022 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The latest Jan. 6 hearing laid out evidence that showed former President Donald Trump whipped up a mob against his vice president, Mike Pence. We'll recap today's testimony. And look into whether the committee will set its sights on the Supreme Court next. Plus, European leaders visit Ukraine. And make it known that the country is now a candidate for membership in the European Union. And Elon Musk meets with Twitter's staff for the first time. We'll tell what that was all about. And one of the biggest targets of attacks this Pride month have been drag queens. We'll talk to one drag queen about why that's the case.
6/17/2022 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Federal Reserve announces its largest interest rate hike in nearly 30 years. The idea being that it'll help bring down prices. But will it come at the cost of the economy? Plus, the man accused of killing 10 Black people at a supermarket last month has been charged with federal hate crimes. But as the federal case develops, how is the community coping in the aftermath of this tragedy? Ten years ago today, President Barack Obama authorized the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, better known as DACA. It has protected hundreds of thousands of people from deportation. But a decade later, some of these same people remain in a kind of legal limbo. We'll explain. And why, after nearly 27 years, has Microsoft decided it's finally time to say goodbye to its web browser, Explorer?
6/16/2022 • 49 minutes, 49 seconds
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The White House confirms the president is all set to visit Saudi Arabia. But the Saudis' record on human rights is raising questions about that decision. We'll preview his visit. And examine Saudi Arabia's attempt to polish its public image, through sports. Plus, the third Jan. 6 hearing has been called off. We'll look into the reason why. And whether it will impact what the committee has planned for the rest of the week. A journalist talks to us about how her own family's legacy fits into one of Canada's darkest chapters. And it's Tuesday, which means it's election night. Four states are holding primaries: Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina. We'll get you caught up.
6/15/2022 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Monday, June 13, 2022
Tonight we're talking about the new testimony in today's Jan. 6 hearings. We'll dig into whether the investigative committee was able to connect online threats to the actual violence that unfolded that day. Then, senators from both sides of the aisle come together on a gun safety deal. We'll examine the bipartisan framework and tell you what's in it. Plus, more on the group of men who police say planned to riot at a Pride event in Idaho. And how officials say they had ties to white nationalists. And we'll tell you why former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is that much closer to a return to national politics.
6/14/2022 • 50 minutes, 20 seconds
Friday, June 10, 2022
We're learning a lot from the first public hearing into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. We'll get you up to speed on the most attention-grabbing moments. And we will let you know what to expect from the next hearing — which is Monday. Also, a mother whose son was shot and killed tells us why she remains an advocate for gun rights. We will sit down with the authors of a fascinating new book that lays out how systemic racism shaped the life of George Floyd. And we will meet Cody Rigsby. The person perhaps most responsible for Peloton's fusion of fitness and entertainment.
6/11/2022 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Today, Congress hears survivor stories from Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York — the latest effort in the push for new gun laws. Meanwhile, the House is taking action on age limits for weapons, and on high-capacity magazines. What chance do these measures stand in the Senate? Also tonight, we're awaiting live remarks from President Biden at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. We'll have more on what will happen there, and on the world leaders who are not there. Plus, a special diet is helping some diabetes patients get off of their expensive medications. We'll show you in our special series "Beyond the Scale."
6/9/2022 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
An emotional plea kicks off a Senate hearing on domestic terrorism. Which comes during a national reckoning over gun violence. Did anything substantive come from it? Actor Matthew McConaughey heads to the White House to tell the story of what an assault weapon did to those kids in his hometown of Uvalde. A California family blames Instagram for their daughter's eating disorder and thoughts of suicide. They'll join us to talk about their lawsuit against the platform's parent company, Meta. And we'll get you caught up on the busiest election day before November.
6/8/2022 • 51 minutes, 53 seconds
Monday, June 6, 2022
Lawmakers seem more confident they'll reach a deal on gun legislation, as another weekend of deadly mass shootings makes headlines across the country. Then, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will remain in office, surviving a no-confidence vote. But more than two-fifths of his colleagues say he should go. Meanwhile, Britain and the U.S. are ready to send new weapons to Ukraine. Despite a warning from President Vladimir Putin not to. A former member of the Obama administration says a summit meant to hone relationships between the U.S and its Latin American neighbors no longer serves its purpose. And we will preview the race to be the next mayor of Los Angeles. It looks to be a two-way battle between a congresswoman and a billionaire.
6/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
Friday, June 3, 2022
On the same night President Biden called for tougher gun control laws, two women were shot and killed outside a church in Iowa. From Buffalo, to Uvalde, to Tulsa, and now Iowa, the last few weeks have played out like scenes of relentless gunfire. We will tell you what New York has done in response. Plus, any day now the Supreme Court will issue a ruling that could mean more handguns in more public places. We will get a sense of where this decision is especially relevant. And the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard verdict has led to plenty of responses that seem to undermine the credibility of abuse survivors. We will talk to a researcher who might have the data to explain it.
6/4/2022 • 49 minutes, 23 seconds
Thursday, June 2, 2022
President Biden pushes hard for stricter gun control legislation in a speech, coming on the heels of three deadly mass shootings that have captured the nation's attention. In three different cities. In less than three weeks. We'll discuss whether any of this matters to Congress. Plus, why are women who are denied their constitutional right to abortion worse off in terms of their health and the safety of their children? Cryptocurrencies were touted as a way for marginalized communities to close the wealth gap. So where does the crash leave them? And a growing number of Americans are betting on sports. Largely thanks to a 2018 Supreme Court decision. But at what cost?
6/3/2022 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Another mass shooting tonight. This one in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Police say at least five people are dead. Including the gunman. Then, as families in Uvalde, Texas continue to bury their dead. Confusion grows over whether the school police chief is still cooperating with state investigators. Just what kind of damage does an assault weapon do to the human body? We'll speak to a trauma doctor who knows. And the jury comes to a split decision in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial. We will tell you what this means for their lengthy battle over allegations of domestic abuse.
6/2/2022 • 50 minutes, 8 seconds
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Days of anger give way to mourning as Uvalde begins to bury its victims. We'll look at how the Texas town is trying to pull itself back together after last week's mass shooting. Then, there appears to be some movement in Congress on gun safety legislation. Might an agreement finally be within reach? A European ban on billions of dollars' worth of Russian oil comes as Russian forces extend their control over eastern Ukraine. We're on the ground in Kyiv with the latest. Johnny Depp performs a John Lennon song in London. While awaiting the verdict in the defamation trial involving his ex-wife Amber Heard. And we'll tell you why the biggest boy band in the world was at the White House today.
6/1/2022 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
Monday, May 30, 2022
It's been said that the Black church is a parent to the civil rights movement. But can it continue to generate the same political energy it once did? Also, how do you talk about politics with people who are on the opposite side of your views? A group of young people are finding ways to bridge the divide. We'll introduce you. Then, the marijuana industry has perhaps a more profound responsibility to social equity than others. We'll take a look at what they are doing about it? And as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month comes to a close, we’ll see how some online influencers are growing their followings, by embracing their roots.
5/31/2022 • 49 minutes, 16 seconds
Friday, May 27, 2022
We're talking about your ideas for common sense gun laws. You flooded us with calls and emails. Our experts will dig into your suggestions. What would it take to turn your ideas, into laws? Some of those ideas could have a big opponent – the NRA. Its annual convention is underway in Houston. We'll check in on the event inside, and the protests outside. Also, Vladimir Putin may get what he wants in eastern Ukraine. We're live in Kyiv with the latest. And we kick off Memorial Day weekend on the beach. First to Puerto Rico, with the fight to keep its coastline open to the public. Then to the global shortage of sand. Yes, the world's beaches are running out of sand. We'll explain where it's going, and meet a recycling company trying to put it back.
5/28/2022 • 52 minutes, 1 second
Thursday, May 26, 2022
We're talking about the open-ended questions surrounding Tuesday's deadly mass shooting. Particularly the questions facing police over their response to the massacre. We'll examine new details about the shooting. And tackle why some of the information we got today is contrary to what officials said earlier. Then, we'll look at why the gun lobby tends to do some of its best work in the wake of these horrific shootings. Plus, faith leaders may be more divided on abortion than you think. We'll sit down with a panel of religious leaders to get their thoughts. And former president Donald Trump must now testify under oath as part of civil investigation into his business practices. Testimony that could be used against him in a criminal investigation as well.
5/27/2022 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
We are not sure what to talk about, after another deadly mass shooting in Texas. At least 19 children and 2 adults are dead after the latest attack on an elementary school. We're live in Uvalde with the latest on the gunman's path to Robb elementary school. And we'll consider how lawmakers might respond to this massacre. But frankly, you've made it clear - you are not optimistic. We'll focus on your questions and thoughts, just ahead. We had been planning yesterday to cover Texas politics. It's one state with a key midterm primary race, along with Alabama and Georgia. We'll dig into last night's results and projections. And consider how the shooting in Uvalde might impact the upcoming races. Plus, more workers at Starbucks stores are unionizing across the country. You'll find out how the company is responding, and how employees say they are being treated.
5/26/2022 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
Monday, May 23, 2022
President Biden's one-word answer on Taiwan that sent U.S.-China relations reeling. State primary elections tomorrow could shape the power dynamics between Republican political titans. A damning report claims the Southern Baptist Convention mishandled and covered up sexual abuse allegations. The U.S. now has 37 tons of baby formula from Europe to give out, but it won't be enough to restock shelves nationwide.
5/24/2022 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
Friday, May 20, 2022
We're talking about the viruses that are shaping our world. Health officials in the U.S., U.K. and Europe are investigating the spread of monkeypox. But is this something you should be worried about? NBC's Dr. Vin Gupta will be here with what you need to know. And we'll also dig into more on the latest strain of the coronavirus. Officials say it now accounts for half of the cases in New York and New England. Plus, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls the fighting in the Donbas region of Ukraine "hell". A Ukrainian governor says Russians have fired on a school containing 200 people, killing three. We'll have a live report from Kyiv. And we'll take you to a county in Iowa that has seen a steady decline in its population for years. So what is this mostly white, mostly Republican area doing about it? Recruiting Latino residents to give the population a healthy boost.
5/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 36 seconds
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Tonight we're talking to the head of the USDA about fixing the baby formula shortage. We'll get the latest on the White House's plan from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. He's taking your questions on getting formula on store shelves and on rising food prices. When might we get some relief in our grocery bills? Then a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine is on President Biden's desk. The Senate passed it today. We're live in Kyiv with more on where that funding will go. Also, we're still watching Pennsylvania. The Republican Senate primary remains too close to call. And how do you talk about politics with people you can't stand? It can be done, and some college students are leading the way. We'll show you how, in tonight's feature report.
5/20/2022 • 50 minutes, 46 seconds
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
While lawmakers are ramping up their efforts to address the country's alarming shortage of baby formula, President Biden takes matters into his own hands. We'll tell you what he's doing. And examine if it will be enough. Then, the Republican candidates who backed Donald Trump's "big lie" just won some pretty important races. We will tell you who they are. And discuss what this means for 2024. Then, it is the first war crimes trial in Ukraine since the start of the war. Could this be a glimpse of what it might look like to prosecute Russian troops? And have you ever wondered what it is like to live more than 250 miles above Earth? We did, too. So, we talked to the crew aboard the International Space Station and asked them some of your questions.
5/19/2022 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
Monday, May 16, 2022
We're learning more about the premeditated shooting in Buffalo, New York. It appears to be the county's deadliest mass shooting this year. But it wasn't even the only mass shooting over the weekend. We'll detail what happened in California, Texas, and Wisconsin and ask what, if anything, can be done to stop the next one. Ukraine has been dubbed the "breadbasket of Europe." Russia's war has not only raised the risk of a continental food crisis. But a global one. We'll talk about that. Then, the White House says it is working with manufacturers to address the country's baby formula shortage. We'll tell you what they are doing. And dig into whether it'll work. And five states are holding their primary elections tomorrow. We'll preview the biggest election day of the year so far.
5/17/2022 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Friday, May 13, 2022
The Biden administration announced steps to address the nationwide baby formula shortage, promising to provide additional support to low-income families. Russia extends the pre-trial detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner amid claims by the U.S. that she is being “wrongfully detained.” Violence erupts in the Middle East during the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh. Why Israel’s army acknowledging one of their soldiers may have played a role in her death. Tragedy after a boat carrying Haitian and Dominican migrants collapses off the coast of Puerto Rico, killing 11. This coming two months after another deadly migrant boat capsized near Florida. Why so many embark on this dangerous journey to the U.S.
5/14/2022 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Finland's leaders declared a desire to join NATO. What will this mean for the Russian assault on Ukraine? Plus, what an early start to the California wildfire season means for the country and the changing climate. Comedian Judy Gold joined to talk about her new book and the violence comedians are facing from their own audiences. And NASA's new image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy.
5/13/2022 • 50 minutes, 25 seconds
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Congress is pushing ahead with more support for Ukraine — 40-billion dollars' worth. How much will that help defend eastern Ukraine? Intelligence officials say Russia is on the verge of taking control. President Biden connects the war in Ukraine to high food prices at home. We'll get into his plans to help America's farmers get by. Plus, those seasonal sniffles might not be allergies this year, but the flu. An immunologist explains what is going on, and what you can do to stay safe. And an Andy Warhol painting is now the most expensive American artwork ever. We'll explore the world of art auctions, with a reporter who was there when the hammer fell.
5/12/2022 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Russian forces step up their efforts to take down a key port city. We've got the latest on the fight for Odesa. It's been nearly 40 years since a revolution in the Philippines forced Ferdinand Marcos out. Now, his son is about to be the country's next president. What can we expect from the man they call "Bongbong"? A recent study showed that most Americans cannot name a single prominent Asian American. Not one. We'll hear how one congressperson hopes to change that. Rep. Grace Meng of New York joins us live. Also, it's another test of Donald Trump's political power. It's primary election night in Nebraska and West Virginia. And you'll meet the women behind SpaceX. Their plan — send people to Mars within the next decade.
5/11/2022 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Monday, May 9, 2022
President Vladimir Putin tries to turn a Soviet victory over Nazi Germany into support for Russia's new phase of its war against Ukraine. Even though little progress is reportedly being made. Then, from the U.K. to Hong Kong, what effect will recent international elections have on the war? Plus, the Biden administration wants millions more Americans to have access to high-speed internet. And a national shortage of baby formula is worrying both manufacturers and parents. We'll explain the ins and outs of what's going on. And we'll catch you up on the highest honors in American theater. Who's nominated for this year's Tony Awards?
5/10/2022 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
Friday, May 6, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is becoming more and more a brutal war of attrition. Fighting is heating up in the eastern part of the country to see who will ultimately control it. Mother's Day weekend arrives at a time when the Supreme Court appears ready — at least in some parts of the country — to make motherhood compulsory. We'll examine what that might look like. A judge says there's insufficient evidence to remove Congresswoman Majorie Taylor Green from the ballot for her alleged ties to the Jan. 6 riot. And technology has significantly changed the way we live and interact. But what are the actual stakes of doing things in the real world that catch up to us in the one that doesn't really exist?
5/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Now that a leaked draft opinion suggests Roe v. Wade might soon be overturned, a lot of attention is being paid to what the future of abortion could look like. Which might be the use of abortion pills. Which in turn might become the next front in the fight over abortion rights. We'll hear some of your stories about how getting an abortion has changed your life.
Then, officials are pushing back on a new report that suggests U.S. intelligence is helping Ukraine kill Russian generals. And Raffi may not look like one of the world's most popular entertainers. Try convincing your kids that he is anything but.
5/6/2022 • 49 minutes, 55 seconds
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Protests continue across the country as more people consider an America without the constitutional right to abortion. Then, we'll introduce you to a doctor who helped open the first abortion clinic in Colorado. Right after the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. And who is still practicing today. We'll also examine whether those on the other side of the debate see the need for safe, legal and affordable abortions. Plus, the unfathomable loss of a million Americans dead from Covid. And we'll have the latest on the sheer chaos of Dave Chappelle being attacked onstage.
5/5/2022 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
We examine the extraordinary Supreme Court leak that appears to show Roe v. Wade is about to be overturned. And we'll get into what it means for the country legally, politically, and socially. News of the leaked draft comes as folks in Indiana and Ohio head to the polls. Could it reshape the primary elections there? And President Biden heads to Alabama to highlight missiles heading to Ukraine. We'll explain.
5/4/2022 • 51 minutes, 28 seconds
Monday, May 2, 2022
We look at the future of the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, go back 50 years to a tipping point in the history of gay rights, preview the primary elections in Ohio and Indiana, and take you to the Met Gala as the biggest night in fashion returns to the red carpet.
5/3/2022 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds
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