Here's the Scoop
NBC News
"Here’s the Scoop" is your new favorite evening podcast from NBC News. In each daily episode, our rotating hosts, Yasmin Vossoughian, Morgan Chesky and Brian Cheung, will cut through the noise and break down the day’s top stories with our trusted journalists on the ground and around the world. We'll share the inside story on our exclusives and the best of our original reporting. We'll go deeper on the stories that matter - and why they matter - to help keep you informed on the issues impacting your life. We’ll also share a few headlines you’ll want to be in the know about before you bring your day to a close or head out to that dinner party.
We’ll ask and answer the questions you’ve been wondering about and help you make sense of the stories and people shaping our world. From breaking news to who’s breaking the internet, politics to your pocketbook, sports to Silicon Valley, we’ll deliver news the way you want it: quick, clear, and insightful, in 15 minutes or less. Welcome “Here’s the Scoop” to your new evening routine.
We’ll ask and answer the questions you’ve been wondering about and help you make sense of the stories and people shaping our world. From breaking news to who’s breaking the internet, politics to your pocketbook, sports to Silicon Valley, we’ll deliver news the way you want it: quick, clear, and insightful, in 15 minutes or less. Welcome “Here’s the Scoop” to your new evening routine.
Episodes
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Aug 4, 2025 • 17min
A showdown over redistricting; why recent grads are having trouble landing jobs
Ryan Nobles, NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent, dives into the heated redistricting battle in Texas, discussing its potential ripple effects across the nation. He explains the dramatic tactics Texas Democrats are employing to thwart Republican map-drawing, raising questions about electoral fairness. Additionally, Shannon Pettypiece, NBC News senior policy reporter, sheds light on the tough job market new graduates are facing, exploring the mismatch between their qualifications and the harsh realities, including rising unemployment and economic uncertainty.
Aug 1, 2025 • 11min
U.S. job market weakens
Mike Calia, NBC News Managing Editor for Business and the Economy, joins Morgan Chesky to dissect a disappointing jobs report revealing only 73,000 jobs added in July. They discuss the economic implications of downward revisions to previous months and the increasing pressures of inflation. The conversation shifts to the looming risks of stagflation and how tariffs complicate the economic landscape. Calia also elaborates on how businesses are adapting to these uncertainties while navigating rising costs and government policies.
Jul 31, 2025 • 17min
Epstein accuser’s family speaks out; revisiting Kerr County, Texas
The family of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre passionately implores Donald Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell. NBC's Hallie Jackson joins to unpack the emotional turmoil surrounding this case. Meanwhile, Kerr County, Texas, struggles to recover from devastating flooding, facing challenges in community rebuilding and emergency response. There’s a poignant exploration of grief and resilience, blended with discussions on political implications, media narratives, and the ongoing quest for accountability amidst current events.
Jul 30, 2025 • 17min
Massive quake triggers tsunami warnings; EPA proposes climate regulation rollback
NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast and the resulting tsunami warnings for the Pacific. Karins breaks down the science of tsunami formation and shares historical safety measures. The conversation also dives into the EPA's controversial proposal to roll back climate regulations established to protect public health. Climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann emphasizes the political motivations behind these changes and the urgent need for action against climate change.
Jul 29, 2025 • 19min
A nurse on what she's seeing in Gaza; what we know about the NYC shooter
The world's leading body on hunger said today that "the worst case scenario of famine" is unfolding in the Gaza Strip. Guest host Andrea Mitchell speaks with Elidalis Burgos, a volunteer nurse in Khan Younis, about what she's seeing on the ground. Also, Tom Winter, NBC News national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent, joins to share what we know about the suspect in the New York City shooting. And Dr. Vin Gupta, NBC News medical analyst, sheds light on CTE, the brain disease the shooting suspect mentioned in a note he left at the scene.
Jul 28, 2025 • 14min
U.S., E.U. reach trade deal; new research on potential ways to delay Alzheimer’s
The U.S. and E.U. have struck a trade deal, introducing a 15% tariff on most imports. Experts discuss the implications for consumer prices and the auto industry. Shifting gears, exciting new research suggests that lifestyle changes like exercise may help delay Alzheimer’s onset. Insights into the balance between genetic factors and lifestyle choices offer hope for better prevention. The conversation also touches on global events and ends with a lighthearted story about a wallet that resurfaces after years.
Jul 25, 2025 • 18min
Gaza ceasefire talks fall apart; Trump seeks overhaul on college sports NIL deals
The U.S. and Israel walked away from ceasefire talks with Hamas, and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff says they’ll consider “alternative options to bring the hostages home.” NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley joins host Morgan Chesky to talk about where the war goes from here. Also, President Trump issued an executive order that could overhaul third party, pay-for-play payments and bidding wars in college sports. NBC News Sports Reporter Rohan Nadkarni explains what this could mean for student athletes.
Jul 24, 2025 • 20min
Trump ratchets up pressure on Powell to lower rates
President Trump heads to the Federal Reserve headquarters, ostensibly to inspect an ongoing $2.5 billion renovation to its building. But as NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains to host Brian Cheung, the visit represents an escalation in the tension between the president and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Also, the U.S. Department of Education has temporarily paused student loan forgiveness for some borrowers. Vivian Tu, host of the “Networth and Chill” podcast, joins us to share how those impacted can tackle their loan repayments.
Jul 23, 2025 • 16min
Congress breaks early; Kohberger sentenced to life
Speaker Mike Johnson has called Congress’ summer recess early. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss the factors potentially playing into the early recess. Also, Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of four Idaho University students. Dr. Ben Miller, a clinical psychologist and adjunct faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine, gives perspective on what the friends and family of the victims may need to do to get closure.
Jul 22, 2025 • 18min
What it will take to end the war in Gaza; what’s in the MLK Jr. files?
U.N. workers in Gaza warned this week that the hunger crisis in the enclave is entering a “death phase.” Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss the humanitarian crisis and what it would take to end the war. Chief Washington and Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell also joins us to discuss the release of the MLK Jr. files.
