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Overnight, the Secret Service revealed it had dismantled a network of electronic devices hidden across New York City, capable of shutting down the cell network and even sending anonymous assassination threats. Investigators are now probing whether it was meant to disrupt the U.N. General Assembly  this week. And just hours later, President Trump took the stage for his first address to the U.N. since returning to office. His speech struck a decidedly nationalist tone, opening with a declaration of American dominance to a room full of global leaders. Senior White House correspondent Garrett Haake joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from outside the UN to break it all down. And the chip giant Nvidia has just made a jaw-dropping bet on the future of artificial intelligence, announcing it will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The deal means OpenAI gains access to Nvidia’s cutting-edge technology for its data centers, enabling it to train and run its next-generation AI models. Jason Abbruzzese, the assistant managing editor of NBC News Digital, joins to explain the new AI race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re heading to midtown Manhattan, where the streets are jammed and the motorcades are rolling. The United Nations General Assembly is in full swing, with more than 140 world leaders gathering in New York for the 80th annual meeting. Front and center this year? The war in Gaza. Over the weekend, the U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognized a Palestinian state, and France just followed suit. It’s a dramatic policy shift and a direct break with the U.S., Israel’s closest ally. Host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with our Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell to break down what it all means. Plus, the Trump administration is stepping into a deeply sensitive debate: the causes of autism. We’ll unpack the administration’s new guidance, how medical experts are responding, and what it could mean for parents and public health, with NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump says he made “progress” with Chinese President Xi on a call today, tackling trade and the future of TikTok. The app’s 170 million U.S. users are still facing a possible ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells to American owners. ByteDance says it’s working within the law to keep TikTok alive. NBC News International Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from Beijing with what a potential deal could mean for U.S.–China relations. And the fallout over Jimmy Kimmel keeps building. After pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Disney and ABC suspended his show indefinitely. Last night, the rest of late night weighed in, and with outrage mounting from Hollywood to Washington, what’s next for Kimmel and ABC is anyone’s guess. NBC News senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan joins the pod to break it down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s the late-night controversy lighting up headlines. Jimmy Kimmel criticized Republicans and the MAGA movement in his monologue Monday night, just days after the killing of Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, Disney and ABC announced his show was suspended indefinitely, hours after FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, threatened to “take action” against the network for Kimmel's remarks. The suspension has sparked outrage from Hollywood to Washington, with a former president even weighing in. Host Yamin Vossoughian welcomes Variety senior TV editor Brian Steinberg and constitutional rights expert Corey Brettschneider to address concerns that ABC’s suspension of Kimmel violates the First Amendment. And tick-tock, another government shutdown is looming. Democrats have dropped their new short-term spending bill but it looks nothing like the plan Republicans just rolled out. The standoff could push Washington to the brink of another government shutdown. Plus, fallout continues from explosive testimony on Capitol Hill by a former CDC director. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins to break it all down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s Fed Day! And the drama didn’t disappoint. The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a quarter-point, the first cut this year after weeks of speculation and fierce criticism from President Trump. We’ll take you inside the room: who was at the table, what swayed the decision, and how this cut could hit everything from Wall Street trading floors to your credit card bill. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent and pod co-host Brian Cheung joins host Laura Jarrett to break it all down. And ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before a Senate committee today, just weeks after being fired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She says she lost her job for refusing to bend to his vaccine agenda. Joining her was Debra Houry, who resigned as the CDC’s chief medical officer in protest. The two described turmoil inside the agency. Monarez claims Kennedy pushed her to meet with a lawyer seeking to revoke the polio vaccine and to change the childhood vaccine schedule. Her tenure lasted less than a month. NBC News Correspondent Anne Thompson was in the room and joined the pod. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charges are in: 22-year-old Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel’s fiery Senate hearing, complete with a shouting match with Sen. Adam Schiff, the California Democrat, underscores the political blame game raging after Kirk’s death. NBC News Reporter David Ingram joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down how online extremism has become a problem on both sides of the aisle. At the same time, the Trump administration signals a crackdown on left-wing groups, even labeling some as domestic terrorists. And Israel launches a new ground offensive in Gaza City, leaving nearly 100 dead and fueling a growing humanitarian crisis. The U.N. accuses Israel of genocide, a claim it rejects, as peace talks stall and international backlash grows. NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley joins us from Israel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peace talks to end the war in Gaza have collapsed, just days after Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar. The U.S. is pressing Israel for answers, with President Trump warning that allies must “be careful” when launching attacks on foreign soil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel and is now heading to Qatar for talks with Arab and Muslim leaders. NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down the high-stakes diplomacy, the risks of escalation and what’s next for the peace process. And Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is targeting the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, the system that shields vaccine makers and secures the U.S. vaccine supply. It comes as an NBC News Medical Unit investigation found that vaccination rates across the country are sliding. NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk joins to break the findings down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump announced this morning that a suspect was in custody in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson had been arrested after a family friend turned him in. Investigators noted strange inscriptions found on the bullet casings. Officials said that Robinson acted alone, but the shooting has led to bomb threats, campus lockdowns and even gunfire at the U.S. Naval Academy. NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles joins host Brian Cheung to discuss the current state of unrest in the nation. And the weeklong ordeal for hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a Georgia immigration raid is now over. More than 300 of the workers arrived back in Seoul to applause after what some described as an “intense” experience. U.S. officials say the raid targeted alleged unlawful employment practices at a Hyundai–LG electric vehicle battery plant, a move that has raised diplomatic tensions and questions about the future of a multibillion-dollar project. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins us from Seoul. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today marks 24 years since the Sept. 11 attacks rocked the U.S. For years, the way we thought about terrorism was focused on threats from overseas. But over time, that lens has shifted inward. That’s where our attention is today, as the nation grapples with the shocking assassination of MAGA activist Charlie Kirk. NBC White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard joins to discuss Kirk’s legacy, and Senior Executive Editor for National Security and Law David Rohde breaks down the rise in political violence in the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a Turning Points USA event at Utah Valley University. We’ll bring you the latest. Then, NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins host Morgan Chesky to discuss the Russian drones that Poland shot down over its airspace last night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.