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Listen to "NBC Nightly News," providing reports and analysis of the day's most newsworthy national and international events. This audio podcast, updated each weekday evening by NBCNews.com, brings you the day's show in its entirety. For more from "Nightly News", visit http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-…

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    The NBC Nightly News podcast is a reliable and informative source for staying up-to-date on current events. As someone who is unable to watch the news on television, I appreciate that this podcast allows me to listen and stay informed during my daily routine. The podcast features the calm and trustworthy voice of Lester Holt, who delivers the news with honesty and integrity. The stories presented are fact-based and politically neutral, providing a well-rounded overview of important issues both nationally and globally. Additionally, the podcast often ends with positive and inspiring stories, which adds a refreshing touch to the news.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its commitment to providing dependable and fact-based news. As a listener, I appreciate NBC's efforts to present all sides of a story as objective journalists. The reporting is strong, compelling, and delivered in a compassionate manner when appropriate. Furthermore, the podcast covers a wide range of topics, ensuring that listeners are aware of significant events happening around the world.

    However, there are some aspects of this podcast that could be improved upon. One common complaint among listeners is the placement of advertisements throughout the episodes. Many find it disruptive when an ad interrupts the flow of an important story or cuts off mid-sentence. It would be beneficial if NBC could better time their advertisements so as not to disrupt the listening experience.

    In conclusion, The NBC Nightly News podcast is a valuable resource for those who prefer to get their news through audio rather than visual media. It provides accurate information in a balanced manner, giving listeners a comprehensive understanding of current events. While some improvements could be made regarding advertisement placement, overall, this podcast delivers reliable news that can be easily accessed and enjoyed by listeners every day.



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    Wednesday, July 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 20:56


    Massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warnings; Danville, Virginia, city councilman set on fire during attack; Father and two children killed in Nebraska plant explosion; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, July 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:14


    Suspect may have targeted NFL headquarters in Manhattan shooting; Investigation underway in Miami sailing camp accident; Trump: Epstein ‘stole' young female employees from Mar-a-Lago; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, July 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 17:10


    A shooter opens fire in a New York City office building; Two children are dead after Miami boat collision; Bystander who intervened in Walmart stabbing spree speaks out; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, July 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 18:55


    Trump outlines preliminary trade deal with European Union; Walmart stabbing suspect could face terrorism charge, officials say; Israel pauses fighting as outrage grows over crisis in Gaza; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, July 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 20:44


    Nearly 100 million under heat alerts as temperatures soar nationwide; Southwest passenger: ‘Entire plane was screaming' during close call; Trump visits Scotland as details surface about DOJ meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, July 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 20:17


    Southwest plane makes mid-air maneuver to avoid collision with another plane; DOJ completes two-day interview with Maxwell; Flash flooding and extreme heat as summer of severe weather rolls on; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, July 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 21:00


    Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71; Top DOJ official meets with convicted Epstein accomplice; Patients stunned by ‘facility fees' for routine doctor visits; Newly released documents reveal chilling details about Idaho murders; Newly released documents reveal chilling details about Idaho murders; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Jenny Han on the final season of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 22:48


    In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with bestselling author and showrunner Jenny Han — the creative force behind the smash-hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty and To All the Boys I've Loved Before.Over peach iced teas at LODI in New York City (though Han insists the drink wasn't a hidden Easter egg for fans!), the two dive into Han's journey: growing up in Virginia, championing diversity in Hollywood, and what's in store for the final chapter of Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah.The Drink is Kate Snow's interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over the beverage of their choice.Watch every episode of The Drink now at NBCNEWS.COM/THEDRINK.  

    Wednesday, July 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 20:23


    WSJ: Trump was told he's named in Epstein files; Families of Idaho victims confront killer; Man indicted for planting homemade bombs in Manhattan; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, July 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 18:23


    Remembering heavy metal rock legend Ozzy Osbourne; Top DOJ official expects to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell; Lifeguard reveals new details about effort to rescue "Cosby Show" star from drowning; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, July 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 20:57


    Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowns in Costa Rica; Close call between B-52 and regional jet in North Dakota under investigation; Military fighter jet crashes into school building; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, July 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 21:34


    Delta regional flight makes ‘aggressive maneuver' to avoid military jet collision; More than 60 million under heat alerts as temperatures soar; Trump faces Epstein fallout as he marks 6 months in office; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, July 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 19:10


    30 injured after driver plows into crowd outside L.A. nightclub; New details from investigation into explosion that killed 3 deputies; Tens of millions at risk for weekend severe weather; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, July 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 20:28


    Trump sues for $10 billion over WSJ's Epstein report; 3 sheriff's deputies killed in explosion at Los Angeles training facility; Trump administration secures release of ten detained Americans; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, July 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 19:56


    Trump diagnosed with common vein condition; Tropical downpour threatens Gulf Coast; Deadly strike on Gaza's only Catholic church; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 20:25


    Tornado rips through western Wisconsin; Trump slams some supporters over Epstein files; 21 children, many from surrogate moms, taken into custody amid child abuse investigation; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, July 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 15:41


    Recovery underway in NJ town after deadly floods wreak havoc; House Speaker calls for release of Epstein files; Trump warns Ukraine not to strike Moscow; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, July 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 20:40


    9 people killed in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility; Firefighters battle wildfires raging near Grand Canyon; New flood watches in Texas after deadly flooding on the 4th of July; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, July 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 19:05


    New flood threat complicates recovery efforts in Texas; Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed as massive wildfires burn; 2 dead, multiple people injured in Kentucky shootings; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, July 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 21:33


    Severe storms hit Midwest as flood risk returns to the South; New questions over use of alerts before devastating Texas floods; Trump announces 30% tariffs on European Union, Mexico; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, July 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 19:12


    New report sheds light on Air India crash that killed 260 people; Sources: FBI deputy director considers resigning; Wildfires force evacuations near Grand Canyon; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    BONUS: Kristen Welker joins Here's the Scoop, hosted today by Brian Cheung

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 14:15


    Listen to Friday's episode of Here's the Scoop, the new daily news podcast from NBC News. In this episode, we have an interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker on her recent phone call with President Trump.Click below to follow the podcast on your favorite platform and add it to your evening routine:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Music

    Thursday, July 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 20:28


    Dozens of workers freed after tunnel collapse; Nine million people under flood alerts; Nearly a week after Texas flooding, some families still waiting for answers; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, July 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 21:03


    New Mexico river rose 18 feet in just 30 minutes turning deadly; At least 119 now confirmed dead in Texas flooding; Trump warns of new round of tariffs; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, July 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 20:44


    Texas officials pressed about lack of county-wide siren warning system; 10-year-old camper shares story of escape from Camp Mystic; Trump unloads on Putin, promises more military aid for Ukraine; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, July 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 18:44


    Death toll rises to at least 104 in catastrophic Texas flooding; Questions and calls for accountability grow in Texas after deadly floods; White House extends deadline for tougher tariffs; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, July 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 20:53


    Search efforts intensify as Texas flood rescues enter critical phase; Millions travel home from Fourth of July holiday weekend; Trump criticizes Elon Musk's new political party announcement; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, July 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 19:25


    Dozens dead from Texas floods as campers remain unaccounted for; Hamas gives ‘positive response' to Gaza ceasefire proposal; Elon Musk announces new political party; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, July 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 20:27


    Deadly flooding catastrophe devastates Texas towns; Trump signs sweeping domestic policy bill at White House ceremony; Deadly fireworks incidents across the country; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, July 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 16:22


    House passes major policy bill in win for Trump's agenda; Growing outrage and heartbreak after California fireworks warehouse explosion; Iran's deputy foreign minister tells NBC News “the damage is serious” on Iranian nuclear sites; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, July 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 20:55


    Sean ‘Diddy' Combs acquitted on most serious charges, but denied bail; Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to Idaho student murders; Seven people missing after explosion at fireworks facility; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, July 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 16:28


    Jurors in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial reach partial verdict; Senate narrowly passes Trump's ‘big beautiful bill'; High levels of bacteria causing beach closures in multiple states; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, June 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 19:55


    Trump cancels trade talks with Canada; In a win for Trump, Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions; Inside GOP battle to pass Trump's ‘big beautiful bill'; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, June 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 16:16


    2 dead after firefighters are ambushed in Canfield Mountain, Idaho; GOP Sen. Tillis not seeking re-election after opposing Trump-backed bill; Dangerous weather impacts millions nationwide; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, June 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 22:25


    Senate Republicans move toward passing Trump spending bill; Trump pushes Senate GOP to pass massive spending bill; Severe weather threatens Fourth of July holiday travel; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, June 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 20:48


    Trump cancels trade talks with Canada; In a win for Trump, Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions; Inside GOP battle to pass Trump's ‘big beautiful bill'; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, June 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 16:58


    New twisters rip across southern Minnesota; Prosecutors make closing arguments in Diddy trial; Pentagon reveals new details of U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, June 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 20:09


    American Airlines plane returns to Vegas after engine sparks during flight; Mamdani upsets Cuomo in New York's Democratic mayoral primary; Gift card scammer admits to cheating couple; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    ‘Here's the Scoop' – an all-new podcast from NBC News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 14:23


    Listen to today's episode of Here's the Scoop, the new daily news podcast from NBC News. Click below to follow the podcast on your favorite platform and add it to your evening routine:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Music

    Tuesday, June 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 20:07


    Initial intel report: Iran's nuclear program not destroyed, Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to hold, Deadly heat wave leaves millions facing dangerous temperatures, and more on tonight's broadcast.

    ‘Here's the Scoop' – an all-new podcast from NBC News, hosted today by Morgan Chesky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 13:10


    Listen to today's episode of Here's the Scoop, the new daily news podcast from NBC News. Click below to follow the podcast on your favorite platform and add it to your evening routine:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Music

    Monday, June 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 14:09


    Trump: Iran and Israel agree to ceasefire; Trump says no Americans injured in Iran's attack on base housing U.S. troops; Insurance companies announce changes to prior authorization process; and more on tonight's broadcast. NBC News has removed video from a previous version of this story out of concerns about its authenticity.

    ‘Here's the Scoop' – an all-new podcast from NBC News, hosted today by Yasmin Vossoughian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 15:06


    Listen to today's episode of Here's the Scoop, the new daily news podcast from NBC News. Click below to follow the podcast on your favorite platform and add it to your evening routine:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Music

    Sunday, June 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 21:20


    U.S. officials: Iran threatened terror attacks inside U.S.; Inside stealth military operation; Shooter opens fire outside of Michigan church; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, June 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 17:27


    Trump meets with national security team as B-2 bombers head to Guam; Israel-Iran conflict escalates with new strikes; Dangerous heat wave threatens Colorado to Maine; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, June 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 17:56


    Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran will not resume talks during Israeli strikes; Man accused of trying to kidnap Memphis mayor; Juror from Karen Read's trial reveals what led to acquittal; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, June 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 20:55


    Iranian missile strikes hospital in Israel; Trump to decide on Iran strike within two weeks; SpaceX Starship explodes during ground test; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, June 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 18:52


    Karen Read found not guilty of murder in retrial; Trump on potential Iran strike: ‘I may do it. I may not do it.'; Destructive tornado outbreak rips across Midwest; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, June 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 18:20


    Sources: Trump considers potential strike against Iran; Israel: Iran's military leaders ‘on the run'; Police chief reveals new details about targeted attack at lawmaker's home; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, June 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 20:57


    Prosecutors say suspect targeted 4 Minnesota lawmakers during shooting spree; Millions under flood alerts after rain devastates West Virginia; Trump: Iran is ‘not winning this war'; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, June 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 20:53


    Iran fires wave of missiles at Israel in retaliatory strikes; Sole survivor of Air India plane crash describes exiting plane; Trump military parade will feature 7,000 soldiers and more than 60 aircraft; and more on tonight's broadcast. 

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