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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.

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    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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    Thursday, June 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 20:40


    Public feud between Trump and Musk erupts; Trump orders inquiry into Biden's use of autopen; Diddy's ex-girlfriend testifies about sex and drug use; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, June 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 20:13


    Flash flood and tornado warnings in St. Louis region; Musk on Trump's spending plan: ‘Kill the bill'; Judge temporarily blocks deportation of Boulder suspect's family; and more on tonight's broadcast. 

    Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 18:16


    Urgent water rescues amid severe storm threat in the Midwest; Boulder attack suspect's wife and kids taken into ICE custody; Explosive new testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, June 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 20:44


    12 injured by man with Molotov cocktails and makeshift flamethrower at pro-Israel rally; Former assistant to Sean ‘Diddy' Combs cross-examined for second day; Covert Ukrainian drone operation strikes dozens of Russian jets; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, May 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 21:04


    Canadian wildfire smoke threatens air quality across Midwest; Trump announces 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports; 500,000 immigrants at risk for deportation after Supreme Court ruling; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, May 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 18:45


    Deadly storms impact the Southern U.S.; Elon Musk departs his role in DOGE; Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' former personal assistant cross-examined; Lester Holt signs off after 10 years on Nightly News; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, May 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 18:46


    Appeals court reinstates Trump's tariffs; Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard's foreign students; Former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testifies he repeatedly sexually assaulted her; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, May 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 18:20


    Trump defends massive tax-cut and spending bill after Musk's criticism; Israel: Hamas leader killed during military operation in Gaza; Convicted murderer and ex-police chief remains on the run three days after prison escape; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, May 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 20:29


    Urgent manhunts for escaped prisoners underway in several states; Secretary Kennedy announces the CDC is changing COVID vaccine recommendations; Documents: Trump administration to stop student visa interviews; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, May 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 18:41


    Car collides with pedestrians celebrating in Liverpool; Severe weather threatens 12 million during Memorial Day travel; Trump marks Memorial Day and lashes out at Harvard; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, May 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 18:18


    American charged with plotting to bomb U.S. Embassy office in Israel; 1 hospitalized after fuel tanker crash on Florida highway; Severe weather threatens Memorial Day travel rush; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, May 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 17:11


    Charges accuse suspect of torturing Italian citizen for weeks in N.Y.C. townhouse; Severe weather threatens record holiday travel rush; Escaped inmate recaptured as search for New Orleans inmates ramps up ; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, May 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 17:08


    Trump threatens new tariffs on iPhones; Record number of travelers expected this holiday weekend; Judge blocks Trump administration from banning international students at Harvard; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, May 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 18:34


    Two Israeli embassy staff members killed in shooting outside D.C. museum; Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 18:39


    Trump's Oval Office clash with South African president; Multiple tornadoes slam Midwest and South; Two women arrested for allegedly assisting escaped New Orleans inmates; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, May 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 19:01


    Worker at New Orleans jail arrested in connection with inmate escape; 37 million at risk from new severe storms; Mother of Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' former girlfriend Cassie Ventura testifies; and more on tonight's broadcast. 

    Monday, May 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 21:01


    Urgent manhunt for Louisiana escaped inmates; Devastating tornado hits St. Louis; Commuter chaos as NJ Transit engineers go on strike; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, May 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 21:27


    Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive' form of prostate cancer; 2 dead, more than a dozen injured after Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge; FBI calls California fertility clinic bombing an ‘act of terrorism'; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, May 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 18:40


    Urgent manhunt for Louisiana escaped inmates; Devastating tornado hits St. Louis; Commuter chaos as NJ Transit engineers go on strike; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    The Drink with Kate Snow: Da'Vine Joy Randolph

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 9:03


    In this bonus episode of The Drink, Kate Snow sits down with Oscar-winning actor Da'Vine Joy Randolph, who is celebrated for her standout performance in “The Holdovers.” Randolph opens up about her unexpected path to acting — how she once aspired to be an opera singer, only to be steered in a different direction after a surprising setback. She reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her career, from her Broadway breakthrough to the exciting new projects she's taking on today.

    Thursday, May 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 21:01


    Justices hear arguments in birthright citizenship case; Cassie Ventura cross-examined in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs's trial; Air traffic control outage in critical Denver airport hub; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, May 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 20:54


    Cassie Ventura testifies about physical abuse and rape at Diddy trial; Trump in Qatar on high-stakes Mideast trip; Dangerous early heat wave scorches Texas; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 18:12


    Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura gives bombshell testimony; Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life with parole; Trump kicks off high-stakes mideast trip in Saudi Arabia; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, May 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 21:02


    Stocks surge after U.S. and China announce pause on most tariffs; Lester Holt speaks with Pope Leo; U.S. hostage Edan Alexander released; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, May 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 20:55


    Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in Gaza; New air traffic control outages in Newark and Atlanta; New questions on White House's deal with China; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, May 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 14:14


    Pope Leo XIV makes surprise appearances on Saturday; 4.1 earthquake rocks southern states; U.S. China negotiators meet in Switzerland for trade talks; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, May 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 18:50


    American cardinals reveal what led to the election of Pope Leo XIV; Tracing Pope Leo XIV's roots in South America; Another radar outage for Newark Air Traffic Controllers; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, May 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 20:55


    Leo XIV elected as first American pope; U.S. and U.K. announce new trade agreement; New air traffic control overhaul plans detailed; and more on tonight's broadcast. 

    Wednesday, May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 21:01


    Black smoke signals no new pope chosen on first day of conclave; Three ex-Memphis police officers found not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols; New protests break out at Columbia University; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 18:10


    Source: Newark ATC communications blackout happened twice before; President Trump meets Canada's new leader amid trade war; Lawsuit seeking $50 million accuses Smokey Robinson of rape; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, May 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 18:35


    Trump launches incentives for migrants in the U.S. illegally to ‘self deport'; Search underway after suspected smuggling boat capsizes near San Diego; Dave Portnoy speaks out after antisemitic incident at Barstool bar; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, May 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 19:32


    Exclusive: Trump defends second term agenda in new interview; Warren Buffett sounds alarm on trade war; Air traffic controller shortage leads to delays at major travel hub; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, May 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 18:43


    Nearby military chopper causes planes to abort landings at Reagan Airport; Strong jobs report amid tariff uncertainty; TEMU halting shipments from China to U.S. customers; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 19:09


    Trump removes Waltz as national security advisor in first major shake-up; Massive delays at one of the busiest airports in the U.S.; Businesses small and large warn about impacts of trade war; and more on tonight's broadcast. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 18:44


    Trump blames Biden for 0.3% decline in GDP;U.S. ports bracing for big drop in shipping; Judge orders release of Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, April 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 20:38


    Trump marks 100 days of second term at Michigan rally; Trump announces changes to auto tariffs; Severe weather wreaks havoc in southern Missouri; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, April 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 14:51


    Trump administration touts border security as 100-day mark nears; Inside El Salvador prison holding deported migrant; Millions without power following European blackout; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, April 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 19:09


    Multiple fatalities after car drives into crowd at festival; Millions in the path of severe weather; NBC News Stay Tuned Poll: 45% approve of Trump's job performance; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, April 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 21:31


    Pope Francis laid to rest in historic funeral ceremony; Faithful line Rome streets to pay tribute to Pope Francis; Trump and Zelenskyy speak at Pope Francis' funeral; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, April 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 21:00


    Judge accused of obstructing arrest of undocumented migrant; 250,000 people pay respects to Pope Francis over 3 days; Car bomb explosion kills top Russian military commander; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Thursday, April 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 20:50


    Trump urges Putin to 'STOP' after deadly Russian strike on Ukraine; More than 90,000 people have paid their respects to Pope Francis; Miami shooting leaves three injured; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, April 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 20:18


    Tens of thousands of faithful line up to pay respects to Pope Francis; Harvard President speaks out in exclusive interview, says we “cannot compromise”; Dow surges over 400 points amid new Trump statements on China tariffs; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, April 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 18:21


    Vatican releases new details about remembrance for Pope Francis; American cardinal temporarily leading the Vatican; Sources: Military information Hegseth shared came from secure messages; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Monday, April 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 20:50


    Remembering Pope Francis; Conclave to find new pope will begin within weeks; Stock market falls as Trump escalates attacks on Fed chair; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Sunday, April 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 21:31


    Severe storms bring deadly floods, tornadoes across the South; Report: Hegseth discussed attack details in second Signal chat; Tensions escalate after Supreme Court temporary pause; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Saturday, April 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 21:31


    Severe weather threatens Easter holiday travel; Putin declares Easter truce with Ukraine; Nationwide protests against Trump's agenda; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Friday, April 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 21:04


    Chilling updates in deadly FSU shooting investigation; New details about senator's meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia; Inside Iran ahead of high-stakes nuclear talks; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    The Drink with Kate Snow: Howard Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 10:06


    On this bonus episode of The Drink, Kate Snow sits down with 80s icon and musician Howard Jones. He reflects on his journey to stardom, from working in a Saran Wrap factory, to surviving a near-fatal accident that changed his life. Kate shows him a mixtape that he once appeared on and asks whether he minds being defined by decades-old hits, even as he continues to create new music.

    Thursday, April 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 19:03


    Deadly campus shooting at Florida State University; Trump says Federal Reserve chair's termination "cannot come soon enough"; Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing delayed and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Wednesday, April 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 18:43


    Judge finds “probable cause” Trump administration is in criminal contempt; Dallas school shooting suspect arrested on felony charge; Investigators say arson attack on Gov. Shapiro's home was politically motivated; and more on tonight's broadcast.

    Tuesday, April 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 20:28


    Trump administration freezes more than $2 billion after Harvard rejects demands; A shooting at a Dallas area High School leaves students shaken; Judge demands answers on what Trump admin. has done to return deported man; and more on tonight's broadcast.

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