Here's the Scoop

“Here’s the Scoop” went live on election night to break down all the key races and ballot measures to watch as the results came in. Host Yasmin Vossoughian tapped some of our very favorite colleagues at NBC News to help us make sense of it all: Laura Jarrett, Jon Allen and, it’s not election night without Steve Kornacki at the Big Board. Tonight on the podcast, we bring you a slice of that special. But we know the news doesn’t stop, so we’re gonna be back in your feed later today with another episode, as usual. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Kornacki, NBC News' chief data analyst and a go-to expert for polling insights, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to delve into the latest national polling trends just before Election Day. He discusses the fluctuating approval ratings for Trump and the historical significance behind them. Kornacki reveals that Democrats have a slight edge in the generic ballot and shares insights on public perception surrounding the government shutdown. The conversation also touches on key races in Virginia and New Jersey, examining how local results might reflect national trends.

In this engaging discussion, Jon Allen, a digital political reporter for NBC News, unpacks the dire implications of the government shutdown on SNAP recipients, revealing the human impact of political gridlock. Meanwhile, Jane Timm, an NBC News senior reporter specializing in election policy, highlights the critical retention races for Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court justices, exploring their potential effects on the state’s judicial landscape. Tune in for a lively analysis of politics, accountability, and what’s at stake for voters!

We’re one week out from Election Day, and polls are already open across the country, with key races in New Jersey, Virginia, California and here in New York City. Today, we’re zeroing in on New York, where, to many, the mayoral race isn’t just about who runs the city — it’s about who defines the Democratic Party. The contest has cracked open deep divides over crime, housing and identity, and the result could send a message far beyond the five boroughs. NBC News Politics Reporter Allan Smith, who had an interview with Mamdani yesterday, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian. And Prince Andrew’s royal downfall just hit a new low. Buckingham Palace announced that the disgraced duke has been officially stripped of his remaining royal title and told to pack his bags and move out of the Royal Lodge, the sprawling Windsor estate he’s called home for decades. It’s a dramatic move that underscores King Charles’s efforts to distance the monarchy from scandal. Emily Nash, who is a Royal Editor at HELLO! magazine, joins the pod. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump wrapped up his Asia tour with a high-stakes stop in South Korea, where he held a “12 out of 10” meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. The two leaders met for nearly two hours to cool tensions over trade, fentanyl and the war in Ukraine. Trump said the talks led to a lot of “finalization,” even if nothing official was signed. So what actually came out of it? Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by NBC News foreign correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer. Plus, in a shocking announcement last night, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other nations. After more than 30 years since the U.S. last confirmed nuclear testing, a federal site in Nevada could see these tests resume. The announcement comes as China and Russia appear to be leveraging up their weapons’ supplies. NBC News chief Washington and foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell joins the podcast to answer the question: Are we re-entering a Cold War? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s Day 29 of the federal government shutdown, and several key deadlines are coming up this week that could heighten the pain for everyday Americans. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to run through the impacts to SNAP recipients, government workers like air traffic controllers, and those on Obamacare. Plus, 100 days out from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the youngest-ever Olympic snowboarding champ, Red Gerard, tells Yasmin how he’s gearing up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re one week out from Election Day, with major races in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City. Voters will head to the polls facing a number of issues, including the impact of the ongoing government shutdown. NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down the polling and share a preview of some of next week’s biggest races. Plus, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica today not only as the most powerful storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season — it’s now tied as the strongest storm ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. Hurricane Melissa heads this evening toward Cuba, where residents are bracing for more life-threatening damage. Erin McGarry, the executive editor of the NBC News Climate Unit, joins the show to break down why this storm became so devastating. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump is in Japan, the second stop on his Asia tour, meeting with Emperor Naruhito and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female leader. But all eyes are on what’s next: Trump’s upcoming sit-down with China’s Xi Jinping. The high-stakes meeting is aimed at cooling the trade war that’s been boiling between Washington and Beijing. Ahead of it, U.S. officials say they’ve agreed on a framework deal to roll back Trump’s threatened 100 percent tariffs on Chinese imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Meet the Press it could mark the first real thaw in years of economic brinkmanship. Host Morgan Chesky is joined by Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Hakke, who is traveling with the President. And a week after that lightning-fast Louver raid, French police say they’ve made arrests. One suspect was nabbed mid-escape at Charles de Gaulle, while another suspect was caught outside Paris. The rest of the suspects and the loot are still missing. So, what happens when a high-stakes art caper starts to unravel? We’re talking with former FBI agent Robert K. Wittman, who’s helped recover some of the world’s most priceless treasures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump just shut down trade talks with Canada, accusing its government of meddling in a Supreme Court case over his “reciprocal tariffs. “The alleged interference? An ad from Ontario that aired during the Blue Jays–Mariners playoff game, featuring clips from Ronald Reagan’s 1987 speech. Host Brian Cheung unpacks how a baseball broadcast sparked a new trade war with NBC News senior business correspondent Christine Romans. And the feds are calling it Operation Royal Flush, a mob-backed poker scandal with an NBA twist. Prosecutors accuse 31 people, including Trail Blazers coach and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, of rigging underground games tied to the Gambino crime family. Authorities say players never stood a chance thanks to rigged shuffling machines and high-tech lenses that let cheaters read the cards. NBC News breaking business reporter Rob Wile is here to break down this stuff that sounds straight out of a James Bond movie. 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 gambling scandal shaking the NBA and the Mob underworld. Federal officials have charged more than 30 people in two sweeping investigations, “Operation Nothing But Bet” and “Operation Royal Flush.” The feds say the schemes involved illegal sports gambling and high-stakes poker rigging backed by organized crime. Among those arrested: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and former NBA player Damon Jones. The charges include wire fraud, money laundering, extortion and illegal gambling, with victims allegedly cheated out of $7 million. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by Jonathan Dienst, the chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC here in New York, as well as NBC Sports NBA writer and managing editor Kurt Helin. And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military has launched a second deadly strike on vessels in the Pacific, part of what the administration claims is a crackdown on drug trafficking at sea. But are the strikes strictly about drugs? Will Freeman, a fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, 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.