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President Trump pitched a new government-sponsored 401K saving plan in his State of the Union, and other ways to address concerns about affordability. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung breaks down whether his speech offered real reassurance, and what these economic proposals could mean for the midterms. Meanwhile, wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s pick for surgeon general, answered Senate questions in her nomination hearing about her connections to the Make America Great Again movement, lack of qualifications, views on vaccines and more. NBC News health reporter Aria Bendix explains the potential impact of this close ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on America's health care. 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 heads to Capitol Hill tonight to deliver his State of the Union address — and he's already warning it won't be short. With the economy, immigration and a slate of high-stakes moves abroad on the table, there's plenty to cover. Our Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake joins us with a preview of where the president will be leaning in — and where he’ll be reframing the conversation. Plus, Ukraine is still grinding on, four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainians remain unbroken, even as Moscow insists it hasn’t achieved its goals. The fighting has left nearly half a million people dead and more than a million wounded or missing. As battles continue and negotiations stall, is there any real path to ending the war? Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins from Kyiv. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cars burning. Highways blocked. Guadalajara looked like a city under siege yesterday after the Mexican army killed “El Mencho,” the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and one of the most wanted criminals on the planet. The White House has said the U.S. had a hand in the operation, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirming American intelligence support played a role. How much did U.S. pressure push Mexico to act? And with El Mencho gone, what happens next? NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez joins us to discuss. And the world is pushing back against President Trump’s latest tariff escalation, with Europe leading the charge. The European Union has suspended a trade deal signed with the U.S. just last summer, citing what it calls an increasingly unpredictable American negotiating partner. The pause follows a rapid-fire week of trade whiplash. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung breaks down how wide this trade fight could spread, and why there might not be as much fallout for global markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Olympic Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line in Cortina, a full second and a half ahead of the field, it looked like dominance. But behind that third Olympic gold medal and a career as the most decorated Alpine skier in history was a story most people never saw: one of grief, doubt and the quiet, grueling work of putting yourself back together. In this episode, host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with Mikaela Shiffrin for a conversation about mental health, loss and what it really means to carry the weight of the world's expectations down a mountain at 80 miles an hour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Supreme Court has struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose them. NBC News Senior Supreme Court Reporter Lawrence Hurley and Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans break down the decision and what it means for the high court, U.S. businesses and the economy. Then, White House Correspondent Monica Alba explains how President Trump is planning to respond to the ruling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested today by British law enforcement on suspicion of misconduct in public office connected to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins us from London to explain how Britain is reacting to the unprecedented arrest of a former royal. Plus, the ripple effects from the latest trove of Epstein documents are spreading from Wall Street to Hollywood to Washington, D.C. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins us to break down the high-profile resignations, the sworn congressional testimonies, and the question everyone’s asking: Who’s next? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified today in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms were designed to be addictive to kids. A now-20-year-old plaintiff claims that years on the apps worsened her depression. Meta and Google deny the claims, pointing to built-in safety features. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett explains how this case could reshape the rules for Big Tech and the kids who use it. Plus, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is weighing in on the clash between CBS and Stephen Colbert, after the network’s lawyers urged him not to air an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, a Democrat, citing the FCC’s “equal time” rule. NBC News Business Reporter Allie Canal breaks down the implications, for late night and legacy media, of upholding this rule during an election year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. and Iran were back at the negotiating table for a second round of nuclear talks, even as tensions outside the room continue to rise. These negotiations come after Iran’s deadly crackdown over the nationwide uprising, where over 7,000 people were killed, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. NBC News Digital’s international editor and reporter Babak Dehghanpisheh joins the pod to break down whether these talks are a genuine off-ramp from conflict in the shadow of possible escalation. And in China, hundreds of millions of people are on the move for the Lunar New Year, the world’s largest annual migration. The holiday blends family reunions, gift-giving and a massive travel surge, with consumers expected to spend more than $140 billion on trips, meals and presents. NBC News Correspondent Janis Makey Frayer joins the pod to talk about how Chinese officials are banking on a burst of consumer spending to jump-start an economy losing steam. And what better time to do it than the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of raw energy, bold risk and big swings. Plus, Olympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor joins us to talk about motherhood and the monobob, and we remember a Civil Rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More than any other president in recent history, President Trump has focused on changing the White House and also Washington, D.C., to his liking. In just a year, in the mode of a true real estate developer with a strong brand sensibility, Trump has gilded the Oval Office, paved over the Rose Garden, demolished the East Wing, planned a giant new ballroom and put his name on the Kennedy Center. But is his renovation fever really “unprecedented”? NBC Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell and NBC News Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss join us for a special President’s Day episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Israel and Gaza enter the second phase of the U.S.-brokered peace plan, the authority over Palestinian-controlled land continues to be a key dispute. In the West Bank, Israel just expanded its enforcement authority over land use and planning in areas run by the Palestinian Authority, lifting long-standing restrictions on land sales to Israeli Jews in what some critics are calling a “de facto annexation.” NBC News Foreign Correspondent Matt Bradley explains what this means for people in the region, a potential two-state solution and the future of an Israel-Palestinian peace deal. Plus, social media companies are on trial in California and New Mexico over separate claims that the platforms are harming children. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who brought the state’s case against Meta over claims of sexual exploitation on Instagram and Facebook, explains what regulation is needed to protect kids online. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.