Here's the Scoop
"Here’s the Scoop" is your new favorite evening podcast from NBC News. In each daily episode, our rotating hosts, Yasmin Vossoughian, Morgan Chesky and Brian Cheung, will cut through the noise and break down the day’s top stories with our trusted journalists on the ground and around the world. We'll share the inside story on our exclusives and the best of our original reporting. We'll go deeper on the stories that matter - and why they matter - to help keep you informed on the issues impacting your life. We’ll also share a few headlines you’ll want to be in the know about before you bring your day to a close or head out to that dinner party.
We’ll ask and answer the questions you’ve been wondering about and help you make sense of the stories and people shaping our world. From breaking news to who’s breaking the internet, politics to your pocketbook, sports to Silicon Valley, we’ll deliver news the way you want it: quick, clear, and insightful, in 15 minutes or less. Welcome “Here’s the Scoop” to your new evening routine.
Episodes
Why is Washington State Giving Private Data to ICE?
First up: An investigation from KING 5 in Seattle. Washington State’s Department of Licensing is once again quietly sharing driver’s license data with ICE and Homeland Security. Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with KING 5 investigative reporter Kristen Goodwillie about what the station uncovered. Then, media analyst Bill Carter joins to unpack CBS’s bombshell decision to cancel not just The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, but the entire franchise next spring.
18/07/25•18m 44s
DOGE days of summer; Plus, Bad Bunny’s homecoming
Overnight, the Senate voted to claw back $9 billion in already-approved funding slashing support for foreign aid, NPR, and PBS. It’s a bold move that could redefine federal budgeting under the Trump administration. Host Brian Cheung breaks it down with NBC News’ Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur, and later, sits down with José Díaz-Balart, anchor of weekend Nightly News, to talk about Bad Bunny’s groundbreaking residency in Puerto Rico and what it means for the island and its culture.
17/07/25•13m 45s
MAGA rift over Epstein files widens
Pressure is building on President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the Jeffrey Epstein files with Republicans, Democrats, and MAGA influencers all demanding answers. Trump calls the documents “pretty boring stuff,” while Bondi denies a client list exists and won’t release what the DOJ has. Even U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene calls it “the first fracture in MAGA.” Host Yasmin Vossoughian breaks it all down with Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell and politics reporter Allan Smith.
16/07/25•14m 8s
Congress' crypto week; Are your supplements safe?
It’s crypto week in Congress - and lawmakers are trying to create a framework for regulating the industry. Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans and Chief Capitol Hill Reporter Ryan Nobles. And then we turn to Doctor Kavita Patel who talks about when supplements can be too much of a good thing.
15/07/25•18m 2s
My time in Kerrville
We are 11 days out from the tragic Texas floods where at least 129 people are dead and 166 still unaccounted for. A majority of those are Kerr County residents, where Host Morgan Chesky grew up. Morgan has been on the ground in his hometown ever since and digging into some of the most pressing questions of the response with Texas officials.
14/07/25•9m 32s
My phone call with President Trump
Host Brian Cheung sits down with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, fresh off a wide-ranging phone call with President Trump. From looming tariffs to a cryptic tease about a “major statement”on Russia coming next week, Welker breaks down what the president said and what he didn’t.
11/07/25•13m 53s
FEMA’s fate and the breast cancer tool in the spotlight
The numbers are staggering, over 120 lives lost and 170 still missing after the floods in Central Texas. The devastation has reignited tough questions about FEMA’s future. Host Yasmin Vossoughian sits down with Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley to unpack the agency’s identity crisis and what it means as disasters grow more frequent and more deadly. Plus, we’re talking about the lifetime breast cancer assessment tool that’s suddenly everywhere, thanks to actress Olivia Munn. And Dr. Shieva Ghofrany joins us to break down what every woman needs to know when it comes to their breast health.
10/07/25•17m 18s
What tariff turmoil could mean for you
Host Yasmin Vossoughian breaks down the White House’s latest tariff moves and what it can mean for your wallet with co-host and NBC Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung. And NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk unpacks the swirl of theories still haunting the Jeffrey Epstein case, even as the Trump administration says Epstein died by suicide and that there is no “client list.”
09/07/25•15m 56s
Camp Mystic girl describes surviving Texas floods
More than 100 lives have been lost in the catastrophic Texas floods. Among those lives lost were dozens of children. Co-host Morgan Chesky sits down with 10-year-old Lucy Kennedy and her mother, Wynne, as Lucy describes the terrifying night at Camp Mystic. Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with Huntley Dantzler, a local volunteer helping in the desperate search-and-rescue efforts in Texas Hill Country.
08/07/25•16m 19s
Deadly Texas floods hit close to home for co-host Morgan Chesky
More than 90 people have been killed and an unknown number remain missing as a result of Texas's catastrophic floods. For NBC News correspondent and podcast co-host Morgan Chesky, the story is personal -- he grew up in Kerr County, Texas, where flash flooding has devastated the community. Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with Morgan about covering the story and his ties to the community. Morgan also interviews his mother, Karen, who evacuated from the storm.
07/07/25•17m 59s
‘Tis the Season for Summer Blockbusters
Catching any summer movies this holiday weekend? In this special July 4th episode, host Morgan Chesky talks with entertainment journalist Brian Balthazar about summer blockbusters – from Jaws to M3GAN 2.0.
04/07/25•11m 38s
Making sense of the economy’s mixed signals
Fair to say we’re getting some mixed signals about the U.S. economy. There are positive signs in the stock market and June jobs report, but uncertainty over tariffs and uneasiness over inflation. And it all comes as what President Trump calls his big, beautiful bill clears Congress. NBC News’ Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans joins host Morgan Chesky to break down what it all means for your wallet.
03/07/25•15m 29s
Diddy cleared of most serious charges
A jury in Lower Manhattan has delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. While they found him guilty of two lesser charges, Combs was cleared of the most serious charges: racketeering and sex trafficking. Attorney Lisa Banks is considered to be one of the leading lawyers of #MeToo, and she joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss the verdict. Also, NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins from Tehran to explain why Iran is taking steps to stop cooperating with the UN nuclear watchdog.
02/07/25•16m 51s
Fears grow for healthcare workers detained in Gaza
More than 70 people were killed across Gaza yesterday, including at the Al-Baqa Cafe in Gaza City. Israeli soldiers also opened fire on Palestinians trying to get humanitarian aid near Khan Yunis, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and witnesses. At the same time, medical resources are under enormous strain, and healthcare workers like Dr. Hussam Abu-Safiya have been detained by the Israeli military. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by MedGlobal co-founder Dr. John Kahler to explain how Israeli Defense Forces detention of healthcare workers has impacted administering aid on the ground.
01/07/25•12m 53s
Jury’s out on Diddy
After seven weeks of testimony, the jury is deliberating whether Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is guilty of five criminal counts. Host Morgan Chesky is joined by NBC News entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas from verdict watch outside the courthouse. And NBC News Congressional correspondent Ryan Nobles brings us up to speed on the Senate’s Monday marathon vote-a-rama.
30/06/25•14m 56s
Supreme Court delivers Trump a win on birthright citizenship
In its final day before summer recess, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a win, by curbing injunctions that blocked in its effort to end birthright citizenship in the United States. NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett and senior Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley join host Yasmin Vossoughian for our first-ever SCOTUS Friday.
27/06/25•14m 48s
What you need to know about the CDC vaccine panel
It’s day two of meetings for the newly overhauled vaccine advisory panel which is making recommendations on childhood vaccines, as well as flu and COVID shots. Host Morgan Chesky breaks it down with NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. John Torres with what the new recommendations could mean for you and your family.
26/06/25•12m 59s
Is Iran’s nuclear program ‘obliterated’?
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that US strikes this weekend “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program – but an intelligence assessment suggests that might not be the case. Host Yasmin Vossoughian talks with our national security correspondent Courtney Kube about what’s in the report. She’s also joined by James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about what it means for nuclear non-proliferation. Follow NBC’s continuing coverage at https://www.nbcnews.com/
25/06/25•14m 8s
Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran
President Donald Trump arrives in the Netherlands for a NATO summit, just hours after announcing a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Host Morgan Chesky talks to chief international correspondent Keir Simmons about how the region is responding. We also talk to national political correspondent Steve Kornacki about New York City’s mayoral race - and why the rest of the country should be paying attention.
24/06/25•12m 55s
Iran launches attack on U.S. military base in Qatar
The Iranian military launched a strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, retaliating after the U.S. bombed its nuclear sites over the weekend. Qatar confirmed the attack. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins host Yasmin Vossoughian from Tel Aviv, and Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander reports on the conversations inside the West Wing.Follow NBC’s continuing coverage at https://www.nbcnews.com/
23/06/25•14m 52s
Introducing: Here's the Scoop
"Here’s the Scoop" is your new favorite evening podcast from NBC News. In each daily episode, our rotating hosts, Yasmin Vossoughian, Morgan Chesky and Brian Cheung, will cut through the noise and break down the day’s top stories with our trusted journalists on the ground and around the world. We'll share the inside story on our exclusives and the best of our original reporting. We'll go deeper on the stories that matter - and why they matter - to help keep you informed on the issues impacting your life. We’ll also share a few headlines you’ll want to be in the know about before you bring your day to a close or head out to that dinner party.We’ll ask and answer the questions you’ve been wondering about and help you make sense of the stories and people shaping our world. From breaking news to who’s breaking the internet, politics to your pocketbook, sports to Silicon Valley, we’ll deliver news the way you want it: quick, clear, and insightful, in 15 minutes or less. Welcome “Here’s the Scoop” to your new evening routine.
16/06/25•1m 36s
