Lester Holt Podcasts

Israel has continued its attacks on Gaza, a suspected serial killer was caught in California after four people were killed over the course of four days and polar bears are invading a town in Canada at a record rate.By NBC News

George Santos expelled from Congress after House vote; Fighting resumes in Gaza after cease-fire ends; Sandra Day O’Connor, first female Supreme Court justice, dies at 93; and more on tonight’s broadcast.By NBC News

Listen to the NBC News Republican Presidential debate — moderated by Lester Holt and Kristen Welker, joined by Hugh Hewitt — as five candidates face off on the debate stage: former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.…

Israel says it has resumed military operations inside Gaza after the 7-day truce expired. Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Richard Haass discusses the latest developments in the war. New York Times staff writer Ronen Bergman and former CIA Director John Brennan breaks down reports about the intelligence failures leading up to the Ham…

Cease-fire in Gaza will extend at least through tomorrow, Israeli military says; Mothers of college students shot in Vermont speak out about incident; House Republicans set to decide fate of Rep. George Santos tomorrow; and more on tonight’s broadcast.By NBC News

Eight more hostages are released as the cease-fire in Gaza reaches its seventh day. Former Middle East Analyst and Negotiator Aaron David Miller warns of escalation between the Middle East and U.S., and former Director of U.S. Hostage Recovery Christopher O'Leary discusses the recent hostage releases. Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) battles his House c…

American among 12 additional hostages released as cease-fire continues; Deadly U.S. Air Force Osprey crash off of Japan’s southern coast; Gas prices are down as U.S. oil production is back up to record levels; and more on tonight’s broadcast.By NBC News

Abbey Onn, whose younger cousins Erez and Sahar Kalderon were released over the weekend, gives her perspective on the ongoing deals to release hostages from Gaza. Major Doron Spielman, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, discusses Israel’s hostage release efforts. Kevin Munoz, spokesperson for President Biden’s re-election campaign, gives t…

Lester Holt anchors an NBC News Special Report as an American hostage is released by Hamas.By NBC News

12 more hostages released by Hamas; Millions of Americans hit with first winter blast; Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for financial crimes; and more on tonight’s broadcast.By NBC News

The temporary truce between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day, and the U.S. renews calls for Israel to avoid further civilian displacement in Gaza. Sharone Lifschitz, whose mother was released by Hamas last month but whose father is still being held hostage inside Gaza, shares her family’s experiences as the war continues. Retired Adm. James Stav…

Inside hostages’ 49 days of captivity while being held by Hamas; Suspect arraigned in shooting of three students of Palestinian descent in Vermont; China grappling with spike in respiratory illnesses, U.S. seeing rise in flu and RSV cases; and more on tonight’s broadcast.By NBC News

Hamas released 11 more hostages after an agreement to extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire for two more days was reached. Jason Eaton pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder in the shooting of three students of Palestinian descent. Senate is back in session with foreign aid on the top of the to-do list. Republican primary candidates are…

Hamas releases first U.S. citizen as part of temporary cease-fire agreement; Authorities search for suspect who shot 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont; Sunday predicted to be biggest air travel day in U.S. history; and more on tonight’s broadcast.By NBC News

Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of the Washington Post's "Early 202," joins Kristen Welker to analyze President Biden's foreign policy challenges as he personally engaged himself in freeing hostages from Hamas but reckons with a war that is "completely dividing the Democratic Party."By NBC News

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan provides an update on the Americans held hostage by Hamas. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, gives his assessment on the hostage releases and the status of congressional aid to Israel in its war with Hamas. Actor and advocate Selma Blair talks about her work on disability r…

More hostages released after the Israel-Hamas deal almost fell through, the police officer convicted of killing George Floyd was stabbed in prison and 14 million Americans are under winter weather alerts.By NBC News