Wondering who to root for at the 2026 Winter Olympics? NBC’s “My New Favorite Olympian” podcast, which is hosted by Olympic figure skating medalist Adam Rippon, will introduce you to Team USA’s most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. This episode is on 18-year-old snowboarder Bea Kim, who is determined to fight climate change to protect winter sports for future generations. Head over to the “My New Favorite Olympian” podcast feed and subscribe to listen to additional episodes!

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President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who has resisted Trump’s demands for the Fed to lower interest rates. NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains how Warsh secured the president's backing and why there could be Senate pushback to his confirmation. Plus: President Trump has not ruled out military action against Iran after the regime’s deadly crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests there. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Molly Hunter spoke with Iranian protesters about the sacrifices they've made and their vision for regime change.

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The Trump administration is signaling a tactical reset in Minnesota, but not a retreat. Border czar Tom Homan says he wants to return to "targeted" enforcement, and even floated the possibility of a drawdown in the Twin Cities. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley explains what that could look like in practice -- and why Homan is back on top of the Trump administration's immigration operation. Plus, a new report from Common Sense Media finds that more than a third of boys ages 11 to 17 have gambled in the past year. NBC News Now Daily Anchor Kate Snow explains why this could be the next mental health crisis for teenage boys.

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After deadly shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have publicly called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down, marking a rare break with the administration. Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles discusses whether their criticism is a sign of growing unease over enforcement tactics and accountability within the GOP and whether criticism of Department of Homeland Security policies could affect a key spending vote this week. Then, NBC News NOW anchor Savannah Sellers explains what’s at stake in a landmark case against social media companies, which are being sued over claims that they knowingly built addictive platforms linked to depression, eating disorders and self-harm for kids. While TikTok and Snap have already settled, Google and Meta now face a trial that could force Silicon Valley and Washington to rethink how social media is built.

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The Trump administration is reshuffling the deck on immigration enforcement: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino has been ousted from his role in Minnesota, border czar Tom Homan is going in. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley breaks down what this signals about the direction and durability of Operation Metro Surge and why bodycam footage from the shooting of Alex Pretti may test calls for a full investigation. Plus: Phase 2 of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is now within reach, after the remains of the final hostage killed after being kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023, were returned to Tel Aviv on Monday. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Matt Bradley breaks down what a possible partial reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt could mean for Gazans.

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Minnesota is once again a national flashpoint after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal officers on Saturday, setting off a new wave of protests. Joining the pod is Jana Shortal, anchor of Breaking the News on KARE-11, our NBC affiliate in the Twin Cities. She describes what she saw on the ground shortly after Pretti’s death, how she was pepper-sprayed while clearly credentialed as press, and how Minnesotans are being impacted by the ongoing confrontations with ICE. Then NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake breaks down why President Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota and whether Pretti’s death could lead to a shift in DHS strategy in the state.

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Hazardous ice, heavy snow and brutal temperatures are expected across half of the United States in this weekend’s potentially historic winter storm. Over a dozen states have declared emergencies, but one of the biggest concerns is Texas, which suffered a devastating and deadly power grid failure five years ago. NBC News Correspondent Ryan Chandler talks to guest host Laura Jarrett about the improvements the state has made and how residents can stay safe. Plus, protests and anger over Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations have flared again in Minneapolis, after a 5-year-old boy was detained in his driveway, according to a local school superintendent. NBC News Correspondent Maggie Vespa joins us from Minneapolis, where she pressed federal officials about the child’s detainment and explains why locals are worried about long-term operations.

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A Texas courtroom was stunned when a jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer of all charges over his response to the 2022 mass shooting. A second officer still faces trial over his response. NBC News Legal Analyst Misty Marris joins guest host Laura Jarrett to explain why legal experts were not surprised and what the verdict could mean for similar cases to come. Plus, President Donald Trump offered few details when he announced a potential deal with NATO for Greenland. What do Greenlanders think about this? NBC News Correspondent Ellison Barber joins from the capital, Nuuk, to share why residents are only cautiously optimistic, but preparing for the worst.

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Speaking to a room full of European leaders at the World Economic Forum today, President Trump blasted Europe, saying “it’s not headed in the right direction.” But he seemed to back down on his threat to take over Greenland through military force. NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander joins guest host Laura Jarrett to explain how the Greenland controversy is playing out at the global economic summit. Plus, the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank recently released a report suggesting that the government should encourage Americans to get married and have babies – including by hosting marriage bootcamps and giving newlyweds cash. But what’s really behind the group’s goal? NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen shares his reporting.

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President Donald Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, to meet with world leaders at the World Economic Forum, after tensions with European leaders ramped up this weekend over text messages. Why is Trump icing out America’s closest allies just before he meets them face-to-face? NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba joins guest host Laura Jarrett to preview the president’s trip. Plus, the Supreme Court is weighing the fate of key pieces of Trump’s economic agenda. As the court gets ready to deliver its decision about his sweeping tariffs, it will also hear oral arguments over the president’s ability to legally fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans breaks down what this could mean for businesses and markets.

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