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Democrats racked up big political wins in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia this year with a laser-focus on affordability, despite President Trump touting an “A+++++” economy. Now, heading into 2026, the question is: Whose message will be more compelling to voters in the November midterms? And what impact will that have on the administration? NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki and Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles join to take stock of politics in 2025 and look ahead to the midterms still around the corner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first full Supreme Court term of President Trump’s second presidency is ongoing, and the docket is packed with high-stakes cases that could reshape the legal system. The justices are weighing challenges directly tied to Trump, including cases that test the limits of presidential power, while also taking on consequential questions about LGBTQ rights and campaign finance. So how far is this court willing to upend precedence? And what could it mean for the country? NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett and Supreme Court Reporter Lawrence Hurley join us with their perspective from inside and outside the courtroom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Got new tech under the tree – but don’t know if you should hang onto the gift receipt? We talk to Wall Street Journal Senior Personal Tech Columnist Joanna Stern about what's worth keeping and what is worth a trip back to the store. Plus, we're looking ahead at the biggest tech and business stories to watch in 2026. Joanna closes the episode giving us a sneak peek of her forthcoming book on AI and insights that might just change how you think about artificial intelligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Radio host Delilah Rene Luke has been on the air for decades. Her show “Delilah” has racked up 8-10 million weekly listeners across 160 radio stations, making her the most listened-to woman in the history of American radio. When she’s not on the air, Delilah is busy: She’s the mother of some 18 children, most of whom she adopted, with serious health conditions. After a break to grieve the loss of one of those sons, Zach, she’s back on the air. She joins Yas this Christmas Eve to talk about where her show began, how she connects with people through music, and coping with challenges. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The FDA has approved a pill version of the GLP-1 weight loss drug Wegovy from Novo Nordisk. The Department of Health and Human Services could be setting a new vaccine schedule. And ACA subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. We speak with NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. Natalie Azar about the new developments and why the rising cost of health care is creating anxiety among nearly half of U.S. adults. Plus: Ahead of the holidays, we have weather, travel and shopping updates for your last-minute trips Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.