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44. August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025
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43. Nicole Scherzinger
July 27, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Tony winner Nicole Scherzinger grabs pizza with Willie Geist to talk about her dazzling run in "Sunset Boulevard," her music with the Pussycat Dolls and working with the late Liam Payne on his last major TV appearance before his tragic death. An American Airlines pilot quickly aborted takeoff after a tire fell off and rolled away as the jet was speeding down the runway in Denver on Saturday. Passengers and crew evacuated using the emergency slide and one passenger went to the hospital with a minor injury. Dangerously hot weather is gripping much of the country, with more than 125 million people from the Plains to the Northeast under heat advisories between Sunday and Monday. Meanwhile, air quality alerts are in place from New Jersey up to Maine because of smoke coming down from Canadian wildfires. Just days after Stephen Colbert, one of Trump's loudest critics, announced his popular late-night show has been cancelled by CBS, the FCC approved Skydance's $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, CBS' parent company, in a deal that includes conditions for the network's news division. NBC's Erin McLaughlin reports in this week's Sunday Focus. A photographer in Altadena, California, who lost her lost her home in the devastating Eaton Fire, is documenting her neighbourhood's efforts to rebuild using a centuries-old craft called tintype. NBC's Steve Patterson reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight. Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist runs through the Highs and Lows of the week including Pope Leo being gifted a custom 'Da Pope' T-shirt, Astronomer, the company at the center of the Coldplay Kiss Cam frenzy, hiring Gwyneth Paltrow as their "temporary spokesperson," and more.
42. July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025
The desperate search for people missing after the Texas floods continues as rescue teams continue to search the Guadalupe River. Along with the recovery efforts is a push for answers with NBC's KXAS-TV in Dallas obtaining FEMA records showing that Kerr County did not use a wireless alert system to send alerts with safety instructions when flooding began. NBC's Ryan Chandler reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss the Trump administration's change in tone around eliminating FEMA in the wake of the Texas flood disaster. One year after the assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the president is speaking out about his near-death experience and the failures of the secret service. Meanwhile, Trump's global trade war is ramping up with the president threatening to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, two of America's biggest trading partners. Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge hit the 350th home run of his career while playing against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, making him the fastest player in the MLB history to reach the milestone. Judge earned the accolade nearly 200 games faster than baseball legend Mark McGwire. After Poland's Iga Świątek's historic win in the women's final at Wimbledon on Saturday, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner will face off against No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the men's final. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports for Sunday TODAY. Nvidia, a tech company that produces chips, systems, and software for AI, has become the first company ever to hit a market value of $4 trillion. The company has grown more than 20% in 2025 alone in the midst of a global AI revolution that has both benefits and risks. NBC's Brian Cheung reports in this week's Sunday Focus. Grok, the AI chatbot produced by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI, is apologizing for antisemitic comments made on X. The company says that the responses were related to an issue with an update that was made to the code and that they have refactored the entire system to prevent further abuse. NBC's Brian Cheung reports for Sunday TODAY.
41. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
July 6, 2025
The roads and skies will be packed on Sunday as millions travel home after the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. NBC's Shaquille Brewster reports for Sunday TODAY with the best and worst times to travel. Tropical Storm Chantal came ashore along the coast of South Carolina, and it is expected to bring up to six inches of rain along with rip currents and rough surf at the beaches. Chantal is the first named storm of the hurricane season to hit the United States. President Donald Trump is scheduled to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House Monday as Israel and Hamas appear to make progress on ceasefire negotiations. The two leaders are also expected to discuss the recent strikes by both the U.S. and Israel against Iran and its nuclear facilities. The rift between President Donald Trump and his one-time ally Elon Musk is growing with the richest person in the world saying he will create a new political party in response to the passing of Trump's massive tax and spending bill. Musk says the new political party, called the America Party, could target just a handful of seats in Congress and then act as a the deciding votes on key laws. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. With the movie industry facing numerous challenges, theater owners and Hollywood are betting big on summer blockbusters like "F1: The Movie" and "Jurassic World Rebirth" to encourage audiences to return to the big screen. NBC's Camila Bernal reports in this week's Sunday Focus. The Museum of BBQ in Kansas City, Missouri, a mecca for beloved meats, is honoring America's long, spicy history of barbecue. NBC's Stephanie Gosk shares an inside look in this week's Sunday Spotlight. Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist runs through our Highs and Lows of the week, including Joey "Jaws" Chestnut's triumphant return to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island, a wild turkey ambush and more.
40. Billy Crystal
June 29, 2025
In this Sunday Sitdown, legendary actor Billy Crystal joins Willie Geist to discuss his life in comedy, iconic movie roles and share the story behind, "I'll have what she's having," his memorable line from "When Harry Met Sally..." Some of the world's most famous celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, the Kardashians, Tom Brady and Leonardo DiCaprio, descended on Venice, Italy, to attend the lavish nuptials of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. Some locals hit the streets to demonstrate against the extravagance with fears that their city is being exploited. NBC's Molly Hunter reports in this week's Sunday Focus. The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking case begins deliberations Monday after a seven-week trial in Manhattan. Combs, who has denied the allegations against him, faces five criminal counts. NBC's Chloe Melas reports for Sunday TODAY. The California Academy of Sciences is leading an effort to bring back the Xerces blue butterfly, which went extinct around 1941 because of human development in San Francisco. Researchers are hoping to reintroduce silvery blue cousins to the ecosystem to act as crucial pollinators and restart the butterfly population. NBC's Gadi Schwartz reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight. An exchange between an attorney and a Colorado appeals court judge got awkward when the lawyer misspoke and called the judge "honey" instead of "your honor." NBC's Hallie Jacksons runs through the Highs and Lows of the week on Sunday TODAY, including a delivery driver who stopped for a quick cool-down in the middle of a heat wave, Jason Kelce donning a speedo at an Eagles Autism Foundation event and more!
39. June 22, 2025
June 22, 2025
In a news conference from The Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine share operational details of the United States' attack on Saturday of three Iranian sites tied to its nuclear program. "We devastated the Iranian nuclear program," Hegseth said. After an alarming rise in recent of political violence, including an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, a gunman in Minnesota targeting Democratic lawmakers, and now a man accused of trying to kidnap the Mayor of Memphis, many lawmakers across the country and in Washington, D.C., are expressing concerns about their own safety. NBC's Melanie Zonona reports in this week's Sunday Focus. New York's Whitney Museum of American Art's new exhibit, American Sublime, features more than 40 of artist Amy Sherald's paintings of contemporary Black American life. Sherald, best known for her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonnna Taylor, sits down with NBC's Antonia Hylton in this week's Sunday Spotlight with a look inside the gallery and opens up about finding representation through art. NBC's Morgan Radford runs through the Highs and Lows of the week on Sunday TODAY including Steve Carell breaking into a dance during his commencement speech, a group of ducklings taking a leap of faith to reach their mom and more!
38. Mark Hamill
June 15, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, legendary actor Mark Hamill joins Willie Geist to share his return to the big screen for his new film "The Life of Chuck," based on the Stephen King novella. Hamill looks back on his career before his life-changing role in "Star Wars," and opens up about the future of Luke Skywalker. Retired FBI agent Rob D'Amico joins Sunday TODAY to break down the search for the gunman in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their wives and explain what investigators will do to protect the people named in the "hit list" found in the suspect's vehicle. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss how Washington is responding to the acts of political violence in Minnesota and mourning the two lives of Melissa Hortman and her husband. U.S. Army troops and vehicles rolled through the heart of Washington, D.C. on Saturday in a military parade long desired by President Donald Trump. While President Trump took part in the event, which coincided with the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country took to the streets in what they called "No Kings" demonstrations as they marched peacefully to protest the president. NBC's Vaughn Hillyard reports for Sunday TODAY. As Israel and Iran trade missile strikes, Iran is issuing a direct threat to the United States that further support of Israel will result in direct strikes on U.S. military bases in the region. NBC's Matt Bradley reports for Sunday TODAY. Experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say the 2025 hurricane season is shaping up to be above average with more storms than previous years. Those warnings come as the NOAA finds itself in the sights of the Trump administration and its sweeping federal budget cuts. NBC's Angie Lassman reports in this week's Sunday Focus.
37. June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Oscar winner Benicio del Toro joins Willie Geist to chat about returning to the world of Wes Anderson to lead the famed director's new movie, "The Phoenician Scheme," and how his Academy Award changed his life. More than 40 million Americans are in the path of severe weather after heavy rain and strong winds battered communities across the Eastern half of the U.S. in states like Alabama and Oklahoma. NBC's Ryan Chandler reports for Sunday TODAY. Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers sent a letter to the judge asking again for a mistrial in the music mogul's sex trafficking case. Combs' defense team alleged "prosecutorial misconduct," claiming prosecutors knew one witness' testimony was false. The August Egg Company is recalling nearly two million eggs in stores like Safeway and Walmart due to a salmonella outbreak. The CDC reports at least 79 people from New Jersey to California have got sick from the eggs. American tennis star Coco Gauff won her first French Open singles title beating the world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a comeback three-set victory. Ukraine's "Operation Spider Web," a covert drone operation which destroyed more than 40 Russian aircraft at four different bases, may be remembered as the moment that changed the world of war forever. Baykar, the Turkish manufacturer behind the drones say they are equipping the aircraft with AI, a move that will "turn warfare into three-dimensional chess." NBC's Keir Simmons reports in this week's Sunday Focus.
36. Ina Garten
June 1, 2025
In Part One of this Sunday Sitdown Live, "The Barefoot Contessa" Ina Garten joins Willie Geist and fans at City Winery in New York City, for a conversation about her bestselling memoir "Be Ready When the Luck Happens," in which she opens up about her "dour" childhood, starting her own business and having her husband Jeffrey by her side. Health officials say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds more wounded in an attack at a humanitarian aid site in Gaza. The exact circumstances of the deadly incident remain unclear, but three witnesses tell NBC News an Israeli tank fired on a crow as people were on their way to get food and water. The Israeli military says they are unaware of any injuries from their gunfire and are investigating. President Donald Trump has pulled his nomination of Jared Isaacman as the next head of NASA, saying on social media he will announce a new nominee who will be "mission aligned." Meanwhile, overseas, the Trump administration formally provided Iran with a proposal on a potential nuclear agreement. NBC's Vaughn Hillyard reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss the prospects for President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" as it heads to the Senate after the House narrowly passed it. Hazy conditions, caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires, are still threatening the air quality for millions in Midwest and all the way to the Southeast. The dangerous air quality comes as millions in the West are under heat alerts and a severe storm system unleashes tornadoes in Kentucky and Tennessee. NBC's Aaron Gilchrist reports for Sunday TODAY. A group of British climbers have sparked a fierce debate after they reached the summit of Mount Everest in less than a week, crediting xenon gas as their secret weapon to acclimatize much quicker to the higher altitudes. Climbers usually spend five to six weeks climbing from base camp to higher elevations and back again to allow their bodies to get used to the lack of oxygen before reaching the summit of the world's tallest mountain. NBC's Camila Bernal reports in this week's Sunday Focus.
35. May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025
Russia launched some 367 drones and missiles at about 30 cities through Ukraine in its largest aerial attack on the country in the more than three-years-long war. At least 12 people have been killed, including three children and hundreds more injured. NBC's Matt Bradley reports for Sunday TODAY. President Donald Trump delivered the commencement address at the United States Military Academy at West Point, slamming previous administrations for military interventions around the world as dozens gathered near the campus to protest. Meanwhile, former President Joe Biden was seen publicly for the first time since announcing that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Millions of Americans are braving a busy Memorial Day travel weekend after severe weather slammed parts of the South with damaging storms over Oklahoma, heavy winds, rain and even hail seen as far south as Florida. This holiday weekend could set a record for Memorial Day travel with AAA predicting 45 million people on the move. NBC's Ryan Chandler reports for Sunday TODAY. Authorities are still searching for five of the ten New Orleans inmates who broke out of jail last weekend. According to court records, up to nine people have been arrested and charged with either assisting in the initial escape or helping the inmates once out. Officials say the escapees may be reaching out to family and friends for help as the list of alleged accomplices grows. NBC's Priscilla Thompson reports for Sunday TODAY. Five years ago today, the arrest and subsequent death of a 46-year-old man named George Floyd sparked protests across the country and calls for police reform to shift how America views race and policing. NBC's Shaquille Brewster reports in this week's Sunday Focus on how the national movement to reform policing is now at a crossroads. Five years ago today, the arrest and subsequent death of a 46-year-old man named George Floyd sparked protests across the country and calls for police reform to shift how America views race and policing. NBC's Shaquille Brewster reports in this week's Sunday Focus on how the national movement to reform policing is now at a crossroads. Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist shares a message of support to TODAY's Sheinelle Jones and her family after the loss of her husband Uche Ojeh. Willie says "We came to know Uche over the years as a charming, smart, faithful and humble man with a radiant smile to match Sheinelle's."
34. Gloria Estefan
May 18, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, music icon Gloria Estefan joins Willie Geist to share how she is returning to her roots with her new album, "Raíces," and reflect on her rise to become the "Queen of Latin Pop." She discusses her family's escape from Cuba, her love for husband Emilio Estefan and releasing the hit "Conga." Estefan also opens up about returning to the stage after her 1990 bus accident and the musical she is working on now, called "Basura." The death toll has risen to at least 27 after a series of storms rolled across the country, spinning off devastating tornadoes and damaging thousands of homes and businesses. On Sunday, 20 million people from Nebraska to Texas face possible hail, extreme winds and tornadoes. NBC's Kathy Park reports for Sunday TODAY. Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square to see Pope Leo XIV celebrate his first public Mass as leader of the Catholic Church. The American pontiff called for peace with world leaders in the audience, including Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports for Sunday TODAY. President Donald Trump said he will speak to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin separately about a potential ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump called out Walmart, saying the nation's largest retailer should not blame tariffs for possible price hikes at its stores across the country. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to preview her exclusive interview with former Vice President Mike Pence over President Donald Trump's tariffs and the impact they may have on American consumers and the economy. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy testified before Congress about widespread staff shortages and communications failures at some of the busiest airports in the world, shining a light on America's outdated air traffic control system. Duffy speaks with NBC's Tom Costello in this week's Sunday Focus on how the agency plans to update the system.
33. May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
Pope Leo XIV returned to the balcony where he was introduced to the world, for a historic first Sunday address as the first American pontiff. The pope called for ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine. In a meeting earlier with the College of Cardinals, Leo said he would follow Pope Francis' legacy of synodality, caring for the poor and rejected and dialogue with the modern world. NBC's Anne Thompson reports for Sunday TODAY. Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for direct peace talks in the war he started with Ukraine more than three years ago. His proposal comes after world leaders met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and threatened Russia with sanctions. President Donald Trump welcomed the announcement, calling it "potentially a great day for Russia and Ukraine." NBC's Keir Simmons reports for TODAY. Negotiators for the U.S. and China met in Switzerland for a second day of de-escalating a trade war between the two countries. President Donald Trump said online that the meeting was "very good" and "great progress made!" NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Residents in the Southeast are bracing for potential aftershocks a day after a 4.1 magnitude earthquake outside of Knoxville, Tennessee rattled homes and business. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has announced Junior Alvarado, the jockey who rode Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty has been fined $62,000 for striking the horse too many times during the race. Sovereignty's owners say Alvarado will not run in the second leg of the triple crown, the Preakness Stakes. When Pope Leo XIV was announced as the new pope, Catholics in the United States and his hometown of Chicago celebrated having one of their own lead the church. After the announcement, there were hours of speculation in the city over which baseball team the new pope supported before his family confirmed he is White Sox loyal. NBC's Shaquille Brewster reports in this week's Sunday Focus on Pope Leo's journey from Chicago to the Vatican where he's become the new leader of the Catholic Church.
32. May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Vince Vaughn joins Willie Geist for a conversation about his new movie "Nonnas" and the quotable lines from his legendary career of comedies that began with his cult classic film, "Swingers." Jury selection is set to begin in the high-profile sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Combs is accused of running a sex trafficking operation that includes allegations of hosting drug fueled parties known as freak offs, and forcing victims into sex acts against their will. NBC's Chloe Melas reports for Sunday TODAY. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired a missile towards Israel's main international airport in Tel Aviv. The projectile that landed near Ben Gurion airport briefly paused flights and commuter traffic there, but it is unclear if it was a missile or an interceptor from Israel's air defense system. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist with a preview of her interview with President Donald Trump including their discussion around growing recession concerns. Cardinal Timothy Dolan is reacting to the AI-generated image of President Donald Trump as the pope that was posted online by the president and the White House after Trump joked, he'd like to be the next pontiff. NBC's Anne Thompson reports for Sunday TODAY. Elon Musk has announced he will step back from his role at the cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency which he created and return to the businesses that have made him the wealthiest person on Earth. NBC's Julie Tsirkin reports in this week's Sunday Focus with a look at Musk's impact during his brief, whirlwind stint at the federal government. Sovereignty has won the 151st Kentucky Derby after beating the odds-on favorite Journalism on a muddy track. A lost golden city where Egyptian kings and queens ruled more than three thousand years ago has been unearthed by a team of archeologists. The once bustling community was frozen in time for millennia with animal skeletons arranged for religious rights, pottery painted with the portrait of a goddess and a sandal from a child. NBC's Keir Simmons shares an exclusive look inside in this week's Sunday Spotlight. Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist runs through the Highs and Lows of the week including Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter Tour" kickoff, Eli Manning taking his daughters to a New Jersey Devils playoff game and more!
31. April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Grammy-nominated country music artist Eric Church joins Willie Geist to share the inspiration behind his new album "Evangeline vs. The Machine," the story behind his trademark sunglasses and the dose of reality he faced when he first arrived in country music city, Nashville, Tennessee. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss the NBC News Stay Tuned poll that shows what voters think of President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. A suspect has been arrested in the theft of a purse belonging to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Police said there is no sign that Noem was targeted because of her position in government while the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia said the suspect is in the country illegally. During the 2025 NFL Draft, all eyes were on quarterback Shedeur Sanders who was selected in the fifth round after three suspenseful days. With a total of 14 quarterbacks picked in this year's draft, many fans and analysts counted Shedeur, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, as a shoo-in for the first round. NBC's Ryan Chandler reports for Sunday TODAY. The death of Pope Francis has brought a rise in viewership of last month's best picture nominee "Conclave," a drama that brings to the life the centuries-old ritual by which the Catholic church selects a new pope. So how close is the film to what takes place behind locked doors of the Sistine Chapel? NBC's Molly Hunter reports from Vatican City in this week's Sunday Focus. The woolly mammoth may be headed for a comeback thanks to a scientific breakthrough at Colossal Biosciences where they claim to have isolated seven of the extinct species' genes and applied them to mice. NBC's Morgan Chesky reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight. Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist runs through the Highs and Lows of the week, including how Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens plans to spend his new $68 million contract, the humanoid robots attempting to run a half-marathon in China and more! Willie Geist wraps up Sunday TODAY by sharing mug shots sent in by viewers. This week, Willie gives a shout out to Annabel who was the youngest runner in the 2025 Boston Marathon and raised more than $20,000 for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation! To share your photos, use #SundayTODAY on social media.
30. April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025
A multi-day stretch of violent weather is moving across the U.S. with more than a dozen reports of tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma. This comes as meteorologists sound the alarm over how federal staffing cuts by the Trump administration are impacting their forecasts. NBC's Maggie Vespa reports for Sunday TODAY. Pope Francis made a surprise appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and took a ride through St. Peter's Square to wish everyone a happy Easter. The pope also issued a message to the masses, calling for world peace, a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of the remaining hostages, and warned against contempt against migrants. NBC's Claudio Lavanga reports for Sunday TODAY. The White House is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to lift its pause on deportation flights of a group of Venezuelans who they say are gang members. In a separate case, the Supreme Court has also ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was sent to an El Salvador mega-prison. NBC's Vaughn Hillyard reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC's Peter Alexander on Sunday TODAY to discuss public opinion of President Donald Trump's immigration policies and his administration's showdown over deportations. Russia and Ukraine are trading new accusations of attacks just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin had promised a temporary Easter truce. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russian strikes continued into the night, specifically near the border between the two countries. Florida State University students were asked to return to class on Monday just days after a gunman killed two people and injured six others. But after many students complained that it was too soon to restart classes, campus officials announced Saturday that it won't penalize anyone who is not yet ready to return. For centuries, royal reserve has been a part of British nobility's everyday life with a rigid approach and stiff formality in public. But now, after first being challenged by Princess Diana, the royals are being seen in a different light with Princess Kate offering a rare glimpse into her personal life by opening up about the impact of her cancer treatment on her young family. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports in this week's Sunday Focus.
29. April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, "Saturday Night Live" cast member Bowen Yang joins Willie Geist to talk about his role in the new film "The Wedding Banquet" that is a modern reimagining of the 1993 Ang Lee film of the same name. Yang opens up about his road to "SNL," coming out to his parents, and the blockbuster movie "Wicked"." President Donald Trump announced he is exempting a number of tech devices and components from his new tariffs, including smartphones and computers. A White House official says the president signed an exemption executive order to make sure companies like Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world's largest chip manufacturer, can continue with plans to move some productions to the U.S. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss who is winning the battle in President Donald Trump's administration over his tariffs. Welker says, "I think that the word of the week is ‘uncertainty.' The fact that the president and his top advisors said there won't be a pause, there won't be any exemptions and now we are seeing both leaving consumers and investors with a lot of confusion." The Trump administration has confirmed the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is alive and remains imprisoned there. Abrego Garcia was in the United States legally, but the Trump administration claims the main is a member of the MS-13 gang although he has never been charged with or convicted of any crime. At least 31 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Officials say two Russian missiles struck the heart of Sumy as people were gathering for Palm Sunday services. New air traffic control audio from the aftermath of the New York City helicopter crash that killed five Spanish tourists has been released. It comes as a family member of the victims speaks out about their final moments. NBC's Maya Eaglin reports for Sunday TODAY.
28. April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Jon Bon Jovi invites Willie Geist to his home in New Jersey with a behind-the-scenes look at the studio where his band made its most famous albums, chronicled in the Hulu docuseries "Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story." Bon Jovi also reflects on his rise to international stardom from his teenaged days performing on the local club scene. The sweeping tariffs levied by the Trump administration sent economic shockwaves around the world as allies and key trading partners condemned the move. While President Trump suggests the tariffs would be good for America in the long run, many economists and historians disagree. NBC's Christine Romans reports in this week's Sunday Focus. Americans are on edge as trillions of dollars of wealth were wiped out when global markets took a dive after President Donald Trump's tariffs were announced Wednesday. The President says those tariffs are "here to stay" and to "hang tough." NBC's Vaughn Hillyard reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss the political fallout from President Donald Trump's tariffs and his administration officials saying tariffs are a permanent policy. Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance Sunday, greeting crowds at the Vatican while seated in a wheelchair. The 88-year-old pontiff is still recovering from a five-week stay in a Rome hospital where he battled pneumonia. The Department of Health and Human Services is reporting that a second child in Texas who contracted the measles has died. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist, is expected to attend the child's funeral. A massive cleanup is underway across parts of the Midwest and South after a prolonged period of heavy rain left entire neighborhoods underwater with at least 16 dead from the severe weather. NBC's George Solis reports for Sunday TODAY. Black caddies, who wore the traditional white jumpsuit and were among those prohibited from playing at the famed Augusta National Golf Club, are now being honored with a special monument for their contributions. NBC's Priscilla Thompson shares their story in this week's Sunday Spotlight.
27. March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025
Rescue crews are working around the clock in hopes of finding survivors after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar and Thailand. NBC's Janis Mackey Frayer reports for Sunday TODAY. Elon Musk will be in Wisconsin to hold a rally for Republican candidate Brad Schimel in a state Supreme Court election that could have a big impact on the next presidential race in the battleground state. Musk's super PAC has offered $100 to Wisconsin voters to sign a petition to oppose so-called activist judges. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss her phone conversation with President Donald Trump about his tariff's impact on the price of cars, his stance on the Signal group chat leak if there will be accountability for it. Netflix's new limited series "Adolescence," a British crime story centered on a 13-year-old suspect, remains No. 1 on the streamer after breaking a Netflix record in its first two weeks. Now, the show has become a part of a national conversation about real-life online culture and the complex issues teen boys face. NBC's Daniele Hamamdjian reports in this week's Sunday Focus. NFL legend Shannon Sharpe is just one of the many athletes, current and former, who are giving fans a closer look at their lives away from the games and into their success as podcast hosts. NBC's Jesse Kirsch reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight.
26. March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, actor Eva Longoria joins Willie Geist for a tequila cocktail and to talk about her latest movie, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip." She also opens up about turning 50, her career in Hollywood and how her childhood shaped her career path, which ultimately led her to star in "Desperate Housewives." Authorities in New Mexico arrested two people, age 17 and 20, in connection to a mass shooting that occurred Friday night at a park in Las Cruces. At least three people were killed, and more than a dozen others were injured. Police say the shooting was a result of an altercation between two groups of people during a unsanctioned car show. Following the end of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Israeli military launched attacks in southern Gaza and claimed to have killed a senior Hamas official. Israel also attacked Hezbollah in Lebanon in a retaliation for a rocket attack. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to preview her conversation with Sen. Chuck Schumer about the growing frustration with Democratic leadership for not pushing back hard enough against President Donald Trump's administration. The Trump administration has reached an agreement with the government of Venezuela that will allow the United States to resume deportations flights of Venezuelan migrants who are in the country illegally. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Pope Francis is back home at the Vatican after spending five weeks in the hospital for a severe case of pneumonia. Before his release, he spoke to a crowd from a hospital window. NBC's Raf Sanchez reports for Sunday TODAY.
25. March 16, 2025
March 16, 2025
An outbreak of tornadoes ripped homes apart across the South and Midwest, including a massive twister caught on camera barreling through Mississippi. The same storm system is headed east with the extreme weather still a major threat. NBC's Kathy Park reports for Sunday TODAY. After a roughly 28-hour journey through space, Crew-10 has officially docked at the International Space Station. The Dragon Capsule is now set to be used by Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. NBC's Marissa Parra reports for Sunday TODAY. U.S. fighters carried out arial attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen, killing at least 30 people in an effort to stop Houthi attacks on ships in the region. Meanwhile, President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target suspected members of a Venezuelan gang, which could allow the removal of unauthorized immigrants with little due process. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. At least 51 people have been killed and nearly 100 others hurt after a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia. The interior minister says a local pop group was using pyrotechnics while performing when the roof caught fire. Some people have been detained but officials have not yet shared the reason. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC's Hallie Jackson on Sunday TODAY to discuss new poll numbers that show how Americans feel about Trump's handling of the economy. President Donald Trump is on his way to fulfill another campaign promise of dismantling the Department of Education. The battle over federal involvement in local education is one that's been decades in the making, but what exactly do these recent cuts mean for students and their schooling? NBC's Rehema Ellis reports in this week's Sunday Focus.
24. March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025
Firefighters are working to contain a series of brush fires that swept through New York's Long Island. High winds caused the fires to jump quickly and send smoke billowing for miles as New York's Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a state of emergency. The Secret Service reports it shot a man near the White House after agents were alerted to a "suicidal individual" in the area. They say the shooting happened "following an armed confrontation with law enforcement." No officers were injured and there is no word yet on the man's condition. "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss new reporting on what the Trump administration is going to require in order to restart military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Russia launched more than a 100 drones into Ukraine just one day after their biggest attack on the country this year. The new attacks come days after the U.S. suspended military aid to Ukraine and halted intelligence sharing. NBC's Molly Hunter reports for Sunday TODAY. House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a new short-term funding bill that would avert a potential government shutdown. In order for the bill to pass, it must have bipartisan support. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. NBC's Maya Eaglin reports for Sunday TODAY. NASA's Space-X Crew-10 is scheduled to launch from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night to the International Space Station. After they arrive, their Dragon capsule will serve as a ride home for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams who have had an extended stay in space for nine months. NBC's Marissa Parra reports in this week's Sunday Focus. Sixty years ago, a peaceful march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery turned bloody and became a seminal day in American history after unarmed demonstrators were attacked by police on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Now, a coffee shop sits at the foot of the bridge and serves as a reminder of the segregated past and symbol of hope. NBC's Priscilla Thompson reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight.
23. March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025
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22. February 23, 2025
February 23, 2025
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Academy Award-winning actor Renée Zellweger joins Willie Geist to discuss her return to the beloved character Bridget Jones in the latest installment of the blockbuster movie series, and the head-spinning whirlwind of her life after "Jerry Maguire." Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis who remains in critical condition at a Rome hospital while battling double pneumonia. The Vatican said on Saturday that the 88-year-old pontiff needed oxygen and blood transfusions. NBC's Anne Thompson reports and Dr. Natalie Azar provides health analysis for Sunday TODAY. Federal employees are on edge after weeks of mass firings and President Donald Trump urging Elon Musk and his DOGE team to "get more aggressive" on government cuts. Musk and his team emailed federal workers asking them to breakdown what work they did last week and said on X, "failure to respond will be taken as a resignation." NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss new polls on Trump's approval rating that have dipped below 50 percent and the growing outrage over mass layoffs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under intense pressure from the United States after President Trump pushed for American access to Ukraine's wealth of valuable minerals as part of a deal to end the war with Russia. It was a shock to Ukrainians when Trump adopted the role of peacemaker and blamed Zelenskyy for starting the war. NBC's Richard Engel reports in this week's Sunday Focus.
21. February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025
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20. February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025
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19. February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025
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18. January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025
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17. January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025
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16. January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025
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15. January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025
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14. December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024
From the hottest new acts in music to the biggest stars in Hollywood, Willie Geist wraps up 2024 by looking back at the highlights from this year's Sunday Sitdowns.
13. December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024
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12. December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024
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11. December 8, 2024
December 8, 2024
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10. December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024
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9. November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss the future of President-elect Trump's other controversial cabinet picks after Matt Gaetz withdrew from the attorney general consideration. World leaders at the COP29 climate conference came to an agreement to give $300 billion a year by 2035 to developing nations to manage the impacts of climate change. After 1,000 days into Russia's war on Ukraine and Biden working to get more aid into Ukrainian hands before President-elect Trump returns to the White House, many on both sides of the conflict are wondering what comes next. NBC's Richard Engel reports in this week's Sunday Focus. Erik and Lyle Menendez will appear before a Los Angeles Superior Court judge as they fight for their freedom, 35 years after killing their parents. The procedural hearing is drawing a lot of public attention, even a lottery for seats in the courtroom. NBC's Dana Griffin reports for Sunday TODAY. The annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush is underway as tens of millions hit the road and head to airports, but severe weather is already having an impact on travel plans across the country. Record rain in Northern California has triggered flooding and mudslides and parts of the Northeast are digging out of heavy snowfall. NBC's Priya Sridhar reports for Sunday TODAY. Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist runs through the Highs and Lows of the week including 50,000 University of Colorado spectators celebrating the birthday of 100-year-old super fan Peggy Coppom, a banana art display selling for $6.2 million at auction and more!
8. Hugh Grant
November 17, 2024
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Hugh Grant joins Willie Geist for a conversation about his performance in the new movie "Heretic," his habit of seeking out negative reviews, and a look back at his blockbuster romantic comedies that made him a star. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the country's air defense shot down dozens of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. President-elect Trump has announced Elon Musk will lead a new cost-cutting agency called the Department of Government Efficiency. Democrats have raised "serious concern" over Musk's companies having major contracts with the federal government. NBC's Julie Tsirkin reports in this week's Sunday Focus. President-elect Trump has tapped oil industry CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary and part of his newly-formed energy council. Meanwhile, there may be new trouble for Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth who reportedly paid a woman for her silence years after a sexual encounter at a Republican conference in 2017. NBC's Allie Raffa reports for Sunday TODAY. Just days after appearing in his first professional fight in nearly 20 years, boxing star Mike Tyson says his main event bout against Jake Paul on Netflix may be his last. NBC's Marissa Parra reports for Sunday TODAY.
7. Cynthia Erivo
November 10, 2024
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Grammy, Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cynthia Erivo joins Willie Geist to talk about starring as the green-skinned witch Elphaba alongside her friend Ariana Grande in the highly-anticipated movie musical "Wicked." Firefighters are battling raging wildfires on both the East and West Coasts with the smoke reaching all the way to the New York City skyline. New York state reports that one forest ranger died while helping fight the blaze. NBC's George Solis reports for Sunday TODAY. When Donald Trump reluctantly left office in 2021, weeks after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, his popularity only grew when he launched his election bid in 2022. Despite being convicted on 34 felony counts, Trump's reelection raked in millions and eventually led to a swing state sweep. NBC's Julie Tsirkin reports in this week's Sunday Focus. President Biden has promised a peaceful transfer of power, inviting President-elect Trump to the Oval Office on Wednesday for a customary meeting that will restore decades of presidential precedent after Trump didn't extend the same invitation in 2020. NBC's Marissa Parra reports for Sunday TODAY. Princess Kate is back in the public eye, making her first high-profile appearances since she finished chemotherapy. Kate was joined by Prince William and King Charles for the Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall, honoring the nation's sacrifices in World War I. NBC's Meagan Fitzgerald reports for Sunday TODAY.
6. Larry David I
November 3, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris took a brief detour from the campaign trail for a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live." Harris will travel next to a church in Detroit before heading to a local rally on the last day of early voting in Michigan. NBC's Aaron Gilchrist reports for Sunday TODAY.Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss a new NBC News poll showing a deadlocked 2024 race and breaks down what the Trump and Harris campaigns need to do in the final days of the election. Take a look back at Sunday Sitdown to revisit Willie Geist's interview with Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Seinfeld" and his roots in New York City. A group of young campers are finding peace and inspiration far from home in the great outdoors thanks to a non-profit initiative called Camping to Connect, which allows teens to disconnect from their phones and find healing in nature. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight. Julia Hawkins, who took up running at age 100 and broke world records, has died at 108. Hawkins was a school teacher in Honduras and became a competitive cyclist in her 80s before becoming a centenarian sprinter. Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist remembers a life well lived. Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist runs through the Highs and Lows of the week including a young hockey fan's heartwarming costume, Timothée Chalamet crashing a lookalike contest and more. NBC's Steve Kornacki hits the big board for this week's Sunday Focus with a list of the states and counties he'll be watching as early signs of where election night 2024 is headed.
5. Kelsea Ballerini
October 27, 2024
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Kelsea Ballerini joins Willie Geist for a New York City hot dog to celebrate her new album "Patterns." Ballerini reflects on her career ride, from writing her first songs amid her parents' divorce to moving to Nashville and getting advice from Taylor Swift. Dozens of people were injured after a truck rammed into a bus as it was letting off passengers at a station outside of Tel Aviv near a military base. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be back in action just a month and a half after he suffered another concussion during a game, despite some calls that he should retire from the sport for his long-term health. NBC's Jesse Kirsch reports for Sunday TODAY. In a preview of their first television interview exclusively with TODAY's Savannah Guthrie, Matthew Perry's family opens up about their grief after his death and finding meaning through tragedy. For generations, a trip to Cape Cod has meant the beginning of summer or a family vacation. With all of those visitors, one special group who call themselves the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage take matters into their own hands to preserve the natural beauty. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight.
4. Jason Segel
October 20, 2024
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3. Stephen Colbert
October 13, 2024
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2. Jelly Roll
October 6, 2024
In this week's Sunday Sitdown, rapper-turned-country star Jelly Roll joins Willie Geist for a conversation about his new album "Beautifully Broken" and his long road to success and redemption from his troubled past. Jelly Roll reflects on the time he spent in prison and how he later turned his life around to become a voice of inspiration. A new tropical storm is now forming in the Gulf of Mexico and could hit Florida as a major hurricane. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Hallie Jackson to discuss the recent wild card talking points of the election including a new jobs report, escalation in the Middle East and Hurricane Helene fallout. It would be catastrophic since the state's already reeling from the impact of Helene. Unranked Vanderbilt football stunned top-ranked Alabama in one of the biggest college football upsets in history. It's the first time ever the Commodores have beaten a top-ranked team and their first victory against Alabama in four decades. For 27 long years, a New York City man fought to prove his innocence after he was sent to prison for a murder he didn't commit. Jon-Adrian "JJ" Velazquez's fight for justice was helped by NBC News journalist Dan Slepian who was determined to find the truth. NBC's Lester Holt reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight. Sunday TODAY's Hallie Jackson runs through the Highs and Lows of the week including the father of the bride who wouldn't let Hurricane Helene stop him from walking his daughter down the aisle, and more!
1. September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024
The Southeast is dealing with the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene after the storm destroyed entire communities from Florida to North Carolina with flooding and mudslides that caused widespread damage. The death toll has risen to at least 64. NBC's George Solis reports for Sunday TODAY. Governor Tim Walz is set to go toe-to-toe with Senator JD Vance in their sole vice presidential debate as former President Donald Trump rallied on the western edge of Wisconsin, blasting Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to the border. NBC's Vaughn Hillyard reports for Sunday TODAY. The SpaceX rocket sent to bring home the two Boeing Starliner astronauts stranded in space will dock at the International Space Station after blasting off on Saturday. NBC's Tom Costello reports for Sunday TODAY. Congress is pushing companies like Ozempic and Wegovy, which make weight loss drugs that have changed the lives of millions of Americans, to lower their prices and make them more affordable to the masses. NBC's Dana Griffin reports in this week's Sunday Focus. As the Tennessee Titans' rookie head coach Brian Callahan looks to lead his team to their first win of the season, he doesn't have to look far for fatherly advice. When Callahan was hired in 2024, he also brought an unlikely coaching playbook, an offensive line coach who happens to be his dad. NBC's Jesse Kirsch reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight.
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Where to Watch Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist
Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist on demand at Peacock Premium.
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CastWillie GeistChuck ToddHarry Smith
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Premiere DateOctober 30, 2016
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IMDB Rating6.5 (87)
