NOW Tonight with Joshua Johnson

NOW Tonight with Joshua Johnson is a daily showcast from NBC News NOW. Johnson interviews thought leaders at the center of the national conversation, helping people to understand the most meaningful and challenging issues facing the country today. Audience participation and questions will drive the stories selected for discussion.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Trump just announced his 2024 campaign; now, a new special counsel will investigate him. We'll break down the Justice Department's plans. A historic winter storm is hitting upstate New York. Some areas are getting four feet of snow. Elizabeth Holmes was a rising star in Silicon Valley — today, a judge sentenced her to federal prison on fraud charges. And the World Cup kicks off this weekend. We'll preview the matches and break down the controversies off the field.

11-19
57:42

Thursday, November 17, 2022

The top three Democrats in the U.S. House are all stepping down from their leadership positions. Why are they moving on? And who will succeed them? A former spokesperson for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer joins us. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Karen Bass just won the mayor's race in Los Angeles. She will be the first woman in that role. Also, tonight, paralyzing snow is on the way. Michigan and northern Ohio could get up to 10 inches of it. Buffalo, New York, could get four feet. And Red Cup Day at Starbucks is turning into the “Red Cup Rebellion.” More than 2,000 workers went on strike. What are their demands? And how is the company responding? One of the union organizers in Buffalo joins us.

11-18
52:24

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

NBC News is projecting that the GOP will win House control. What will a divided Congress mean for President Biden's agenda? And how is the GOP leadership shaping up? We'll have an analysis and a projection of a high-profile mayor's race. We're learning more about how a Russian-made missile ended up in Poland. It raises new concerns over Russia's war spilling beyond Ukraine. We'll have an update from Lviv, near the Polish border. Then, atrocities are the focus of an excavation at a former boarding school for Indigenous children. Cynthia McFadden has more in an NBC News investigation. And fans of Taylor Swift are furious at how hard it has been to buy tickets. Some say the Department of Justice should investigate the industry's major players. Do they have a point? Or should they just shake it off?

11-17
52:52

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The U.S. and NATO have avoided fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine. But that could change after reports of an explosion near the border of Poland. What will this mean for the push to stop Russia's invasion? Republicans could take control of the U.S. House. But GOP members of Congress are hotly debating who should lead them. We'll break down the party politics. Former President Trump is about to make an announcement from Mar-a-Lago. Will he begin another campaign for the White House? We're live in South Florida with the latest. Also tonight, is it possible to reverse aging? A Harvard researcher says he may have found a key, in our genes. Dr. Akshay Syal shows us in tonight's feature report.

11-16
54:06

Monday, November 14, 2022

Three University of Virginia football players are dead after a shooting on campus, and a student is in police custody. Arizona is still processing ballots from the midterms. President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G-20 summit. And around 48,000 University of California employees are on strike.

11-15
50:53

Friday, November 11, 2022

Election officials are still processing ballots, including in Arizona and Nevada. In Georgia, the race to the runoff has begun. The "red wave" of overwhelming GOP victories didn't happen — and we'll have analysis of the GOP's options. With Roe v. Wade overturned, some colleges are offering students abortion pills while others are enforcing state restrictions. And today is Veterans Day, honoring America's service members. Harry Smith marks the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

11-12
50:28

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Election officials in the Las Vegas area are continuing to count ballots as control of Congress remains uncertain. A White House spokesperson joins us to lay out President Biden's plans if Republicans take control of Congress. Tropical Storm Nicole is weakening and moving north. The Washington Commanders and the NFL are getting sued. And the merger of two grocery store chains could affect your grocery bill.

11-11
49:51

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Control of Congress remains up for grabs. Races in Arizona, Nevada and Oregon remain too close to call. And Georgia's Senate race is heading for a runoff next month. We'll have updates from these key states. Some major local races remain up in the air, including for mayor of Los Angeles. Will America's second-largest city choose businessman Rick Caruso or Congresswoman Karen Bass? We'll have the latest. A number of states also voted on ballot measures, including on abortion. Yamiche Alcindor breaks down how they turned out. And Hurricane Nicole made landfall in the Bahamas en route to Florida. We'll have the latest forecast track and see how Floridians are getting ready.

11-10
50:46

Monday, November 7, 2022

Election Day is almost here. Control of Congress is at stake, and every race counts. We'll check in on a few of the big races across the country. Steve Kornacki is at the Big Board to put it all in perspective. But it's not just candidates we're watching. Issues like abortion, marijuana and even slavery are on some ballots. Hallie Jackson has more on the measures that could change state laws. Soon we won't have those endless political ads on TV. And in your email. And in your text messages. But do these ads even work? A political scientist joins us to explain what difference campaign advertising makes. And Ken Dilanian has more on a man who pled guilty after stealing billions of dollars in Bitcoin. How are the feds catching criminals who use crypto?

11-08
50:57

Thursday, November 3, 2022

It's a busy night on the campaign trail. Former president Trump is speaking at a rally in Iowa. We're live in Sioux City with more. Vice President Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton are in New York stumping for governor Kathy Hochul. Why bring out the big guns in a traditionally blue state? We'll explain. Benjamin Netanyahu is coming back as Israel's prime minister. A far-right coalition carried him to victory. How did they win. And what will his next term mean for Israel? Then, also, there's new federal guidance on prescribing opioids for pain. Dr. Akshay Syal tells us what this could mean for your next prescription. And more cities are preparing for climate change, by making it someone's job. We'll head to Arizona and meet one city's chief heat officer.

11-04
51:25

Monday, October 31, 2022

It's the home stretch of the midterm races, and former President Obama is making his way across the country, campaigning for Democrats. Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing to flip House seats Democrats usually win and take control of Congress. We are learning more about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband including the charges the suspect is facing. Affirmative action at universities is the target of two cases the U.S. Supreme Court heard today. And the federal investigation into UFOs contiues.

11-01
49:45

Friday, October 28, 2022

Democrats are dispatching the big guns as the midterms near. Their former president is in one state. While the current president is in another. We'll have a full recap. Then, Elon Musk officially takes the helm at Twitter. Raising fears his leadership could fuel a new wave of online hate. Plus, can you trust any of the polls you're seeing? Our panel of experts will explain why that's a perfectly fair question to ask. We'll preview Brazil's crucial presidential election. Which could have dire implications for the Amazon rainforest. And, by extension, the planet. Then, we'll look back on the life and legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis.

10-29
50:00

Thursday, October 27, 2022

President Biden touts a new economic report. In a last-minute attempt to win over voters on inflation. But why is he making this pitch in deep blue New York? Then, the person who dragged police officer Michael Fanone into the mob during the Capitol riots gets the second-longest sentence among the hundreds of cases so far. Vladimir Putin appears to put an end to any nuclear rhetoric. While the Pentagon maintains Russia is a large part of its defense strategy. Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania really want to impeach Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner. How likely is it to succeed? And we'll introduce you to a former NASA rocket scientist who's going to space without them.

10-28
50:12

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Candidates for the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania face off in their final debate. We'll dig into the state of the race with former Sen. Claire McCaskill. Plus, abortion, health care, the economy — all key issues for voters. But how about slavery? Why this issue is on the ballot in at least five states. And Adidas has pulled out of its partnership with the rapper known as Ye. How controversy can be costly when it comes to an entertainer like Kanye West. The International Atomic Energy Agency meets in Washington, D.C., for the first time ever. At the top of the agenda: nuclear tensions between Ukraine and Russia. A member of the Nuclear Energy Institute Board joins us. Then, a closer look at the world of female body builders. Where does it cross the line from competition to exploitation?

10-26
50:54

Monday, October 24, 2022

Flu cases are up sharply compared to the years before Covid. And more kids are ending up in hospitals with a seasonal virus. Dr. John Torres joins us with more on what's going around and what to do. Then, at least three people are dead after a school shooting in St. Louis, including the gunman. We'll have more on the attack and the investigation. The United Kingdom has a new prime minister - again. Rishi Sunak takes office tomorrow. What makes him unique. And what will he tackle first? And early voting is underway, but some states are running low on poll workers. The Boston Globe investigated threats against election officials since the 2020 election. We'll ask one of the reporters who will run our elections now.

10-25
49:44

Friday, October 21, 2022

President Biden touts his loan forgiveness plan as the midterms approach. He sat down with MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart. We'll have highlights. Inflation is at a 40 year high. But while some Americans are struggling, others are thriving. Zinhle Essamuah digs into income inequality in tonight's feature report. Former President Trump is officially subpoenaed by the January 6th committee. Our legal analyst breaks it down. Covid has turned out to be a major risk factor for pregnancies. A new government report shows a startling correlation. Dr. Uche Blackstock will be here to explain. And Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is returning to play after a concussion. We'll have his exclusive interview with NBC sports.

10-22
51:40

Thursday, October 20, 2022

The UK is in turmoil as Liz Truss quits after 45 days in office, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. Thousands of miles away in Haiti, gang violence, is taking advantage of a political vacuum. It’s leading to pleas for international aid to keep the country from falling further into a humanitarian crisis. An unexpected respiratory illness has parents thinking about more than COVID and the seasonal flu. And GLAAD is sponsoring Spirit Day to take on bullying against LGBT youth.

10-21
49:48

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

President Biden is releasing oil from the nation's strategic reserves in hopes of easing gas prices. Former President Trump answered questions under oath today in a defamation case. Vladimir Putin declares martial law in occupied regions of Ukraine. The Los Angeles City Council is deep in a scandal over racist remarks. And CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin joins us to preview his new series here on NBC News NOW.

10-20
50:56

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

We're three weeks from the midterm elections, and the debates continued tonight — including in Florida's Senate race. Steve Kornacki breaks things down at the big board. President Biden pledged to write Roe v. Wade into federal law if Democrats keep control of Congress. It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one man told us his story of fighting breast cancer. And a new study explores what's getting in the way of women moving up the ranks at work.

10-19
49:58

Monday, October 17, 2022

It's a big day for the midterm elections in Georgia: Today was the first day of early voting, and tonight voters saw the first of two debates for governor. And Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker tried to clarify his stance on abortion in an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker. Russian forces hit Ukraine's capital with a barrage of drones. Jesus is the focus of a multimillion-dollar ad campaign targeting perceptions that Christians are judgmental. And physical film is making a comeback.

10-18
49:24

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