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Publisher

TODAY

Category

health & fitness · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

2,158 of 2,231 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   TODAY, October 7, 3rd Hour: Consumer Confidential: On the Money: Financial Tips for the “Sandwich Generation” | Colorectal Cancer Patient Hosts Podcast Through Chemo Treatments | The “Chicago Shows” on NBC

   We’re learning more about the “sandwich generation”, which is the time in life when you’re raising kids and helping out aging parents. Also, Comedian and Radio Host, Ron Bennington is finding laughter as medicine after learning he had stage four colorectal cancer in March. Now, he's been bringing his friends and fellow comedians into his chemotherapy sessions for his new podcast he’s calling, “Portcast”. Plus, The NBC shows “Chicago Med”, “Chicago P.D.”, and “Chicago Fire” are all premiering a new season tonight. And, Shop Today Senior Editor, Julie Ricevuto is sharing about unbeatable sales with prices up to 67% off.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   TODAY, Pop Culture & Lifestyle October 7: Your Health: “Fourth Trimester Care” Program Providing Care for Parents and Newborns | One on One with Jeremy Allen White | Today Bestsellers: Prime Day 2

   NBC News’ Laura Jarrett is sharing how a new program out of Chicago could be a game changer for parents and newborns. Also, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, Jeremy Allen White is joining us in Studio 1.A. to talk about his new film, “The Social Reckoning”, where he stars as a Wall Street reporter. Plus, it’s day two of Amazon’s “Prime Big Day Deals” and we’re bringing you the best finds from beauty to fashion and more. And, Chef and Co-owner of the New York’s three Michelin-starred restaurant, “Le Bernardin” is bringing us simple recipes for nurturing the body and soul.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   TODAY News, October 7: Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution | Russia Downplays Suspected Plague Case | Argentina’s Emotional Goodbye to Lionel Messi

   TODAY hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb interview NBC's Vicky Nguyen about Christa Pike's execution, Russia's plague concerns, Lionel Messi's farewell, and rising fuel prices.

Who has been a guest on TODAY

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Vicky Nguyen
• Jessica Biel
• Sam Richardson
• Anna Camp
• Mikey Madison

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

8,878,956,433

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

381 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

90 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 88 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

99

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Books guests

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