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Georgia Election Interference Case
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Top Story with Tom Llamas is a comprehensive and dynamic playlist of original enterprise reporting and the day’s biggest news stories drawing on the unparalleled reporting of NBC News, including CNBC, MSNBC, Sky News, and Telemundo. Tom Llamas takes the audience on a fast-paced journey to the front lines of the story, with impactful interviews about race, social justice, and personal finance, as w... more

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Tonight's Top Story has the latest breaking news, political headlines, news from overseas and the best NBC News reporting from across the country and around the world.

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Tonight's Top Story has the latest breaking news, political headlines, news from overseas and the best NBC News reporting from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat... more

Tonight's Top Story has the latest breaking news, political headlines, news from overseas and the best NBC News reporting from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat... more

Tonight's Top Story has the latest breaking news, political headlines, news from overseas and the best NBC News reporting from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat... more

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Recent Guests

Sharon Haskell
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Israeli Government
Episode: Monday, October 13, 2025
Ruby Hen
Father of an Israeli American hostage
Episode: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Zayer Horn
A former Israeli hostage whose brother is still held captive by Hamas.
Episode: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears
Prosecutor handling the case against Mark Sanchez
Episode: Monday, October 6, 2025
Alana Zajchek
Family member of an Israeli hostage taken by Hamas
Episode: Friday, October 3, 2025
Greta Thunberg
Environmental activist
Episode: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democrat Congresswoman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Thursday, October 2, 2025
John Thune
Senate Majority Leader
United States Senate
Episode: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Rand Paul
Republican Senator for Kentucky, known for fiscal conservatism.
Episode: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Host

Tom Llamas
Host of Top Story, delivering enterprise reporting and discussions on significant news events, with an emphasis on social justice and Hispanic issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Who is paying for the cost?

    If the Department of Defense was showing photos of US Marines deporting people on US Air Force planes, what part of the department of the US government is paying for the deportation? The US Air Force? The US Marines? The DoD? Department of Homeland Security? If the expense is accounted for in any of those budgets, then the 47th can say it is not costing anything……

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    USA Mknitter
    United States9 months ago
  • Obviously for an audience not including me

    Not to my taste. Far too dramatic to the detriment of cold, hard factual matters. I hear ads for this show constantly on other podcasts. Man, after 2 years, fds, get a new ad!

    Btw, aggregating news created elsewhere and then saying you’re at the frontline of a story is oxymoronic nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pete Monk
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • 9.7.23

    those juvenile age boys that took over the facility: they don’t give those kids enough meaningful things to do to develop themselves, mind & body. You cage up people with nothing interesting for them to do all day, this is what happens. make juvenile detention facilities a place for a new start for these kids. THAT should be the goal. give them a reason to live! conservation outside classes is a good start when the weather is good. try to find something they could individually get interested in:... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    midwestBlue
    United States2 years ago
  • 7.2.23

    u asked an attorney to explain something about the jan 6 trump indictment if you were a 5 yr old. well, tom, i think you are a 5 yr old with the lame question you asked the attorney which was do you think trump will delay. seriously tom just please quit your job because you are stupid to ask such a stupid question that everyone and god already knows the answer to omg.

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    midwestBlue
    United States2 years ago
  • I love it

    I love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dsxct
    Australia4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the interviews to be engaging and thought-provoking, particularly on social and political issues.
Overall, audience feedback highlights a mix of appreciation for its informative value and concerns about sensationalism.
Listeners appreciate the insightful coverage of current events and the diverse range of topics.
Some listeners have criticized the podcast for an alleged bias, suggesting it skews towards certain political narratives.

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#170
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Apple Podcasts
#246
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Q: What impact has D'Angelo had on the music world?
D'Angelo's contributions to the Neo Soul genre and his struggles with addiction have sparked meaningful discussions about recovery and awareness in the music industry.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Q: What were the hostages' families saying about their loved ones being freed?
Families expressed incredible gratitude and relief, highlighting the emotional reunions and the extraordinary circumstances the hostages endured during captivity.
Monday, October 13, 2025
Q: What situations, if any, would Israel feel it necessary to break this fragile peace?
Minister Haskell explains that it is crucial for the international community to collectively agree that Hamas cannot play a future role in Palestine and that trust must be rebuilt to prevent future conflicts.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Q: What are the implications of the self-defense laws in Indiana concerning this case?
The self-defense laws might play a crucial role in the trial, with potential arguments surrounding whether the victim acted in self-defense during the confrontation.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Q: What were the details of the altercation involving Mark Sanchez?
Mark Sanchez allegedly attacked a 69-year-old delivery driver over a parking dispute, leading to significant injuries for both men and felony charges for Sanchez.

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This podcast offers a fast-paced exploration of significant news stories and enterprise reporting, focusing on the most pressing issues of the day. It often covers topics related to race, social justice, and personal finance, while also emphasizing concerns that resonate with Hispanic Americans. Through impactful interviews and insightful discussions, it provides a unique lens on various social and political topics, as well as developments in Latin America.

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1. NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas
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3. Good Morning America
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Top Story launched 4 years ago and published 891 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Top Story include:

1. Sharon Haskell
2. Ruby Hen
3. Zayer Horn
4. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears
5. Alana Zajchek
6. Greta Thunberg
7. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
8. John Thune

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