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Listen to the flagship daily evening newscast on your schedule. The CBS Evening News podcast offers all the latest breaking national and world news and insight into all the stories that impact your world. Original reporting, now when you want it.Watch CBS Evening News weeknights at 6:30PM ET on CBS or stream it on Paramount+. 
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Episodes

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/20

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- as Joe Biden is about to become the Democratic nominee for president, what to expect from his speech tonight - and what does the GOP have in store for the start of their convention next week. Also -- more tonight on those devastating California wildfires - as lightning strikes spark more blazes, the latest on the efforts to keep the devastation under control.

Aug 20, 202019 minEp. 36

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/19

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - with Kamala Harris set to formally accept the nomination for Vice President on the Democratic ticket, what to expect from her speech tonight - and what will President Obama and Hillary Clinton say in support of the Biden campaign during their speeches this evening? Also - the latest on those devastating wildfires in California -- the dramatic survival stories from the front lines.

Aug 19, 202019 minEp. 35

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/18

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- after Michelle Obama's rebuke of the President in her speech last night, what to expect on day two as Bill Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez take the podium at the DNC. Also -- the latest on coronavirus from around the country - as colleges scramble to reopen, what the World Health Organization is now saying about young people and the spread of COVID-19.

Aug 18, 202019 minEp. 34

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/17

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- with the Democratic National Convention kicking off today, a look at how this election year's event will be so drastically different. Also -- outrage growing over the state of the US Postal Service, as the President doubles down on the many recent changes that have sparked so much uproar heading into the election.

Aug 17, 202019 minEp. 33

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/14

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- the new warning from the Postal Service on mail in ballots. Why they might not arrive in time leading up to the election, and what the president is saying tonight.

Aug 14, 202019 minEp. 32

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/13

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- a possible undercount in COVID deaths is causing the death rate in some states to spike -- what the data is showing. Also -- five months after the death of Breonna Taylor, and the pressure to charge the officers involved continues to climb -- the latest on what's happening.

Aug 13, 202019 minEp. 31

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/12

Tonight on the CBS Evening News podcast -- schools nationwide continue to be impacted by COVID-19, with children being sent home -- plus some schools plan to delay starting altogether. Also -- a first look at what a Biden and Harris Democratic ticket could look like-- plus how the two plan to navigate rebuts from President Trump.

Aug 12, 202019 minEp. 30

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/11

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - Breaking News from the campaign trail; Joe Biden picks Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Also - disturbing video after a 911 call brings police aiming guns at teenage boys --the latest in a string of incidents caught on tape.

Aug 11, 202019 minEp. 29

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/10

Tonight on the CBS Evening News podcast - over 5 million coronavirus cases in the United States with schools reopening amid uncertainty. What teachers in one state are demanding to keep them safe. Also - confusion over President Trump's executive orders -- including a payroll tax cut that's tied to his re-election. Is any of it constitutional?

Aug 10, 202019 minEp. 28

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/07

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - troubling trend -- why the White House coronavirus task force is especially worried about some US cities seeing an uptick in cases as the us prepares to reach 160,000 deaths from COVID-19. Also - the latest on the crash of a passenger jet in India - reports of over a dozen people killed -- what led to the catastrophe.

Aug 08, 202019 minEp. 27

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/06

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - the latest on the coronavirus pandemic as the debates over reopening schools continue. Also - we'll hear from everyday Americans struggling to make ends meet as Congress remains deadlocked over a relief deal for so many needing help.

Aug 06, 202019 minEp. 26

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/05

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - aftermath of Isaias -- the storm may have left the East Coast, but the damage and devastation lingers on. Also - tragedy in Lebanon -- after yesterday's explosion which killed over a hundred and injured thousands -- the latest on the cause of the blast, and efforts to track down survivors.

Aug 05, 202019 minEp. 25

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/04

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - Isaias makes landfall -- the latest on the path of the storm after widespread flooding, power outages, and tornadoes. Also - mysterious explosions in Beirut, Lebanon kill dozens and injure thousands more - what caused the terrifying blasts, and could the catastrophe be linked to terrorism?

Aug 04, 202019 minEp. 24

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 08/03

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - tracking Isaias as it heads closer to the Carolinas -- what forecasters are predicting, and what kind of damage will it do as it hits the East Coast? Also - new video released showing the moments before George Floyd died -- what happened before he was on the ground, and what it means for the investigation into his death.

Aug 03, 202019 minEp. 23

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/31

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - tracking Hurricane Isaias -- when and where could it make landfall? Also - the latest on the coronavirus as Florida breaks records again in total deaths, and why health officials are now saying we should have banned European travel much sooner.

Jul 31, 202019 minEp. 22

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/30

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - Norah O'Donnell reports from Atlanta tonight as America says its final goodbyes to the late John Lewis. Also - with federal unemployment assistance set to expire tomorrow, what comes next for the millions of Americans still out of work in the pandemic?

Jul 30, 202019 minEp. 21

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/29

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - the latest on coronavirus from around the country, and a new study tonight looks at COVID-19 and potential heart damage.

Jul 29, 202019 minEp. 20

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/28

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - new death records reached in Florida as more Marlins players test positive...Ahead, what this could mean for the future of their season. Also - Attorney General Bill Barr clashes with House Democrats over his testimony -- what was said and what it could mean for the Attorney General.

Jul 28, 202019 minEp. 19

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/27

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - the largest vaccine trial for COVID-19 enters Phase 3 at over 80 sites in the US -- is there reason for optimism and when might we know if the vaccine works? Also - discouraging news for fans of America's pastime; two Major League Baseball games now cancelled after more than a dozen players on the Miami Marlins test positive for COVID-19. What this could mean for the future of the season.

Jul 27, 202019 minEp. 18

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/24

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - despite increasing coronavirus cases in many states, the CDC has issued guidelines for reopening schools in the fall.

Jul 24, 202019 minEp. 17

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/23

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - grim unemployment numbers tonight as the number of Americans filing jobless claims reaches levels similar to this past March -- what's behind the uptick as America continues its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 23, 202019 minEp. 16

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/22

Tonight on the CBS Evening News podcast - as America reaches 1,000 deaths from coronavirus in one day, the latest from around the country, and news tonight on Pfizer and Operation Warp Speed to help find a vaccine.

Jul 22, 202019 min

CBS Evening News: 1-on-1 with Bill Gates

CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell sits down with Bill Gates for an exclusive interview about the COVID-19 pandemic and response in the United States.

Jul 22, 202028 min

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/21

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - what a new study from the CDC found about the effectiveness of hand hygiene, social distancing, and wearing masks on the spread of COVID-19. Also - with sweltering heat in so many parts of the country, what you need to know about air conditioning and the spread of COVID-19.

Jul 21, 202019 minEp. 15

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/20

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - the promising new information from a coronavirus vaccine trial that has researchers optimistic. What they uncovered, and could it be a potential breakthrough in helping end the pandemic? Also - the latest on the ambush at the home of a federal judge in New Jersey -- what authorities are now saying about the shooter and his possible motive.

Jul 20, 202019 minEp. 14

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/17

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - a record breaking 77,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day in the US -- now a White House document reveals what states should freeze their re-opening. Also - an exclusive look at Operation Warp Speed -- what challenges might get in the way of distributing vaccines.

Jul 17, 202019 minEp. 13

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/16

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- the latest job numbers in America and the devastating impact the pandemic has had on the airline industry -- what comes next for the major carriers still struggling during the crisis.

Jul 16, 202019 minEp. 12

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/15

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more on the decision from the White House to re-route COVID-19 data away from the CDC - why some health experts are expressing concerns. Also -- does air conditioning help to spread COVID-19? What a new study found, and what you need to know to stay safe this summer.

Jul 15, 202019 minEp. 11

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/14

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast - the Director of the CDC issuing a new plea for Americans to wear masks ---why he says it could shift the course of the pandemic in only a matter of weeks. Also -- an exclusive interview with President Trump -- what he's saying tonight about COVID-19 testing and his message to parents concerned about sending kids back to school.

Jul 14, 202019 minEp. 10

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/13

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- the raging debate on whether kids should return to the classroom this Fall, and what we're now learning about children and the spread of COVID-19. Also -- now that the Washington Redskins have decided to change their team's name -- a look tonight at whether other sports franchises might soon follow suit.

Jul 13, 202019 minEp. 9
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