Leslie Odom Jr.

Year 2025Episode 3860 minSep 28, 2025
Leslie Odom Jr.

In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Tony and Grammy-winning star Leslie Odom Jr. reunites with Willie Geist to reflect on the premiere of "Hamilton" on Broadway, and opens up about returning to his role of Aaron Burr a decade later as he reflects on his journey as a stage performer. President Donald Trump says he is directing the defense secretary to send federal troops to Portland, Oregon. Meanwhile, a potential federal government shutdown is looming as Republicans and Democrats have until midnight on Wednesday to extend government funding. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss whether the indictment of former FBI director James Comey may be the start of a retribution campaign against President Donald Trump's political enemies. Three people are dead, and several others injured after a person on a boat opened fire on a crowd at a riverfront bar in North Carolina. Officials say they have a person matching the description of the shooter in custody and there is no further threat to the public. This year's Ryder Cup is set to begin its final round on Sunday at the Bethpage Black course in New York and the American team has an uphill climb to pull off a comeback victory against Europe. Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, who was heckled by the New York crowd on Saturday, sank a big putt in a winning effort and then shared a spirited response to the rowdy gallery. President Donald Trump says he's approved a plan that will see American investors take majority ownership and control of TikTok in the United States. Trump has confirmed a few names of those who will get a slice of the popular app, including high-profile billionaires like Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, who own Fox Corp and News Corp, and Larry Ellison, whose son David recently closed on an $8 billion deal to buy Paramount and CBS. NBC's Savannah Sellers reports in this week's Sunday Focus. Army veteran Tamari "Tee" Watkins, who lost his son in 2020, is finding hope and healing on the golf course as a standard bearer at the Ryder Cup. Watkins first fell in love with the sport through PGA Hope, a free program that teaches golf to veterans and active-duty military members. NBC's Joe Fryer reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight.

Leslie Odom Jr. has aired on Sep 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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