Massive fire after apparent UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky; High-stakes elections in blue states NY, NJ and VA; Transportation Secretary warns airspace could be closed due to shutdown; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

NBC News Chief Data Analyst showed polls indicating that a month into the government shutdown, Americans largely blame Republicans. As the two parties continue to exchange blame for the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history, NBC’s Steve Kornacki reported that polls weren’t favoring the MAGA administration and the Republican party.

The two-hour musical special airing on NBC on Nov. 6 will include appearances from the stars of “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good” and performances of songs from both movies.

In the New York City mayoral race, just 29% of voters approve of Trump, according to the exit poll, as do 36% in California. There, the Proposition 50 ballot measure will decide whether the state will change its congressional map in response to Republican-led redistricting pushed by Trump in Texas and other states.

San Antonio will face Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 18 as part of NBC's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday NBA games.

Gov. Gavin Newsom defended former President Joe Biden's mental fitness in an NBC interview, addressing concerns about misleading voters on former president's capabilities.

NBC has unveiled its full holiday programming schedule through Jan. 1, 2026. This year's schedule holiday schedule kicks off on Nov. 6 with "Wicked: One Wonderful Night," followed by the 99th "Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade" and the "National Dog Show" on Thanksgiving.

The Sunday Night Football broadcast did not go quite as planned. The night marked the fourth straight loss for theWashington Commanders as they fell before theSeattle Seahawks by a margin of 38 – 14.

The special, Wicked: One Wonderful Night, will be premiering on Nov. 6, 2025 at 8/7c on NBC. If you’re busy (or want to re-watch the special on your own time) don’t worry, there’s a solution. The special will be available to stream on Peacock beginning on Nov. 7. This way, it’ll be easily accessible for any sing-along parties you may host!

He made his mark with the Cincinnati Bengals as a fast pass-catching tight end. He later joined announcers like Bob Costas and Dick Enberg in the broadcast booth.