NBC News Here’s the Scoop: Midterm Polling, France Protests, and Jeff Kinney’s Fight or Flight

NBC News’ Here’s the Scoop covers new Decision Desk polling ahead of Election Day, weekend protests and riots in France, and an interview with Jeff Kinney about the 21st Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. The program combines political analysis, international reporting, and a children’s literature discussion.

■ U.S. politics and midterm polling
- Steve Kornacki discusses President Trump’s approval rating, wrong-track sentiment, and Democratic enthusiasm advantages.
- Examines polling limitations, nonresponse bias, and how results may translate in Senate and House races.

■ France protests
- Raf Sanchez reports on demonstrations over schools and cost of living, violence and looting, a burned town hall in Limoges, curfews, and arrests.
- Discusses the government response, Macron’s address, and implications for far-right and far-left candidates ahead of elections.

■ Children’s books interview
- Jeff Kinney and young fan Azer discuss Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the new book Fight or Flight, and using humor to address bullying.
- Kinney talks about his path from newspaper cartoon ambitions to publishing, writing from childhood experience, and choosing relatable topics.

Viewers seeking a concise roundup of U.S. polling and French unrest, plus insight into a bestselling children’s book series, will find the segments structured for general audiences. The discussion provides context for the political and social developments covered and an overview of the featured book’s themes and writing approach.