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Al Roker and his son Nick are spending quality time together ahead of the Today star's son's move to college in September.MORE: Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte showcase their singing skills at Platinum Jubilee concertAnd one way in which they are doing that is listening to a popular new podcast closely connected to Al.The TV star has been showing his support for Today co-star Keir Simmons, who has recently launched the show's royal podcast, Born to Rule: When Charles Is King.VIDEO: Today's Al Roker's son Nick receive incredible newsIn an exclusive interview with HELLO!, Keir told us: "Al Roker told me his son is listening and loving the podcast."MORE: Best photos of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee partyMORE: Prince William makes cheeky comment about the Queen during Jubilee concertHe added modestly: "I have no idea over here in London whether he means it or is simply being nice, but it doesn’t matter because Al is just the best in the business. A truly extraordinary human." Al Roker and son Nick are fans of Today's Keir Simmon's new royal podcastHe continued: "I want to organise a Jubilee for Al Roker, he is an absolute diamond."READ: Prince Louis sings national anthem perfectly while standing next to the QueenREAD: Prince Louis gives mum Kate a kiss during sweet Jubilee momentKeir also opened up about his excitement at launching his new podcast, telling us: "I get to really bring people into my world.

The news focus on Presidents Day was of Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, as he ordered troops to enter two separatist regions of Ukraine for “peacekeeping” purposes after he recognized their independence.

NBC News released some excerpts from Keir Simmons’ sitdown with Vladimir Putin, including one in which Simmons asks the Russian president, “Are you a killer.”

NBC News’ Keir Simmons interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with a preview airing on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt on Friday evening and the interview on Monday.