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Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journalists are covering them.
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Episodes

Who is Juan Merchan, the judge in Trump’s hush-money trial?

Judge Juan Merchan, who’s presiding over Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial, has already ruled against him. USA Today journalist Bart Jansen explains how Merchan works. Wall Street Journal reporter Liz Essley Whyte tells us why drug shortages in America have reached a record high. Something weird is happening with Caesar salads. The Atlantic takes a look. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick....

Apr 22, 202411 min

How guns became ubiquitous in the U.S. after Columbine

Since the mass shooting at Columbine High School 25 years ago, guns have grown ubiquitous in America. The Trace examines how that’s changed the way we navigate our lives. This week’s Apple News In Conversation explores how money affects your mental health, featuring advice from therapist Megan McCoy. Breaking — aka breakdancing — has made it into the Olympics for the first time. NBC News details what to expect in Paris. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan....

Apr 19, 202411 min

Understanding the blame game over Gaza aid delays

Israel has blocked a huge array of aid items from entering Gaza. The Washington Post has the full list, from crutches to chocolate croissants. Meanwhile, CBS reports on recent finger-pointing between Israel and the U.N. on delays to aid. Missouri teen Ralph Yarl tells NBC News how he’s been coping since he was shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell nearly a year ago: “It is a constant uphill battle.” NASA confirmed that the heavy chunk of metal that crashed into a Florida home last mo...

Apr 18, 202411 min

Their ship hit the Key Bridge. Why are they stuck aboard?

Twenty-one sailors are stuck aboard the ship that hit Baltimore’s Key Bridge — with no end in sight. Popular Mechanics has the story. Vox explains Caitlin Clark’s staggeringly low WNBA starting salary. Why would anyone steal $300,000 in Lego sets? Believe it or not, there’s a booming black market, according to the Los Angeles Times . Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan....

Apr 17, 202410 min

Supreme Court hears Jan. 6 case with implications for Trump

The Supreme Court will weigh if January 6 insurgents can be charged with obstruction. Washington Post reporter Ann Marimow explains the implications. One year into Sudan’s civil war, there are fears of repeated atrocities. NPR reports. Author Salman Rushdie speaks with CBS News about the 2022 attack that nearly took his life, and the new book he’s written about the incident. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan. Correction: Children under age 5 make up more than a quarter of people d...

Apr 16, 202410 min

Understanding the charges in Trump’s historic criminal trial

Apple News In Conversation has everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial that starts today in New York, plus insights on Trump’s other three pending criminal cases. Iran attacked Israel, escalating an already volatile conflict. NPR has the details. Twenty years after images of abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq shocked the world, a military contractor the prison will go to trial and face testimony from survivors. Time has the story. Today’s the tax deadline, and Vo...

Apr 15, 202411 min

Why the O.J. Simpson trial still matters

Following an Israeli attack on a major hospital, Gazans are sifting through the rubble for the bodies of their dead. NBC News has the story. Time explains how O.J. Simpson changed everything. Financial columnist Charlotte Cowles tells Apple News In Conversation how she got scammed out of $50,000 and suggests ways to prevent that happening to you. ‘Bluey’ fans are worried that the much-loved children’s cartoon could be ending. Bloomberg Businessweek reports. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Ya...

Apr 12, 202411 min

What the judge will ask jurors in Trump hush-money case

The start of Trump’s first criminal trial offers a vexing question: how to find a proper jury for such an unprecedented case. Erica Orden from Politico describes the selection process. For one Nigerian family, freedom after a kidnapping hasn’t ended their terror. NPR tells their harrowing story. An astronaut will land on the moon. For the first time, they won’t be an American. USA Today has more. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan....

Apr 11, 202410 min

Delayed student financial aid leaves millions in limbo

As millions wait for delayed college financial aid, families are facing tough choices. NBC News journalist Haley Messenger has the story. The BBC reports on how a group of Swiss women has won the first ever climate-case victory in the European Court of Human Rights. ESPN looks back on the career of Tara VanDerveer, who is retiring as the winningest coach in college basketball history. And the Wall Street Journal reveals how the NCAA women beat the men in finals’ ratings for the first time — but ...

Apr 10, 202410 min

Why more Americans are moving back in with family

Key Republican members of Congress are planning to retire. Washington Post reporter Marianna Sotomayor explains how that spells trouble for Speaker Mike Johnson. More Americans are now living with their parents. Vox details the economic, cultural, and environmental reasons why. The U.S. is bracing for trillions of cicadas to emerge from the earth, in a rare double event. The Guardian has the story. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan. Correction: An earlier version of this episode i...

Apr 09, 202411 min

Eclipse day is here. Here’s how to prepare.

Today’s the day of the event we’ve all been waiting for: the total solar eclipse. Apple News has what you need to know. NPR correspondents including Daniel Estrin reflect on six months of Israel’s war in Gaza. The big problem for marijuana companies? What to do with all that cash. The Wall Street Journal ’s Alexander Saeedy has the story. And South Carolina defeated Iowa to win the women’s NCAA national title. Read coverage of the game from The State . Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen...

Apr 08, 202412 min

The new magic number for retirement planning, and how to see the eclipse

Tonight is the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Apple News sports editor Haley O’Shaughnessy joins us to explain why it’s such a powerful moment for women’s basketball, while the Los Angeles Times takes a look at how Caitlin Clark ended up playing against UConn instead of for them. The Washington Post has your ultimate guide to the coming total solar eclipse, its path, and how to watch. The new magic number for retirement is $1.46 million. Here’s what it tells us, according to the Wall...

Apr 05, 202411 min

America bet big on sports gambling. The backlash is here.

CNN reporter Sebastian Shukla examines a wave of xenophobia in Russia against Central Asian migrants following the terror attack near Moscow. America made a huge bet on sports gambling. The Wall Street Journal ’s Joshua Robinson explains how the consequences of that decision are becoming clear. Reuters looks at why the White House directed NASA to create a unified standard of time for the moon. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison....

Apr 04, 202410 min

José Andrés on aid-worker killings and Gaza’s food crisis

The Wall Street Journal has an in-depth look at José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen, after the Israeli military killed seven of its aid workers. The Los Angeles Times examines how Disney’s biggest shareholder fight in 20 years will shape the company’s future. Republicans are hoping to win Black voters for Trump. Reporting from Reuters in Wisconsin shows that it won’t be easy. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison....

Apr 03, 202410 min

Birth-control misinformation is rampant online, doctors say

Reporting from the Guardian examines the possible pollution impacts of the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Lauren Weber of the Washington Post , who’s been speaking to doctors, tells us how they say patients are making birth-control medical decisions based on social-media misinformation. What’s it like to live in space? Astronaut Loral O’Hara tells NPR it changes her dreams. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison....

Apr 02, 202410 min

Protesters in Israel demand Netanyahu’s resignation

The Guardian looks into why thousands of protesters in Israel are calling on Netanyahu to resign. Amy Leah Potter, a nurse with Doctors Without Borders who recently returned from Gaza, tells us about the war’s toll on children. ABC News reports on how some kids there go to bed worrying that they’ll be killed. Many Americans are deeply frustrated with U.S. politics. Ezra Klein spoke to In Conversation about some ways to fix things. The Washington Post profiles controversial LSU women’s basketball...

Apr 01, 20249 min

Why more schools are banning cellphones

Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained in Russia for one year. Assistant editor Paul Beckett told us about the Journal’s efforts to bring him home. Vox explains why more schools across the country are locking up students’ cellphones during class time. CNN has details on Beyoncé’s new album. Music journalist Taylor Crumpton argues in Time that the star has always been country. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick....

Mar 29, 202413 min

Stories of the victims of the Baltimore bridge collapse

CNN tells the stories of some of the people who died in the Baltimore bridge collapse. As the war in Gaza continues, Israel is facing new pressure to draft ultra-Orthodox men into military service. NPR has the story. ESPN has what to watch as the Major League Baseball season begins. And we’re joined by Russell Dorsey from Apple TV+’s ‘Friday Night Baseball.’ Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick....

Mar 28, 20249 min

What’s next after the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Investigators are looking into whether dirty fuel may have played a role in the cargo-ship crash that brought down Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Wall Street Journal has the story. Bloomberg ’s Riley Griffin explains how fentanyl became a priority issue for voters in crucial swing states. Turkey’s government is seizing homes that survived massive earthquakes. Reuters correspondent Burcu Karakaş discusses how residents are reacting to the controversial policy. Vox looks into the downsi...

Mar 27, 202412 min

The Supreme Court case that could limit abortion pills

The Baltimore Sun reports on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Shefali Luthra, health reporter from The 19th , explains today’s Supreme Court arguments about the abortion pill mifepristone. As sports betting increases around the country, so do concerns about gambling addiction. Marketplace has the story. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick....

Mar 26, 202411 min

How the deadly terror attack in Russia exposes Putin

The Washington Post looks into what the deadly Moscow terror attack tells us about Russia’s national-security vulnerabilities. CBS News details Biden’s latest moves to forgive billions in student debt. So your NCAA bracket is busted. Should you have just chosen all the top seeds? NPR explains why it’s not that simple. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick....

Mar 25, 202410 min

What you need to know about big changes to real estate

James Rodriguez from Business Insider explains how things are about to get weird for homebuyers and sellers. Semafor reporter Shelby Talcott on how January 6 is playing into Trump’s campaign. The Ghost Army that fooled the Nazis received one of America’s highest honors. The Washington Post has their story. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick....

Mar 22, 202410 min

Trump’s legal and money troubles come to a head

NPR explains what happens if Trump can’t pay his $454 million bond. Biden is seeking to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles with his most far-reaching climate regulation yet. The Washington Post has the story. Apple News editor Shaker Samman shares what he’ll be watching as March Madness heats up. And The Athletic has more coverage. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick....

Mar 21, 202414 min

Former Nickelodeon stars discuss abuse allegations

A new documentary details allegations of abuse at Nickelodeon during the channel’s golden years. Vulture reports. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe explains why cooling inflation is failing to lift the national economic mood. Some Americans panic-bought bidets during the pandemic due to toilet-paper shortages. The Washington Post finds that many are now serious bidet enthusiasts. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick....

Mar 20, 202410 min

How third-party candidates might upend the presidential race

Democrats are preparing to go to war against third-party candidates in the presidential election, NBC News reports. Apple News editor Gideon Resnick walks us through how an outside candidate could upend the race. Some of the L.A. Dodgers’ most expensive players will make their debuts as the team begins its MLB season. The Athletic previews its opening game. Chocolate companies say they may need to raise prices due to a surge in the cost of cocoa. ABC News has details. Today’s episode was guest-h...

Mar 19, 202412 min

The police officers accused of child sexual abuse

A New Orleans police officer sexually abused a teenage girl he met on the job. He is one of hundreds of officers arrested for child sexual abuse over the past two decades. Washington Post reporter Jessica Contrera talks about investigating allegations against law enforcement. The SAT exam is now an hour shorter and completely digital. NBC News has more. The Wall Street Journal remembers Shigeichi Negishi, the inventor of the karaoke machine, who’s died at 100. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by...

Mar 18, 202410 min

What to know about the death of a Boeing whistleblower

The Washington Post explores how the death of a Boeing whistleblower has compounded existing problems at the company. Reporter Ian Duncan spoke with Apple News Today. Politico examines the U.S.’s changing relationship with Israel, after Sen. Chuck Schumer called for new elections there. Disinformation is becoming a bigger problem as tools to create and share it get better. Legal analyst Barbara McQuade explains what to watch out for on this week’s Apple News In Conversation . Today’s episode was...

Mar 15, 202413 min

Biden vowed to cut drug prices. Big Pharma is fighting back.

The Washington Post reports on how Big Pharma is fighting Biden’s program to lower prescription-drug costs for seniors. In the New Yorker , one writer examines what it means to fast for Ramadan while Gaza goes hungry. Vox asks: What’s a Saturn return — and why are so many popular musicians singing about it? Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan....

Mar 14, 202411 min

The U.S. bill giving TikTok an ultimatum

The Washington Post reports on a bill racing toward passage in the House that would require TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company to sell or risk a U.S. ban. Under pressure from the U.S. and Caribbean governments, Haiti’s embattled prime minister announced he will resign. The Miami Herald explains why. New York magazine examines what the online response to the withdrawn Kate Middleton family photo says about the royals and us. Today's episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan....

Mar 13, 202413 min

The struggle to reunite families separated under Trump

At least 5,000 families were forcibly separated during the Trump administration. The work of reunifying them is painfully incomplete. New York magazine reports. The sons of late author Gabriel García Márquez just published his last novel against his wishes. NPR speaks with one of them to find out why. The global gender gap is far bigger than previously thought, a World Bank study found. The Guardian has the details....

Mar 12, 202412 min
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