President Trump wants allies to send send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to provide security for oil tankers. The Guardian on how reports several countries are considering their options. A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing housing supply passed in the Senate overwhelmingly. Sahil Kapur of NBC News breaks down what’s inside the legislation. Extreme weather is about to hit a large swath of the country. Seth Borenstein of the Associated Press explains why blizzard conditions, thunderstorms, and...
Mar 16, 2026•16 min
From Apple News In Conversation : The Academy Awards are finally here. The race to win isn’t just about art — it’s also about creating carefully orchestrated, big-budget campaigns. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and host of the Prestige Junkie podcast, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to win an Oscar, who she thinks will bring home the gold this year, and why — even in an era of streaming and shrinking audiences — t...
Mar 14, 2026•29 min
Oil markets had a volatile week as concern about the future of the war in Iran grows. The Wall Street Journa l’s David Uberti joins to discuss the market chaos. Lebanon is one of several countries that has been drawn into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Mohamad El Chamaa of the Washington Post explains how more than 800,000 Lebanese people have been displaced during the fighting. The Academy Awards are on Sunday. On this week’s Apple News In Conversation , Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler...
Mar 13, 2026•15 min
A continuing military investigation revealed that a deadly strike on a school in Iran was likely carried out by U.S. forces. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to discuss how the school may have ended up on a target list. Member countries of the International Energy Agency said they will release 400 million barrels of reserve oil as prices surge. The Wall Street Journa l’s Matthew Dalton discusses whether the move can bring down the cost of crude. Travel around U.S. is being disrupted as global events ...
Mar 12, 2026•15 min
Iran faced another intense day of bombing. The BBC reports attacks on minelaying ships near a vital shipping route. Republicans gathered in Florida for their annual retreat to hash out policy priorities ahead of the midterms. Mia McCarthy of Politico joins to discuss the top issues on the GOP’s agenda. Alabama’s governor commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of a murder he didn’t commit. AL.com ’s Savannah Tryens-Fernandes breaks down the case. Plus, a whistleblower says a former DOGE e...
Mar 11, 2026•15 min
Iran buried its missile stockpiles deep underground in order to protect them. The Wall Street Journal ’s David S. Cloud explains why that may have been a big mistake. Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team over concerns for their safety upon returning to Iran. Nassim Khadem of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation breaks down the act of resistance that led the team to seek protection. The Trump administration wants to keep several coal plants operational de...
Mar 10, 2026•14 min
Iran has a new supreme leader. Reuters reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was chosen, in what many see as a direct rebuke of President Trump. The BBC lays out what’s known about the new leader. The ongoing war is starting to take its toll on the global economy. David J. Lynch of the Washington Post joins to discuss how Americans might soon feel the impact. Demands for accountability are increasing after an airstrike hit a school in southern Iran at the out...
Mar 09, 2026•16 min
President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Thursday. The Wall Street Journal ’s Michelle Hackman breaks down the factors that went into the decision. Iran’s next leader could be a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Parisa Hafezi, Iran bureau chief for Reuters , joins to discuss why that might frustrate some Iranians. The Formula 1 season kicks off in Australia this weekend. Apple News Sports editor Shaker Samman explains how new rule changes might change things on the track. Plus,...
Mar 06, 2026•16 min
Travelers across the Middle East who became stranded when fighting in Iran began are having trouble finding their way home. Bloomberg reports on how many who are stuck are improvising ways out as the war zone expands. The U.S.’s closest ally in the war, Israel, has very big stake in its outcome. Tia Goldenberg of the Associated Press explains why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wagered big on a victory against Tehran. Midterm-elections season kicked off with closely watched primaries in Texas....
Mar 05, 2026•17 min
A new wave of attacks were carried out against Iran, as the war in the region moves into a fifth day. Reuters reports that retaliatory strikes hit multiple areas including the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia. Oil prices continued to surge as a result of ongoing fighting. Evan Halper of the Washington Post joins to discuss why what happens to a key shipping route could affect global fuel prices. And the BBC reports on how European countries are struggling to hold a united position on the war. Plus, ...
Mar 04, 2026•16 min
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has drawn in countries across the Middle East. AFP has the latest. The Wall Street Journal ’s Alex Ward joins to discuss President Trump’s messaging about the conflict. Iranians in the country are having different reactions to the war and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. NPR ’s Jane Arraf describes how some are processing the last few days. Plus, Texas voters head to the polls for a contentious GOP primary , and video of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions i...
Mar 03, 2026•14 min
The U.S. and Israel carried out a massive military campaign over the weekend against Iran. The Wall Street Journal ’s Jared Malsin breaks down the operation. Lawmakers were briefed on the Iran attacks but the strikes were carried out without congressional approval. NPR reports on how that has put new urgency into an effort to reign in President Trump’s military powers. Los Angeles is the home to the largest population of Iranians outside of Iran. Corinne Purtill of the Los Angeles Times joins to...
Mar 02, 2026•17 min
From Apple News In Conversation : This is an episode from our archives. For more than a century, Johnson & Johnson has billed itself as one of the most trusted companies in American history. But, in a stunning investigation, journalist Gardiner Harris documents decades of misconduct and malfeasance by the health-care conglomerate. Harris’s book is called No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson . He spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about why he says the...
Feb 28, 2026•44 min
Following the Supreme Court decision on tariffs, big companies including FedEx, Dyson, and L’Oréal are suing to recoup money paid. NPR ’s Alina Selyukh explains why getting it back could be tricky. Some progress appears to have been made in the latest round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Olivia Le Poidevin of Reuters joins to discuss why the two sides are still far apart. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is under intense pressure to confront drug cartels. Emily Green of Reuters dissects ...
Feb 27, 2026•15 min
President Trump’s nominee to be the next surgeon general appeared before the Senate health committee. NBC News ’s Aria Bendix breaks down the testimony. The Pentagon is at odds with Anthropic, the company that built the only AI model approved for classified military use. Dave Lawler of Axios joins to discuss the ultimatum Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued the company. A whistleblower who recently trained ICE recruits testified to Congress about how the agency is cutting corners on instructio...
Feb 26, 2026•16 min
President Trump delivered his State of the Union. NBC News’s Sahil Kapur was in the press gallery and gives us his takeaways . Deadly cartel violence in Mexico has raised concerns over security at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The Athletic ’s Felipe Cardenas explains what officials are saying about the risks and why FIFA is standing behind Mexico. Voters in Switzerland could soon vote to cap the country’s population at 10 million people as a way to restrict immigration. Bastian Benrath-Wright of ...
Feb 25, 2026•15 min
The Pentagon says an attack on Iran may lead to significant risks for U.S. soldiers, allies, and resources. The Wall Street Journal ’s Alex Ward joins to discuss what one of the military’s top leaders is saying about the situation. Netflix’s bid to buy Warner Bros. just got a little more complicated. Deadline ’s Dominic Patten explains why the DOJ is now involved. GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have exploded in popularity for their weight-loss effects. Dhruv Khullar of the New Yorker considers how ...
Feb 24, 2026•15 min
Drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid in Mexico over the weekend. Laura Gottesdiener of Reuters explores how the operation went down. President Trump wasted no time imposing a new global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down his previous ones. Courtenay Brown of Axios joins to discuss what comes next for businesses and consumers. The Winter Olympics concluded Sunday night, and it was a pretty good showing for Team USA overall. The Athletic ’s Matt F...
Feb 23, 2026•14 min
From Apple News In Conversation : When she was 28, Laura Mauldin became a full-time caregiver for her romantic partner with leukemia — an experience that exposed how deeply America’s health-care system depends on the unpaid labor of loved ones. Now a disability scholar, Mauldin explores this hidden reality in her new book, In Sickness and in Health: Love Stories From the Front Lines of America’s Caregiving Crisis . She sat down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to discuss how gap...
Feb 21, 2026•24 min
Tensions with Iran are escalating as U.S. forces continue to build up in the region. The Wall Street Journal ’s Alex Ward breaks down a new option that President Trump is weighing against Tehran. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in public office. Fiona Hamilton of The Times of London joins to discuss why. A proposed rent-control law in Massachusetts has local Democrats. The Wall Street Journal ’s Jared Mitovich explains why lawmakers in...
Feb 20, 2026•15 min
Former Prince Andrew is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office. A deadly avalanche killed 8 people in the Lake Tahoe region in Northern California. KQED ’s Sarah Wright explains what happened and the challenges that come with avalanche rescue. A massive amount of wastewater has been spewing into the Potomac River after a sewage line break in Maryland, near Washington D.C. Dana Hedgpeth of The Washington Post breaks down how the spill has now become a political dispute. Nordic combined is ...
Feb 19, 2026•16 min
In Trump’s second term, ICE has ramped up use of a program that deputizes local police forces to participate in immigration enforcement. NPR ’s Jaclyn Diaz discusses the expansion of the program, known as 287(g). Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is calling for the resignation of the chair of the 2028 Olympics after his name showed up in the Epstein files. Dakota Smith of the Los Angeles Times explains the fallout. Civil-rights leader Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil St...
Feb 18, 2026•16 min
The U.S. government undertook a covert mission to keep Iranian protesters connected to the internet with Starlink equipment. Alex Ward of the Wall Street Journal explains the risks of using Starlink inside Iran. Several letters written by detained children describe what life is like inside ICE’s Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. ProPublica ’s Mica Rosenberg has the details. This week marked two years since Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in custody. The Associated Pres...
Feb 17, 2026•14 min
Global leaders and influential power brokers gathered at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend. Reuters reports on how Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech struck a tone of unity. Early voting is underway in the race to win the House seat previously held by Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene. Politico ’s Alec Hernandez joins to discuss the crowded field. Under an executive order from President Trump, federal agencies are deploying AI as a way to operate more efficiently. Ian Duncan o...
Feb 16, 2026•16 min
From Apple News In Conversation : A battle is underway over some of Hollywood’s most valuable properties. Paramount Skydance and Netflix are vying for control of Warner Bros. Discovery — the parent company of CNN, HBO, and a vast library of iconic films and TV shows. New York magazine features writer Reeves Wiedeman recently profiled David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance and son of tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Wiedeman sits down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to expl...
Feb 14, 2026•27 min
Another partial shutdown appears to be certain after lawmakers failed to pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. ABC News reports on how Democrats blocked a potential deal after their demands weren’t met. President Trump revoked a landmark scientific finding regarding greenhouse-gas emissions. Marianne Lavelle of Inside Climate News breaks down what to expect next. Allegations of bias were lodged at Olympic ice-dance judges after a team from France edged out an American duo. NBC...
Feb 13, 2026•14 min
Airspace over El Paso, Texas, was closed abruptly late Tuesday night. The Washington Post ’s Dan Lamothe talks through what we know about the sudden disruption. President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Wednesday. Sam Metz of the Associated Press joins to discuss the meeting and how Israel is taking steps to exert more control over the West Bank. More people than ever are in ICE detention under Trump’s immigration crackdown. The Associated Press ’s Gisel...
Feb 12, 2026•14 min
A surge of measles cases has health experts around the country worried. Erika Edwards of NBC News breaks down the numbers and explains how current outbreaks got so bad. The acting director of ICE defended the agency’s actions on Capitol Hill Tuesday. The Washington Post reports on the contentious hearing. A community in Montana that overwhelmingly supported Trump is grappling with the detainment of a popular local auto mechanic by U.S. Border Patrol. Nora Mabie of Montana Free Press discusses th...
Feb 11, 2026•14 min
Cuba is on the brink of economic disaster following U.S. actions in Venezuela. The Wall Street Journal ’s José de Córdoba breaks down how the island nation got to this point. The January jobs report is scheduled to come out tomorrow, and one White House adviser says it’s not going to be pretty. Justin Lahart of the Wall Street Journal joins to discuss the factors making life hard for job-seekers. U.S. Olympic figure skater Maxim Naumov lost his parents in the air crash over Reagan National Airpo...
Feb 10, 2026•14 min
The Epstein documents are causing political crises abroad, with the British prime minister fighting for his political life. Politico unpacks why. The sheer number of court cases tied to President Trump’s immigration crackdown is putting a heavy strain on lawyers representing the government. The Wall Street Journal ’s Sadie Gurman explains the immense pressure U.S. attorney’s offices are under. So-called forever chemicals, or PFAS, are increasingly contaminating private-drinking-water wells. Mich...
Feb 09, 2026•16 min
