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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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How Trump is remaking D.C. in his own image
Yesterday00:16:54Summary readyThe Washington Post’s Dan Diamond explains how President Trump is attempting to remake Washington, D.C. in his image, through various construction and beautification projects. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to be nominated for the role permanently, and ABC News details how he could face a tough confirmation fight. Americans are struggling to pay their $1.25 trillion credit-card debt. Dan Frosch of the Wall Street Journal told us about the forces putting so many people behind.Plus, 18 Republicans in the House defied their leadership with a vote to back Ukraine, a parasite not seen in decades was discovered in Texas, and a strange custody battle is brewing over a jewel of the U.S. space fleet. Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
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Strikes, a truce, and a GOP revolt: inside a big day for the Iran war
2d ago00:14:18Summary readyPresident Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are at odds over the war in Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains where the two leaders differ. CBS fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after a tense meeting with the show’s new executive producer. NPR’s David Folkenflik joins to discuss the chaos going on at the program. The AI boom has resulted in some data centers in Northern Virginia using diesel generators to provide power. The Washington Post’s Evan Halper shares analysis that found that the resulting smog may cause harmful respiratory symptoms. Plus, the U.S. announced new tariffs on several countries, Republicans stripped security funding for Trump’s ballroom from an upcoming immigration bill, and Google’s plan to unleash millions of mosquitoes in Florida and California. Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.
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How a Republican revolt killed off Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund
3d ago00:12:44Summary readyThe Department of Justice abandoned its plan for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal reports the fund had threatened to sink Trump’s broader immigration priorities. President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Reuters’s Jonathan Landay joins to explain why he’s a controversial pick. The NBA Finals begin tonight. Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press breaks down the matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Plus, why the Pentagon hired a Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism work, Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly testified in Congress, and how Ozempic may be reshaping some people’s brains. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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The two Supreme Court cases that could still shape the midterms
4d ago00:13:32Summary readyCalifornia voters head to the polls today in a statewide primary election. Kevin Rector of the Los Angeles Times joins to discuss the biggest races. It was a consequential day for the country’s leading AI companies. Anthropic filed for an initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal reports. Meanwhile, NPR reports that the state of Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over safety concerns. The Supreme Court will soon rule in two significant cases that could have major implications for November’s midterm elections. Jan Wolfe of Reuters explains what’s at stake in each of the decisions. Plus, why the White House could soon drop the DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund, Hezbollah and Israel agreed to a partial ceasefire, and why the white picket fence is disappearing from American yards. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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This is why your groceries keep getting more expensive
5d ago00:13:47Summary readyAs more Americans struggle with food insecurity, there appears to be little relief in sight. Bloomberg’s Mark Niquette explains why consumers should prepare for another wave of inflation at the grocery store. A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal’s Siobhan Hughes joins to discuss why the fund also faces an uphill battle in Congress. After violence erupted between police and protesters at an ICE facility in New Jersey over the weekend, family visitations have now resumed. The Associated Press reports on how the mayor imposed a curfew. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered a deeper incursion into Lebanon, how YouTubers took over the weekend box office, and the meteor that flew over Massachusetts. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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How to navigate summer air travel when everything costs more
1w ago00:21:35Summary readyFrom Apple News In Conversation: The summer travel season is upon us — and this year is more complicated and more expensive than most. The war in Iran has driven up jet-fuel prices globally, and Spirit Airlines, one of the biggest budget carriers in the country, has just shut down. On top of that, a possible super El Niño could cause widespread disruptions. Zach Wichter, a consumer travel reporter at USA Today, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders to explain what it all means for travelers this summer — and his tips for how to fly smarter.
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Meet the Iranian hard-liner shaping the peace deal with the U.S.
1w ago00:13:11Summary readyThe U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a framework for a deal. Axios reports that the agreement would extend the ceasefire and kick off negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Big questions remain about who is leading negotiations from the Iran side. Jon Gambrell of the Associated Press joins to discuss an influential voice on the rise in Tehran. Summer-travel season has begun, but this year’s is going to be pricier than most. On this week’s Apple News In Conversation, USA Today’s Zach Wichter explains how to navigate air travel in an era of high prices. Plus, the Supreme Court threw out the conviction of a man facing execution, an intense heat wave in Europe is affecting the French Open, and how a football coach is redefining remote work. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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How the White House quietly made a big change to immigration policy
1w ago00:13:47Summary readyThe Trump administration quietly changed rules for certain green-card applicants. Rebecca Santana of the Associated Press explains how the move could force hundreds of thousands of people to go back to their home countries. Russia warned Ukraine that it will strike Kyiv with “systematic strikes” after heavy bombardments at the weekend. But Moscow is struggling on the battlefield. Guy Faulconbridge of Reuters joins to discuss whether that means Putin will change up his tactics. American skepticism over AI is on the rise. The Wall Street Journal’s Amrith Ramkumar lays out why. Plus, the Justice Department is reportedly investigating the former magazine columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault, an administration official said it’s planning to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a quarantine facility in Kenya, and why the U.S. World Cup team’s head coach is catching heat over his emails. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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What the Texas primary reveals about Trump’s power over the GOP
1w ago00:12:56Summary readyTexas AG Ken Paxton won the GOP Senate primary against Sen. John Cornyn after an 11th-hour endorsement by Trump. Gabby Birenbaum of the Texas Tribune breaks down the two very different campaigns. Political insecurity and public distrust are making it hard for officials in Congo and other countries to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak. The Washington Post’s Lauren Weber explains. Long wait lists at some colleges and universities are leaving thousands of students wondering whether they’ll ever be admitted. The Wall Street Journal’s Roshan Fernandez discusses why it can be harder to get off the wait list than getting into school. Plus, Alabama’s new congressional map was rejected by a federal court, Iran’s internet blackout appears to be partially over, and U.S. Soccer announced its World Cup squad. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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U.S. strikes at Iran targets even as peace talks intensify
2w ago00:14:19Summary readyThe U.S. and Iran appeared close to a deal over the holiday weekend. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains why plenty of questions and skepticism remain. Texas Republicans vote today in a Senate primary runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Steven Sloan of the Associated Press joins to discuss why some inside the party are worried about a Cornyn loss. Very little is known about Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. Brian Schwartz of the Wall Street Journal breaks down why friends and foes of the president are lining up to file claims. Plus, authorities in Southern California said the threat of a major chemical explosion is eliminated for now, Pope Leo took on AI in his first encyclical, and why, despite viral claims, booking your flight at the library might not save you money. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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