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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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16:44

The inside story behind Banksy’s true identity

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/20

The U.S. is considering lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil. The Washington Post’s Evan Halper explains why.Fallout from revelations about Latino civil-rights icon Cesar Chavez have been swift as institutions move to strip his name off of buildings, parks and other sites. Gustavo Arellano of the Los Angeles Times joins to discuss the reaction. The identity of the artist known as Banksy has reportedly been revealed. Blake Morrison of Reuters breaks down how he and his colleagues unraveled

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15:33

They bet on the war — then tried to rewrite the news

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/19

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. NBC News reports on how Gabbard declined to say whether Iran had posed an imminent threat before the war began.A Times of Israel correspondent says he received death threats about his reporting on a missile strike in Jerusalem from bettors on the prediction site Polymarket. Will Oremus of the Washington Post explains what happened next. The men’s NCAA basketball tournament is

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14:55

Iran’s top officials keep dying. This is how the...

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/18

Iran is cracking down on dissent to prevent an uprising by its citizens. The Wall Street Journal’s Margherita Stancati breaks down the situation Iranians are in.Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin begins the confirmation process today to become the next homeland-security secretary. The Atlantic’s Nick Miroff discusses what Mullin might do with large warehouses the administration purchased to convert into megajails. Cuba is dealing with a major economic crisis and the failure of its

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15:10

“This is not our war”: the countries refusing Trump’s...

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/17

President Trump’s call for military assistance from other countries at the Strait of Hormuz has met with a mostly cool reception. NBC News reports on why. A federal judge tossed out subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in a probe over whether Jerome Powell gave false testimony. The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos breaks down the case. A cash-only market for GLP-1s is bringing down prices for the drugs across the industry. Christopher Rowland of the Washington Post joins to discuss

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16:21

Snow, thunder, and heat: where to expect extreme...

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/16

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,

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29:03

What it actually costs to win an Oscar

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/14

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

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14:37

The deleted tweet that sums up a wild week in markets

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/13

Oil markets had a volatile week as concern about the future of the war in Iran grows. The Wall Street Journal’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

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14:38

Countries turn to emergency oil supplies. It won’t...

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/12

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 Journal’s Matthew Dalton discusses whether the move can bring down the cost of crude. Travel around U.S. is being disrupted as global

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15:21

Why Trump is threatening to block his own party’s agenda

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/11

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

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14:28

Iran’s missile attacks are slowing down. Is this why?

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/10

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

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16:11

Iran defies Trump and names a supreme leader. Here’s...

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/09

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

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15:51

Why Trump really turned on Kristi Noem

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/06

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

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17:08

People are trying to flee the Gulf. Some will pay any...

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/05

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

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15:30

How the war in the Middle East could spiral into an...

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/04

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, a

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14:10

War with Iran enters fourth day as more countries are...

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/03

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

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16:31

What comes next after massive strikes in Iran

Apple News Today ·

2026/03/02

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

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43:43

Rebroadcast: The truth about Johnson & Johnson

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/28

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

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14:41

Some companies want a tariff refund. It might be hard...

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/27

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

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16:03

Meet the MAHA influencer Trump wants as the “nation’s...

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/26

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

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15:02

Trump delivers his State of the Union. These were the...

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/25

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

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