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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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15:29

Thousands feared dead as protests engulf Iran

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/14

President Trump said help is on the way to Iran as protesters face a brutal government crackdown. The Atlantic’s Arash Azizi explains what might come next for the Islamic Republic.Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to meet with representatives from Greenland and Denmark in Washington. The Wall Street Journal’s Max Colchester breaks down what’s at stake for both sides. AI data centers have brought together a diverse set of opposition. Evan Halper of

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14:45

How ICE accountability has changed under Trump

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/13

After the shooting of Renee Good, officials and the public have called for greater accountability for ICE agents. Julia Ainsley of NBC News explains how changes at DHS have made that difficult.The Supreme Court hears oral arguments today that could have big implications for transgender athletes. USA Today’s Maureen Groppe breaks down the case. Starter homes used to be a cornerstone of the real-estate market, but no longer. The Washington Post’s Julie Weil joins to discuss how would-be

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17:08

Powell’s stunning rebuke to Trump as DOJ launches...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/12

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In response, Powell issued an extraordinary public rebuke. The Wall Street Journal has the latest. As many as 500 people have died in Iran during two weeks of protests and unrest. Jon Gambrell of the Associated Press joins to discuss the crackdown on demonstrators and why Trump has opened the door on taking action against Tehran. Tens of thousands took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the

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27:40

Trump didn’t take military action against Venezuela...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/10

From Apple News In Conversation:The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela has raised many questions about what’s actually driving the Trump administration’s aims in the region. To break down what’s known — and unknown — about this unprecedented action, Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu talked with New Yorker staff writer Jonathan Blitzer, who has been reporting on immigration and foreign policy for years. They discuss how Venezuela became a target of

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15:27

Another shooting sparks anger as ICE protests grow

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/09

Federal agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection shot two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. ABC News has the latest. Meanwhile, Minnesota officials say they were shut out of the investigation into the killing of a woman by ICE.White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller usually sticks to domestic policy issues. In this week’s Apple News In Conversation, Jonathan Blitzer of the New Yorker discusses why Miller is wading into Trump’s plans in Venezuela. In the aftermath

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15:16

A woman is shot and killed by an ICE agent. What to...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/08

An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Sofia Barnett explains why local and federal authorities have conflicting views of what happened.The White House is continuing to assert control over Venezuela’s oil resources. Bloomberg’s Kevin Crowley joins to discuss why pulling oil out of the country might be harder than expected. The federal government issued new dietary guidelines and an updated food pyramid. Stat’s Sarah

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13:29

Why this year’s flu season feels so much worse

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/07

Health-care subsidies that millions of Americans depend on for insurance have officially expired. The Washington Post’s Peter Whoriskey joins to discuss how some families are dealing with the sudden rise in costs.A person on the crypto-betting site Polymarket won $400,000 wagering that Nicolás Maduro would soon be out as Venezuela’s leader. Alexander Osipovich of The Wall Street Journal explains why the timing of the bets might be suspicious. Doctors are seeing a surge of

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15:21

Inside Maduro’s defiant first day in court

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/06

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Monday. Eric Tucker of the Associated Press breaks down the charges and how the case compares with that of another deposed Latin American leader.New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani immediately turned to signing executive orders to kick off his term. The City’s Katie Honan joins to discuss how he’s managing his first days in office. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he will not seek a third term

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12:53

What’s next after Trump vows to “run” Venezuela

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/05

President Trump said the U.S. is in charge in Venezuela after American forces carried out strikes in the country and captured President Nicolás Maduro. ABC News reports on big questions that remain over how the U.S. will carry out its agenda. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assumed the role of interim president over the weekend. The New Yorker’s Jon Lee Anderson joins to discuss why opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado is being

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25:12

Rebroadcast: The secret to finding joy in running

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/03

From Apple News In Conversation: This is an episode from our archives.Martinus Evans did not have an easy start to running. Weighing over 300 pounds, he set out to finish a marathon after a doctor told him to “lose weight or die.” He writes about his running journey in his book, Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run. In this week’s episode of Apple News In Conversation, Evans talks with host Shumita Basu about the lessons he’s learned from being a

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15:22

People are living longer. It’s changing how we...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/02

We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners loved this year free for everyone. Today it is from New Scientist on the rising life expectancy of humans and the evolving science behind how we measure aging, written by Graham Lawton and narrated by Mike Cooper for Apple News+.

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24:27

The rare bean that may save coffee from extinction

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/01

We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners loved this year free for everyone. Today it is from Smithsonian magazine on how a forgotten bean could save coffee from extinction, written by Marta Zaraska and narrated by Jaime Lamchick for Apple News+.

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17:08

What the great teen movies taught us

Apple News Today ·

2025/12/31

We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners loved this year free for everyone. Today it’s The Atlantic on what the great teen movies tell us about American adolescence, written by Hillary Kelly and narrated by Jaime Lamchick for Apple News+.

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17:55

The startling confessions left on vanishing pay phones

Apple News Today ·

2025/12/30

We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners loved this year free for everyone. Today’s is from the Los Angeles Times on an art project that invited strangers to leave goodbye messages on pay phones, written by Todd Martens and narrated by Scott Turner Schofield for Apple News+.

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14:42

Why Americans are moving in with strangers twice...

Apple News Today ·

2025/12/29

We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners loved this year free for everyone. Today it’sThe Highlight by Vox on why Americans are moving in with strangers twice their age, written by Rachel Cohen and narrated by Jaime Lamchick for Apple News+.

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27:43

Rebroadcast: An FBI agent went undercover in...

Apple News Today ·

2025/12/27

This episode from our Apple News In Conversation archives is our most-listened-to interview of the year. It was originally published in June 2025.In his 22-year career in the FBI, undercover agent Scott Payne infiltrated some of the most dangerous criminal and extremist groups in America, from a motorcycle gang called the Outlaws to a white-supremacist group known as the Base. Payne shares his firsthand case accounts of gathering intelligence and stopping illegal activity in his memoir, Code Name:

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13:45

What Trump’s tariffs mean for holiday shopping

Apple News Today ·

2025/12/23

It’s the first holiday season since President Trump’s tariffs came into effect. NBC’s Kayla Steinberg explains why some shoppers received a big surprise on their online orders.Congress left Washington for the holidays after one of the least productive years in modern history. NPR’s Barbara Sprunt breaks down the factors that have caused the stagnation. Former ICE officials say families are being detained for prolonged periods of time to speed up deportations. Anna Flagg of

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15:12

Why the Epstein files raised more questions than answers

Apple News Today ·

2025/12/22

The Department of Justice released a trove of heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel explains why they left many people unsatisfied. The U.S. military pursued a third oil tanker near Venezuela after taking previous action against two other ships. Benoit Faucon of the Wall Street Journal breaks down the latest escalation in the region. Some conservatives say they will support a run by Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election if he

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31:39

The best music, movies, and TV of 2025

Apple News Today ·

2025/12/20

From Apple News In Conversation: The end of the year is a moment to reflect on the art and culture that stood out. Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu sat down with two culture critics — Sam Sanders, the host of The Sam Sanders Show on KCRW, and Anne Helen Petersen, creator of the podcast and newsletter Culture Study — to break down their top releases. They talk about the music, film, and TV they loved most in 2025. Plus, our listeners share their own picks for this year’s

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14:38

What to know about the suspected Brown University...

Apple News Today ·

2025/12/19

Police say the man suspected of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at Brown University is dead. NBC News reports on how he is also suspected of the killing of a professor at MIT.A Russian envoy is set to meet with U.S. officials over the weekend in Miami for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal’s Max Colchester explains why many European leaders are now preparing their citizens for a potential conflict with Russia. Trump has issued more executive orders in 2025 than

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