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David Schaffner
Professor of Food Science at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: AP NewsWatch 7:30pm EDT
Craig Spencer
Public health professor and emergency medicine doctor
Brown University
Episode: AP NewsWatch 3:30 PM EDT
Geffen Kuhlbaugh
AP correspondent who reports on gambling markets and related legal issues
Associated Press
Episode: AP NewsWatch 9:30 a.m. EDT
Maria Cantwell
U.S. Senator from Washington
U.S. Senate
Episode: AP NewsWatch 1:30 PM EDT
Ted Cruz
U.S. Senator from Texas
U.S. Senate
Episode: AP NewsWatch 1:30 PM EDT
Sanjay Basu
epidemiologist
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: AP NewsWatch 10:30 AM EDT
Meera Shankar
Former Indian ambassador to the United States
India
Episode: AP NewsWatch 9:30 PM EDT
Jennifer King
AP journalist covering politics
Associated Press
Episode: AP NewsWatch 8:30 PM EDT
Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary
U.S. Department of Defense
Episode: AP NewsWatch 10::30 a.m. EDT

Hosts

Ben Thomas
AP News Minute host with multiple appearances across AP Newswatch segments.
Ed Donahue
Anchor/Host contributing AP News Minute editions and updates.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Just the news please

    I listen for the news updates. Just the facts, not opinions. It’s admittedly subtle, but still the left leaning bias is bleeding through. As Jack Webb used to say “Just the facts ma’am”.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Txn DON
    United Statesa month ago
  • AP is one of a decreasing handful of podcast I can go to for unbiased news

    AP is one of a decreasing handful of podcast I can go to for unbiased news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shel Lynn
    United States3 months ago
  • Partisan

    One sided reporting. Too much time given for commercials.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    M50662
    United States4 months ago
  • Just the news. Ads … tolerable?

    I really appreciate the just- the-news format without commentary, updated multiple times across the day so I can hear what has just broken. The ads are annoying, but it seems they’re not as loud or as disproportionately long as they used to be. They’re at the end of the episode so I can skip past them pretty easily if I am near my phone controls. It’s a little confusing that some days there are six or 10 episodes and other days there are fewer or zero. I’m a new listener so I haven’t figured ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Fitwalker913
    United States7 months ago
  • Adjust the volume

    The sound quality of the news should match the sound quality of the ads! I have to turn up the volume to hear the news, but then my eardrums burst with the ads!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lovebravo
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value a no-frills, straight-news format without commentary.
Ads are frequently cited as too long or too loud, impacting listening experience.
Many appreciate frequent, multi-episode updates and concise reporting on ongoing events.

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#107
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Apple Podcasts
#250
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Apple Podcasts
#80
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Apple Podcasts
#105
China/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#118
Philippines/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#132
Spain/News/Daily News

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AP NewsWatch 7:30am EDT
Q: Have you been at more than one meeting where President Trump has fallen asleep?
That claim is false; I have never seen him fall asleep in a meeting, and I dispute the video claims.
AP NewsWatch 1:30 PM EDT
Q: What are the implications of treating college athletes as employees under the SCORE bill?
Cantwell outlines that the bill seeks a neutral position on employment classification, preserving opportunities for athletes while addressing broader ecosystem concerns rather than issuing a blanket employment designation.
AP Newswatch Dec 24 2024 13:00 (EST)
Q: A reporter asked Ochoa if he was sorry for what he did.
Ochoa answered no, insisting he did not commit the crimes, claiming he was framed.

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