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Apple News In Conversation with Shumita Basu brings you interviews with some of the world’s best journalists and experts about the stories that impact our lives. Join us every week as we go behind the headlines.

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President Trump earned more than $2 billion in his first year back in office. According to a mandatory financial disclosure released in June, most of that fortune came from cryptocurrency ventures. David Kirkpatrick, a staff writer at the New Yorker ... more

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being taken by millions of Americans. These medications have been approved for treating diabetes, obesity, and a small number of other chronic conditions. But even as experts are still learning how the drugs wo... more

The Supreme Court just wrapped one of its most consequential terms in recent memory — issuing major rulings on presidential power, birthright citizenship, and the rights of transgender athletes. But the story playing out in most headlines, legal anal... more

This episode originally aired on Sept 18, 2025.

The Constitution has been amended 27 times, but the last meaningful change was over half a century ago. In historian Jill Lepore’s book We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution, she argues th... more

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Julia Belluz
Contributing opinion writer, The New York Times; co-author of Food Intelligence
The New York Times
Episode: People are running their own experiments with GLP-1s — with stunning results
Jill Lepore
Historian, author of We the People, A History of the US. Constitution
Harvard University (historian, author)
Episode: Why the Constitution is making our politics worse (From the archives)
Jay Caspian Kang
New Yorker staff writer, author of Eight Predictions for the Future of Higher Education
The New Yorker
Episode: The little-known forces quietly killing the college degree
Anna Harwell Celenza
Musicology professor at Johns Hopkins University; author of On the Record, Music That Changed America
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The U.S. is turning 250. These songs unexpectedly changed American history.
Brendan Hunt
One of the creators, writers, and stars of Ted Lasso; host of After the Whistle
Apple TV, After the Whistle
Episode: TV’s most beloved assistant coach says the World Cup is about to change America. Here’s how.
Aaron Parsley
Texas Monthly editor and Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist
Texas Monthly
Episode: How the Texas floods forever changed one family
Zach Wichter
Consumer travel reporter at USA Today
USA Today
Episode: How to navigate summer air travel when everything costs more
Adam Serwer
Staff writer at The Atlantic, longtime analyst on race and American democracy
The Atlantic
Episode: How one Supreme Court decision could shift political power for decades
Jordan Ritter Conn
Author of American Men
Author, American Men
Episode: The real reason American men are struggling

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Sam Sanders
Host of In Conversation on Apple News, frequently guiding discussions with analytical framing and historical context.
Shumita Basu
Host of Apple News In Conversation with a focus on thoughtful interviewing and clear, engaging delivery.
Anna Wiener
Contributing Writer at The New Yorker, featured for discussions on AI and technology narratives.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • This eps lately are something

    I usually love this show, and I def miss our girl. But like it’s still a team and I am questioning having Isgur on this latest one. It’s so obvious she is here selling her book and that is it. This whole “of here’s some specifically conservative stuff because people say this is too left leaning”. Classic Democrat nonsense. Have some journalistic integrity.

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  • High quality

    Love the work

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  • Higher Ed and earnings

    The recent episode on higher ed framed around should you or shouldn’t you go and examining the recently popularized social media influenced view that the value is changing needs some context. In fact look at the data. For all the hand wringing about AI, demographic cliff, which are undoubtedly real problems, students should be informed that selecting options like don’t go to college are costly. Yes, you can enter high relative hazard trades and do the AI data center build before that bubble coll... more

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  • Where is Shumitha?

    Ummm…what is going on? Where is Shumitha?!!

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People are running their own experiments with GLP-1s — with stunning results
Q: What has changed about GLP-1s since they first broke into public consciousness?
Belluz explains that the understanding shifted from a simple gut-mediated appetite mechanism to recognizing brain interactions and broader systemic effects, plus a surge in off-label and untested uses driven by accessibility and social normalization.
Why the Constitution is making our politics worse (From the archives)
Q: Can you start by defining originalism and how it emerged?
Originalism is the view that the Constitution should be interpreted according to its original meaning and intent, using historical sources like Madison's notes, the Federalist Papers, and ratifying conventions; however, Lepore argues it is an invented, late-20th-century framework that often aligns with contemporary political goals rather than being a timeless method.
The U.S. is turning 250. These songs unexpectedly changed American history.
Q: Why was this song, The Star-Spangled Banner, ultimately chosen as the song? What was that conversation like in the 1930s?
The Maryland senators and members of Congress were strongly advocating for this to be the national anthem, and despite the varied opinions of the era, lobbying and the broader context of the Great Depression helped push it through as a unifying ritual for public life.
Why America has more billionaires than ever (From the archives)
Q: At the time we chatted, what does ultra wealth look like today in America, and what does it mean for everyone else?
Osnos explains that wealth is highly concentrated, with the number of ultra-wealthy expanding dramatically while median wages stagnate, highlighting the social and political ramifications and the tension between wealth, opportunity, and democracy.
The real reason American men are struggling
Q: What is the biggest way writing this book changed the way you do manhood?
Writing the book made the author more direct in personal relationships, encouraging intimate, honest conversations beyond the interview setting, and reinforced that the concepts of manhood are broader than public achievement or physical prowess, emphasizing empathy, care, and connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apple News In Conversation

What is Apple News In Conversation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth interviews with journalists, authors, and researchers exploring stories that shape public discourse, from voting rights and housing policy to media dynamics and tech culture. Episodes frequently center on power, policy, and societal change, with guests offering historical context, frontline reporting, and critical analysis. Notable strengths include rigorous, long-form conversations that connect current events to broader trends, and a focus on under-discussed angles in politics, technology, and culture. Fans typically value thoughtful questioning, well-sourced context, and a clear view of how complex issues unfold over time. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from scholars and investigative reporters to au... more

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4. Anna Harwell Celenza
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8. Adam Serwer

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