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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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With the 2026 midterms just two weeks away, many Americans are paying close attention not only to races and candidates but to the election process itself. Cook Political Report editor in chief Amy Walter and veteran GOP pollster Patrick Ruffini join ... more

A lawsuit filed by a former Cornell student that alleges she was sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members in 2024 has sparked an outpouring of women sharing their own stories of campus assault. While the case reflects dynamics that researchers ... more

Fewer people around the world are having kids — the global birth rate has been falling steadily since the 1970s — but, for many, it’s not because they don’t want to become parents. A deep sense of uncertainty about money, relationships, and the futur... more

Americans spend billions of hours a year navigating government bureaucracy, whether filling out forms, waiting on hold, or standing in endless lines. Researchers call this hidden burden the “time tax.” In her new book, The Time Tax: How the Governmen... more

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Amy Walter
Publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report
Cook Political Report
Episode: Your biggest midterm questions, answered
Patrick Ruffini
Veteran Republican pollster, co-founder of Echelon Insights
Echelon Insights
Episode: Your biggest midterm questions, answered
Sophie Gilbert
Staff writer at The Atlantic, focused on culture, internet and gender
The Atlantic
Episode: The Cornell case exposes a dark reality about college culture
Anna Louie Sussman
Author of Inconceivable, The Impossibility of a Family in an Age of Uncertainty
Harvard/University Press (author of book)
Episode: Americans want more kids. Here’s what’s stopping them.
Annie Lowrey
Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Time Tax, How the Government Wastes Our Time and How to Fix It
The Atlantic / Author
Episode: The hidden tax Americans pay constantly — and how we can avoid it
Nilay Patel
Editor-in-chief of The Verge and host of the Decoder podcast
The Verge
Episode: The AI warnings are getting louder. Here’s what you need to know.
Jessica Winter
Staff writer at The New Yorker, longtime reporter on the Lindsay Clancy case
The New Yorker
Episode: The dark side of America’s obsession with the Lindsay Clancy trial
Mariah Blake
Investigative journalist, author of They Poisoned the World
Episode: Forever chemicals are hiding everywhere. These five habits can help you avoid them. (From the archives)
Brian Underwood
Beauty and Grooming Director for Men's Health and Women's Health
Hearst/Men's Health and Women's Health
Episode: The real reason so many Americans are convinced sunscreen is dangerous

Hosts

David Greene
Host of Apple News In Conversation, with extensive experience guiding in-depth interviews on current events and policy topics.
Shumita Basu
Host focusing on thoughtful, accessible interviews with journalists and experts.
Sam Sanders
Contributor and interviewer known for engaging conversations with guests across politics, culture, and policy.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Sophie Gilbert!!

    Any interview with Sophie Gilbert is worth my time 100% !

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    eric7172
    United States13 days ago
  • Concerning the “Americans want more kids…” podcast

    You didn’t mention the "Trump Accounts," a savings initiative introduced as part of recent tax legislation. Under this program, the federal government provides a one-time $1,000 contribution to an investment account for every eligible newborn. The money is invested in the stock market and can be accessed by the child when they turn 18 for specific purposes, such as paying for tuition, starting a business, or making a down payment on a home.

    Additional Contributions: Parents can contribute up to... more

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    HTTR_
    United States17 days ago
  • Read

    Hello:D

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    I love reg!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great information!

    From a reputable source and the people on here really examine the topic at hand.

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    5
    Eddie Pain
    United Statesa month ago
  • Go deep

    If you want to go deep on any topic on “AN In Conversation” Shamita is the one to take you there.

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    Johnny Wayne B
    United States2 months ago

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The Cornell case exposes a dark reality about college culture
Q: Can you lay out what we know so far about what happened at Cornell in October of 2024?
Sophie outlines that a lawsuit by Jane Doe alleged mass sexual assault at a Cornell fraternity party, a Title IX investigation led to two expulsions, and there has been ongoing public and legal scrutiny as details continue to emerge and the case garners national attention.
Your biggest midterm questions, answered
Q: Hi, I would love to hear a discussion about election polling and how poll reliability is maintained in a highly volatile electorate.
Pollsters acknowledge non-response bias and use weighting strategies to approximate the electorate, but there is no single perfect predictor; transparency about methodology and cross-checking with actual voting patterns remains essential.
The AI warnings are getting louder. Here’s what you need to know.
Q: Why does this moment feel different now, and what factors are driving the heightened warnings?
A combination of mainstream coverage, viral anecdotes, and real incidents (like the Hugging Face test) has created a perception that AI could act autonomously in harmful ways. The compute arms race and the influx of capital into AI startups amplify the urgency for governance, even as some leaders warn that the timeline to true AGI remains uncertain.
The AI warnings are getting louder. Here’s what you need to know.
Q: What is AGI specifically, and what should people understand about AGI?
There is no single industry standard definition; AGI is framed by CEOs as a goal to outperform humans on many tasks, but current systems are not truly sentient or universally capable across all domains. The terminology is used to push for investment and regulatory considerations, while the industry debates what constitutes 'economically viable' AGI and how close we are to it.
Forever chemicals are hiding everywhere. These five habits can help you avoid them. (From the archives)
Q: What have been the most effective actions taken by affected communities so far?
Communities organized through media engagement, lawsuits, and lobbying, which resulted in state-level regulations, medical monitoring programs, and, in some cases, financial settlements, demonstrating the power of citizen-led accountability.

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Current episodes emphasize long-form interviews with journalists, policy analysts, and cultural commentators, exploring how history, law, health, and technology shape public life. Recurring themes include governance, constitutional change, media ethics, and the societal impacts of technology and policy. Notable strengths include rigorous, context-rich discussions with credible guests and a willingness to tackle controversial topics from multiple angles, making it a solid fit for listeners who want deep dives beyond headlines and for sponsors seeking an intellectually engaged audience.

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Recent guests on Apple News In Conversation include:

1. Amy Walter
2. Patrick Ruffini
3. Sophie Gilbert
4. Anna Louie Sussman
5. Annie Lowrey
6. Nilay Patel
7. Jessica Winter
8. Mariah Blake

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