
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 245 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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When New Yorker staff writer Jay Caspian Kang sat down to do his taxes, one question surfaced: Should he still be saving for his 9-year-old daughter’s college fund? What followed was a deeply reported series about the growing crisis in American highe... more
The United States turns 250 years old this summer — and there’s no shortage of ways to mark the moment. One of the most revealing lenses through which to view the country’s history may be music. Anna Harwell Celenza, professor at Johns Hopkins Univer... more
This year’s World Cup will be the largest in history, with 48 teams and 104 matches — and, for the first time in more than 30 years, the tournament is being played on American soil. Brendan Hunt, co-creator, writer, and star of Ted Lasso and cohost o... more
On July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding tore through Central Texas, killing more than 130 people and destroying communities along the Guadalupe River. Aaron Parsley, a senior editor at Texas Monthly, was there — and though he survived, his family suff... more
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Been trying to spread out and take in some other perspectives and this podcast has been painful. I’m very predictable fashion, the point of view is victim based and ignorant. So hard to listen to.
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The protein episode is a classic example of academics attacking marketing excess and turning it into an overreaction that leads to bad advice. Frankly it is worse advice than what the ads market.
While they make a fair point about protein marketing getting over the top, the episode undermines itself by arguing most people don’t need to think about protein at all. This is very misleading and misguided. The “most Americans get enough” argument made is based on the minimum amount a sedentary lifes... more
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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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