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Apple News Today

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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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President Trump is pushing for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as talks for a nuclear deal with Iran stalls. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains why North Korea now negotiates from a position of strength.

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President Trump nominated White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, which has lacked a permanent leader for months. The Washington Post’s Rachel Roubein explains why some senators are already raising doubts.

Trump paused steep tariffs on C... more

ABC and its parent company, Disney, sued the FCC over its early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses. NPR’s David Folkenflik explains what’s at stake.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has paused construction of a border-wall project inside Big Bend N... more

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Recent Guests

Gerrit De Vynck
Correspondent covering the Meta trial
Washington Post
Episode: The lawsuit that could permanently change your social-media feed
Konstantin Toropin
Pentagon reporter for The Associated Press
Associated Press
Episode: Trump wants the Navy to return to steam. It could cost billions.
Anna Liss-Roy
Staff writer covering Congress for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Trump wants the Navy to return to steam. It could cost billions.
Nicole Conrad
Parent of a servicemember on the USS Lincoln
Episode: Navy families criticized USS Lincoln conditions. Then a man went overboard.
Timothy Litton
Food safety expert, law professor
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Episode: Navy families criticized USS Lincoln conditions. Then a man went overboard.
Martin Austermuhle
Reporter for Notus, covering DC issues
Notus
Episode: Navy families criticized USS Lincoln conditions. Then a man went overboard.
Priya Sridhar
Pentagon correspondent for MS Now
MS Now
Episode: Navy families criticized USS Lincoln conditions. Then a man went overboard.
Brett Snow
Parent of a servicemember on the USS Lincoln
Episode: Navy families criticized USS Lincoln conditions. Then a man went overboard.
Benjy Sarlin
Senior politics editor at Vox
Vox
Episode: This Democrat quit his race. He rejoined — and won.

Hosts

Gideon Resnick
Chief journalist with recurring role as host and regular on-air reporter for major Apple News programs.
Shumita Basu
Host and segment introducer; central voice on several episodes, including coverage transitions.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 10.5k ratings
  • Shumita Needs To Come Back.

    This show is almost perfect for my commute- I do sometimes wish it was 5-10 minutes longer instead of feeling crammed at times (or there is more detail on less stories overall which is not good either, must be a balance in a 15 minute show). And ever since Gideon came on for Shumita during her absence, the podcast titles have become more inflammatory (it's obvious) and the commentary feels less insightful. I hate how the titles feel like clickbait youtube thumbnails. I also liked how Shumita sta... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dificlut
    United States11 days ago
  • We miss you Shumita!

    Excellent show, Gideon Resnick is a great host. Hoping to hear from Shumita Basu again as well; miss her voice and her cadence as she reports the daily news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CitiCustomer
    United States12 days ago
  • Saturday episodes

    Always look forward to your Saturday deeper dives. Informative, well presented, current—thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    freebird098
    United States17 days ago
  • Unbiased reporting

    Love the reporting, and I love Gideon resinick, he gets to business, and reports the facts, without his own opinion

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gkotary
    United States25 days ago
  • Reporting facts

    If reported facts don’t jibe with your beliefs it’s time to question your beliefs. Facts don’t care about your beliefs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    [steve k]
    United Statesa month ago

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Many want Shumita Basu back for her distinctive narration and cadence.
Some critics want more balanced international coverage and less sports emphasis.
Positive feedback on ad-free, concise format and compatibility with commutes.
Listeners praise concise, no-nonsense delivery and strong editorial team behind daily updates.

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#115
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#20
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#27
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#68
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

This tick can give you a life-threatening allergy. It’s spreading across the U.S.
Q: What practical steps can someone take to reduce risk while enjoying outdoor activities?
Perform regular tick checks, use DEET or permethrin-treated clothing, and prefer permethrin-treated gear when hiking in tick-prone areas; awareness and prevention are essential since avoidance of triggers is a key strategy.
This tick can give you a life-threatening allergy. It’s spreading across the U.S.
Q: What should a person do if they suspect Alpha Gal—what should they ask their doctor?
Ask specifically about testing for Alpha Gal antibodies; discuss recent tick exposure, timing of symptoms after meat consumption, and consider dietary changes if advised by a clinician.
This tick can give you a life-threatening allergy. It’s spreading across the U.S.
Q: Are we at a point where doctors are aware of this and know that it's a possibility for patients with unusual meat reactions?
Doctors have become more aware over time, but diagnosis can still take years; many patients were misdiagnosed in earlier studies, highlighting the need for greater recognition and testing.
The little-known forces quietly killing the college degree
Q: Before we get to the AI questions, what is college for today and where do you see a gap between its stated purpose and the actual serving of people?
The guest argues that college used to be about self-discovery and human development as well as credentialing, but now many see it as primarily a pathway to a job, with debt and high costs prompting cynicism and a push toward alternative routes like community colleges or AI-assisted learning.
The Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportations
Q: Could you just walk us through how the justices reached this decision and then the practical impacts?
The court ruled that broad authorities reside with the president and the Department of Homeland Security, limiting the judiciary's ability to intervene, while also engaging in a constitutional challenge that critics say reveals racial undertones in the rhetoric of some justices, with the practical effect of making asylum processes harder and enabling mass deportations.

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The show delivers brisk, weekday news briefings that weave hard-hitting international and domestic events with reporter-style context and occasional sports and culture segments. Across episodes, listeners get quick updates on geopolitics, U.S. politics, regulatory action, health and technology topics, and notable human-interest stories, all framed by live reporting and expert analysis. A standout trait is the mix of concise, fact-driven updates with deeper dives and guest perspectives, plus sponsor integrations and a rotating group of correspondents and hosts that keeps the cadence informative and accessible for busy professionals seeking a reliable daily briefing.

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