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Yemen
Iowa Republican Caucuses
Ron Desantis

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 wants allies to send send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to provide security for oil tankers. The Guardian on how reports several countries are considering their options.

A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing housing supply passed ... more

From Apple News In Conversation: The Academy Awards are finally here. The race to win isn’t just about art — it’s also about creating carefully orchestrated, big-budget campaigns. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and host of the Prestige Junki... more

Oil markets had a volatile week as concern about the future of the war in Iran grows. The Wall Street Journal’s David Uberti joins to discuss the market chaos.

Lebanon is one of several countries that has been drawn into the U.S.-Israeli war with Ir... more

A continuing military investigation revealed that a deadly strike on a school in Iran was likely carried out by U.S. forces. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to discuss how the school may have ended up on a target list.

Member countries of the Internatio... more

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Bloomberg's economy and government reporter in Switzerland
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Nellie Poe
Democratic Representative from Northern New Jersey
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Claudia Scheinbaum
President of Mexico City
Government of Mexico City
Episode: Trump delivers his State of the Union. These were the takeaways.
Eva Dou
Washington Post reporter covering ICE surveillance practices
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Episode: How Americans get caught up in ICE surveillance tools
Caitlin Dickerson
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Trump finally names his nominee for Fed chair. Here’s what to know.
Yeganeh Torbati
Journalist at The Washington Post
The Washington Post
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Host

Shumita Basu
Host of the daily news segment, known for her engaging and polished delivery. She offers insights into current events and highlights journalistic excellence through her presentations.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 10.2k ratings
  • Concern telling us we are from Monkeys on 3/10/26 news update.

    The podcast rep said monkeys like to drink and seek out fermented fruits, their preference. Then said, as if factual, we are, humans, from monkeys and that is why we like to drink! Is that a fact? I don’t believe I am from a monkey!! Seriously, that was offensive and inappropriate.

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    Dashdogmom
    United States6 days ago
  • Used to be Amazing but they Folded to Trump

    The Apple News Today podcast used to report the truth, the nuance, the facts, and the complexity of the stories shaping life in the U.S. today. It was unfazed by the fascism overtaking U.S. political culture, a rare daily news show you could trust. It USED to be a brave voice keeping the truth alive in a dark time. But now it’s just imperial propaganda, reporting directly from the US government exactly how they want. All after the fascists complained about Apple News having a “bias” for reportin... more

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    Unaha-Closp
    United States11 days ago
  • Great reporting!

    Apple news is one of the multiple places I get my news. I like the host’s voice, it makes or break where I get my news

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    5
    Qfitn
    United States13 days ago
  • Strange Omission

    I would LOVE to know why Apple News doesn’t seem to be reporting on anything related to the Epstein situation? I mean, I have my $uspicions but I’d like to believe I’m wrong about them

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    ebiggsy
    United States21 days ago
  • Good morning, news!

    Great format, length, and content. The voices are engaging and warm, great job, team!

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    5
    Ibu Lili
    United States21 days ago

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The host's narrative style and ability to cover major stories are frequently commended, enhancing the overall engagement.
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Some listeners express a desire for a more critical approach to certain topics, suggesting they feel the coverage could be deeper or more balanced at times.

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Meet the MAHA influencer Trump wants as the “nation’s doctor”
Q: Do you think the flu vaccine reduces the risk of hospitalization or serious injury?
Means affirms that the flu vaccine does reduce the risk at the population level.
Meet the MAHA influencer Trump wants as the “nation’s doctor”
Q: Do you believe that vaccines, whether individually or collectively, contribute to autism?
Means acknowledges the rising autism crisis but states that she accepts the evidence showing that vaccines are not implicated.
Markets plummet, a House revolt, and other big Washington news
Q: How are you reflecting on what these races might tell us about what's to come?
The special elections indicate that while Republicans underperformed, the dynamics are complicated, and turnout might differ in the upcoming general elections.
Markets plummet, a House revolt, and other big Washington news
Q: What's been the reaction among Democrats to Booker's marathon speech?
Democrats are thrilled as it helped grab attention, even though it may not directly lead to stopping the Trump administration's agenda.
The foreign leader helping Trump defy the Supreme Court
Q: What do you think are the risks for other countries, for the world, if the US continues to legitimize the Bukele regime as it creeps toward authoritarianism?
The concern is that other nations will emulate Bukele's model, particularly in regions grappling with security issues, potentially leading to destabilization and human rights violations.

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Focusing on the most significant stories making headlines each weekday morning, the content provides succinct and insightful commentary on various current events, including critical political developments, social issues, and cultural happenings. The discussions often include expert opinions and analyses from renowned journalists, adding depth to understanding the news. This show uniquely balances timely reporting with a polished narrative style, making it both informative and engaging for listeners seeking to stay updated without feeling overwhelmed by information.

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Apple News Today launched 7 years ago and published 1492 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Gardiner Harris
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