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Apple News Today

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Department Of Homeland Security
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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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Latest Episodes

Two ships were hit in a fresh round of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Parkinson joins to discuss the dire conditions faced by sailors stuck in the region.

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on redistricting could shi... more

President Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Aamer Madhani from the Associated Press is there. 

Trump said he wants to suspend the federal gas tax but it will take an act of Congress to make that ha... more

Inflation hit its highest rate in close to three years, driven by the war with Iran. Andrew Ackerman of the Washington Post breaks down how rising costs are squeezing consumers.

Many of the American passengers who were aboard the cruise ship struck ... more

President Trump is set to visit Beijing this week for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trevor Hunnicutt of Reuters joins to discuss what to expect from the summit.

The war with Iran is hitting U.S. farmers in especially hard.... more

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Brian Goldstone
Journalist and anthropologist, author of There Is No Place for Us, Working and Homeless in America
Author, There Is No Place for Us
Episode: Rebroadcast: They work full-time jobs. Why are they homeless?
Robin May
Professor from UK Health Security Agency
UK Health Security Agency
Episode: How the world is racing to contact trace a rare virus
Maria Vankurkov
Infectious disease epidemiologist cited by Stat
Stat
Episode: How the world is racing to contact trace a rare virus
Jordan Ritter Conn
Author of American Men, discussing masculinity and his book
Author, American Men
Episode: The real reason American men are struggling
Will Weissert
White House reporter for the Associated Press
Associated Press
Episode: A man is charged with trying to assassinate Trump. What to know.
Joshua Chaffin
Reporter for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: A man is charged with trying to assassinate Trump. What to know.
Edward Eastland
Director of Camp Mystic, family-run camp in Texas
Eastland family / Camp Mystic
Episode: A man is charged with trying to assassinate Trump. What to know.
Scott Detrow
NPR journalist; guest on Apple News In Conversation
NPR
Episode: Iran’s leaders are holding out against Trump. Is this why?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Public figure referenced as part of health policy coverage and congressional questioning
Public figure / Kennedy family (health policy focus)
Episode: The U.S. and Iran are seizing tankers in a dangerous standoff

Hosts

Sam Sanders
Guest host on the Apple News Today block; well-known journalist with NPR-affiliated experience
Cecilia Lei
Host of Apple News Today; leads daily news briefings and program segments
Gideon Resnick
Host of the show; provides on-air analysis and reporting

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 10.3k ratings
  • Not journalism. Time waster.

    BAD: It’s almost all US issues. What do the rest of us pay for? So sick of them.

    WORSE: There is no journalism here. It isn’t balanced or objective at all, it just reiterates US regime priorities and talking points. Since these are completely distorted, often blatantly false, and designed to manipulate US voters, Apple should offer coverage seen there a more objective and international lens.

    Grow a pair, Apple. You’re losing people’s respect.

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    HappyGenny
    Canada3 days ago
  • Great podcast

    As a new listener, it keeps me current. Also, it’s your choice, good or bad stories. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A measured thinker
    United States5 days ago
  • Not Impartial Reporting Anymore

    Unfollowing - became too far left and liberal focused.

    I have loved this podcast and daily news update and listen to it for the past few years. I really liked the impartial reporting HOWEVER that has significantly changed over time as this podcast gained popularity. I would recommend that I get back to impartial reporting and give the facts and avoid having one-sided views. Interviewing sources that also have one-sided views or political agendas also discredits the impartiality of their journal... more

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    2
    G_J_K
    United States10 days ago
  • Biased news

    Have been listening daily for a long time. Have come to realize the subtle bias in this podcast. Terminology and tone used is favorable towards Democrats (liberals), and unfavorable towards Republicans (conservatives). Listen closely and objectively, and it becomes obvious.

    I do not align with either side, nor do I want news sources to do so either.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jeremy Heth
    United States14 days ago
  • More Canadian Content, Please!

    I love the featured stories, but it would be nice to hear more articles from Canadian sources.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    petitewebitor
    Canada15 days ago

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Feedback highlights a desire for consistent editorial standards and improved transitions between segments.
Overall sentiment underscores value as a morning news digest with room for stronger depth on certain topics.
Listeners appreciate concise, reliable daily updates with strong reporting.
Many praise the inclusion of expert guests and clear context for complex stories.

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#19
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#62
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Iran’s leaders are holding out against Trump. Is this why?
Q: Why do Detrow and other analysts think the Pope's words resonate with American audiences?
Detrow suggests the Pope's middle-ground stance and emphasis on morality help bridge conservative and liberal audiences, explaining why his messages gain traction in U.S. political discourse.
The unique power of an American pope
Q: If you could interview the pope, what would be the first question you ask him?
I'd ask about his long-term goals for the church—where he wants it to be 10 or 20 years from now, and how he plans to balance Western and Global South needs while pursuing a moral framework for technology like AI.
The unique power of an American pope
Q: What do you think happens to Catholic voters as they go to the ballot box this November?
The Catholic vote generally tracks with the broader electorate and can shift depending on issues like immigration and the Iran War, suggesting it could swing if distrust in policy rises, but it's not monolithic and varies by region and issue emphasis.
How to make nostalgia your psychological superpower
Q: What is causing nostalgia and what does it do psychologically?
Nostalgia serves as a self-regulatory resource that can comfort people during negative states, boost social connectedness, and inspire future social engagement; it can be both autobiographical and historical in nature, providing guidance and motivation.
How Elon Musk transformed Twitter — and what it means for online discourse
Q: What does the episode suggest about the notion of Twitter/X as a true public square today?
They argue that the idea of a single public square is a myth in a capitalistic, advertiser-influenced ecosystem, where power concentrates and governance is uneven, impacting democratic discourse.

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A fast-paced weekday briefing that combines concise daily news rundowns with deeper dives from reporters and expert guests. Episodes blend international geopolitics, U.S. politics, tech and culture, and occasional crossovers into business and media, often anchored by on-the-ground reporting and live-read context. Notable strengths include a broad topic mix that can shift from diplomacy to nostalgia to AI, and the use of guest voices to illuminate complex issues. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want a reliable morning snapshot plus informed angles on how stories are being covered across outlets, with thoughtful commentary from diverse specialists.

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2. Robin May
3. Maria Vankurkov
4. Jordan Ritter Conn
5. Will Weissert
6. Joshua Chaffin
7. Edward Eastland
8. Scott Detrow

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