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Apple News Today

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Hamas
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Kenneth Smith
Boeing 737 Max 9
Michigan
Japan Airlines
Iran
Yemen
Iowa Republican Caucuses
Ron Desantis
Dan Marburger

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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From Apple News In Conversation: Last June, journalist Andy Greenberg received an anonymous email from someone claiming to be trapped inside a scam compound in Southeast Asia. The source, using the pseudonym Red Bull, said he had access to a trove of... more

Pam Bondi is out as President Trump’s attorney general. Semafor’s Shelby Talcott joins to discuss why the president became frustrated with Bondi’s job performance.

Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon has displaced more than a million people. NPR’s Laur... more

President Trump delivers a national address on the war with Iran. Reuters has the takeaways.

The confirmation of Trump’s nominee for the next U.S. surgeon general is stalled in the Senate. The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond explains why the nominati... more

The Supreme Court hears arguments today regarding President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The Wall Street Journal’s James Romoser joins to discuss the key questions before the court.

Some U.S. allies in the Gulf want President T... more

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Claudia Goldin
Nobel laureate economist who advised on the WNBA contract negotiation
Harvard University (economics)
Episode: Pam Bondi was a Trump loyalist. He fired her anyway.
Andy Greenberg
Wired reporter who was interviewed for deeper insights
Wired
Episode: Pam Bondi was a Trump loyalist. He fired her anyway.
Shelby Talcott
White House correspondent for Semafor
Semafor
Episode: Pam Bondi was a Trump loyalist. He fired her anyway.
James Romoser
Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, covering the Supreme Court
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: How Trump’s $400 million ballroom plans came to a halt
Aamer Madhani
White House reporter
Associated Press
Episode: How Trump’s $400 million ballroom plans came to a halt
Dan Diamond
White House reporter
The Washington Post
Episode: How Trump’s $400 million ballroom plans came to a halt
Tom Fairless
Global economics reporter for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: These countries stayed out of the war — but they’re suffering from it
Kate Conger
Reporter, New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: How Elon Musk transformed Twitter — and what it means for online discourse
Ryan Mac
Technology reporter, The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: How Elon Musk transformed Twitter — and what it means for online discourse

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.

Reviews

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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qfitn
    United Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month ago

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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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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.
How Elon Musk transformed Twitter — and what it means for online discourse
Q: How did Musk's ownership change the platform's approach to speech and moderation?
The guests note a move away from traditional moderation toward a more permissive environment, coupled with new verification and AI tools that altered accountability and content quality.
How Elon Musk transformed Twitter — and what it means for online discourse
Q: What were the core functions Twitter served in its early days according to your guests?
They describe Twitter as a utility for journalists and emergency responders, a quick source for breaking news, and a place for public discourse that could connect people across geographies.
They bet on the war — then tried to rewrite the news
Q: How do prediction markets influence journalistic reporting and newsroom decisions?
The guests explain that markets can create pressure for reporters to align stories with bets, which raises risks of manipulation and self-censorship; reporters may face threats or extortion attempts if their reporting contradicts market bets, underscoring the need for robust editorial independence and clear ethical guardrails.
What it actually costs to win an Oscar
Q: How much does it actually cost to run an Oscar campaign per vote, and what does that say about the economics of winning Best Picture?
The host and guest discuss a back-of-the-envelope calculation showing that campaigns running into the tens of millions can translate into several thousand votes, illustrating that the economics of campaigning are a major determinant in who ultimately wins.

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2. Andy Greenberg
3. Shelby Talcott
4. James Romoser
5. Aamer Madhani
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