
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1564 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are at odds over the war in Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward explains where the two leaders differ.
CBS fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after a tense meeting with the show’... more
The Department of Justice abandoned its plan for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The Wall Street Journal reports the fund had threatened to sink Trump’s broader immigration priorities.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting directo... more
California voters head to the polls today in a statewide primary election. Kevin Rector of the Los Angeles Times joins to discuss the biggest races.
It was a consequential day for the country’s leading AI companies. Anthropic filed for an initial pu... more
As more Americans struggle with food insecurity, there appears to be little relief in sight. Bloomberg’s Mark Niquette explains why consumers should prepare for another wave of inflation at the grocery store.
A federal judge temporarily blocked Pres... more
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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.
As a new listener, it keeps me current. Also, it’s your choice, good or bad stories. Keep up the great work!
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
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.
I love the featured stories, but it would be nice to hear more articles from Canadian sources.
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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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