
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 | 1611 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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President Trump said the U.S. brokered a deal for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to leave Gaza, but neither side has moved on it yet. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum explains why.
Wall Street firms can now pay up to $100,000 a month for early... more
From Apple News In Conversation: This year, the U.S. has seen more than 270 mass shootings — and firearms remain the leading cause of death for American children and teens. But solutions appear largely out of reach. New York Times reporter Mike McInt... more
The U.S. economy saw a surprising slowdown, but the picture is more complicated. Courtenay Brown from Axios explains.
White House priorities are hitting a wall in the Senate, deepening a rift between President Trump and Majority Leader John Thune. S... more
Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a combative Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wall Street Journal’s Liz Essley Whyte explains the tension behind the clash.
The Democratic National Committee faces a cash shortage less t... more
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Just wanted to thank the team for the daily podcasts I wish these were longer! Its so funny how Gideon just gets straight to it w no good morning it makes me smile because he really means business hahah
I don’t like this year’s new format. I’ve been giving it a couple months to settle since the change, but I don’t enjoy it.
I really miss starting the episode with the day/date instead of a wordy mouthful of headlines. It was just a better way to uniformly start before going into detail.
I also feel last year’s writing was simpler and more factual. I listen to this podcast while driving to stay current on what’s going on in the world, and the verbiage is more difficult, and taking quotes from ... more
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I enjoy listening to this when I commute to work to give me a quick view into what is happening in the world.
I wish they’d keep Gideon on full time. He is the best by far. Cecilia Lay is monotone and sounds like she’s reading a very boring book.
So many of their reporters say “right?”, “sort of”, etc. throughout their report- very annoying and bad grammar. Otherwise, I love this podcast. It’s how I start my day, everyday.
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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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