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Apple News Today

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Donald Trump
Iran
Trump Administration
ICE
United States
Venezuela
President Trump
Federal Reserve
Israel
Congress
Charlie Kirk
Gaza
Affordable Care Act
Government Shutdown
Jeffrey Epstein
Ukraine
Department Of Homeland Security
California
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Sports Betting

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

From Apple News In Conversation: Nearly a year ago, Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first pope in history from the U.S. His papacy so far has been relatively calm — until recent weeks, when a sharp public conflict with President Trump over th... more

Iran’s new supreme leader hasn’t been seen or heard since being named his father’s successor. Lee Keath of the Associated Press explains why it’s difficult to know who exactly in the regime is in charge.

Candidates for California governor squared of... more

Iran’s new supreme leader hasn’t been seen or heard since being named successor. Lee Keath of The Associated Press explains why it’s difficult to know who exactly in the regime is in charge. 

Candidates for California governor squared off in a debat... more

President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press details what may come next.

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to be the next Federal Reserve chair, appeared before the Se... more

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Tony Gonzales
Republican Representative from Texas
United States House of Representatives
Episode: How two lawmakers were ousted over sexual-misconduct claims
Eric Swalwell
Democratic Representative from California
United States House of Representatives
Episode: How two lawmakers were ousted over sexual-misconduct claims
Anna Wiener
Contributing writer at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Why so many people are falling in love with AI chatbots
JD Vance
Vice President on campaign trail; political figure visiting Budapest
United States political figure
Episode: Trump announces a ceasefire with Iran. What to know.
Courtenay Brown
Senior economics reporter with Axios
Axios
Episode: New threats and a rescue in Iran: what to know after a busy weekend
Shelby Holliday
National security correspondent for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: New threats and a rescue in Iran: what to know after a busy weekend
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.
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.

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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 10.3k ratings
  • Masters being fascinating since seven years?

    Rory literally won last year, how is that not fascinating. The guy that talked on the recent podcast isn’t a good sport reporter if he thinks the last seven years hasn’t been great since “tiger woods”. That was a HUGE victory for Rory, and to discredit that… is insane. Bad work Apple News, bad work.

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    Alexander J2134
    United States17 days ago
  • Too much sports coverage

    Love the news portion but I really don’t care for any of the sports coverage

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    anstsblv
    United States20 days ago
  • Just Right

    Good variety of news stories not always the same topics as other podcasts.

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    GaryA60
    Germany20 days ago
  • You guys might as well be fox entertainment

    I used to really enjoy Apple news because they would tell you the truth about things but lately I feel like they have just become a talking point for Donald Trump and they avoid real truth and telling the facts about what’s going on. You guys are lame ever since Tim Cook has bow down and licked Donald Trump’s boots and gave him some gold trophy and paid for his. Ballroom because he cares more about money than reporting the truth.

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    Ryjack9
    United States24 days ago
  • I miss Shumita Basu

    Why is she no longer on The podcast?? I feel like podcast has become more afraid of the Trump administration recently. Your journalists. It’s your job to criticise the government.

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    Dani00099
    Germanya month 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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. Up First from NPR
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Recent guests on Apple News Today include:

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2. Eric Swalwell
3. Anna Wiener
4. JD Vance
5. Courtenay Brown
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7. Andy Greenberg
8. Shelby Talcott

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