
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 | 1628 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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This show is almost perfect for my commute- I do sometimes wish it was 5-10 minutes longer instead of feeling crammed at times (or there is more detail on less stories overall which is not good either, must be a balance in a 15 minute show). And ever since Gideon came on for Shumita during her absence, the podcast titles have become more inflammatory (it's obvious) and the commentary feels less insightful. I hate how the titles feel like clickbait youtube thumbnails. I also liked how Shumita sta... more
Excellent show, Gideon Resnick is a great host. Hoping to hear from Shumita Basu again as well; miss her voice and her cadence as she reports the daily news.
Always look forward to your Saturday deeper dives. Informative, well presented, current—thank you!
Love the reporting, and I love Gideon resinick, he gets to business, and reports the facts, without his own opinion
If reported facts don’t jibe with your beliefs it’s time to question your beliefs. Facts don’t care about your beliefs.
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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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