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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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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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Rachel Barber
Economics reporter
USA Today
Episode: France and Spain race against the clock to contain extreme wildfires
Manuel Ausloos
Video journalist for Reuters
Reuters
Episode: France and Spain race against the clock to contain extreme wildfires
Ben Crump
Civil rights attorney
Crump Law Firm
Episode: Trump finds a new way to impose sweeping tariffs across the world
Nick Judin
Investigative reporter
The Mississippi Free Press
Episode: Trump finds a new way to impose sweeping tariffs across the world
David Green
Guest host
Episode: Trump finds a new way to impose sweeping tariffs across the world
Matt O'Brien
Technology reporter for The Associated Press
Associated Press
Episode: Rogue AI escaped testing — and broke into a company
Timothy Gardner
Energy reporter for Reuters
Reuters
Episode: Rogue AI escaped testing — and broke into a company
Lena Sun
Public health journalist
The Washington Post
Episode: Is it safe to eat lettuce? How the parasite outbreak got so confusing.
Deborah Becker
Correspondent, WBUR
WBUR
Episode: Inside Trump’s mysterious donor network

Hosts

Gideon Resnick
Chief journalist with recurring role as host and regular on-air reporter for major Apple News programs.
Shumita Basu
Host and segment introducer; central voice on several episodes, including coverage transitions.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 10.4k ratings
  • Great Team of Editors!

    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

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    4
    penakaren912
    United States2 months ago
  • I miss the old podcast

    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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    3
    Commuting in my Car
    United States2 months ago
  • Ad-free and concise

    See above

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steven91072
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Pairs well with my commute

    I enjoy listening to this when I commute to work to give me a quick view into what is happening in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    receiptwrangler
    United States2 months ago
  • Keep Gideon

    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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    5
    tiktok criss cross
    United States2 months ago

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Many want Shumita Basu back for her distinctive narration and cadence.
Some critics want more balanced international coverage and less sports emphasis.
Positive feedback on ad-free, concise format and compatibility with commutes.
Listeners praise concise, no-nonsense delivery and strong editorial team behind daily updates.

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Talking Points

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The little-known forces quietly killing the college degree
Q: Before we get to the AI questions, what is college for today and where do you see a gap between its stated purpose and the actual serving of people?
The guest argues that college used to be about self-discovery and human development as well as credentialing, but now many see it as primarily a pathway to a job, with debt and high costs prompting cynicism and a push toward alternative routes like community colleges or AI-assisted learning.
The Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportations
Q: Could you just walk us through how the justices reached this decision and then the practical impacts?
The court ruled that broad authorities reside with the president and the Department of Homeland Security, limiting the judiciary's ability to intervene, while also engaging in a constitutional challenge that critics say reveals racial undertones in the rhetoric of some justices, with the practical effect of making asylum processes harder and enabling mass deportations.
TV’s most beloved assistant coach says the World Cup is about to change America. Here’s how.
Q: What drew you to soccer and kept you engaged over the years?
A combination of immersive memories, the lack of commercials, the shorter, two-hour game format, and the sheer variety of moments that showcase technical magic kept pulling me back, along with the thrill of sharing those feelings with friends and fans.
How the Texas floods forever changed one family
Q: What did you set out to achieve with your new piece a year after the flood, personally and for readers?
To convey what it's like to be a survivor, to acknowledge the ongoing grief and trauma while also highlighting moments of joy, gratitude, and the steps toward healing and meaning-making.
How the Texas floods forever changed one family
Q: Part of your first piece that you published was a letter for your niece Rosemary. Why was it important for you to write that directly to her?
The letter captured a golden, peaceful moment before the tragedy and was meant to give Rosemary something to hold onto—a memory of happiness and a record of awe about her family's love and the strength shown by her mom.

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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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2. Manuel Ausloos
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7. Timothy Gardner
8. Lena Sun

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