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It’s the first holiday season since President Trump’s tariffs came into effect. NBC’s Kayla Steinberg explains why some shoppers received a big surprise on their online orders.
Congress left Washington for the holidays after one of the least productive years in modern history. NPR’s Barbara Sprunt breaks down the factors that have caused the stagnation.
Former ICE officials say families are being detained for prolonged periods of time to speed up deportations. Anna Flagg of the Marshall Project joins to discuss how Trump administration policies have swept thousands of children into custody.
Plus, the State Department recalled more than two dozen diplomats from around the world, tricky weather will complicate travel during the holidays, and how to avoid being singled out by the TSA.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
The Department of Justice released a trove of heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel explains why they left many people unsatisfied.
The U.S. military pursued a third oil tanker near Venezuela after taking previous action against two other ships. Benoit Faucon of the Wall Street Journal breaks down the latest escalation in the region.
Some conservatives say they will support a run by Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election if he enters the race. Jonathan Cooper with the Associated Press joins to discuss how one organization is already laying the groundwork for a potential Vance campaign.
Plus, why flood-infrastructure grants were held up as Washington state dealt with record rainfall, how a power outage left robotaxis stranded, and the blue pit viper that supercharged the box office.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
From Apple News In Conversation: The end of the year is a moment to reflect on the art and culture that stood out. Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu sat down with two culture critics — Sam Sanders, the host of The Sam Sanders Show on KCRW, and Anne Helen Petersen, creator of the podcast and newsletter Culture Study — to break down their top releases. They talk about the music, film, and TV they loved most in 2025. Plus, our listeners share their own picks for this year’s can’t-miss shows and albums.
Police say the man suspected of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at Brown University is dead. NBC News reports on how he is also suspected of the killing of a professor at MIT.
A Russian envoy is set to meet with U.S. officials over the weekend in Miami for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal’s Max Colchester explains why many European leaders are now preparing their citizens for a potential conflict with Russia.
Trump has issued more executive orders in 2025 than his entire first term. Emily Davies of the Washington Post joins to discuss how the president has turned to executive orders as policy and communications tools.
Plus, the Kennedy Center might soon be renamed, the Trump administration says it’s cutting funding of transgender care for minors, and a look back at some of the best movies, music, and TV from the past year.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
In a prime-time address, President Trump said the economy has vastly improved since he took office. The Washington Post’s Jacob Bogage joins to discuss why everyday Americans don’t feel the same way.
Trump wants a former county clerk who was convicted of tampering with voting machines freed from prison. Yvonne Wingett Sanchez of The Atlantic explains why that’s unlikely.
A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Emancipation Hall in Washington, D.C, has been replaced by one of civil-rights hero Barbara Rose Johns. NPR’s Rachel Treisman tells her story.
Plus, why four Republicans defied House Speaker Mike Johnson to force a vote on ACA subsides, NASA has a new administrator after a yearlong confirmation process, and the Oscars are headed exclusively to YouTube.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
House Republican leadership says there will be no vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire. Politico’s Jordain Carney joins to discuss why the GOP hasn’t been able to rally behind a health-care strategy.
Funeral services for some of the Bondi Beach victims were held in Sydney, and an alleged gunman has been charged with 59 offenses. The Washington Post reports on why the black flag of ISIS keeps showing up at scenes of immense violence.
Authorities in Rhode Island released a new image and video of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. Jennifer McDermott of the Associated Press details why some Providence residents are frustrated with the investigation.
Plus, officials in Los Angeles officially filed charges in the killing of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, the Department of Defense says it won’t publicly release the video of a controversial boat strike, and why more people are listening to Christmas music for longer periods of time.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
Authorities in Los Angeles will soon consider charges in the killing of iconic film director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer. Politico reports on Reiner’s life as a political activist.
Jimmy Lai, a major pro-democracy leader in Hong Kong, was convicted of collusion and sedition. Hong Kong Free Press editor Tom Grundy breaks down the case and its implications.
An investigation revealed how major dollar-store chains routinely overcharge customers. The Guardian’s Jocelyn Zuckerman explains how shelf prices don’t always match what shows up at the register.
Plus, a JetBlue flight narrowly averted a collision with a U.S. military plane, how the victims of the Brown University shooting are being remembered, and why the man being hailed as a hero for disarming a shooter in the Bondi Beach attack says he’d do it all again.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
Australians are in shock after two gunmen opened fireat Bondi Beach in Sydney, killing at least 15 people . CBS News reports that the suspects are a father and son.
Talks over ending the war between Russia and Ukraine accelerated over the weekend. The Wall Street Journal’s Laurence Norman details why big differences remain for both sides.
Authorities in Rhode Island are still searching for a suspect in the deadly mass shooting on the campus of Brown University. The Washington Post reports that the initial person of interest has been released.
Plus, more rain is on the way as Washington state battles severe flooding, the surprising return of a 44-year-old NFL quarterback, and legendary actor Dick Van Dyke’s message on his 100th birthday.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
From Apple News In Conversation: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of the most influential — and controversial — figures in American public health. And some of the changes he’s pushing, especially around vaccines, have drawn sharp criticism and resistance from many scientific experts. In a recent Atlantic profile, staff writer Michael Scherer examined how Kennedy’s background, including immense privilege and trauma, has shaped the perspective he now brings to his role at HHS. Scherer interviewed and traveled with Kennedy to report his piece. He sat down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to discuss Kennedy’s worldview and what it could mean for federal public-health policy.
Venezuela’s opposition leader made a daring escape to Oslo shortly after the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony. The Wall Street Journal’s Vera Bergengruen details the perilous journey.
Lawmakers in the Senate failed to pass separate bills aimed at easing health-insurance costs that are set to skyrocket at the end of the year. Axios reports on what happens next.
The Atlantic’s Michael Scherer has spent hours talking to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In this week’s Apple News In Conversation, Scherer explores how the health secretary’s past shaped who he is today.
Plus, Indiana Republicans rejected Trump’s redistricting efforts, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from immigration detention, and Mickey Mouse is formally entering the AI world.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, in an escalation in tensions between Caracas and Washington. Bloomberg’s Eric Martin explains how the move further ramps up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Indiana is the latest state in the spotlight over redistricting, as lawmakers there prepare to vote on a new congressional map requested by President Trump. Indianapolis Star reporter Kayla Dwyer joins to discuss why the measure is dividing Republicans in the state.
A nationwide initiative called Vision Zero was supposed to stop pedestrian traffic deaths. Rachel Weiner of the Washington Post details why it didn’t work.
Plus, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third consecutive time, the U.S. might require visa applicants to show their social-media history, and how In-N-Out Burger entered the “6-7” conversation.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Australia’s social-media ban for under-16s takes effect today. NBC News reports on how the law is dividing Australians between those who see it as an overreach and those who view it as necessary protection.
The Federal Reserve is expected to make another rate cut today despite opposition from some members of its board. The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos explains how both internal and external pressures are shaping the decision.
President Trump has accused political foes of mortgage fraud for claiming more than one primary residence. ProPublica’s Justin Elliott breaks down how Trump himself has engaged in the same behavior.
Plus, Miami elected a Democratic mayor for the first time in nearly 30 years, why this year’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient will not receive the award in person, and Denmark is to end letter delivery after four centuries.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
President Trump used to talk about the economy a lot more. As his poll numbers slip, he might have to again. Josh Dawsey, reporter at the Wall Street Journal, explains.
Over four years of war with Ukraine, Russia has been able to keep raising an army to fight. Ekaterina Bodyagina, a reporter for Politico, joins to discuss how Russia has sustained such a relentless force.
Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros. after losing out to Netflix in acquiring the historic studio. NPR reports on why Paramount thinks its bid is better for Warner Bros. and consumers.
Plus, one of Trump’s handpicked U.S. attorneys resigned, why Congress may withhold a portion of the Pentagon’s travel budget, and how the Louvre’s bad year just got a little worse.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Netflix announced it is acquiring Warner Brothers. Los Angeles Times reporter Meg James details how the deal could upend the movie business in unprecedented ways. This morning, CNBC reports that Paramount has launched its own hostile bid.
President Trump released his strategy on national security, offering a glimpse into the administration’s evolving foreign policy. Bloomberg reports the document codifies a number of norm-shattering policies that condemn allies, traditional enemies and addresses a number of domestic issues.
The Supreme Court weighs arguments today over whether Trump has the authority to to fire certain government regulators. The Washington Post’s Justin Jouvenal joins to discuss the ramifications of the court’s decision on regulatory independence and Trump’s battle gains the federal workforce.
Plus, the U.S. condemned the death of a Venezuelan opposition figure, why Trump is attacking a Democrat he just pardoned, and the dramatic unveiling of this year’s college football playoff bracket.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
From Apple News In Conversation: At a time when interest in history is surging, millions of listeners are tuning in to hear historians Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland dive into the past on their hit podcast The Rest Is History. Known for sharp banter, vivid details, and engaging narratives, the show has become the world’s most popular history podcast and was named Apple Podcasts’s Podcast of the Year. Sandbrook and Holland join Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to reflect on their favorite moments in American history — from Abraham Lincoln’s presidency to the upheavals of 1968.
President Trump suggested that a land strike in Venezuela may be imminent. Politico’s Megan Messerly joins to discuss how the MAGA camp is getting used to the idea of regime change in Caracas.
The World Cup draw is today, when fans learn who the nation they are rooting for will match up against in next year’s tournament. The Athletic’s Adam Crafton explains how the event came to be at the Kennedy Center, and what that says about the way Trump has shaped the institution.
The effects of budget cuts on clinical trials are beginning to be felt. Washington Post reporter Allyson Chiu breaks down why the loss of funding could make it more difficult to develop treatments in years to come.
Plus, the Supreme Court clears the way for Texas’s gerrymandered congressional map, why some countries are skipping next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, and the duo behind ‘The Rest Is History’ — Apple Podcasts’s Show of the Year — share their favorite moments from America’s past.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
A Pentagon inspector general reportedly concluded that Pete Hegseth violated regulations when he shared sensitive information over Signal. The Wall Street Journal’s Michael Gordon explains why the White House has so far stuck by the defense secretary.
Texas’s “bathroom bill” goes into effect today. Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels joins to discuss why enforcement might prove tricky.
Trump pardoned sitting Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar, who was facing bribery charges. USA Today reports on how Cuellar intends to remain with his party and run for reelection.
Plus, why Trump is rolling back vehicle fuel-efficiency standards, a doctor who supplied ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry with ketamine was sentenced to prison, and why ChatGPT finds it so hard to tell time.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Pressure is mounting for transparency on a “double tap” boat strike in the Caribbean that critics say may constitute a war crime. NBC News reports on how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending the administration’s actions.
Trump pardoned the former Honduran president who was convicted of taking bribes from cartels that flooded the U.S. with cocaine. BBC News reports that the clemency comes as Hondurans are electing a new president.
Services like 23andMe have revealed the existence of “surprise heirs” asking for a piece of the family inheritance. The Wall Street Journal’s Ashlea Ebeling explains how the development is throwing estate planning into chaos.
Plus, ICE is set to crack down on Somali immigrants in Minnesota, a Republican win in Tennessee but Democrats gained ground, and why ‘Mad Men’ fans are catching some unexpected mistakes on streaming.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
People in Tennessee are voting to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. House. The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher explains why the GOP-leaning district is competitive this year.
More than 150 people are confirmed dead after a fire ripped through a Hong Kong apartment building. The Washington Post’s Christian Shepherd joins to discuss the major questions facing authorities.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s racing team is suing NASCAR. The Athletic reports on how the case could alter NASCAR in big ways.
Plus, an appeals court upheld the disqualification of one of the White House’s judicial nominees, Costco is suing the Trump administration, and the angry meaning behind the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
A strike against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean has prompted bipartisan scrutiny. The Washington Post’s Alex Horton details why lawmakers on both sides are seeking greater transparency.
The suspected shooter of two National Guard troops in Washington D.C. arrived in the U.S. via a program meant for Afghans to resettle after the war. The Wall Street Journal’s Michelle Hackman joins to discuss how Trump is now expanding his immigration crackdown.
Americans return a lot of purchases. As we emerge from Black Friday, Wirecutter’s Annemarie Conte explains where it all ends up.
Plus, bad winter weather is snarling post-Thanksgiving travel and more is on the way, why U.S. officials say there’s still work to be done on a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and how three octogenarian nuns became Instagram darlings.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
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