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Flight delays are starting to pile up as air-traffic controllers call off sick during the shutdown. CNN correspondent Pete Muntean joins to discuss.
The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a law banning the use of “conversion therapy.” ABC News reports that the justices seem poised to strike such bans down.
The Trump administration approved a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone. Natalie Allison, White House reporter for the Washington Post, talks about how the decision has been met with sharp criticism from members of the anti-abortion movement.
Plus, Attorney General Pam Bondi sparred with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill, Denmark became the latest country to announce a social-media ban for kids, and how an off-the-grid scientist learned he had won a Nobel Prize.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Negotiations in Egypt between Hamas and Israel are ongoing. Foreign Policy reports that despite hope that a deal is imminent, a lot of the details remain unresolved.
The government shutdown and policy changes at FEMA have introduced chaos into the nation’s disaster-preparedness system. The Wall Street Journal’s Scott Patterson discusses how funding and staffing shake-ups are impacting disaster-prone communities.
AI will soon be implemented into a new prior-authorization pilot for Medicare. Lauren Sausser, reporter for KFF Health News, explains how the program will work and why some doctors and lawmakers are concerned over potential delay-and-deny tactics.
Plus, the CDC moves ahead with new rules on COVID vaccines, how hundreds of hikers became trapped on Mount Everest, and why researchers say proper falling techniques can help you live a longer life.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
The Trump administration is deploying federal troops into Chicago, claiming ongoing lawlessness. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker described the move as “outrageous and un-American.” Violet Miller, a reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times, explains what’s going on.
A new Supreme Court term begins today, and justices are set to decide on cases with massive implications for Trump’s authority over government. Maureen Groppe, Supreme Court reporter at USA Today, discusses them.
The government shutdown continues with no signs of progress on talks. Lauren Weber at the Washington Post talks through some of the Medicare provisions that have become casualties of the deadlock.
Plus, mediators are gathering after Hamas agreed in principle to parts of Trump’s peace deal, Japan is set for its first woman prime minister, and how sketches by Leonardo da Vinci led archaeologists to a big discovery.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
From Apple News In Conversation: In just a few years, U.S. school districts have gone from blocking AI tools to welcoming them into classrooms. In a recent story for Bloomberg Businessweek, contributing writer Vauhini Vara reports on how these tools are being used — and what they mean for students, teachers, and the future of learning. Vara joins Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to discuss the companies pushing AI into schools, the risks and promises of their products, and what might be lost — or gained — as classrooms adapt.
At least two are dead after an attacker rammed a car into a crowd of worshippers at a synagogue in Manchester, England, then began stabbing people. The BBC also reports that several others were hospitalized with serious injuries.
The Washington Post’s Meg Kelly details how the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid sent USAID’s supply chain haywire.
Schools were initially wary of AI in the classroom, but now several of the biggest districts in the country are using chatbots in their lesson plans. On this week’s Apple News In Conversation, Vauhini Vara, contributing writer for Bloomberg Businessweek, discusses how some schools have come to embrace AI.
Plus, why Trump declared that the U.S. is in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, the surprising way the Mormon community came together after last week’s deadly church shooting in Michigan, and how Taylor Swift inspired artists to take control of their music.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
As the government shutdown continues into Day 2, a breakthrough on a funding bill remains elusive. Reuters reports on how Trump has followed through on threats to use the shutdown to target Democratic-run states.
U.S. citizens are pursuing legal action against federal immigration officials following violent interactions. Lauren Villagran, immigration reporter for USA Today, discusses a few of the cases.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and team owner Steve Ballmer are accused of circumventing salary cap rules by signing the star forward to a no-show endorsement deal. Leonard and the team deny wrongdoing. The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov joins to break down the allegations.
Plus, Israeli ships intercepted an aid flotilla headed to Gaza, a two-day internet blackout in Afghanistan, and renowned primatologist Jane Goodall died.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
The government is officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a spending agreement before last night’s midnight deadline. PBS News reports on how government services could change during this period.
Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed an unusual gathering of hundreds of U.S. military leaders in Virginia. Idrees Ali, Pentagon reporter for Reuters, joins to talk about what Trump and Hegseth said and some key policy changes coming out of the meeting.
Many TV and radio stations are reeling after Congress passed Trump’s bill gutting federal public-media funding. The Washington Post’s Scott Nover breaks down how it will reshape the airwaves.
Plus, Trump withdrew his pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a judge sided with international students detained by ICE over campus activism, and how scientists tricked skin cells into becoming human eggs.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Trump and Netanyahu presented a proposal to end the war in Gaza. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum discusses what’s in the plan — and the significant obstacles to peace that remain.
The Supreme Court is preparing to start its new term next week. Lawrence Hurley of NBC News joins to break down how the Trump administration has been emboldened by a string of wins at the court.
A new women’s baseball league is slated to start next year. Reporter Sabreen Dawud, who profiled the league for The 19th, explains why league leadership felt now was the right time to launch.
Plus, Trump and lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to avert a government shutdown, how the EA deal became the biggest buyout in history, and a look at the contenders in this year’s Fat Bear Week.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
Congressional leaders on both sides say they won’t budge as a government shutdown looms. Politico’s Sophia Cai joins to discuss what’s next — and how a shutdown could lead to mass firings across federal agencies.
A shooter opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan, then set the building on fire. The Detroit Free Press has the latest.
Health experts are trying to clear up misconceptions caused by the Trump administration’s autism announcement last week. Corinne Purtill, health and science reporter at the Los Angeles Times, discusses what scientists say, and what’s really behind rising rates of autism diagnoses.
Plus, New York Mayor Eric Adams dropped his reelection bid, Oregon sued to stop Trump sending troops to Portland, and Team Europe outlasted the U.S. at this year’s rowdy Ryder Cup.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
From Apple News In Conversation: Earlier this month, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University. The public response has amplified political divisions, leaving many people feeling anxious about the state of the country. Sean Westwood, director of Dartmouth’s Polarization Research Lab, explains that while a few voices are stoking tensions, most Americans reject violence and want calmer politics. Westwood spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about what the data reveals about polarization and political violence in the U.S. — and what it might take to turn the temperature down.
Former FBI Director James Comey faces federal charges of obstruction and making a false statement. NBC News reports that the charges stem from testimony Comey gave to Congress related to the Russia investigation.
Trump signed an executive order paving the way for TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. Amrith Ramkumar, tech-policy reporter for the Wall Street Journal, breaks down the deal and how the new TikTok will work.
High-profile attacks have fueled fears about political violence in the U.S. Sean Westwood, associate professor of government at Dartmouth College and director of the Polarization Research Lab, joins this week’s Apple News In Conversation to discuss why those fears are often based on misperceptions.
Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of military leaders from around the globe to a rare meeting in Virginia next week, why positive economic growth complicates things for the Fed, and how high-tech mouthguards are keeping rugby players safer.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
A gunman killed a detainee and wounded two others at an ICE detention facility in Dallas. The Dallas Morning News spoke to eyewitnesses about the incident.
Noah Robertson, national-security reporter covering Congress for the Washington Post, breaks down how Trump plans to shift $2 billion designated for foreign aid to priorities that fit the White House agenda.
Protests led by Gen Z in Nepal over corruption and a social-media crackdown turned deadly, costing 74 people their lives and the prime minister his job. The Wall Street Journal’s Gabriele Steinhauser joins to discuss the violence and how similar protests have been seen in other countries.
Plus, a super typhoon wrecked havoc across Asia, Jimmy Kimmel’s return racked up big numbers online, and a potentially major breakthrough in treatment for Huntington’s disease.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves almost a week after ABC suspended him for comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. USA Today describes what happened.
The Washington Post reports on how Trump took aim at the U.N. in his speech at the organization’s General Assembly.
Iowa has some of the most polluted water in the U.S. Peter Waldman, senior investigative reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek, joins to discuss why there’s no easy fix to the problem, and the role played by big agricultural companies.
Plus, the man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at his golf course in Florida was found guilty, Amazon is going to court over allegations it duped customers into signing up for its Prime service, and robot umpires are coming to Major League Baseball.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Trump announced two significant regulatory changes surrounding autism. The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond joins to weigh the evidence being used to justify the move.
The president wants to charge $100,000 for H-1B visas. Andrew Kreighbaum, immigration reporter at Bloomberg Law, discusses how the changes could affect the skilled foreign workers the U.S. relies on.
KFF Health News reporter Cara Anthony tells the story of a man who was pulled off an operating table moments before his organs were to be harvested for donation. The incident highlights growing criticism of the organ transplantation industry.
Plus, Disney is bringing back Jimmy Kimmel, Nvidia struck a huge deal with OpenAI, and how Build-A-Bear is turning nostalgia into stock-market gold.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Over the weekend Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute some of his political enemies, in a social-media post. The order came days after the U.S. attorney tasked with doing the same thing resigned under pressure. NBC News reports.
The CDC’s advisory panel on vaccines gathered last week for a chaotic two-day meeting. Stat reporter Elaine Chen joins to discuss the changes that were made and how the board is moving away from its traditional science-backed approach.
The Washington Post’s Maria Sacchetti breaks down what family separations look like in Trump’s second term, as enforcement ramps up.
Plus, tens of thousands of people attended a memorial for Charlie Kirk; the U.K., Canada, and Australia formally recognized Palestine as a state, and and swimmers took part in the Chicago River’s first organized open-water swim in nearly 100 years.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
The Wall Street Journal goes inside Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel.
Congress faces another tight deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Sahil Kapur, senior political correspondent for NBC News, joins to discuss the tensions between Democrats and Republicans this time around.
Some parents of children who died by suicide say AI chatbots played a role in losing their kids, and they’re calling for stronger protections from lawmakers. Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku told us their stories.
Plus, the CDC’s vaccine board recommended against a particular combined childhood vaccine, the FTC is suing Ticketmaster over secondary markets, and how drinking less alcohol is helping runners get faster.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday and signaled that additional cuts could come later this year. Reuters reporter Ann Saphir joins to discuss the pressures facing the Fed as the job market weakens.
Former CDC director Susan Monarez testified before the Senate about her dismissal from the agency. The Washington Post reports that Monarez said she was pressured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to alter the nation’s childhood-vaccine schedule before being fired.
Alex Ward, national-security reporter at the Wall Street Journal breaks down how Trump could apply more pressure on Netanyahu to end the war but is largely letting the Israeli prime minister chart his own path.
Plus, Jimmy Kimmel was suspended over Charlie Kirk remarks, Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s quit the company, and why Tom Brady’s juggling act as part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a Fox Sports analyst is raising questions.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appeared in court for the first time Tuesday. NPR reports that prosecutors charged the suspect with aggravated murder and will seek the death penalty.
While the national unemployment rate remains low, there are fewer jobs than expected being added to the market. The Washington Post’s Abha Bhattarai discusses why more people are also dealing with unemployment of six months or more.
Toxic fumes are leaking into airplane cabins more frequently. Ben Katz, aviation reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins to talk about why that is.
Plus, a U.N.-commissioned report accused Israel of committing genocide, ICE apparently violated dozens of federal standards at one of its hastily built detention centers, and the world’s oldest mummies were discovered.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
The House is set to vote on bills that would impose harsher penalties on people under 18 in D.C. The Washington Post’s Meagan Flynn discusses the widespread ramifications these proposed laws might have.
ProPublica’s Hannah Allam breaks down how the administration is attempting to use sweeping 9/11 anti-terrorism laws as a boost for its deportation efforts.
Kentucky became the first state in the country to make 50-50 custody of children the default in any divorce. Rachel Wolfe, economics reporter at the Wall Street Journal, joins to talk about how the law has helped and hurt some families.
Plus, Israel launched its ground invasion of Gaza City, JD Vance vowed a crackdown on left-wing organizations in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, and the surgeons who put a man’s tooth into his eye to save his vision.
And finally, 100 unforgettable stories from the publishers that power Apple News, which is turning 10 years old today.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week. The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos joins to discuss the challenges facing the Fed’s decision and the uncertainty over Trump’s attempts to fire one of its governors.
The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities, Utah’s governor says. CBS has the latest. And The Atlantic’s Ali Breland, who profiled Kirk last year, reflects on his political evolution.
President Trump wants to disqualify transgender troops from the U.S. military. NPR’s Lauren Hodges breaks down how the administration is using medical records to do it.
Plus, Marco Rubio is meeting with Netanyahu in Israel to discuss the war in Gaza, Pope Leo criticized executive pay in his first interview as pontiff, and everything you should know about last night’s Emmy Awards.Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
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