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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.

  1. She documents war’s darkest truths — then returns home to her family

    1D AGO

    She documents war’s darkest truths — then returns home to her family

    From Apple News In Conversation: Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario has spent the past two decades on the front lines of many of the world’s defining conflicts and humanitarian crises — from Iraq and Afghanistan to the Arab Spring, the Libyan civil war, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A new documentary from National Geographic, Love+War, explores not only her extraordinary career in conflict zones but also her life at home in London with her husband and their two young sons. Addario sat down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to talk about her high-risk work, motherhood, and what the film reveals about the complexity of both.

    34 min
  2. The swipe-fee settlement that could spell trouble for your rewards card

    2D AGO

    The swipe-fee settlement that could spell trouble for your rewards card

    Merchants could soon decline popular premium credit cards as part of a settlement between Visa and Mastercard. Josyana Joshua of Bloomberg explains why that might create friction at the cash register. The shutdown stalled the release of key inflation and jobs numbers. The Wall Street Journal’s Harriet Torry breaks down why that missing economic data could hamper employers and policymakers.  In this week’s Apple News In Conversation, photographer Lynsey Addario breaks down key moments from the documentary about her life and career, Love+War. Plus, a daycare worker wrongly detained by ICE is freed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a new military mission, and what happened to guests when their hotel went bankrupt.   Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

    13 min
  3. Trump is named in new Epstein emails. What happens next?

    3D AGO

    Trump is named in new Epstein emails. What happens next?

    It was a busy day in Washington, as lawmakers worked to reopen the government and immediately dealt with the fallout of Trump being named in Epstein emails. CNN reports on what those messages revealed. In recent elections, Democrats won back the support of some Latino voters who supported Trump in 2024. The Washington Post’s Sabrina Rodriguez discusses what the shift in voting patterns may mean. Certain imported pastas might disappear from grocery-store shelves as a result of high tariffs. Gavin Bade of the Wall Street Journal joins to discuss how pasta makers are feeling pressure from multiple sides. Plus, a new report details alleged abuses at El Salvador’s CECOT prison, the strong solar activity allowing the aurora borealis to be seen in unexpected places, and the punishing exams that briefly bring South Korea to a standstill. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

    15 min
  4. The shutdown is nearly over. The fight over health care isn’t.

    4D AGO

    The shutdown is nearly over. The fight over health care isn’t.

    The deal to reopen the government does not include an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies, which Democrats had been holding out for. Politico’s Meredith Lee Hill discusses how the fight over health care will carry on after the shutdown ends. World leaders from 194 countries are gathering in Brazil for COP30, this year’s U.N. climate gathering. Elizabeth Kolbert of the New Yorker explains why the conference won’t include any U.S. officials. Canada lost its measles-elimination status as a result of a large outbreak. Stat’s Helen Branswell breaks down what that signals about the broader state of measles prevention. Plus, the world’s largest aircraft carrier arrived near the Caribbean, how paintings by Bob Ross are helping with public-media funding shortages, and the man who executed one of the the worst trades in NBA history is out of a job. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

    14 min
  5. Why flight cancellations could drag on long after the shutdown ends

    5D AGO

    Why flight cancellations could drag on long after the shutdown ends

    The Senate passed a deal to end the shutdown, but air travel could take a while to recover even after the government reopens. The Washington Post’s Lori Aratani joins to discuss the roadblocks ahead for the aviation industry. Two top executives at the BBC resigned after a scandal involving a misleading story about Trump. CNN’s Brian Stelter explains how it went down. Car-loan delinquency rates are reaching record highs and those in the automotive-recovery industry are feeling the pinch. Scott Calvert at the Wall Street Journal details what it all means for the larger economy. Plus, Trump hosted Syria’s new leader at the White House, the Supreme Court will take up the legality of mail-in ballots, and why this year’s Booker Prize winner could be truly unique. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

    14 min
  6. How senators finally came to a deal that could end the shutdown

    6D AGO

    How senators finally came to a deal that could end the shutdown

    The Senate advanced a deal that would end the shutdown on a rare Sunday session, after several Democrats backed the package. Axios explains what happened. Heavy investment in massive AI data centers is changing the complexion of the communities where they’re being built. David Uberti, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, breaks down the consequences. Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum was groped by a man on the street. Kate Linthicum of the Los Angeles Times explains how the incident has brought renewed attention to the rampant sexual harassment faced by women in the country. Plus, a set of presidential pardons, the latest pro-sports gambling scandal hits MLB, and the 207-year-old Farmers’ Almanac ceases publication. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

    15 min
  7. The hidden dangers of being pregnant in America

    NOV 8

    The hidden dangers of being pregnant in America

    From Apple News In Conversation: The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations — and, according to the CDC, more than 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. In her new book, Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America, journalist Irin Carmon follows families as they navigate fertility struggles, pregnancy, birth, and loss within a health-care system that too often fails them. Carmon sat down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to talk about how the history of maternal health care in the U.S. continues to shape the lives of pregnant people today.

    25 min
  8. Nancy Pelosi’s legacy after nearly four decades in Congress

    NOV 7

    Nancy Pelosi’s legacy after nearly four decades in Congress

    Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire after nearly 40 years in Congress. The San Francisco Chronicle reports she led the Democratic Party during some of its best and worst times.  Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister is backing Trump’s strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. The Wall Street Journal’s Kejal Vyas breaks down why it’s a big risk for the dual-island nation.  Millions of sports fans who subscribe to YouTubeTV can’t access ESPN because of a dispute over carriage fees. The Athletic reports on the arguments from both sides. Plus, Tesla shareholders value Elon Musk at $1trn in record-setting pay package, what’s next after a judge ruled SNAP benefits must be fully funded, and a big security failure in the Louvre heist case. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

    14 min
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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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    Apple News
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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
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