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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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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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English


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Why voters have become so partisan about the economy

5/28/2024
Biden is getting no credit for the current economic boom in America. Annie Lowrey explores why in The Atlantic. Washington Post reporter Mary Beth Sheridan investigates how Mexico’s cartels infiltrated the tortilla business. CNN looks at the hurdles for air travelers during what’s expected to be a busy summer. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:10:56

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U.S. sunscreen is years behind the world. Here’s why.

5/24/2024
New York Magazine writer Zak Cheney-Rice describes how in Atlanta, the George Floyd demonstrators are being prosecuted as gang members. And the activists of today could be next. Research shows that lowering speed limits can make city streets much safer. Vox journalist Marin Cogan explains. Other countries have better sunscreens. NPR explains why we can’t get them in the U.S. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:10:03

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Unpacking the controversies around Justice Alito

5/23/2024
Justin Jouvenal from the Washington Post explains why calls are growing for Justice Alito to recuse himself from January 6 and 2020 election cases. TV and film writers in Hollywood are struggling to find work in the entertainment industry amid a downturn in production. Los Angeles Times reporter Stacy Perman has the story. Coins left at airport security reignite debate on getting rid of them. Read more in Fast Company. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:09:55

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Scarlett Johansson, others say their voices are being copied

5/22/2024
An increasing number of actors are accusing AI companies of re-creating their voices without permission. CNN has the story of a new lawsuit. NPR Ukraine bureau chief Joanna Kakissis explains Russia’s recent gains in Ukraine. And NPR also reports on how Zelenskyy’s popularity has waned as the war goes on. The Washington Post looks at new research on how cockroaches took over the world. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:10:45

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What to know as Trump’s hush-money trial nears its end

5/21/2024
Prosecutors rested their case in Trump’s criminal trial in New York. CNN has details. Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy protection. The Wall Street Journal looks at what went wrong. USA Today reports on how the portals connecting New York and Dublin have reopened after the video livestream was shut down due to “inappropriate behavior.” Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:10:53

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What’s next after the death of Iran’s president

5/20/2024
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister died in a helicopter crash, creating fresh uncertainty as the country’s hardline clerical establishment navigates regional tensions and domestic discontent. CNN has more. The crew members of the ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge have been on board since the crash. The Baltimore Sun has their story. It took nearly a decade to get the 2014 Boston Marathon winner her prize money. The Wall Street Journal explains why. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:09:32

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How two decades of same-sex marriages changed the U.S.

5/17/2024
Twenty years after America’s first same-sex marriages, data shows the effects of the practice on marriage as a whole have been largely positive. The Wall Street Journal looks at the research. Bloomberg reports a new law that would mean big changes to the way we fly. Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? An Indiana judge weighed in on this spicy debate and said yes. The Washington Post has the story. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Duration:00:10:37

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How Trump’s criticism of judges triggers violent threats

5/16/2024
A Reuters investigation found that when Trump criticizes trial judges, his supporters respond with posts urging violence. The Wall Street Journal looks at how coverage of the war in Gaza on Israeli television is very different than what the rest of the world see. A geologist believes she’s solved the mystery of the landscape behind the ‘Mona Lisa.’ The Times of London has the story. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Duration:00:10:27

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Israeli whistleblowers allege abuse of detained Palestinians

5/15/2024
CNN speaks with Israeli whistleblowers who describe brutal conditions at a shadowy detention facility for Palestinians. Vermont lawmakers passed a bill that would allow the state to go after big oil companies for compensation over damage wrought by climate change. Vermont Public Radio reports. A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Fox Sports has video of the moment. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Duration:00:10:35

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Inside Rafah’s “horrifying” health crisis

5/14/2024
Doctors and nurses at one of the last functioning hospitals in Rafah tell NPR that months of Israeli military operations and border closures have devastated their ability to care for patients. Wired looks at why some states are banning lab-grown meat. Bloomberg Businessweek describes how Caitlin Clark and other star rookies are part of a plan to transform the WNBA. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Duration:00:09:22

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Don’t expect Trump’s political fate to be decided by courts

5/13/2024
Politico reporter Josh Gerstein explains why Trump’s political fate likely won’t be decided by the courts. Atomic veterans are on the verge of losing federal benefits. NPR reports on how Congress hasn't helped. Many insomniacs swear by dull narrators who put them to sleep, whether on purpose or not. The Wall Street Journal examines the phenomenon. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

Duration:00:10:56

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What Biden’s Rafah “red line” could mean for the war in Gaza

5/10/2024
Biden’s “red line” in Gaza is an invasion of Rafah. What will that mean if Israel follows through with the attack? The Guardian’s Julian Borger examines the conundrum. The Guardian also reports on devastating flooding in Kenya. And Reuters has dramatic images of the severe flooding in southern Brazil. Paco de Leon, a personal-finance expert, shares tips for becoming your own boss on this week’s episode of Apple News In Conversation. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison.

Duration:00:08:49

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The increasingly common 911 call frustrating first responders

5/9/2024
After years in a Syrian ISIS camp, a 10-person American family is back in the U.S. NPR has the details. Some senior care homes in the United States are refusing to pick up fallen residents, instead dialing 911. Todd C. Frankel of the Washington Post joins to talk about the problem. The “world’s largest” vacuum to suck climate pollution out of the air just opened. CNN explains how it works. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison.

Duration:00:10:00

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Why disrupted graduations feel familiar for class of 2024

5/8/2024
TikTok and its owners filed a legal challenge over a recent U.S. law that would ban the app if it doesn’t find a buyer in a year. NPR has the story. NPR also examines claims that the ban could be “an extinction-level event” for the creator economy. Columbia canceled its universitywide commencement ceremony after weeks of protests on campus. NBC News reports. ESPN explains how WNBA plans to fund chartered flights could be a game changer for players. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison.

Duration:00:09:53

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Essential reporting on campus protests, by student journalists

5/7/2024
Politico asks student journalists what’s really happening on college campuses. Inside the encampments and crackdowns that shook American politics. A report for New York magazine by the staff of the Columbia Daily Spectator. David Nakamura of the Washington Post explains the obscure N.Y. election law at the heart of Trump’s hush-money trial. Apple News looks at some of the most important work done by this year’s Pulitzer Prize winners. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison.

Duration:00:10:22

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What to know about Gaza ceasefire talks

5/6/2024
The Washington Post reports on Hamas’s attack on a Gaza border crossing and on the status of ceasefire talks. In an exclusive interview with ABC News, Olympian and WNBA star Brittney Griner reflects on her freedom from Russian prison. Wall Street Journal columnist Clare Ansberry explains why millions of American kids are doing the adult work of providing care for family. Madonna’s free concert at Brazil's Copacabana beach was her largest ever, drawing 1.6 million fans. Reuters has images from the show. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison.

Duration:00:10:29

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Inside an assassination plot on American soil

5/3/2024
Washington Post reporter Greg Miller talks about an investigation into an assassination plot on American soil, and what it reveals about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in India. NPR has the story of how some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in words. For the first time, an orangutan was seen treating his wounds with a medicinal plant. NBC News explains why scientists are so excited by the discovery. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:10:01

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What students protesting over Gaza want colleges to do

5/2/2024
Vox explains what student demonstrators against the war in Gaza are calling on their universities to do. Nabih Bulos, the Middle East bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, shares his reporting on a medical facility in Qatar that’s treating child amputees from Gaza. The New Yorker spent time with a secret society of writers and artists that’s trying to rethink how we pay attention in an age of infinite distraction. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:10:16

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How Trump wants to reshape America in a second term

5/1/2024
Donald Trump sits down with Time reporter Eric Cortellessa for exclusive interviews about what a second term could look like if he wins. There’s also a transcript and fact-check of the conversations. Wired explains why millions of Americans could lose internet access today. Every vote counts for the GOP in the House — which is why the enthusiasm of some Republican lawmakers for activities such as skydiving is causing jitters in Washington. The Wall Street Journal reports. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:10:14

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Trump goes back to court as hush-money trial resumes

4/30/2024
Politico reporter Ben Feuerherd explains what happened in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York last week — and what to expect from this week in court. PBS NewsHour reports on how Israelis marked the Passover holiday, amid conflict, loss and trauma. ESPN looks back at the long, complicated friendship between Donte DiVincenzo, Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart, former Villanova teammates who now play together on the New York Knicks. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Duration:00:10:58