Yasmeen Khan

Filling in for Shumita Basu as the host of Apple News Today. She guides listeners through the day's top news stories.

Top 10 podcasts with Yasmeen Khan

Ranked by the Snipd community

May 15, 2024 • 11min

Israeli whistleblowers allege abuse of detained Palestinians

Guest host Yasmeen Khan discusses Israeli whistleblowers' revelations about brutal conditions at a shadowy detention facility for Palestinians. Vermont lawmakers pursue big oil companies for climate change damages. Miniature poodle Sage wins top prize at Westminster Dog Show.

Jun 21, 2024 • 10min

Hear contenders for song of the summer. Plus, the real reason so many people are getting cosmetic surgery.

Guest-host Yasmeen Khan discusses efforts to repeal the Comstock Act for abortion access. The episode explores the rise in cosmetic surgeries and the cultural impact of the 'song of the summer'.

Jun 11, 2024 • 12min

Do voters care about Trump’s conviction? New election polling reveals what’s changed — and what hasn’t.

Guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan, the podcast delves into post-conviction polls on Trump's support among Republican voters. They discuss the impact on future elections and also cover global updates on Sudan crisis, gun case involving the president's son, AI in Silicon Valley, and weather guarantees for travelers.

Jun 10, 2024 • 9min

What you need to know about COVID this summer, and how one dad’s quest to be a better father became a TV show

Yasmeen Khan discusses the impact of COVID vaccine program end. Israeli military rescue mission. One dad's journey to better fatherhood turned TV show. COVID variants and vaccination challenges highlighted.

May 17, 2024 • 10min

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

Yasmeen Khan guest hosts a discussion on the positive effects of same-sex marriage in the US, aviation law changes, and a spicy debate on whether tacos and burritos are sandwiches.

May 16, 2024 • 10min

How Trump’s criticism of judges triggers violent threats

Yasmeen Khan explores how Trump's criticism of judges incites violence. The Wall Street Journal contrasts Israeli TV war coverage with global perspective. Geologist unveils Mona Lisa landscape mystery. Impact of conflict on Israelis and jail visits replaced by video calls in Apple News app.

Jun 5, 2024 • 11min

Debunking stereotypes about birth order

Guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan, the podcast discusses how Attorney General Merrick Garland handles investigations into Trump, Biden, and Biden’s son Hunter amidst partisan hostility. It also explores a lawsuit blocking a grant program for Black women entrepreneurs and debunks stereotypes about birth order by highlighting the influence of family dynamics on personality development.

Jul 11, 2024 • 12min

The family secret that upended Alice Munro’s legacy, world leaders brace for a potential Trump return, and more

Washington Post reporter Emily Rauhala discusses fears of a Trump victory and NATO's support for Ukraine. Vox's Constance Grady reveals a family secret about Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro. Show also covers breakthrough lupus research.

Jun 18, 2024 • 11min

Inside one of America’s deadliest cities, and why some say FEMA isn’t doing enough about extreme heat and wildfires

Guest-host Yasmeen Khan delves into FEMA's lack of recognition of extreme heat and wildfires as major disasters. The podcast also explores St. Louis's high rate of unsolved murders and the therapeutic impact of the movie 'Inside Out 2'.

May 14, 2024 • 9min

Inside Rafah’s “horrifying” health crisis

Guest host Yasmeen Khan discusses the devastating health crisis in Rafah due to Israeli military operations. Topics include challenges faced by doctors, lab-grown meat bans, and the transformative plan for the WNBA with star rookies like Caitlin Clark.