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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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Apr 2, 2024 • 10min
Birth-control misinformation is rampant online, doctors say
Lauren Weber discusses how patients make birth-control decisions based on social media misinformation. Astronaut Loral O'Hara shares her experience of living in space and how it changes her dreams.

Apr 1, 2024 • 9min
Protesters in Israel demand Netanyahu’s resignation
Amy Leah Potter, a nurse with Doctors Without Borders, shares the toll of war on children in Gaza. Americans seek political reform. Controversial LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey profiles. Final Four matchups in March Madness discussed.

Mar 29, 2024 • 13min
Why more schools are banning cellphones
Journalist Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detainment in Russia, schools banning cellphones, and Taylor Crumpton arguing Beyoncé's country roots are discussed in this episode.

Mar 28, 2024 • 9min
Stories of the victims of the Baltimore bridge collapse
Russell Dorsey joins to talk about Major League Baseball. Stories of victims in the Baltimore collapse tragedy. Israeli debate on military draft for ultra-Orthodox men. Legal settlement, racist harassment, and MLB season opener details.

Mar 27, 2024 • 12min
What’s next after the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
Investigators are probing if dirty fuel contributed to the Baltimore bridge collapse. Fentanyl's influence in swing states. Turkey seizes homes post-earthquake. Vox explores downsides of self-improvement obsession.

Mar 26, 2024 • 11min
The Supreme Court case that could limit abortion pills
Shefali Luthra, a health reporter from The 19th, discusses the Supreme Court case on abortion pill limitations. Topics include reproductive rights, FDA challenges, and anti-abortion perspectives. The podcast also covers sports betting concerns, a unique tray-racing competition in Paris, and the surge in gambling addiction calls post-legalization.

Mar 25, 2024 • 10min
How the deadly terror attack in Russia exposes Putin
A deep dive into the deadly terror attack in Moscow revealing security vulnerabilities in Russia. Biden's plan to forgive billions in student debt discussed. Tips on improving bracket predictions for NCAA basketball tournament provided.

Mar 22, 2024 • 10min
What you need to know about big changes to real estate
Real estate industry is going through big changes impacting homebuyers and sellers. Trump's involvement in January 6 is shaping his campaign. The Ghost Army's deception in WWII receives high honor. Podcast also covers UN resolution, legal actions, and a historic pig kidney transplant.

Mar 21, 2024 • 14min
Trump’s legal and money troubles come to a head
Exploring Trump's legal and financial challenges, Biden's push for electric vehicles, March Madness excitement from an Apple News editor, and more in this engaging episode.

Mar 20, 2024 • 10min
Former Nickelodeon stars discuss abuse allegations
Former Nickelodeon stars discuss abuse allegations from the 90s and early 2000s, with a focus on sexual abuse and exploitation in the entertainment industry. The podcast also delves into bidet sales surge during the pandemic and the economic implications of cooling inflation.