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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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Jun 17, 2024 • 11min
Why big concerts are getting canceled, a quest for the perfect mango, and more
Emily Stewart and Ahmed Ali Akbar discuss why musical acts are canceling big concert tours. Ahmed explores a wonderland for mango lovers. Topics include Supreme Court cases, extreme heatwaves, and challenges in concert ticket sales.
Jun 14, 2024 • 10min
Making sense of Elon Musk’s $45 billion pay package, what’s next now that the era of peak film and TV is over, and more
Entertainment disrupter Franklin Leonard discusses Hollywood's challenges and solutions. Elon Musk's $45B pay package approval and Paris Olympics' AC controversy are highlighted. Diversity and inclusion issues in Hollywood are explored, emphasizing revenue loss due to biases against minority communities.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 11min
Why some major retailers are finally starting to cut prices, tension inside the Supreme Court, and more
Wall Street Journal correspondent Jess Bravin discusses the intensifying strains within the Supreme Court as its term ends. Major retailers cutting prices amidst inflation concerns. American cricket gains attention with a Silicon Valley tech worker star player.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 10min
The political and personal fallout of Hunter Biden’s conviction, and Sandy Hook survivors graduate
Reporter Matt Viser discusses Hunter Biden's federal gun violations and the implications it has for politics and the Biden family. The podcast also covers the emotional graduation of Sandy Hook survivors from high school, highlighting their advocacy for change in gun violence issues.
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.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 11min
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon ordered to prison, and Pat Sajak’s final spin on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is ordered to prison for contempt of Congress. The podcast also covers allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Israel's military investigations, and Pat Sajak's farewell on 'Wheel of Fortune'.
Jun 6, 2024 • 11min
Zombie second mortgages are returning to threaten many American homes. Is yours at risk?
Dan Lamothe from The Washington Post discusses the challenges of U.S. aid missions and the resurgence of 'zombie mortgages'. The podcast also previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Mavericks.
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.
Jun 4, 2024 • 11min
Why do we dream? Here’s what modern science says.
An overview of recent news stories including COVID testimonies. The heated congressional hearing on virus origins. The future of India's politics with Modi's expected third term. Seven surprising facts about dreams and their meanings.
