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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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Jan 10, 2024 • 10min
Inside the aviation industry’s rough start to 2024
The podcast discusses the recent aviation industry emergencies, including a mid-flight break and a plane bursting into flames. It also covers the recovery of the industry from the pandemic, safety concerns, extremist violence, immigration politics, and reveals the prevalence of microplastics in bottled drinking water and its health implications.
Jan 9, 2024 • 10min
How the U.S. is trying to keep the Gaza war from spreading
U.S. officials worry about Gaza war spreading to Lebanon. Wrongfully convicted individuals in Michigan denied compensation. Welsh mouse tidies up for fun.
Jan 8, 2024 • 10min
New evidence found in Alaska Airlines flight investigation
Recovered key part in Alaska Airlines flight investigation. Google's decision on ending third-party cookies and its impact on advertisers and Chrome users. Preview of national college-football championship between Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies.
Jan 5, 2024 • 10min
How Republicans and Democrats see Jan. 6 differently
Podcast discusses the differing views of Republicans and Democrats regarding the January 6 attack. Some cities are eliminating parking minimums. Couples therapist, Esther Perel, gives relationship advice.
Jan 4, 2024 • 8min
New fears of famine in Gaza as war rages
Topics discussed in this podcast include the scarcity of food in Gaza and the potential for famine, court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, predictions for 2024 political and cultural events, and a 13-year-old Tetris champion.
Jan 3, 2024 • 9min
Survivor stories from the heroic Japan Airlines evacuation
A flawless evacuation of a Japan Airlines flight that caught fire saved all 379 people on board. Federal prisons avoid autopsies and investigations by attributing detainee deaths to natural causes. The Professional Women's Hockey League came together in just six months. Humans are causing significant changes to the moon, leading researchers to declare a new lunar epoch.
Jan 2, 2024 • 8min
The Trump campaign faces its first real test
Donald Trump's 2024 campaign quietly built a grassroots juggernaut in Iowa; New laws on gun access, 401(k) plans, and Mickey Mouse's copyright; Vox explains the importance of being bad at new hobbies.
Dec 22, 2023 • 10min
The U.S. economy is weird, but not in a bad way
The podcast explores the unusual state of the U.S. economy in 2023, with steady GDP growth and low unemployment despite the pandemic. It also discusses surprising findings about the best-performing country's economy. Furthermore, it highlights the unexpected warmth expected in the Midwest during the Christmas season. Lastly, it showcases 84 sentences that provide a comprehensive overview of 2023 events.
Dec 21, 2023 • 11min
Christians in Bethlehem cancel festivities as Gaza war rages
This podcast discusses the cancellation of Christmas festivities in Bethlehem in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. It also explores the gun industry's suicide problem, the implications of men taking parental leave, and the reality of returning online purchases.
Dec 20, 2023 • 10min
Why a Colorado court is blocking Trump from the ballot
Colorado Supreme Court blocks Trump from ballot, Yemen's Houthis attacking ships, Sean 'Diddy' Combs downfall, Minnesota's new flag
