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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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Dec 5, 2023 • 9min
The horror of babies left behind in a Gaza hospital
A nurse in Gaza shares a disturbing account of newborn babies left behind in a Gaza hospital during the war, resulting in their tragic deaths. The podcast also covers insights on the housing market and Julia Louis-Dreyfus' podcast 'Wiser Than Me' where she interviews older women.

Dec 4, 2023 • 12min
These Ukrainian teens could help convict Putin on war crimes
Ukrainian teens, Escapees from Russia, potential witnesses of war crimes by Putin. Interviews with Ukrainian teenagers who narrowly escaped Russia, and their testimony could be used to prove Putin committed war crimes. Climate summit promises to tackle food's role in climate change. The Atlantic argues for making friends outside of your age group.

Dec 1, 2023 • 11min
Why Israel detains so many Palestinians
Fighting resumes between Israel and Hamas, with a focus on detained Palestinians. The lack of regulation in the cosmetics industry and its impact on marginalized communities. A children's movie inspires the name for a rare atmospheric phenomenon.

Nov 30, 2023 • 10min
Controversy over holding a climate summit in oil-rich UAE
Henry Kissinger's successes and controversies are discussed. The controversy around hosting a climate summit in oil-rich UAE is debated. Casey McIntyre's efforts to eliminate medical debt are explored. TV shows about second-chance romances are spotlighted.

Nov 29, 2023 • 9min
How Rosalynn Carter changed the mental-health conversation
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's impact on the mental health conversation, her fight against discrimination, and efforts to secure funding for initiatives. Supreme Court case potential impact on government agencies. Technology's influence on bowling.

Nov 28, 2023 • 9min
Why rap lyrics are evidence in the Young Thug trial
Temporary truce in Gaza praised by aid agencies, concern over future violence. Rapper Young Thug's trial includes use of lyrics as evidence. Tips on choosing charities for Giving Tuesday.

Nov 27, 2023 • 9min
Qatar says Israel, Hamas agreed to extend truce for two days
Hostage and prisoner releases in Gaza amid hopes of truce extension. Tips to reduce materialism in kids. US airlines losing 2 million suitcases a year, some ending up in an unusual store in Alabama.

Nov 17, 2023 • 11min
Blackouts in Gaza as Israel continues to block fuel
The podcast covers the fuel shortage in Gaza and its impact on hospitals, the UN's concerns about food and water shortages, and the potential breakdown of civil order. Other topics include Israeli fuel block, Pelosi home break-in conviction, Supreme Court ruling on drag show law, Santos campaign finance violation, and a global summit addressing Earth's plastic problem. The debate over limiting plastic production and managing plastic waste is also discussed, along with the inspiring story of the youngest Division One coach and insights from a former NASA astronaut.

Nov 16, 2023 • 11min
The economy is looking good. Why don’t Americans believe it?
Polls show Americans don’t feel they’re doing well economically; a militia has caused chaos in Sudan; travel expert tips for holiday flying.

Nov 15, 2023 • 12min
Biden and Xi are meeting. Here’s what’s on the line.
Biden and Xi meeting for the first time in a year, 5 things to pay attention to. Scrutiny of a home-birth midwife after a baby's death. How management at a restaurant responds to one-star reviews.