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Apr 5, 2024 • 11min
The new magic number for retirement planning, and how to see the eclipse
Apple News sports editor Haley O’Shaughnessy discusses the significance of the women’s Final Four in NCAA basketball, pointing out the inequalities faced by female players. The episode also touches on the upcoming total solar eclipse and retirement savings tips.
Apr 4, 2024 • 10min
America bet big on sports gambling. The backlash is here.
CNN's Sebastian Shukla discusses xenophobia in Russia post-terror attack. WSJ's Joshua Robinson explains consequences of America's sports gambling. NASA aims for unified moon time. Covering Gaza attack, Trump legal issues, and more.
Apr 3, 2024 • 10min
José Andrés on aid-worker killings and Gaza’s food crisis
Renowned chef José Andrés discusses aid worker killings in Gaza and the challenges of humanitarian work. The podcast also covers Disney shareholder drama and the difficulty Republicans face in winning over Black voters. It sheds light on global news events and updates on various topics.
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.
