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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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Oct 18, 2023 • 8min
What’s known about the deadly blast at a Gaza hospital
The podcast discusses the conflicting claims about the cause of the deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza and its impact on President Biden's visit. It also explores Qatar's role in hostage negotiations, Israel's prisoner swap policy, and touches on other news stories.
Oct 17, 2023 • 9min
Why many Israelis are so angry at Netanyahu
Criticism of Netanyahu in Israel amidst the conflict with Hamas, Biden's visit to Israel, and the US-Israel alliance. Plus, updates on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the creation of the largest-ever map of the human brain.
Oct 16, 2023 • 9min
Gaza conditions worsen as Israel prepares a ground invasion
Gaza conditions worsen as Israel prepares for invasion. Aging U.S. states offer to pay student loans. A teenager with autism creates a symphony.
Oct 13, 2023 • 11min
What to know at a critical moment in the Israel-Hamas war
The podcast discusses an American family trapped in Gaza and the war-crimes laws that could apply to the conflict between Hamas and Israel. It also highlights tips on how to avoid social-media misinformation about the war.
Oct 12, 2023 • 11min
Blinken visits Mideast as Israel mobilizes for war
Podcast discusses Israel-Hamas conflict, personal account of journalist during cross border attack. Idaho's abortion ban and lack of support for expecting parents. Closure of maternal mortality review program in Idaho. AI's potential in Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Oct 11, 2023 • 11min
Understanding the history of Gaza and who controls it
The podcast discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the historical and current situation in Gaza, the challenges faced by displaced people, the use of prisoners as click workers to train AI systems, and the possibility of adding new sports to the 2028 Olympics.
Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
Two ways the Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate
The podcast discusses the potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, America's epidemic of chronic illness, and the discovery of genes linked to vegetarianism.
Oct 9, 2023 • 10min
What to know about the Israel-Hamas conflict
The podcast discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict, the environmental consequences of mining materials for EV batteries in Canada, and the world record-breaking marathon performance by Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum.
Oct 6, 2023 • 12min
Spotlight on the trailblazers hunting for climate solutions
The podcast discusses an app tackling food waste, healthcare workers reducing carbon footprint, and the rise of the AR-15 rifle in the US. It also explores the reasons behind the $7 latte price.
Oct 5, 2023 • 2min
Sneak Peek: America loves the AR-15. Here’s how that happened.
AR-15s have become a symbol of gun rights and mass shootings in the United States. Journalists explore the contrast between the Las Vegas shooting and the popularity of the rifle. They delve into the history and role of the AR-15 in violence.
