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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 29, 2024 • 11min
Inside the deadly conditions for children in Gaza
Childbirth becomes a nightmare in war-ridden Gaza. Museums in the US close exhibits of Native American artifacts due to new regulations. A writer goes on a scientific journey to mend a broken heart.
Jan 26, 2024 • 12min
U.N. court declines to order cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
U.N.'s top court ruling on war in Gaza, journalism layoffs impacting morale, NFL conference championship games preview, the misconception of living in the Midwest for many Americans.
Jan 25, 2024 • 9min
The FAA’s good news and bad news for Boeing
FAA approves inspection criteria for grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes, but production expansion is on hold. Ohio law makes it harder for transgender candidates to run for office. Joel Embiid scores a career-high of 70 points in one game.
Jan 24, 2024 • 12min
Trump beat Haley in New Hampshire. What happens now?
This podcast discusses Trump's win over Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary. It also highlights the plans for a buffer zone in Gaza and the rising cancer rates among young adults. Additionally, it mentions Barbie's Ryan Gosling calling out the Oscars for snubbing Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie.
Jan 23, 2024 • 9min
Why this year’s Democratic race in New Hampshire is so weird
New Hampshire's Democratic race is described as weird, with Nikki Haley potentially benefiting from independent voters. The trial of the parents of a school shooter in Michigan is discussed. National Geographic explores new laws to improve animal welfare in America. The podcast also covers various news updates and legal changes.
Jan 22, 2024 • 10min
Why Trump’s new campaign playbook is so effective
This podcast explores Trump's effective campaign strategy and his ability to rally Republican voters despite impeachment and criminal charges. It also discusses the contrasting stances of Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden on supporting a Palestinian state. Additionally, it covers international news stories, including the death toll in Gaza, the burden of long COVID, and the achievement of Sanford women's basketball coach Tara Vanderveer.
Jan 19, 2024 • 9min
He survived one execution. He’s fighting to avoid another.
A man on death row who survived a botched execution discusses his fight to avoid another. A national-security journalist talks about what the government knows about UFOs. The podcast also covers topics like international politics, dangers of ultra processed foods, and concerns of big food companies.
Jan 18, 2024 • 10min
What’s next for Boeing after series of setbacks
Boeing's setbacks and manufacturing practices, surge of respiratory viruses, wealth accumulation by richest men, and upcoming article on Simone Biles.
Jan 17, 2024 • 10min
Gaza families are starving. Aid agencies want action.
Aid agencies report starvation in Gaza. Supreme Court cases about fishing could impact federal agencies. Tennis balls causing arm injuries. Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East discussed.
Jan 16, 2024 • 9min
Trump won Iowa in a landslide. What happens next?
This podcast discusses Trump's landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses and the implications for the upcoming primary in New Hampshire. It also covers the heroic actions of a principal in an Iowa school shooting. Additionally, it explores the rise in popularity of the Stanley Quencher water bottle through a partnership with women influencers in Utah.
