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Apple News Today
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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Apple News TodayThe true toll of the Los Angeles fires
From Apple News In Conversation: In January 2025, catastrophic wildfires tore through Los Angeles, destroying entire neighborhoods and leaving devastation that…
Apple News TodayMachado gave Trump her Nobel medal. He still won’t support her.
President Trump met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House. The Wall Street Journal’s Vera Bergengruen breaks…
Apple News TodayHow Elon Musk sparked a global backlash over his Grok chatbot
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot caused global outrage after it flooded X with sexually explicit images. Raphael Satter of Reuters joins to discuss how the photos…
Apple News TodayThousands feared dead as protests engulf Iran
President Trump said help is on the way to Iran as protesters face a brutal government crackdown. The Atlantic’s Arash Azizi explains what might come…
Apple News TodayHow ICE accountability has changed under Trump
After the shooting of Renee Good, officials and the public have called for greater accountability for ICE agents. Julia Ainsley of NBC News explains how…
Apple News TodayPowell’s stunning rebuke to Trump as DOJ launches criminal probe
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In response, Powell issued an extraordinary public rebuke…
Apple News TodayTrump didn’t take military action against Venezuela in his first term. Here’s what changed.
From Apple News In Conversation: The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela has raised many questions about what’s actually driving the Trump…
Apple News TodayAnother shooting sparks anger as ICE protests grow
Federal agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection shot two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. ABC News has the latest. Meanwhile, Minnesota…
Apple News TodayA woman is shot and killed by an ICE agent. What to know.
An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Sofia Barnett explains why local and federal authorities…
Apple News TodayWhy this year’s flu season feels so much worse
Health-care subsidies that millions of Americans depend on for insurance have officially expired. The Washington Post’s Peter Whoriskey joins to discuss…
Apple News TodayInside Maduro’s defiant first day in court
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Monday. Eric Tucker of the Associated Press breaks down the…
Apple News TodayWhat’s next after Trump vows to “run” Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. is in charge in Venezuela after American forces carried out strikes in the country and captured President Nicolás Maduro…
Apple News TodayRebroadcast: The secret to finding joy in running
From Apple News In Conversation: This is an episode from our archives. Martinus Evans did not have an easy start to running. Weighing over 300 pounds, he set…
Apple News TodayRebroadcast: An FBI agent went undercover in America’s extremist groups. Here’s what he learned.
This episode from our Apple News In Conversation archives is our most-listened-to interview of the year. It was originally published in June 2025. In his…
Apple News TodayWhat Trump’s tariffs mean for holiday shopping
It’s the first holiday season since President Trump’s tariffs came into effect. NBC’s Kayla Steinberg explains why some shoppers received a…
Apple News TodayWhy the Epstein files raised more questions than answers
The Department of Justice released a trove of heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel explains why they left…
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The best music, movies, and TV of 2025
From Apple News In Conversation: The end of the year is a moment to reflect on the art and culture that stood out. Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu…
Apple News TodayWhat to know about the suspected Brown University shooter
Police say the man suspected of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at Brown University is dead. NBC News reports on how he is also suspected of the killing…
Apple News TodayTrump says he’s fixing the economy. Voters are still unhappy.
In a prime-time address, President Trump said the economy has vastly improved since he took office. The Washington Post’s Jacob Bogage joins to discuss…
Apple News TodayWhy Republicans are struggling to unify on health care
House Republican leadership says there will be no vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire. Politico’s Jordain Carney joins…
Apple News TodayRob Reiner’s impact on American politics and culture
Authorities in Los Angeles will soon consider charges in the killing of iconic film director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer. Politico reports on…
Apple News TodayHow a mass shooting shook Australia’s Jewish community
Australians are in shock after two gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach in Sydney, killing at least 15 people. CBS News reports that the suspects are a father and…
Apple News TodayHow RFK Jr.’s tumultuous past has shaped his convictions
From Apple News In Conversation: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of the most influential — and controversial &mdash…
Apple News TodayInside the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s alliance with Trump
Venezuela’s opposition leader made a daring escape to Oslo shortly after the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony. The Wall Street Journal’s Vera…
Apple News TodayWhy the U.S. just seized a massive oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast
The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, in an escalation in tensions between Caracas and Washington. Bloomberg’s Eric Martin explains how the move…
Apple News TodayThe world’s first teen social-media ban is here. Could the U.S. be next?
Australia’s social-media ban for under-16s takes effect today. NBC News reports on how the law is dividing Australians between those who see it as an…
Apple News TodayThe affordability problem Trump can’t escape
President Trump used to talk about the economy a lot more. As his poll numbers slip, he might have to again. Josh Dawsey, reporter at the Wall Street Journal…
Apple News TodayInside the blockbuster Hollywood deal that could upend streaming
Netflix announced it is acquiring Warner Brothers. Los Angeles Times reporter Meg James details how the deal could upend the movie business in unprecedented…
Apple News Today‘The Rest Is History’ hosts on their top moments from America’s past
From Apple News In Conversation: At a time when interest in history is surging, millions of listeners are tuning in to hear historians Dominic Sandbrook and…
Apple News TodayHow MAGA is coming around to Trump’s military attacks abroad
President Trump suggested that a land strike in Venezuela may be imminent. Politico’s Megan Messerly joins to discuss how the MAGA camp is getting used…
Apple News TodayWhat’s uniting Trump and Hegseth amid mounting GOP scrutiny
A Pentagon inspector general reportedly concluded that Pete Hegseth violated regulations when he shared sensitive information over Signal. The Wall Street…
Apple News TodayThe major questions facing Hegseth over a Caribbean strike
Pressure is mounting for transparency on a “double tap” boat strike in the Caribbean that critics say may constitute a war crime. NBC News reports…
Apple News TodayThe “world is watching”: Trump faces a big test in Tennessee
People in Tennessee are voting to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. House. The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher explains why the GOP-leaning district is competitive…
Apple News TodayHere’s where your Black Friday returns really end up
A strike against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean has prompted bipartisan scrutiny. The Washington Post’s Alex Horton details why lawmakers on both…
Apple News TodayRebroadcast: Should you cut ties with a family member? A therapist offers advice.
From Apple News In Conversation: This is an episode from our archives. Even before the divisive presidential election, family estrangement was on the rise…
Apple News TodaySamin Nosrat doesn’t love Thanksgiving food. Here’s what she says will improve it.
From Apple News In Conversation: With the release of her James Beard Award–winning cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat catapulted to…
Apple News TodayTrump reveals his plan for ending the war in Ukraine
A proposed peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine would require major concessions from Kyiv. The Wall Street Journal’s Alexander Ward joins…
Apple News TodayWhy the fate of the U.S. economy could depend on this company
Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Greg Ip of the Wall Street Journal breaks down how the chipmaker is driving the U.S. economy. The…
Apple News TodayWhat happens now the Epstein files are being forced open
Lawmakers in Washington voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files. USA Today reports on what comes next. President Trump says he opposes extending…
Apple News TodayWhy Trump is rolling out the red carpet for the Saudi crown prince
President Trump is set to meet with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. Semafor’s Matthew Martin explains how the…
Apple News TodayInside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s spectacular fallout with Trump
Late on Sunday, President Trump reversed course and is now backing a vote compelling the DOJ to release more documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. The issue…
Apple News TodayShe documents war’s darkest truths — then returns home to her family
From Apple News In Conversation: Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario has spent the past two decades on the front lines of many of the…
Apple News TodayThe swipe-fee settlement that could spell trouble for your rewards card
Merchants could soon decline popular premium credit cards as part of a settlement between Visa and Mastercard. Josyana Joshua of Bloomberg explains why that…
Apple News TodayTrump is named in new Epstein emails. What happens next?
It was a busy day in Washington, as lawmakers worked to reopen the government and immediately dealt with the fallout of Trump being named in Epstein emails…
Apple News TodayThe shutdown is nearly over. The fight over health care isn’t.
The deal to reopen the government does not include an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies, which Democrats had been holding out for. Politico’s…
Apple News TodayWhy flight cancellations could drag on long after the shutdown ends
The Senate passed a deal to end the shutdown, but air travel could take a while to recover even after the government reopens. The Washington Post’s Lori…
Apple News TodayHow senators finally came to a deal that could end the shutdown
The Senate advanced a deal that would end the shutdown on a rare Sunday session, after several Democrats backed the package. Axios explains what happened…
Apple News TodayThe hidden dangers of being pregnant in America
From Apple News In Conversation: The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations — and, according to the CDC, more…
Apple News TodayNancy Pelosi’s legacy after nearly four decades in Congress
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire after nearly 40 years in Congress. The San Francisco Chronicle reports she led the Democratic Party…
Apple News TodayShutdown forces airports into unprecedented flight reductions
The Trump administration has ordered a reduction in flights at 40 major airports across the country. Reuters reports on how the flight cuts could begin as soon…
Apple News TodayDemocrats won big in the elections. Here’s what you missed.
Democrats won big in last night’s election results. Zohran Mamdani won the race for New York mayor, and there were victories in the New Jersey and…
Apple News TodayFood aid is cut in half for millions as the shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says it will partially restore SNAP food aid to tens of millions of recipients. NPR reports there could be lengthy delays in receiving…
Apple News TodayThere are major elections this week. Here’s what to watch for.
Tuesday is Election Day, and voters are deciding on contests for governor and mayor, and new congressional maps. NPR reports what the results might mean for…
Apple News TodayThe little-known official quietly driving Trump’s second term
From Apple News In Conversation: Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, has become one of the most influential figures shaping…
Apple News TodayHow ties to Epstein finally brought down a disgraced prince
King Charles stripped his brother Prince Andrew of his last royal title and will evict him from his mansion. The BBC has the full story. Trump and Chinese…
Apple News TodayWhat the Fed’s latest cut reveals about state of the economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again but Fed Chair Jerome Powell had a warning for Wall Street. The Wall Street Journal reports rates are now at their…
Apple News TodayJamaica’s “storm of the century” inflicts catastrophic damage
Jamaica is contending with the aftermath of a historic hurricane. The BBC reports on the damage. Tens of millions of Americans could lose their food stamps by…
Apple News TodayA massive hurricane bears down on Jamaica today. What to know.
Hurricane Melissa made made its way toward Jamaica on Tuesday as sustained winds topped 160 mph. The Weather Channel is tracking the storm live. Trump wants to…
Apple News TodayHow Canada’s “Reagan ad” reignited Trump’s trade war
It’s a big week for international trade as the presidents of the U.S. and China prepare to meet. Bloomberg reports that the two sides have agreed to a…
Apple News TodayHow Zohran Mamdani is already changing politics
From Apple News In Conversation: Zohran Mamdani is leading New York City’s mayoral race by double digits. But not long ago, the democratic socialist was…