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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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Apr 23, 2024 • 11min
More arrests of college students protesting the war in Gaza
Wall Street Journal reporter Jim Carlton discusses efforts in California to prevent a coastal train route from falling into the Pacific. The podcast also covers escalating protests on US college campuses regarding Gaza, potential TikTok ban, and other major news stories.
Apr 22, 2024 • 11min
Who is Juan Merchan, the judge in Trump’s hush-money trial?
Judge Juan Merchan, presiding over Trump's trial, rules against him. Drug shortages in America reach record high. Caesar salad debate. Podcast covers news like foreign aid, Israel's criticism, Supreme Court case, Taylor Swift's album success.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 11min
How guns became ubiquitous in the U.S. after Columbine
Therapist Megan McCoy discusses the impact of money on mental health. The podcast explores the rise of guns in America post-Columbine, highlighting increased accessibility and the frequency of school shootings. The episode also covers breakdancing's inclusion in the Olympics for the first time.
Apr 18, 2024 • 11min
Understanding the blame game over Gaza aid delays
Israel blocking aid items to Gaza, including crutches and chocolate croissants. Teen survivor of shooting incident shares his uphill battle. NASA confirms space-station debris crashed into a Florida home. Guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.
Apr 17, 2024 • 10min
Their ship hit the Key Bridge. Why are they stuck aboard?
Guest-host Yasmeen Khan discusses the challenges of stranded ship crew members post-crash. The podcast also touches on the wage gap in WNBA and NBA salaries, focusing on rising star Caitlin Clark. Additionally, the intriguing world of Lego theft and the booming black market for stolen Lego sets are explored.
Apr 16, 2024 • 10min
Supreme Court hears Jan. 6 case with implications for Trump
Washington Post reporter Ann Marimow discusses Supreme Court case on January 6 insurgents. Author Salman Rushdie shares his survival story from a 2022 attack in a new book. The episode covers Sudan's civil war and human rights concerns.
Apr 15, 2024 • 11min
Understanding the charges in Trump’s historic criminal trial
This podcast covers Trump's historic criminal trial and other pending cases, Iran attacking Israel, a military contractor facing trial for Abu Ghraib abuses, tax tips for the deadline, and unusual tax deductions attempted by people. Guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.
Apr 12, 2024 • 11min
Why the O.J. Simpson trial still matters
Topics covered include the aftermath of the Israeli raid in Gaza, the cultural impact of the O.J. Simpson trial, a cautionary tale of a financial scam, and concerns about the future of the children's show 'Bluey'.
Apr 11, 2024 • 10min
What the judge will ask jurors in Trump hush-money case
Erica Orden from Politico describes the selection process for Trump's first criminal trial. NPR shares a harrowing story of a Nigerian family after a kidnapping. USA Today reports on the first non-American astronaut landing on the moon.
Apr 10, 2024 • 10min
Delayed student financial aid leaves millions in limbo
Guest Haley Messenger, NBC News journalist, discusses the impact of delayed student financial aid on millions of families. The podcast covers a climate-case victory by Swiss women, Tara VanDerveer's retirement as the winningest college basketball coach, and how NCAA women's finals beat men's ratings but received significantly less TV money.
