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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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Mar 12, 2024 • 12min
The struggle to reunite families separated under Trump
The podcast covers the struggles in reuniting families separated under Trump's administration, the controversial publishing of Gabriel García Márquez's last novel by his sons, and the surprising findings of a World Bank study on the global gender gap.
Mar 11, 2024 • 12min
Netanyahu’s plan to invade Rafah: “We’re not going to leave”
Netanyahu plans to invade Rafah despite warnings, babies dying of syphilis in US, highs and lows of 2024 Oscars discussed in the podcast
Mar 8, 2024 • 11min
What to know about last night’s State of the Union address
President Biden defends his administration and confronts Trump in State of the Union address. Israel's war cabinet in internal conflict. Former president's upcoming criminal trial. Unusual filming approach for 'Io Capitano' and 'Godzilla Minus One' reimagines monster for Oscars nod.
Mar 7, 2024 • 12min
Wildfires have devastated Texas’s cattle industry
Previewing Biden’s State of the Union address, Texas wildfires devastate cattle industry, first American woman races solo around the world
Mar 6, 2024 • 10min
Nikki Haley’s campaign exit sets up a Biden-Trump rematch
Discussion on the aid drop into Gaza, Dartmouth men's basketball team unionizing, and voting from outer space
Mar 5, 2024 • 11min
What to watch on Super Tuesday
The podcast discusses the outcomes of Super Tuesday, North Korea's increased threat, and Singapore's exclusive deal for Taylor Swift concerts causing tension with neighboring nations.
Mar 4, 2024 • 10min
The U.S. push for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza
Vice President Kamala Harris calls for Gaza ceasefire and more aid. CNN reports on looming water crisis in a major city. Sports highlights include Caitlin Clark breaking records and LeBron James hitting 40,000 points in NBA.
Mar 1, 2024 • 8min
What we know about Palestinians killed near aid trucks
The podcast discusses the tragic incident in Gaza with over 110 Palestinians killed while trying to access aid, fears of a famine in Gaza, and first responders in Texas coping with recovering bodies from the Rio Grande. It also covers diverse news stories, border realities in Texas, and the mental strain on first responders, emphasizing the need for support.
Feb 29, 2024 • 11min
Republicans scramble as backlash over IVF ruling continues
Republicans scramble to minimize political fallout from controversial IVF ruling, Yale brings back standardized test scores for admissions, and Anthony Kim's return to golf generates excitement
Feb 28, 2024 • 9min
What counts as a machine gun? Supreme Court hears case.
Supreme Court debates bump stocks as machine guns, Egypt's stance on Palestinians, and how leap years prevent chaos.
