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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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Nov 28, 2023 • 9min
Why rap lyrics are evidence in the Young Thug trial
Temporary truce in Gaza praised by aid agencies, concern over future violence. Rapper Young Thug's trial includes use of lyrics as evidence. Tips on choosing charities for Giving Tuesday.
Nov 27, 2023 • 9min
Qatar says Israel, Hamas agreed to extend truce for two days
Hostage and prisoner releases in Gaza amid hopes of truce extension. Tips to reduce materialism in kids. US airlines losing 2 million suitcases a year, some ending up in an unusual store in Alabama.
Nov 17, 2023 • 11min
Blackouts in Gaza as Israel continues to block fuel
The podcast covers the fuel shortage in Gaza and its impact on hospitals, the UN's concerns about food and water shortages, and the potential breakdown of civil order. Other topics include Israeli fuel block, Pelosi home break-in conviction, Supreme Court ruling on drag show law, Santos campaign finance violation, and a global summit addressing Earth's plastic problem. The debate over limiting plastic production and managing plastic waste is also discussed, along with the inspiring story of the youngest Division One coach and insights from a former NASA astronaut.
Nov 16, 2023 • 11min
The economy is looking good. Why don’t Americans believe it?
Polls show Americans don’t feel they’re doing well economically; a militia has caused chaos in Sudan; travel expert tips for holiday flying.
Nov 15, 2023 • 12min
Biden and Xi are meeting. Here’s what’s on the line.
Biden and Xi meeting for the first time in a year, 5 things to pay attention to. Scrutiny of a home-birth midwife after a baby's death. How management at a restaurant responds to one-star reviews.
Nov 14, 2023 • 9min
Where Hamas gets its money
This podcast covers the complicated web of funding for Hamas and how they used cryptocurrency. It also discusses the increasing dangers for newborns in the U.S. The rare Titanic dinner menu sheds new light on life on board the doomed vessel.
Nov 13, 2023 • 11min
Hospitals fail in Gaza as Israel presses into cities
Israeli ground troops press further into cities in Gaza, causing a crisis in hospitals. The Wall Street Journal investigates the promotion of less-experienced pilots and the safety concerns it raises. NBC reports on the sighting of an endangered egg-laying mammal after 60 years.
Nov 10, 2023 • 10min
Beyond Gaza, violence grows in the West Bank
The podcast explores the escalating violence in the West Bank, touching on attacks against Palestinians by Israeli settlers and troops. It also covers a scandal involving Michigan's football team and a sign-stealing scheme, as well as a bizarre tenant dispute surrounding an Airbnb rental.
Nov 9, 2023 • 12min
Americans who just left Gaza describe a region in crisis
An American nurse and another U.S. citizen who recently left Gaza describe the desperate situation there and worry about the people they left behind. The podcast also discusses fake pornography at a high school in New Jersey and the departure of pandas from the national zoo.
Nov 8, 2023 • 10min
What last night’s election results might mean for 2024
US election results show wins for abortion rights supporters, while Biden's support for Israel leads to drop in Arab American voter support. Potential collision course between weakened Biden and criminally indicted Trump. Discussion on the Republican field for 2024 and the possibility of a Biden-Trump rematch.
