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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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Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
Two ways the Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate
The podcast discusses the potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, America's epidemic of chronic illness, and the discovery of genes linked to vegetarianism.
Oct 9, 2023 • 10min
What to know about the Israel-Hamas conflict
The podcast discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict, the environmental consequences of mining materials for EV batteries in Canada, and the world record-breaking marathon performance by Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum.
Oct 6, 2023 • 12min
Spotlight on the trailblazers hunting for climate solutions
The podcast discusses an app tackling food waste, healthcare workers reducing carbon footprint, and the rise of the AR-15 rifle in the US. It also explores the reasons behind the $7 latte price.
Oct 5, 2023 • 2min
Sneak Peek: America loves the AR-15. Here’s how that happened.
AR-15s have become a symbol of gun rights and mass shootings in the United States. Journalists explore the contrast between the Las Vegas shooting and the popularity of the rifle. They delve into the history and role of the AR-15 in violence.
Oct 5, 2023 • 11min
How one state cut health-care costs after a nasty fight
Indiana employers successfully limit hospital fees, inspiring other states. Activists push for change in identifying missing migrants in the Mediterranean. A Vermont town bans tourists due to an influx of influencers.
Oct 4, 2023 • 11min
What’s next after McCarthy ousted as House speaker
Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker raises questions about government shutdown and possible successors. Supreme Court to weigh whether disability activists can sue hotels after online searches. Fat Bear Week, a fun way to learn about nature and conservation, is back with furry contenders.
Oct 3, 2023 • 9min
“Learn to code,” they said. Then came AI.
Discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence on coding and the tech landscape, including the use of AI in programming and the future of coding jobs. Also explores the fading of the southern accent in Georgia and the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Oct 2, 2023 • 10min
Shutdown averted — for now. On to the next battle.
Matt Gaetz plans to oust Kevin McCarthy after a government shutdown was temporarily averted. The Supreme Court may alter how Americans interact on the internet. CNN discusses the man charged in Tupac Shakur's shooting death in 1996.
Sep 29, 2023 • 10min
What a looming government shutdown means for McCarthy
Explore the potential government shutdown and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's struggle to fund the government while saving his speakership. Discover tips for resuming student loan payments and the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia. Learn about the animal-free return of the Ringling Circus.
Sep 28, 2023 • 2min
Sneak Peek: The secret to finding joy in running
Martinus Evans, author of Slow AF Run Club, shares his inspiring journey of training for a marathon despite weighing 300 pounds. He discusses practical tips from his book and how running can bring joy even to 'back-of-the-packers'.
