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Trump says he’s not defying court orders. A judge says otherwise.
18 mrt 202516 min<p>Hamas <a href="https://apple.news/AmUZ4PXl2Q9OUIdGdR0I_fQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">accused</a> Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement early Tuesday after a wave of military strikes in Gaza killed more than 400 people, Palestinian authorities said.</p><p>A federal judge pressed Justice Department officials to explain why flights carrying Venezuelan migrants were allowed to land in El Salvador despite a ruling he issued to turn the flights back. <a href="https://apple.news/ALh_39ZbQR4CsDU7_IzC9Xg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ABC News</a> reports that the judge was skeptical of the administration’s argument justifying its action. </p><p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ATVbMsvUcSiO1aMZ7sKgJfg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Shelby Holliday joins to explain what’s happened with Trump’s plan to temporarily house migrants at Guantánamo Bay.</p><p>Eric Umansky of <a href="https://apple.news/AH2KihdbIQoaJE5MWvY50Wg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ProPublica</a> examines a secretive NYPD unit and how it earned the support of New York City’s mayor.</p><p>Plus, a Houston-area midwife was <a href="https://apple.news/Aqe2AU74rRXmgJKbxQNEffQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">arrested</a> for allegedly performing illegal abortions, the astronauts stuck in space for nine months are on their way <a href="https://apple.news/AmtyXMi5PRE6gvTYU--IAoA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">back</a> to Earth, and how real-life companies named “Lumon” are <a href="https://apple.news/Abwd6TbiASdCNbntr2nh8ow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">responding</a> to the hit show <i>Severance</i>.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Why immigration agents detained tourists and green-card holders
17 mrt 202513 min<p>The U.S. apprehended and deported valid visa and green-card holders over the past few months. <a href="https://apple.news/AEMBc3NA0QKWMlNgFOr1PTA">Newsweek</a> reports that among them was a doctor from Brown University’s medical school. <a href="https://apple.news/ArwLEQwJIRbmwoI0vKRKhiw">Business Insider </a>says the administration’s hardline immigration policy and trade war are scaring away tourists.</p> <p>Trump invoked a <a href="https://apple.news/A48yowR5fTrevcmh7F08yEQ">wartime law</a> to deport hundreds of migrants allegedly affiliated with a Venezuelan gang over the weekend. <a href="https://apple.news/A-u99M6zQTkGpLO45tp4XeA">NBC News</a> reports that a judge blocked the law’s use, but not before the deportations had already taken place.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Ahn9FU2QxSNiZnwDUSsaTZQ">Washington Post</a>’s Meagan Flynn explains how the congressional spending bill could have broad impacts on Washington, D.C.</p> <p>Plus, deadly <a href="https://apple.news/ACxF6feBQT8-zL17x-xSyZQ">weather</a> claimed the lives of dozens of people across the country, the U.S. carried out <a href="https://apple.news/A3I-BrUP1R3W30PA0w4qstg">airstrikes</a> against Houthi rebels, and the NCAA <a href="https://apple.news/A7f9Pm-gbTX-rYmGiYJHqBw">men’s</a> and<a href="https://apple.news/APGySl9GmTjG3i8HHa2Mj2g"> women’s </a>basketball tournament brackets are set.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
The key Democrats forming a resistance to Trump
14 mrt 202514 min<p>On today’s show: David Weigel of <a href="https://apple.news/AVY8SkYwrTgujJJeoClZ7Bw">Semafor</a> joins to talk about the various responses to the Trump administration from Democrats and those forming an early opposition to his moves.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Plus, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer <a href="https://apple.news/AQs8ddWvwQp-1GDDo3nZrsw">changes</a> his position and backs the GOP’s funding bill, Trump’s effort to <a href="https://apple.news/AxgdupyJLSdiB7TYwz3msXQ">ban</a> birthright citizenship<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>makes it to the Supreme Court, and Donatella Versace <a href="https://apple.news/AfuCKyH00RsyI40NkVE_4tQ">steps down</a>.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Protests, arson, trade-ins: inside the Tesla backlash
13 mrt 202515 min<p> In recent weeks, there's been rising consumer backlash against Tesla. The <a href="https://apple.news/ADx4tDFpISp-45CX2d1pEzA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Becky Peterson explains how Elon Musk's role in Trump's government is impacting his businesses.</p><p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Aeb06B9x5TwKqINjqPo0_bQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>’s Mary Beth Sheridan examines Trump’s relationship with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.</p><p>A judge says Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will <a href="https://apple.news/AjzIuPaswQmm3rOlyOh5cIg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">remain</a> in a Louisiana immigration jail for now. There's been widespread condemnation of his arrest by human rights lawyers and first amendment experts, but Democrats in Congress haven't fully rallied around his case.</p><p>Plus, The White House <a href="https://apple.news/A7Is4YPnDR9GgG5IUSLW0LQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">withdraws its nomination </a>of anti-vaccine activist Dave Weldon for director of the CDC, why a congressional hearing came to an <a href="https://apple.news/AZ4x-cgrXQ8yLZv7JLaHfMA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">abrupt end</a> over gender identity, and the surprising <a href="https://apple.news/AcHHIwpPoRT6D4jFYNWXnWg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">outcome</a> of Greenland’s election.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Amid the tariff frenzy, what are Trump’s actual goals?
12 mrt 202515 min<p>On today’s show: Daniel Flatley of <a href="https://apple.news/AjkvjkLhrTwqW81uefZOeNw">Bloomberg News</a> explains Trump’s tariff policies and some of the economic pressures around them.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A0IFOZzkHQaievQDLDU8l8Q">The Guardian</a> examines why the Department of Education is investigating allegations of antisemitism on college campuses.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ApBdNb-LkQu-wDOsIsTZWbw">CNN</a>’s Deidre McPhillips looks at what happened the last time the U.S. faced a significant measles outbreak — and the valuable lessons learned from the public-health response.</p> <p>Plus, the House <a href="https://apple.news/A3LG_JX4vQdeVfoYwClmgoA">passed</a> a stopgap funding measure to avert a government shutdown, Ukraine <a href="https://apple.news/AfK16mIjPTbKElpCr9FZR1w">agreed</a> to a ceasefire proposal, and the NTSB <a href="https://apple.news/ASuvy9ZmSTtuBkrmOItULsQ">released</a> its preliminary report on the D.C. plane crash.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
How Trump’s obsession with Canada has changed its politics
11 mrt 202515 min<p>On today’s show: Immigration authorities arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who led demonstrations on campus. <a href="https://apple.news/AY3J5wNpSQa2My4QcKpYgTQ">NBC News</a> reports on how Trump has promised that it’s the first of many such arrests to come.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AAJjTPBXPQ2S4IQNhMiOtmg">Amanda Coletta</a>, Canada correspondent for the <a href="https://apple.news/AACaZiXeJT92x7N4BBqR9Og">Washington Post</a>, explains how Trump’s actions have affected politics in the country.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Justine Calma, science reporter with <a href="https://apple.news/AH4FbpnQTR-qOR9zZAU21Tw">The Verge</a>, joins to discuss the impact of cuts at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Plus, the Supreme Court will hear a case <a href="https://apple.news/AATEjxFYVR0SvfmkVWUtboQ">challenging</a> a ban on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors, U.S. fentanyl death rates are <a href="https://apple.news/AbjiDXlv8TH-KUEHdIppDkA">dropping</a>, and <a href="https://apple.news/AeGCdGFw7Qo6TolQHgdzQ0A">relief</a> may be at hand for sufferers of long COVID who lost their sense of smell.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Why RFK Jr. wants to ban Trump’s favorite drink
10 mrt 202513 min<p>On today’s show: House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown scheduled for Friday. <a href="https://apple.news/A9-LqytW8QE6osjHMcJpORQ">NBC News</a> reports that Trump is on board but that it’s unclear if Republicans have the votes to pass the bill in either chamber.</p> <p>Sanne Wass, a reporter in Denmark for <a href="https://apple.news/ASsmi5bXhS8O9k2FTGUbU-Q">Bloomberg</a>, joins to discuss how Trump’s comments about taking over Greenland have shaken up the territory’s upcoming elections.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Aqou_LZX0RUe5BdvAxkwO-g">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Kristina Peterson explains the push to eliminate soda from SNAP benefits.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Plus, the measles outbreak in Texas gets <a href="https://apple.news/A_xXbI_OwRLO1XLO4hy0_lg">worse</a>, violence in Syria has killed more than 1,300 in just <a href="https://apple.news/A9NrOXtZKT2WXgi5glCOUUA">a few days</a>, and Canada’s Liberal Party <a href="https://apple.news/Axj4nKEvuQ32WfguCH5-NNQ">chooses</a> Trudeau’s successor.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Speaker Johnson has a roommate — and he has a big agenda
7 mrt 202512 min<p>On today’s show: Aaron Wiener of the <a href="https://apple.news/ApGBBBTUbT06tc_mZd0hqZA">Washington Post</a> joins to discuss the confusion among federal workers as some returned to offices with <a href="https://apple.news/A49r0ycjvRTCYhRxpou3J_A">canceled leases</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A_FaHNi-1RMqHi_KQ2Dvk_w">ProPublica</a>’s Joshua Kaplan explains how an evangelical pastor and House Speaker Mike Johnson came to share a home in Washington, D.C.</p> <p>Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins joins this week’s Apple News <a href="https://apple.news/A579TrvOjTSOCReCJOf_jdg">In Conversation</a> to talk about a bitter succession drama in the Murdoch family.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Plus, Trump <a href="https://apple.news/A27acfzXyTKmwq4GKeA8ZmQ">backs off</a> certain tariffs, the first execution by firing squad in South Carolina is <a href="https://apple.news/AojRVPxdJSXegGIs-YXeRDw">scheduled</a> for tonight, and how daylight saving time <a href="https://apple.news/AeApJlzx4TuWBsgglNAy7Hw">impacts</a> health.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
The black-spatula debate changed our kitchens. Companies noticed.
6 mrt 202514 min<p>On today’s show: <a href="https://apple.news/ASsF5mTNETCGQoqJegRZX7g">ProPublica</a>’s Andy Kroll examines how Trump’s cuts at the IRS could make it harder for the federal government to root out fraud.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Dylan Baddour of <a href="https://apple.news/AgDMylcFKTvSGPyLj27vhCg">Inside Climate News</a> joins to explain a case at the Supreme Court pitting Texas against the federal government on nuclear-waste disposal.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Leslie Patton, a consumer reporter at <a href="https://apple.news/A2mXHmxQ1SrypRbIUH2D8HQ">Bloomberg News</a>, examines what happened to one company as the backlash to black-plastic kitchen utensils grew.</p> <p>Plus, the Supreme Court <a href="https://apple.news/AmDEJcPvdRqG_kF73FuFnJg">denies</a> Trump’s request to cancel nearly $2 billion in foreign aid, D.C. officials will <a href="https://apple.news/AjBbw_CIxS26_vzKndCUgMw">remove</a> Black Lives Matter Plaza, and why scientists <a href="https://apple.news/AgF-ShJ8oSwisdTzm136jBA">genetically engineered</a> woolly mice.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Trump’s speech to Congress is met with cheers and protests
5 mrt 202513 min<p>On today’s show: President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress last night, for the first time in his second term. In his speech he covered a wide range of topics as Republicans cheered and Democrats staged small protests. <a href="https://apple.news/AzHGyv_pxQ8uY_gzLyJnLlQ">NBC News </a>has the key takeaways.</p> <p>Trump has said he wants Palestinians out of Gaza. <a href="https://apple.news/Aux2WinjnR6-PSBYtVwaQHg">NPR</a> breaks down a plan proposed by Egypt to keep them there and rebuild.</p> <p>Plus, Republicans are being <a href="https://apple.news/AoreTVNm2TX2iBnH_37J_gw">advised</a> not to hold in-person town-hall events after angry constituents confronted a number of GOP lawmakers, two American astronauts <a href="https://apple.news/AU7UN-wGnShWSBKXwlNfhTw">stuck</a> in space are set to come home, and how warming temperatures and too little snow have <a href="https://apple.news/AarbngC45TNCME5t287qLig">changed</a> this year’s Iditarod dog sled race.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Trump’s tariffs are here. What you need to know.
4 mrt 202515 min<p>On today’s show: Trump’s <a href="https://apple.news/A_SXe2ORLSOaEryAQbibF6g" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tariffs</a> against Mexico, Canada, and China went into effect Monday night, and China and Canada quickly retaliated. The <a href="https://apple.news/AVnHOKKGlTQyAopuOc7B3Pw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Washington Post</a> examines what it could all mean for the price of goods, and <a href="https://apple.news/AbxO8TESaTiWfXyeKaFLZfQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a> looks at the possible economic fallout in Mexico.</p> <p>Ann Marimow from the <a href="https://apple.news/AzYdeTGSrRFCxQJ8cX2IPTQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Washington Post</a> joins to discuss an unusual case before the Supreme Court today pitting Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AlnlOyQiATmm-2ANrb3socw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Tarini Parti explains how the push to increase immigration arrest numbers is ensnaring migrants without criminal records.</p> <p>Plus, Trump <a href="https://apple.news/AZZOO0dBuTBilj-ZEPlMddA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">halts</a> all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the man whose blood <a href="https://apple.news/Akgriq6GiTr2HWifvsQqBuQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">saved</a> 2 million babies, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James <a href="https://apple.news/AVMURYp39RyKB2LhxHPdasA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">prepares</a> to make more basketball history.</p>
How Musk built his empire off of government contracts
3 mrt 202516 min<p>On today’s show: After a contentious meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, European leaders rallied around Ukraine and pledged increased economic and military support. <a href="https://apple.news/ATcF0d2ZjQ--zlcOxovvz6Q">ABC News</a> has the details on the new aid and a proposed framework for a peace deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.</p> <p>Desmond Butler with the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2025/elon-musk-business-government-contracts-funding/">Washington Post</a> reports that Elon Musk – whose DOGE team is trying to cut down on government funding — is himself one of the biggest beneficiaries of taxpayer money, having received at least $38 billion from government contracts over more than 20 years.</p> <p>At the Oscars, ‘Anora’ stunned the movie world by taking home many of the most prestigious awards, <a href="https://apple.news/AcLt6_4dEQOSsisPKCw-ynQ">NBC News</a> reports. <a href="https://apple.news/AVzqT90eAQDyxKXcWhm-Ohw">The Hollywood Reporter</a> has a complete list of Sunday’s winners.</p> <p>Plus, Israel <a href="https://apple.news/AdSoxEtY0S46KXVr7jOFEPQ">halted</a> all humanitarian aid into Gaza on Sunday amid rising ceasefire tensions, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the <a href="https://apple.news/AEVJg4F5fQdeh4DRUK_SgAw">measles outbreak</a> is a “call to action for all of us,” and the figure-skating community <a href="https://apple.news/A_3Mtgb38RaCOiBNu_uiT1w">paid tribute</a> to the victims of the recent midair collision near Washington, D.C.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Why environmentalists are so worried about this lawsuit
28 feb 202514 min<p>On today’s show: Zelenskyy and Trump will meet in Washington today to discuss a mineral-sharing agreement. The <a href="https://apple.news/AhbyqiqhpQpCjyUGDoVDw9A">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Ian Lovett explains the stakes, and the <a href="https://apple.news/A5j4v9uCSTSy87UK-0gJ6Uw">Journal</a> also reports on why it will be difficult to extract those minerals from Ukraine.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Mary Steurer with the <a href="https://apple.news/AC6F5M1J0RLOv3QY1L4Kjmw">North Dakota Monitor</a> told us about a trial that started this week involving Greenpeace. Environmentalists have warned that the trial could bankrupt the group and threaten the future of advocacy work.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>The Oscars are on Sunday, capping off an awards season full of controversies. <a href="https://apple.news/AH13byplcRa69nTF12udHDg">The L.A. Times</a>’ Glenn Whipp details how that has left a lot of the major races wide open, and gives us his predictions for the biggest prizes.</p> <p>Plus, actor Gene Hackman and his wife were <a href="https://apple.news/AMwqKkGzdRsGG9uOPLtAGEw">found</a> dead in their New Mexico home, a rare “planet parade” will be <a href="https://apple.news/AdwKzReMNQMalj9kD0EJuow">visible</a> in the sky, and <a href="https://apple.news/AQ3bs6mlrS0-cEq5emQsmmw">Katy Perry</a> will be part of an all-woman space crew. Also, how the UFC’s Dana White and Trump <a href="https://apple.news/AlVHEdNlPRvu-dXU5NOPvzw">became</a> friends.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Yes, it’s safe to fly. So why have there been so many crashes?
27 feb 202514 min<p>On today’s show: Aviation-safety reporter Darryl Campbell from <a href="https://apple.news/A0yZH3qssTLWf5dQv3Jchrg">The Verge</a> explains why air travel remains safe, despite a recent string of crashes and near misses.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AhGDOa18kSC6PvxPOaCbJfw">NBC News</a>’s Lawrence Hurley talks about how a “reverse discrimination” case made its way to the Supreme Court and why the justices might rule unanimously on it.</p> <p>Three men who were recently detained by the Trump administration at a high-security military prison in Guantánamo Bay told <a href="https://apple.news/AX0smXm8NSEyC9lE6S0WtIQ">Washington Post</a> reporter Silvia Foster-Frau that they were denied calls to loved ones, subjected to humiliating searches, and left in isolation for prolonged periods. Foster-Frau gives us the details.</p> <p>Plus, the Supreme Court <a href="https://apple.news/Ax_4PcI2kTvSTjt0-aem1bw">halts</a> a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to release certain foreign-aid funds, a child in Texas is the <a href="https://apple.news/ATh_QBDSbQJ2zayijQGBJJg">first confirmed</a> death amid the state’s measles outbreak, and the U.S. wants to <a href="https://apple.news/A81_i9vEVRDeLGhiW9xDtTQ">import</a> more eggs to fight high prices and bird flu.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Inflation helped Trump win. Now it’s becoming a headache.
26 feb 202514 min<p>On today’s show: Republicans narrowly passed a budget framework in the House, <a href="https://apple.news/Alg5lyBsDTjigvau97pJbjg">USA Today</a> reports. The <a href="https://apple.news/ARkxgg21oQNiVCQmToVN6PA">Washington Post</a>’s Jacob Bogage explains what happens next.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Greg Ip with the <a href="https://apple.news/AqzfKRdSDQ1WIT5urgmoNNQ">Wall Street Journal</a> unpacks what Trump’s attempting to do about inflation, and how voters are perceiving the issue in the early days of his presidency.</p> <p>Families with trans children are asking where they go from here, following the Trump administration’s actions targeting trans people. The <a href="https://apple.news/AhQmk5qemSliyawDxBVOISA">New Yorker</a>’s Emily Witt has the story.</p> <p>Plus, mass <a href="https://apple.news/A65Xb4bnhQwmrZAbPTn0qsQ">resignations</a> at Musk’s DOGE, a judge sets a <a href="https://apple.news/A71iX8JbTR1mdVysTbb6UEg">deadline</a> for the Trump administration to make certain foreign-aid payments, and the White House <a href="https://apple.news/A4A--CO7vSfyIfNccP9qgmA">takes over</a> the presidential press pool.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Republicans feel the heat from voters over Trump and Musk’s cuts
25 feb 202514 min<p>On today’s show: <a href="https://apple.news/ABPedfQM-SvCqSPgQ0it4JQ">NBC</a> reports on how Republicans in districts across the country faced furious voters at recent town halls, signaling that the Trump administration’s honeymoon period is waning.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Pentagon staffers are concerned that personnel cuts will hurt critical work. The <a href="https://apple.news/A3Ir2ntptRES2023h8W76yA">Washington Post</a>’s Alex Horton has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A-O0rstCGS5GV71PNRgUBCQ">ProPublica</a>’s Lizzie Presser explains how pregnancy in Texas has become more dangerous as a result of the state’s abortion ban.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Plus, the U.S. <a href="https://apple.news/A6qVKTph6QKaD5HY2inN9pg">voted against</a> a U.N resolution condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine, several of the men convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot are now <a href="https://apple.news/AoEjk4JEGQNm1jZkyU0mV_w">free</a>, and, after controversy over old tweets derailed her awards-season campaign, Karla Sofía Gascón says she will <a href="https://apple.news/AeLmN_klQQg23dIGJtAgVRg">attend</a> the Oscar ceremony.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Musk’s latest email to federal employees sows more confusion
24 feb 202514 min<p></p> <p>On today’s show: <a href="https://apple.news/ANHxQXCs_RxOjhwcxq3si5A">The Hill </a>reports on how Elon Musk’s weekend email asking federal employees to describe their accomplishments led a number of agencies to push back.</p> <p>Soldiers are arriving at the border — but hardly any migrants are crossing. The <a href="https://apple.news/AtcA82KqNSYqzyJP8is7Atg">Washington Post</a>’s Arelis Hernández reports from the town of Del Rio.</p> <p>The conservative Christian Democratic Union won elections in Germany on Sunday, likely making its leader, Friedrich Merz, the next chancellor. <a href="https://apple.news/AJ11PlY8oT568FuX1LX6wCQ">Reuters</a> reports on how the far-right Alternative for Germany party also saw big gains.</p> <p>Plus, Israel says it will <a href="https://apple.news/ALoRSKdjiRUiSIk5AV63WRw">delay</a> the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, how one man <a href="https://apple.news/A5EbnbT7rSh2I9cB4c8JHKQ">found out</a> his partner was on the American Airlines flight that collided with an army helicopter, and American skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 100th World Cup title with a women-led team <a href="https://apple.news/A2Ksiq16TR8OlDOEMlkI1oQ">guiding</a> her.</p>
Trump’s labor pick backed unions. It might cost her votes.
21 feb 202515 min<p>On today’s show: Aboard a U.S. deportation flight of mostly Asian migrants to Costa Rica, half were minors, <a href="https://apple.news/ALRxuYx64TIO3o75T7N7IwQ">NBC News</a> reports. Meanwhile, hundreds of people deported from the U.S. are being held in a Panama hotel, according to <a href="https://apple.news/AhJ0AK0ZNS6KhVMZVwqFxkQ">BBC News</a>.</p> <p>Ankush Khardori, a senior writer at <a href="https://apple.news/As0ZqUb4oTK-55ItVh6_yPw">Politico Magazine</a>, joins this week’s Apple News <a href="https://apple.news/Ag7OqMz8EQpW8OSUmlbOSKw">In Conversation</a> to examine how Trump is testing the boundaries of executive authority.</p> <p>A Trump Cabinet selection received a rare Republican grilling. <a href="https://apple.news/AwwFn5fdIQa-bFmN9oTMqOw">The Atlantic</a> has more on the hearing for the president’s labor-secretary nominee.</p> <p>Plus, Israel said the body of Shiri Bibas was <a href="https://apple.news/A3hrEy7HyRPWzY4YPVC6flg">not included</a> in an exchange on Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul will <a href="https://apple.news/AE4SClIhhQl6463xC7bzS1w">not remove</a> Eric Adams as mayor of New York, former Spanish soccer head Luis Rubiales was <a href="https://apple.news/ANf7zM8WVQIWYHCX4-ODaDg">convicted</a> of sexual assault, and an asteroid thought to have a chance of <a href="https://apple.news/AqjfAq0eXQu6OlAXMJBEH4w">hitting</a> Earth likely will not.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Few people appeal rejected medical claims. It’s often worth it.
20 feb 202514 min<p>On today’s show: President Donald Trump <a href="https://apple.news/AWUd3urwoQyqBvug7yc2fog">denounced</a> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “a dictator without elections” on Wednesday. <a href="https://apple.news/AmAdfyiOSQI-veeqQF4Yddg">Reuters</a> reports that major risks loom as Trump upends U.S.-Russia policy.</p> <p>Who can force out New York City’s mayor? Katie Honan from <a href="https://apple.news/ADvnw7jLRQJ-WEoB8evaIcA">The City</a> joins to discuss this and more <a href="https://apple.news/AxWRqvOyyRxGSOF4sMLv1nA">questions</a>.</p> <p>Health insurers deny 850 million claims a year. The <a href="https://apple.news/AhJthtD2DQACXpZ5HDTf02g">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Julie Wernau reports that the few who appeal often win. The <a href="https://apple.news/A6xt1fAHNQ1ugKQYcu-FOZg">Journal</a> also has five steps to take if your health-insurance claim is denied.</p> <p>Plus, Hamas has returned <a href="https://apple.news/AjV-pFp5mQq-l9apGgPt7bA">return</a> the bodies belonging to four Israeli hostages that are said to include the Bibas family, the Trump administration has <a href="https://apple.news/AcnVinzB_Rz-L7vAXR7RTog">halted a program</a> that provided lawyers to nearly 26,000 immigrant children, and the U.S. and Canada <a href="https://apple.news/AL08Exi_XSR-mPXMQfAlv0Q">square off</a> in the 4 Nations Face-Off.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Unpacking Elon Musk’s claims about Social Security
19 feb 202513 min<p>On today’s show: The top Social Security official exited after a clash with Elon Musk’s DOGE over data. The <a href="https://apple.news/AcRnVnTOrQs6GFkryenBAsA">Washington Post</a>’s Jacob Bogage explains what is happening.</p> <p>Are 150-year-old Americans receiving Social Security checks, as Elon Musk said? <a href="https://apple.news/A3xUIzCoQQUKJcLScEYPnOg">Poynter</a> examines the claim.</p> <p>Trump proposed eliminating FEMA and putting states in charge of disaster response. <a href="https://apple.news/AizV6i5TfQWqbjg1uCatVtQ">Politico</a> reports red states don’t like that idea.</p> <p>Counter-narcotics programs in Mexico are suffering because of the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid. <a href="https://apple.news/A-MtiHAlLRJayXa_HWmZbtQ">Reuters</a>’s Laura Gottesdiener explains the reporting.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Plus, Trump <a href="https://apple.news/A3YOmV7dxTkqks-rQMTB2gQ">signs</a> an executive order aimed at making IVF treatment more affordable. <a href="https://apple.news/A49zYBVrFRrmUHFcmZ5IQTw">Israel and Hamas</a> agreed to expedite a hostage and prisoner release by one week. And how did everyone survive the <a href="https://apple.news/AqEXK_3xVS5WsWwm9Gl-J9w">Delta plane crash</a> in Toronto?</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
What we know about the plane crash in Toronto
18 feb 202513 min<p>On today’s show: A Delta plane crashed at Toronto’s Pearson airport Monday afternoon. All passengers on board were accounted for. <a href="https://apple.news/ACWR5NpbCQK-dmwjZhlEkcg">NBC News</a> has the latest.</p> <p>Trump voters splinter over his rapid shake-up of Washington. Eliza Collins from the <a href="https://apple.news/AuSUH3fDJTUWZ3ciqaVHE1A">Wall Street Journal</a> examines how some are thinking.</p> <p>European leaders gathered for an emergency meeting after Trump shut them out of Ukraine talks. <a href="https://apple.news/AO87eShy-Q9i6jELmgTeRDg">Reuters</a> explains what happened at that meeting.</p> <p>Plus, a team from Elon Musk’s SpaceX is being brought in to <a href="https://apple.news/AVJNXCf7BTiWAPgSi87VH5A">overhaul</a> systems at the FAA, Pope Francis’s hospitalization is <a href="https://apple.news/A3DhuiKXCRJiM5ZTbGR_8kg">extended</a>, and the polar vortex is back, bringing more <a href="https://apple.news/A2YApSfdtTwOKwqBXRj9oQw">brutal weather</a> to millions.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Turmoil at the DOJ after prosecutors quit in protest
17 feb 202513 min<p>On today’s show: <a href="https://apple.news/AkspdFboOTa6XdWWG87F98w">NBC</a> has what to know about a growing measles outbreak in Texas. Meanwhile, changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could reshape policy. <a href="https://apple.news/AawDMFnwwRL-ZiBpZFhx0Xg">NPR</a> explains how.</p> <p>The Justice Department is in turmoil after prosecutors who were ordered to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams quit in protest. <a href="https://apple.news/AmyY32UaQTT-bBO22W7wOzw">Reuters</a> reporter Sarah Lynch discusses the resignations.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Immigrants drive Nebraska’s economy. <a href="https://apple.news/A2Ir8n1lhSMuweuxPXchwiw">NPR</a> reporter Jasmine Garsd describes how Trump’s mass-deportations pledge has many of them living in fear.</p> <p>Plus, Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on his <a href="https://apple.news/Ay0z9c3IhRsKeKhHoJ-cmfA">firing</a> of a top official in a whistleblower-protection office. Police said a <a href="https://apple.news/AO-AqVhaaRnCu1PvdIdcy2w">slain transgender man</a> faced “prolonged” violence and torture in a case investigators described as “beyond depraved.” And at least eight people are dead after <a href="https://apple.news/A18yKtKfFRLSxfGTGPPxiZw">“historic” flooding in Kentucky</a>.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Why D.C.’s airspace is riskier than we previously thought
14 feb 202512 min<p>On today’s show: Hamas says it will release hostages as scheduled this weekend. But the future of the ceasefire deal is still somewhat uncertain. <a href="https://apple.news/A1EgeHaidQ66cqKzrhKFl5A">NPR</a>’s Kat Lonsdorf explains what’s going on.</p> <p>New reporting details frequent issues in the airspace near Reagan National Airport, where a helicopter collided with a passenger plane last month. The <a href="https://apple.news/AbQmpLRFMT8Kif9RjXqyZXw">Washington Post</a>’s Ian Duncan has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish Football Federation president, is on trial for alleged sexual assault and coercion after kissing soccer player Jenni Hermoso following a match. Dermot Corrigan, of <a href="https://apple.news/Ai3udLvyDQzuRSbFDpgaroQ">The Athletic</a>, has been in the courtroom and joins to discuss.</p> <p>Plus, the DOJ’s order to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams prompts mass <a href="https://apple.news/AmyY32UaQTT-bBO22W7wOzw">resignations</a>, Trump <a href="https://apple.news/AYOyOYJLpS1e-rfosiuT8ug">announces</a> reciprocal tariffs, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ <a href="https://apple.news/AWOPhCBDPSTq6fLmcyDgiZw">turns</a> 50.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
How an “iron river” of guns flows from the U.S. to Mexico
13 feb 202514 min<p>On today’s show: Linda McMahon led WWE and the Small Business Administration. The U.S. Education Department may be next. <a href="https://apple.news/AggEzgvFAR3yP1mpiSpJiqA">NPR</a>’s Jonaki Mehta reports on her background and <a href="https://apple.news/AF-m16jblRP6od9IELCWI5Q">details</a> how the Trump administration targeted an Education Department research arm in recent cuts. The <a href="https://apple.news/AIDelDSKRSMy606ifv_QDLg">Washington Post</a> reports that McMahon has a record at odds with Trump’s agenda.</p> <p>As the U.S. battles fentanyl, Mexico is fighting the flow of American guns into the country. The <a href="https://apple.news/Ag8eYI0nRR1a4N2ngknOJCQ">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Zusha Elinson explains why it’s so easy to smuggle weapons across the border.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ATjcCX0dmQ5SnRNEaD_5fDA">Wired</a> looks at how online maps are handling Trump’s Gulf of Mexico name change.</p> <p>Plus, a judge cleared the way for federal employees to accept the president’s <a href="https://apple.news/AezJ7lp6QSciNe6gE_TDM4A">“buyout”</a> offer, Trump FBI pick <a href="https://apple.news/A8Z2rjoDKTe-sZxklLms4VA">Kash Patel</a> was accused of orchestrating a staff purge at the agency while still a nominee, and how Trump has <a href="https://apple.news/ABUhKhbPkREWtLAnRDBpb8w">reshaped</a> the Kennedy Center.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p> <p><i>Correction: A previous version of this episode said Apple Maps had changed “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” for all users. At the time of this episode’s publication, that change has only been made for U.S. users.</i></p>
This agency protects consumers from fraud. Musk wants it gone.
12 feb 202514 min<p>On today’s show: The <a href="https://apple.news/AjeKUym7MQ5mtKq2jN3Mhtg">Washington Post</a>’s Silvia Foster-Frau explains why lawyers worry that migrants sent to Guantánamo Bay are in a “legal black hole.”</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AAyJ1FdglQTm73fLFz9xZMg">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Brian Schwartz examines the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and why Trump has turned his attention to it.</p> <p>The Trump administration negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher imprisoned in Russia. <a href="https://apple.news/AhLcxIDdLSlGtYi9xCvsbZg">NBC News</a> details how the move plays into larger talks about ending the war in Ukraine.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Plus, Trump insisted the U.S. will <a href="https://apple.news/AA3ceHgLeRhS4bJhdK3clTw">take over </a>Gaza during a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah, flu cases <a href="https://apple.news/AQIrjAUc3Rwu9Ib9EYBqcQQ">surged</a> to a 15-year high, and women actors have reached <a href="https://apple.news/A9ZpelQKDRkaPp2K6E2kysA">parity</a> with men in Hollywood.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
It costs 3 cents to make a penny. Trump says it’s time to stop.
11 feb 202515 min<p>On today’s show: <a href="https://apple.news/AdURI8zUVSq-wsUClhMw71A">NPR</a>’s David Folkenflik explains why CBS stands at the epicenter of Trump’s assault on the media.</p> <p>Immigration arrests in churches? Some clergy say not so fast. Andrea Castillo, federal-immigration reporter for the <a href="https://apple.news/AkRcrzcbCQSeE_3Fb4KJXbA">L.A. Times</a>, has details on the pushback.</p> <p>Trump says minting the 1-cent coin is “wasteful.” <a href="https://apple.news/AkTiY6amQTHm4LhlLhFYlmg">Time</a> has what to know about the yearslong debate over whether to stop.</p> <p>Plus, federal authorities <a href="https://apple.news/ApT5-LRyZSDWd5ZMkf_zEsQ">appealed</a> an order to unfreeze certain federal spending, Hamas said it will <a href="https://apple.news/ArE0FjHDERUC0h2QkFRgchg">delay</a> the release of the next round of Israeli hostages, and the DOJ ordered prosecutors to <a href="https://apple.news/ARX6THamBQbSLFqxN7eR63g">drop charges</a> against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
How the Eagles, and Kendrick Lamar, won the Super Bowl
10 feb 202516 min<p>On today’s show: The speed at which Trump and Elon Musk have dismantled USAID has shocked people on both sides of the aisle. <a href="https://apple.news/AwWzvm1RVTBqIon9ZFvNuOg">The Atlantic</a>’s Russell Berman explains why.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Trump’s new budget chief was previously one of the architects of Project 2025. <a href="https://www.politico.com/interactives/2025/trump-executive-orders-project-2025/">Politico</a> White House reporter Megan Messerly discusses how, despite Trump’s repeated disavowal of the controversial policy plan during the campaign, we’re already seeing much of it unfolding.</p> <p>Worries over bird flu are growing after the deaths of several birds at New York City zoos. <a href="https://apple.news/A7M-fenXNQMahEkvC1kZWwQ">NBC News</a> reports on the precautions being taken. <a href="https://apple.news/AtjNrcCDBTsKsrIIDJGOFcg">NPR</a> also reports on why bird flu is affecting prices of eggs but not, for example, chicken wings.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Plus, Trump announced <a href="https://apple.news/A4zEWd57HRy6c3hDBiZjAmw">new tariffs</a> on aluminum and steel imports, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LIX <a href="https://apple.news/AYPSMk-IvRPOm7ZbprWdosA">champions</a>, and Kendrick Lamar’s <a href="https://apple.news/An8JqsnxHTQ6c_2f-CFTGng">triumphant</a> halftime performance.</p>
Trump returned to the White House twice as rich. It’s raising concerns.
7 feb 202515 min<p>On today’s show: <a href="https://apple.news/A4EzcXtQ5R-eAGi-04SoXYg">Bloomberg</a>’s Annie Massa looks at the potential for conflicts of interest for Trump and those he’s tapped to join his administration.</p> <p>The White House says Elon Musk will regulate his own conflicts of interest. <a href="https://apple.news/APu1l_LkjSfCcUT7s8errqg">Bloomberg</a> has more.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Ag-9JXYpDTbC5jn_AlXxoAA">NPR</a> explains why Venezuelans in Florida feel betrayed by Trump.</p> <p>The path to winning at this weekend’s Super Bowl is simple for both the Eagles and the Chiefs. <a href="https://apple.news/AaPvNVXedTaSbsnvbDtOGFg">The Athletic</a>’s Nate Tayor explains.</p> <p>Plus, a federal judge <a href="https://apple.news/Aqcb22mk-SOWoOHokXvZ7nw">halted the administration’s deadline</a> for government workers to decide if they want to resign, and authorities are <a href="https://apple.news/ABPgiFAKhQBO4jVIxQ5jgZQ">investigating the theft</a> of 100,000 eggs from a trailer in Pennsylvania.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
One of rap’s biggest beefs might be coming to the Super Bowl
6 feb 202514 min<p>On today’s show: Trump walked back his comments on a U.S. takeover of Gaza. <a href="https://apple.news/AHoQmD4NMQPmACK3ZfgfbGQ">The Wall Street Journal</a>’s Dov Lieber discusses local reaction to his proposals.</p> <p>Trump signed an executive order to create an American sovereign-wealth fund, and the first thing he says it could do is bid to buy TikTok. <a href="https://apple.news/AhD1cOzWMR1CVvHt9SKrlAQ">Axios</a> has the details.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at the Super Bowl, and many people are wondering if he’ll bring his beef with Drake to the stage. <a href="https://apple.news/Ah0lX-wAAR-yvWskzM4qypQ">The Los Angeles Times</a>’s August Brown lays out what that might mean for both sides.</p> <p>Plus, a church in D.C. vandalized by the Proud Boys <a href="https://apple.news/AinxzfV-KRf6991Fcq6BsVw">now owns</a> the group’s name, why some Google employees <a href="https://apple.news/AUs8EBWRzQj2iqxDvxMSmHQ">blasted</a> the company’s latest AI guidelines, and how parents are keeping up with <a href="https://apple.news/AVcVTuig8QXCAETcxRBe7KA">the latest slang</a>.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
Elon Musk’s takeover of Washington
5 feb 202513 min<p>On today’s show: Trump proposed a permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. <a href="https://apple.news/Algq4VhWpTBqqS04GQr-KQw">Reuters</a> has more.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Trump and Elon Musk are waging a two-front war as Musk does the president’s “dirty work.” Isaac Arnsdorf from the <a href="https://apple.news/AMp1RsqiaRFGxyA6eGlMqvg">Washington Post</a> has the story.</p> <p>Kate Sosin from <a href="https://apple.news/AIyKVkqfDQBi9J_HfyQ8wDA">The 19th</a> looks at the Trump administration’s moves to restrict the rights of transgender people.</p> <p>Plus, <a href="https://apple.news/ApjhL8pm3T8yHfsbLthWugA">Darren Beattie</a>, who has made past controversial statements, has been named acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy. The trial of the man accused in <a href="https://apple.news/Adg5MpYiFST66pkAh1gSocA">Salman Rushdie</a>’s stabbing has begun. And the <a href="https://apple.news/AKDkHKtuOQuW1b6aJa7ZIKw">NFL</a> plans to remove “End Racism” messaging in the end zone ahead of the Super Bowl.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>
