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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.

Recent Episodes

Inside an assassination plot on American soil
MAY 3, 2024
Inside an assassination plot on American soil

Washington Post reporter Greg Miller talks about an investigation into an assassination plot on American soil, and what it reveals about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in India.

NPR has the story of how some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in words.

For the first time, an orangutan was seen treating his wounds with a medicinal plant. NBC News explains why scientists are so excited by the discovery.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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What students protesting over Gaza want colleges to do
MAY 2, 2024
What students protesting over Gaza want colleges to do

Vox explains what student demonstrators against the war in Gaza are calling on their universities to do.

Nabih Bulos, the Middle East bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, shares his reporting on a medical facility in Qatar that’s treating child amputees from Gaza.

The New Yorker spent time with a secret society of writers and artists that’s trying to rethink how we pay attention in an age of infinite distraction.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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How Trump wants to reshape America in a second term
MAY 1, 2024
How Trump wants to reshape America in a second term

Donald Trump sits down with Time reporter Eric Cortellessa for exclusive interviews about what a second term could look like if he wins. There’s also a transcript and fact-check of the conversations.

Wired explains why millions of Americans could lose internet access today.

Every vote counts for the GOP in the House — which is why the enthusiasm of some Republican lawmakers for activities such as skydiving is causing jitters in Washington. The Wall Street Journal reports.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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Trump goes back to court as hush-money trial resumes
APR 30, 2024
Trump goes back to court as hush-money trial resumes

Politico reporter Ben Feuerherd explains what happened in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York last week — and what to expect from this week in court.

PBS NewsHour reports on how Israelis marked the Passover holiday, amid conflict, loss and trauma.

ESPN looks back at the long, complicated friendship between Donte DiVincenzo, Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart, former Villanova teammates who now play together on the New York Knicks.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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How the U.S. used troops on student protesters in the past
APR 29, 2024
How the U.S. used troops on student protesters in the past

An expert writes in the Washington Post about America’s grim history of using troops against student protesters. And a Post analysis looks back at how the public felt about campus protests against the Vietnam War at the time.

New federal flying rules require more price transparency and for airlines to provide full cash refunds when flights are canceled or significantly changed. NPR spoke to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the changes.
The Athletic looks back at the storied career of Candace Parker, who is retiring from the WNBA.

Nike is expected to alter MLB uniforms by 2025 after months of complaints, according to a union memo obtained by The Athletic.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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