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From Apple News In Conversation: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of the most influential — and controversial — figures in American public health. And some of the changes he’s pushing, especially around vaccines, have drawn sharp criticism and resistance from many scientific experts. In a recent Atlantic profile, staff writer Michael Scherer examined how Kennedy’s background, including immense privilege and trauma, has shaped the perspective he now brings to his role at HHS. Scherer interviewed and traveled with Kennedy to report his piece. He sat down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to discuss Kennedy’s worldview and what it could mean for federal public-health policy.

Venezuela’s opposition leader made a daring escape to Oslo shortly after the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony. The Wall Street Journal’s Vera Bergengruen details the perilous journey.

Lawmakers in the Senate failed to pass separate bills aimed at easing health-insurance costs that are set to skyrocket at the end of the year. Axios reports on what happens next.

The Atlantic’s Michael Scherer has spent hours talking to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In this week’s Apple News In Conversation, Scherer explores how the health secretary’s past shaped who he is today.

Plus, Indiana Republicans rejected Trump’s redistricting efforts, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from immigration detention, and Mickey Mouse is formally entering the AI world.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, in an escalation in tensions between Caracas and Washington. Bloomberg’s Eric Martin explains how the move further ramps up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Indiana is the latest state in the spotlight over redistricting, as lawmakers there prepare to vote on a new congressional map requested by President Trump. Indianapolis Star reporter Kayla Dwyer joins to discuss why the measure is dividing Republicans in the state.

A nationwide initiative called Vision Zero was supposed to stop pedestrian traffic deaths. Rachel Weiner of the Washington Post details why it didn’t work.

Plus, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third consecutive time, the U.S. might require visa applicants to show their social-media history, and how In-N-Out Burger entered the “6-7” conversation.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Australia’s social-media ban for under-16s takes effect today. NBC News reports on how the law is dividing Australians between those who see it as an overreach and those who view it as necessary protection.

The Federal Reserve is expected to make another rate cut today despite opposition from some members of its board. The Wall Street Journal’s Nick Timiraos explains how both internal and external pressures are shaping the decision.

President Trump has accused political foes of mortgage fraud for claiming more than one primary residence. ProPublica’s Justin Elliott breaks down how Trump himself has engaged in the same behavior.

Plus, Miami elected a Democratic mayor for the first time in nearly 30 years, why this year’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient will not receive the award in person, and Denmark is to end letter delivery after four centuries.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

President Trump used to talk about the economy a lot more. As his poll numbers slip, he might have to again. Josh Dawsey, reporter at the Wall Street Journal, explains.

Over four years of war with Ukraine, Russia has been able to keep raising an army to fight. Ekaterina Bodyagina, a reporter for Politico, joins to discuss how Russia has sustained such a relentless force.

Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros. after losing out to Netflix in acquiring the historic studio. NPR reports on why Paramount thinks its bid is better for Warner Bros. and consumers.

Plus, one of Trump’s handpicked U.S. attorneys resigned, why Congress may withhold a portion of the Pentagon’s travel budget, and how the Louvre’s bad year just got a little worse.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.