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Americans want more kids. Here’s what’s stopping them.
In this episode of In Conversation, host Shamita Basu interviews Anna Louis-Susman, author of "Inconceivable," to explore why declining birth rates persist despite many people wanting children.
New revelations over rape allegations put pressure on Cornell
This episode examines the renewed scrutiny of a sexual assault case at Cornell University, highlighting the complex interplay between Title IX procedures and criminal investigations.
A pilot stabbed his captain midflight. Then came the rescue.
This episode covers a co-pilot stabbing the captain on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, which passengers subdued before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
The big bet that could make or break the U.S. economy
This episode examines the US economy’s unprecedented reliance on AI infrastructure, comparing data center spending to the 19th-century railway boom and warning of potential market crashes.
The Republicans breaking with Trump to save their campaigns
President Trump’s administration faces legal and political backlash for a "pocket rescission" of nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funds, a move critics deem illegal.
How a farmer stumbled upon terror suspects near a military base
Apple News Today covers the foiling of a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested after a farmer reported suspicious activity.
The hidden tax Americans pay constantly — and how we can avoid it
In this episode of In Conversation, host Shmita Basu discusses the "time tax" with Annie Lowry, author of The Time Tax.
How the data-center backlash became a midterms flash point
This episode covers Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious U.
Iran delivers a defiant message to Trump at the U.N.
Iran's president defied US threats at the UN, while a Reuters investigation reveals how software glitches added thousands of non-citizens to voter rolls.
Threats, boasts, walkouts: the key takeaways from Trump’s U.N. speech
President Trump addressed the UN General Assembly, threatening Iran while defending his foreign policy ahead of midterms, as Chinese President Xi…
Inside the FAA’s big bet to fix flight delays
Apple News Today covers the UN General Assembly, highlighting diplomatic gridlock and outgoing Secretary-General António Guterres’ final address.
Inside Trump’s attacks on the White House press pool
This episode covers escalating Middle East tensions as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten global oil supplies, alongside President Trump’s…
The AI warnings are getting louder. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple News Today’s Shmita Basu interviews Eli Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge, to unpack recent AI safety alarms, including OpenAI models autonomously hacking Hugging Face.
The redistricting arms race that reshaped the midterms
This episode examines the political fallout of mid-decade redistricting, with the Cook Political Report analyzing how partisan map changes are reshaping House races.
What the Fed’s rate hike means for you and the economy
The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years to combat persistent inflation, defying President Trump’s calls for cuts.
The Russian oligarch who bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding parties
This episode covers the fallout from the Supreme Court blocking Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions, highlighting how election officials are bracing for federal interference and threats.
Kennedy Center warns of “fiscal collapse” — unless Trump’s name returns
President Trump dismissed AI safety concerns as a hoax, clashing with tech leaders and lawmakers urging regulation after a researcher’s resignation.
Could AI really “kill us all”? Why tech CEOs want to slow down.
This episode covers the growing tension between AI industry leaders calling for regulation and the Trump administration's resistance to slowing technological development.
The dark side of America’s obsession with the Lindsay Clancy trial
Apple News Today’s host Shita Basu interviews New Yorker staff writer Jessica Winter about the Lindsey Clancy trial, which ended in a mistrial after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
JD Vance makes his big pitch to the GOP base
Apple News Today covers the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, where VP JD Vance rallied the base and Trump closed the event, highlighting the party's complex dynamic.
This state offered universal child care. Here’s what happened.
This episode covers the escalating trade war between the US and Canada, highlighting economic risks and political fallout for both nations.
The race for the Senate has become a toss-up. Here’s why.
Gideon Resnick covers the New Hampshire Senate primary, noting Democrats' optimism for a majority despite tough math.
The far right wins a historic victory in Germany
Germany’s far-right AfD party secured a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, threatening to break the political firewall against extremism.
He vanished at Ground Zero saving 9/11 victims. His sons went looking for him.
This episode tells the story of Kevin Dowdell, an FDNY lieutenant who vanished during the 9/11 attacks, and his sons, Patrick and James, who joined the search for his remains at Ground Zero.
Forever chemicals are hiding everywhere. These five habits can help you avoid them. (From the archives)
Host Shmita Basu interviews investigative journalist Mariah Blake about her book on PFAS, or "forever chemicals.
An ICE agent said he shot a man in self-defense. The DOJ says he lied.
Gideon Resnick hosts this episode, covering the DOJ charging an ICE agent for lying about a Minneapolis shooting and the political fallout.
The bond market is in turmoil. What it means for your money.
Apple News Today covers rising global bond yields, escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and an investigation revealing heat-related deaths are significantly undercounted.
Pete Hegseth’s purge of the U.S. military
This episode covers Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation amid clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, raising concerns about military leadership during the Iran conflict.
How Trump won the legal fight over his White House ballroom
Gideon Resnick covers the Supreme Court allowing Trump’s White House ballroom construction to proceed despite legal challenges.