Shamita Basu

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1,354 appearances 16 recordings 1 series first heard Mar 2025 last heard 28 Feb

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Apple News Today · Why Trump is rolling out the red carpet for the Saudi crown prince · 18 Nov 2025 podcast

And if you're thinking of opting for beef as an alternative, NPR notes those prices are up as well by about 15 percent compared to last year.

President Trump, meanwhile, last week said he would lower tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruits, as well as other things to try and combat high food prices.

You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app.

And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next.

New York Magazine reports on how AI is increasingly filling entry-level jobs, making it much harder for Gen Z workers to start a career.

If you're listening in the podcast app, follow Apple News Plus Narrated to find that story.

And I'll be back with the news tomorrow.

Apple News Today · Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s spectacular fallout with Trump · 17 Nov 2025 podcast

Good morning.

It's Monday, November 17th.

I'm Shamita Basu.

This is Apple News Today.

On today's show, why the American pope is criticizing the American president.

Silicon Valley's pitch for genetically engineered babies.

And as we head into awards season, are judges actually watching the movies?

But first, to a weekend of unexpected reversals.

Late on Sunday evening, President Trump posted on social media that House Republicans should support a vote to release more files on Jeffrey Epstein.

He said, quote, because we have nothing to hide.

This is the first time he's shown a willingness to support the measure, one that he would ultimately have to sign.

It's an indication that in the House, at least, momentum was growing from within his own party to back it.

The issue has driven a wedge into the GOP, with Trump clashing with some members of his party, most notably Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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