Shumita Basu

At the end of the month, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to make his first trip to China, where he's also expected to lay the groundwork for resetting relations.

Sunday is the Super Bowl, and this year's game features a rematch of what many consider one of the best Super Bowls ever.

My colleague, Apple News Sports editor Shaker Saman is on the ground in San Francisco, and he joined us to talk about the game and the long shadow cast by that 2015 matchup.

You know, that game in 2015, it looms large in the minds of fans.

And I know that you spoke to one Seattle fan in particular who it really shaped him.

It's a little too crushing, huh?

Mm hmm.

Well, so now what should we anticipate watching these two teams face off again this weekend?

Well, Shocker, I've got to put you on the spot because I love doing it.

What's the prediction that you want to put your stake in the ground and say, this is it?

I think this is going to happen.

Even an exact score.

I love it.

Love to see it.

Shocker Simon, thanks so much for your time.

Thanks so much for having me.

For the latest news and live updates from the game, make sure to follow along in the Apple News app.

And if you're listening in the app right now, stick around to hear this week's episode of Apple News in Conversation.

It's about the Super Bowl halftime performer this year, Bad Bunny, who's coming off a huge Grammy win for Album of the Year.

I spoke with LA Times editor Susie Exposito, who has met and interviewed Bad Bunny several times.