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The unique power of an American pope

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: Nearly a year ago, Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first pope in history from the U.S. His papacy so far has ...

Iran’s leaders are holding out against Trump. Is this why?

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran’s new supreme leader hasn’t been seen or heard since being named his father’s successor. Lee Keath of the Associated Press expl...

The U.S. and Iran are seizing tankers in a dangerous standoff

23 Apr 2026

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Iran and the U.S. are targeting ships in the Strait as both sides enforce their blockades. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum discusses why peac...

Trump buys time with a ceasefire extension — but Iran still won’t talk

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press details what may c...

Inside the high-stakes referendum that every Democrat is watching

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Voters in Virginia head to the polls today to decide whether to redraw the state’s congressional voting map. VPM’s Jahd Kahlil explains wh...

Trump wanted peace talks. Now the U.S. has seized an Iranian ship.

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. forces seized an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman. Michelle Price of the Associated Press assesses what it means for potential peace talks betwee...

How to make nostalgia your psychological superpower

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: The 1990s are back — especially for Gen Z. CDs, flip phones, and ’90s beauty trends are all having a...

Why Republicans are split over a major spying tool

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is now in effect. Reuters reports on new comments from President Trump signaling more talks this weekend...

States took on Ticketmaster in a blockbuster case — and won

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. blockade at the Strait of Hormuz has brought traffic in the waterway to even more of a standstill. The Washington Post’s Júlia L...

It’s Tax Day. Why some could be tempted to cheat this year.

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the deadline to file a federal tax return. The Wall Street Journal’s Richard Rubin joins to discuss what to know about Tax Day after Tr...

How two lawmakers were ousted over sexual-misconduct claims

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell are quitting Congress over sexual misconduct allegations. Sahil Kapur of NBC News expl...

How one of Trump’s and Putin’s closest allies abroad was toppled

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hungaryian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of President Trump, was ousted from office in yesterday’s election. The Economist looks at the ...

Why so many people are falling in love with AI chatbots

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: A medieval-monster slayer. A tiny alien named Roscoe. A talking plate of spaghetti. These are just a few of the ...

The deadly strikes that could derail the Iran war ceasefire

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Israel’s strikes on Lebanon threaten the ceasefire with Iran. And Bloomberg’s Andrea Palasciano looks at President Trump’s difficult...

Trump hailed the ceasefire deal — but cracks are already showing

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ceasefire deal between the U.S., Israel, and Iran is already showing signs of fraying. Avi Salzman from Barron’s tells us there’s litt...

Trump announces a ceasefire with Iran. What to know.

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump announces a two-week ceasefire with Iran, pulling back from threats he made earlier in the day. Phil Stewart from Reuters explains wha...

Trump’s latest deadline for a deal looms. Iran has its own demands.

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump says today’s deadline for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz is firm. Will Weissert of the Associated Press details the lat...

New threats and a rescue in Iran: what to know after a busy weekend

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

American forces pulled off a daring rescue of a downed U.S. airman in Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Shelby Holliday breaks down the chain of e...

He said yes to an IT job. He ended up enslaved in a scam compound.

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: Last June, journalist Andy Greenberg received an anonymous email from someone claiming to be trapped inside a sc...

Pam Bondi was a Trump loyalist. He fired her anyway.

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pam Bondi is out as President Trump’s attorney general. Semafor’s Shelby Talcott joins to discuss why the president became frustrated with...

Trump gives a national address on the Iran war. Here are the takeaways.

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump delivers a national address on the war with Iran. Reuters has the takeaways. The confirmation of Trump’s nominee for the next U...

How Trump’s $400 million ballroom plans came to a halt

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court hears arguments today regarding President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The Wall Street Journal’s J...

NASA’s $100 billion bet on the moon is about to launch

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NASA’s Artemis program will soon send a four-person crew around the moon. Bloomberg’s Loren Grush explains why the agency is making a luna...

Thousands more U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East. What to know.

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. says it can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile capabilities have been destroyed. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to discuss what ...

Americans are obsessed with protein. How much do you actually need?

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: We are in the middle of a protein boom. Protein food products make up a more than $100 billion industry — and i...

How Houston’s airports became the face of TSA funding woes

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Senate reached a deal to fund DHS, as security wait times at the nation’s airports have continued to get longer. Juan Lozano of the Associated P...

She took on Meta and Google — and won a major victory

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The DHS shutdown has led to record-breaking wait times at airports as the Transportation Security Administration struggles with staffing shortages. NB...

Trump touts big diplomatic wins. Here’s where things stand.

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump said talks with Iran over ending the war have been productive. Humeyra Pamuk of Reuters joins to discuss whether that means a diplomat...

These countries stayed out of the war — but they’re suffering from it

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump reversed course on attacking Iran’s power plants Monday, saying they are in talks to end the war and fully open the Strait of Ho...

Trump gives Iran an ultimatum — and gets threats in return

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of crucial energy infrastructure. Reuters reports on ...

How Elon Musk transformed Twitter — and what it means for online discourse

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: Twitter was created 20 years ago. Many saw the platform as an online public square — a place to connect wi...

The inside story behind Banksy’s true identity

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. is considering lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil. The Washington Post’s Evan Halper explains why. Fallout from revelations about La...

They bet on the war — then tried to rewrite the news

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. NBC News reports on how Gabbard declined...

Iran’s top officials keep dying. This is how the regime is surviving.

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran is cracking down on dissent to prevent an uprising by its citizens. The Wall Street Journal’s Margherita Stancati breaks down the situation...

“This is not our war”: the countries refusing Trump’s call for help

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump’s call for military assistance from other countries at the Strait of Hormuz has met with a mostly cool reception. NBC News repor...

Snow, thunder, and heat: where to expect extreme weather this week

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump wants allies to send send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to provide security for oil tankers. The Guardian on how reports several co...

What it actually costs to win an Oscar

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: The Academy Awards are finally here. The race to win isn’t just about art — it’s also about creatin...

What we learned from a roller-coaster week in the markets

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oil markets had a volatile week as concern about the future of the war in Iran grows. The Wall Street Journal’s David Uberti joins to discuss th...

Countries turn to emergency oil supplies. It won’t buy much time.

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A continuing military investigation revealed that a deadly strike on a school in Iran was likely carried out by U.S. forces. Idrees Ali of Reuters joi...

Why Trump is threatening to block his own party’s agenda

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran faced another intense day of bombing. The BBC reports attacks on minelaying ships near a vital shipping route. Republicans gathered in Florida fo...

Iran’s missile attacks are slowing down. Is this why?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran buried its missile stockpiles deep underground in order to protect them. The Wall Street Journal’s David S. Cloud explains why that may hav...

Iran defies Trump and names a supreme leader. Here’s what to know.

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran has a new supreme leader. Reuters reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was chosen, in what many see as a di...

Why Trump really turned on Kristi Noem

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Thursday. The Wall Street Journal’s Michelle Hackman breaks down the factors that ...

People are trying to flee the Gulf. Some will pay any price to get out.

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Travelers across the Middle East who became stranded when fighting in Iran began are having trouble finding their way home. Bloomberg reports on how m...

How the war in the Middle East could spiral into an energy crisis

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new wave of attacks were carried out against Iran, as the war in the region moves into a fifth day. Reuters reports that retaliatory strikes hit mul...

War with Iran enters fourth day as more countries are drawn in

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has drawn in countries across the Middle East. AFP has the latest. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward joins to d...

What comes next after massive strikes in Iran

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. and Israel carried out a massive military campaign over the weekend against Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Jared Malsin breaks down th...

Rebroadcast: The truth about Johnson & Johnson

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: This is an episode from our archives. For more than a century, Johnson & Johnson has billed itself as one of the ...

Some companies want a tariff refund. It might be hard to get.

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Supreme Court decision on tariffs, big companies including FedEx, Dyson, and L’Oréal are suing to recoup money paid. NPR&rs...

Meet the MAHA influencer Trump wants as the “nation’s doctor”

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump’s nominee to be the next surgeon general appeared before the Senate health committee. NBC News’s Aria Bendix breaks down t...

Trump delivers his State of the Union. These were the takeaways.

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump delivered his State of the Union. NBC News’s Sahil Kapur was in the press gallery and gives us his takeaways. Deadly cartel viol...

As Trump weighs a strike on Iran, the Pentagon has a warning

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pentagon says an attack on Iran may lead to significant risks for U.S. soldiers, allies and resources. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward j...

Mexico killed its most-wanted drug lord. A wave of violence followed.

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid in Mexico over the weekend. Laura Gottesdiener of Reuters ...

“In sickness and in health”: what no one tells you about caring for a loved one

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: When she was 28, Laura Mauldin became a full-time caregiver for her romantic partner with leukemia — an experie...

Trump is amassing a large fleet near Iran. Here’s what’s at stake.

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions with Iran are escalating as U.S. forces continue to build up in the region. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward breaks down a new optio...

How one of California’s deadliest-ever avalanches unfolded

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A deadly avalanche killed at least eight people in the Lake Tahoe region in Northern California. KQED’s Sarah Wright explains what happened, and...

Why the L.A. Olympics chair is facing calls to quit

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Trump’s second term, ICE has ramped up use of a program that deputizes local police forces to participate in immigration enforcement. NPR&rsq...

How the Pentagon smuggled Elon Musk’s Starlink into Iran

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. government undertook a covert mission to keep Iranian protesters connected to the internet with Starlink equipment. Alex Ward of the Wall Str...

Inside the MAGA battle to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Global leaders and influential power brokers gathered at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend. Reuters reports on how Secretary of State Ma...

The billionaire tech heir trying to buy the movie industry — on his father’s dime

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: A battle is underway over some of Hollywood’s most valuable properties. Paramount Skydance and Netflix are vyin...

There’s still no deal to fund the DHS. Now it faces a shutdown.

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another partial shutdown appears to be certain after lawmakers failed to pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. ABC News reports on ...

“Chaos and confusion”: inside the shutdown of El Paso airspace

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Airspace over El Paso, Texas, was closed abruptly late Tuesday night. The Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe talks through what we know about the sud...

The measles is surging in the U.S. Here’s why — and where.

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A surge of measles cases has health experts around the country worried. Erika Edwards of NBC News breaks down the numbers and how current outbreaks go...

Trump cut off Cuba’s oil. Now it’s heading for economic collapse.

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cuba is on the brink of economic disaster following U.S. actions in Venezuela. The Wall Street Journal’s José de Córdoba breaks do...

The Epstein files trigger a political crisis — but not in the U.S.

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Epstein documents are causing political crises abroad, with the British prime minister fighting for his political life. Politico unpacks why. The ...

How Bad Bunny went from bagging groceries to global superstardom

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: Bad Bunny is one of the most popular artists in the world. He’s won six Grammys — including Album of the ...

How Jeff Bezos changed the Washington Post

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mass layoffs at the Washington Post have shocked the media industry. Semafor’s Max Tani discusses the cuts and explains why the paper has strugg...

Inside the battle to curb ICE powers

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats have laid out their demands as lawmakers in Washington negotiate a deal on ICE accountability. Sahil Kapur of NBC News explains the breadth ...

Why the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone — and what comes next

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone as it approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to discuss the in...

How Americans get caught up in ICE surveillance tools

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ICE is using biometric tracers, cellphone-hacking tools, and other surveillance methods to track protesters and suspects. The Washington Post’s ...

The government is shut down again. Here’s what both sides want.

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The partial government shutdown isn’t likely to end until at least Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal’s Natalie Andrews breaks down the stic...

How ICE entered its most aggressive era — and what comes next

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: Since President Trump took office just over a year ago, federal immigration enforcement has substantially expanded &m...

The tentative immigration deal Democrats cut to avoid a shutdown

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Senate Democrats and Republicans struck a deal to avert a government shutdown over DHS funding, although a short lapse is still expected before the Ho...

What the Fed’s latest decision reveals about the U.S. economy

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve voted to keep rates steady on Wednesday. Bloomberg looks into the decision. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Se...

Why the new wave of ICE recruits is raising alarm bells

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. Border Patrol “commander at large” Gregory Bovino was removed from his position following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. ...

Trump is sidelining his top Border Patrol commander. What to know.

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Changes are coming to ICE operations in Minnesota after President Trump said he and Governor Tim Walz had a productive phone conversation. Politico re...

Backlash grows after the latest fatal shooting by federal agents

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration agents shot and killed another person as unrest continues in Minneapolis. The Wall Street Journal’s Mariah Timms joins to discuss wh...

This science writer has seen Earth’s most amazing places. Here’s what she’s learned. 

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert has been reporting on climate and the environment for more than 25 yea...

How a 5-year-old boy got caught up in the ICE crackdown

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ICE detained a 5-year-old boy at a school in suburban Minneapolis, prompting outrage from the community. Minnesota Public Radio’s Elizabeth Shoc...

Threats, insults, signs of a deal: inside a dizzying 24 hours in Davos

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are signs of a possible deal on Greenland, after a dizzying 24 hours at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Wall Street Journal ...

Why the Fed’s future rests on this Supreme Court case

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in a case involving President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Chris Rug...

How Trump’s Greenland threats could spark a new trade war

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump said his renewed efforts on taking over Greenland are partially tied to him not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The Wall Street Journ...

The true toll of the Los Angeles fires

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: In January 2025, catastrophic wildfires tore through Los Angeles, destroying entire neighborhoods and leaving devasta...

“This is not sustainable”: the ICE surge in Minneapolis fuels chaos

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota, residents have taken to the streets in community patrols to track the movement of agents. Madison McVan of ...

How Elon Musk sparked a global backlash over his Grok chatbot

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot caused global outrage after it flooded X with sexually explicit images. Raphael Satter of Reuters joins to discuss how th...

Thousands feared dead as protests engulf Iran

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump said help is on the way to Iran as protesters face a brutal government crackdown. The Atlantic’s Arash Azizi explains what might...

How ICE accountability has changed under Trump

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After the shooting of Renee Good, officials and the public have called for greater accountability for ICE agents. Julia Ainsley of NBC News explains h...

Fed Chair Powell is under criminal investigation. What to know.

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In response, Powell issued an extraordinary public ...

Trump didn’t take military action against Venezuela in his first term. Here’s what changed.

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela has raised many questions about what’s actually driving th...

Another shooting sparks anger as ICE protests grow

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Federal agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection shot two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. ABC News has the latest. Meanwhile, Minnesota...

A woman is shot and killed by an ICE agent. What to know.

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Sofia Barnett explains why local and federal au...

Why this year’s flu season feels so much worse

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Health-care subsidies that millions of Americans depend on for insurance have officially expired. The Washington Post’s Peter Whoriskey joins to...

Inside Maduro’s defiant first day in court

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Monday. Eric Tucker of the Associated Press breaks do...

What’s next after Trump vows to “run” Venezuela

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump said the U.S. is in charge in Venezuela after American forces carried out strikes in the country and captured President Nicolás...

Rebroadcast: The secret to finding joy in running

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Apple News In Conversation: This is an episode from our archives. Martinus Evans did not have an easy start to running. Weighing over 300 pounds,...