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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,...
People are living longer. It’s changing how we measure aging.
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners love...
The rare bean that may save coffee from extinction
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners love...
What the great teen movies taught us
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners love...
The startling confessions left on vanishing pay phones
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners love...
Why Americans are moving in with strangers twice their age
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners love...
Rebroadcast: An FBI agent went undercover in America’s extremist groups. Here’s what he learned.
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode from our Apple News In Conversation archives is our most-listened-to interview of the year. It was originally published in June 2025. In...
What Trump’s tariffs mean for holiday shopping
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first holiday season since President Trump’s tariffs came into effect. NBC’s Kayla Steinberg explains why some shoppers rec...
How the Epstein files raised more questions than answers
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Justice released a trove of heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel explains why ...
The best music, movies, and TV of 2025
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Apple News In Conversation: The end of the year is a moment to reflect on the art and culture that stood out. Apple News In Conversation host Shu...
What to know about the suspected Brown University shooter
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police say the man suspected of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at Brown University is dead. NBC News reports on how he is also suspected of the...
Trump says he’s fixing the economy. Voters are still unhappy.
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a primetime address, President Trump said the economy has vastly improved since he took office. The Washington Post’s Jacob Bogage joins t...
Why Republicans are struggling to unify on health care
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
House Republican leadership says there will be no vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire. Politico’s Jordain Car...
Rob Reiner’s impact on American politics and culture
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authorities in Los Angeles will soon consider charges in the killing of iconic film director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer. Politico reports...
How a mass shooting shook Australia’s Jewish community
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australians are in shock after two gunmen opened fire at Bondi Beach in Sydney, killing at least 15 people. CBS News reports that the suspects are a f...
How RFK Jr.’s tumultuous past has shaped his convictions
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Apple News In Conversation: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of the most influential — and controversi...
Inside a Nobel Peace Prize winner’s daring escape from Venezuela
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Venezuela’s opposition leader made a daring escape to Oslo shortly after the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony. The Wall Street Journal’s V...
Why the U.S. just seized a massive oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, in an escalation in tensions between Caracas and Washington. Bloomberg’s Eric Martin explains how the m...
The world’s first teen social-media ban is here. Could the U.S. be next?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The affordability problem Trump can’t escape
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Inside Trump’s new plan for U.S. foreign policy
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump released his strategy on national security, offering a glimpse into the administration’s evolving foreign policy. Bloomberg repo...
‘The Rest Is History’ hosts on their top moments from America’s past
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Apple News In Conversation: At a time when interest in history is surging, millions of listeners are tuning in to hear historians Dominic Sa...
How MAGA is coming around to Trump’s military attacks abroad
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump suggested that a land strike in Venezuela may be imminent. Politico’s Megan Messerly joins to discuss how the MAGA camp is getti...
Why Trump has stayed loyal to Hegseth as GOP criticism mounts
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Pentagon inspector general reportedly concluded that Secretary Pete Hegseth violated regulations when he shared sensitive information over Signal. T...
The major questions facing Hegseth over a Caribbean strike
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is mounting for transparency on a “double tap” boat strike in the Caribbean that critics say may constitute a war crime. NBC News...
“The world is watching”: Trump faces a big test in Tennessee
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People in Tennessee are voting to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. House. The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher explains why the GOP-leaning district is compe...
Here’s where your Black Friday returns really end up
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A strike against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean has prompted bipartisan scrutiny. The Washington Post’s Alex Horton details why lawmaker...
Rebroadcast: Should you cut ties with a family member? A therapist offers advice.
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Apple News In Conversation: This is an episode from our archives.Even before the divisive presidential election, family estrangement was on the r...
Samin Nosrat doesn’t love Thanksgiving food. Here’s what she says will improve it.
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Apple News In Conversation: With the release of her James Beard Award–winning cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat catapulted to i...
Trump reveals his plan for ending the war in Ukraine
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A proposed peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine would require major concessions from Kyiv. The Wall Street Journal’s Alexander W...
Why the fate of the U.S. economy could depend on this company
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Greg Ip of the Wall Street Journal breaks down how the chipmaker is driving the U.S. eco...
Inside the stunning vote to force the release of the Epstein files
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lawmakers in Washington voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files. USA Today reports on what comes next. President Trump says he opposes exten...
Why Trump is rolling out the red carpet for the Saudi crown prince
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump is set to meet with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. Semafor’s Matthew Martin explains ...
Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s spectacular fallout with Trump
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late on Sunday, President Trump reversed course and is now backing a vote compelling the DOJ to release more documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Th...
She documents war’s darkest truths — then returns home to her family
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Apple News In Conversation: Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario has spent the past two decades on the front lines of many...
The swipe-fee settlement that could spell trouble for your rewards card
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merchants could soon decline popular premium credit cards as part of a settlement between Visa and Mastercard. Josyana Joshua of Bloomberg explains wh...
Trump is named in new Epstein emails. What happens next?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a busy day in Washington, as lawmakers worked to reopen the government and immediately dealt with the fallout of Trump being named in Epstein e...
The shutdown is nearly over. The fight over health care isn’t.
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The deal to reopen the government does not include an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies, which Democrats had been holding out for. Politico&r...
Why flight cancellations could drag on long after the shutdown ends
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Senate passed a deal to end the shutdown, but air travel could take a while to recover even after the government reopens. The Washington Post&rsqu...
How senators finally came to a deal that could end the shutdown
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Senate advanced a deal that would end the shutdown on a rare Sunday session, after several Democrats backed the package. Axios explains what happe...
The hidden dangers of being pregnant in America
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Apple News In Conversation: The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations — and, according to the CDC...
Nancy Pelosi’s legacy after nearly four decades in Congress
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will retire after nearly 40 years in Congress. The San Francisco Chronicle reports on how she led...
Shutdown forces airports into unprecedented flight reductions
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration has ordered a reduction in flights at 40 major airports across the country. Reuters reports on how the flight cuts could begi...
Democrats won big in the elections. Here’s what you missed.
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats won big in last night’s election results. Zohran Mamdani won the race for New York mayor, and there were victories in the New Jersey a...
Food aid is cut in half for millions as the shutdown drags on
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration says it will partially restore SNAP food aid to tens of millions of recipients. NPR reports there could be lengthy delays in ...
There are major elections this week. Here’s what to watch for.
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday is Election Day, and voters are deciding on contests for governor and mayor, and new congressional maps. NPR reports what the results might me...
The little-known official quietly driving Trump’s second term
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From From Apple News In Conversation: Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, has become one of the most influential figu...
How Prince Andrew went from favorite son to royal exile
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles stripped his brother Prince Andrew of his last royal title and will evict him from his mansion. The BBC has the full story. Trump and Chi...
What the Fed’s latest cut reveals about state of the economy
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again but Fed Chair Jerome Powell had a warning for Wall Street. The Wall Street Journal reports rates are now ...
Jamaica’s “storm of the century” inflicts catastrophic damage
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamaica is contending with the aftermath of a historic hurricane. The BBC reports on the damage. Tens of millions of Americans could lose their food s...
A massive hurricane bears down on Jamaica today. What to know.
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Melissa made made its way toward Jamaica on Tuesday as sustained winds topped 160 mph. The Weather Channel is tracking the storm live. Trump...
How Canada’s “Reagan ad” reignited Trump’s trade war
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big week for international trade as the presidents of the U.S. and China prepare to meet. Bloomberg reports that the two sides have agree...
How Zohran Mamdani is already changing politics
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Apple News In Conversation: Zohran Mamdani is leading New York City’s mayoral race by double digits. But not long ago, the democratic socia...
The FBI stuns the NBA with Mafia-linked charges against two stars
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a sweeping gambling investigation involving t...
Trump takes a bulldozer to the White House. What to know.
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Construction crews were seen demolishing large parts of the the East Wing at the White House this week. The work is in preparation for the constructio...
Why Elon Musk just went to war with NASA’s chief
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A power struggle is going on at NASA as it struggles to keep one of its most ambitious projects on schedule. Emily Glazer, enterprise reporter at the ...
How an internet outage caused mass disruption across America
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A massive outage of Amazon Web Services downed hundreds of popular websites and apps around the world. Ben Goggin from NBC News breaks down how the in...