Podcast Episodes

Rebroadcast: An FBI agent went undercover in America’s extremist groups. Here’s what he learned.

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 his 22-year career in the FBI, undercover agent …

Published on 11 hours ago

What Trump’s tariffs mean for holiday shopping

It’s the first holiday season since President Trump’s tariffs came into effect. NBC’s Kayla Steinberg explains why some shoppers received a big surprise on their online orders.

Congress left Washingt…

Published on 4 days, 12 hours ago

How the Epstein files raised more questions than answers

The Department of Justice released a trove of heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel explains why they left many people unsatisfied.

The U.S. military pu…

Published on 5 days, 12 hours ago

The best music, movies, and TV of 2025

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 Shumita Basu sat down with two culture critics — Sam…

Published on 1 week ago

What to know about the suspected Brown University shooter

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 killing of a professor at MIT.

A Russian envoy i…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Trump says he’s fixing the economy. Voters are still unhappy.

In a prime-time address, President Trump said the economy has vastly improved since he took office. The Washington Post’s  Jacob Bogage joins to discuss why everyday Americans don’t feel the same way…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Why Republicans are struggling to unify on health care

House Republican leadership says there will be no vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire. Politico’s Jordain Carney joins to discuss why the GOP hasn’t been able to ra…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Rob Reiner’s impact on American politics and culture

Authorities in Los Angeles will soon consider charges in the killing of iconic film director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer. Politico reports on Reiner’s life as a political activist.

Jimmy …

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

How a mass shooting shook Australia’s Jewish community

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 father and son.

Talks over ending the war between …

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

How RFK Jr.’s tumultuous past has shaped his convictions

From Apple News In Conversation: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of the most influential — and controversial — figures in American public health. And some of the chan…

Published on 2 weeks ago