Apple News Today podcast artwork
News

Apple News Today

by Apple News
Daily NewsNews

Not on the Germany charts we track today.

If you like Apple News Today, try…

Latest episodes

  • The billionaires behind the record midterm ad blitz

    October 22, 2026 · 17 min

    More than $10 billion is expected to be spent on advertising in this midterm cycle. New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer joins to explain where the money comes from, how a recent Supreme Court ruling has shifted power back toward party…

  • What’s behind the youth protests sweeping Europe?

    October 21, 2026 · 14 min

    The Guardian’s Ashifa Kassam takes us inside Europe’s “autumn of discontent.” The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with election crimes and is seeking to block roughly 20,000 ballots from being counted in the midterm…

  • Three world powers could decide Ukraine’s future. Kyiv won’t be in the room.

    October 20, 2026 · 13 min

    President Trump says he is open to a trilateral summit with Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi to discuss Ukraine without Zelenskyy present. The Wall Street Journal’s Lingling Wei explains what the talks signal to smaller nations. French…

  • What’s really driving a long-shot push to break up Canada

    October 19, 2026 · 13 min

    Voters in Alberta today decide if the province should pursue secession. Leyland Cecco from The Guardian breaks down the long-shot independence referendum. New polls found President Trump’s approval rating hitting new lows just weeks…

  • Your biggest midterm questions, answered

    October 17, 2026 · 40 min

    From Apple News In Conversation: With the 2026 midterms just two weeks away, many Americans are paying close attention not only to races and candidates but to the election process itself. Cook Political Report editor in chief Amy Walter…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
  • Iran’s plan to sway the U.S. elections

    October 16, 2026 · 14 min

    Iranian officials told Reuters they are intentionally ramping up attacks on commercial ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz to drive up energy prices and hurt Republicans ahead of the midterms. Senior correspondent Jonathan Saul breaks…

  • Prices keep climbing. Frustrated voters may take it out on Republicans.

    October 15, 2026 · 14 min

    A new inflation report shows that prices rose again last month ahead of the midterms, driven by energy costs from the war in Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Eliza Collins explains why voters are blaming Republicans and what it means for…

  • The scandals that forced Trump to oust Ambassador Guilfoyle

    October 14, 2026 · 16 min

    Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum breaks down the misconduct allegations that led to her departure. The Associated Press…

  • DHS agents search Ilhan Omar’s home — weeks before an election

    October 13, 2026 · 16 min

    DHS agents searched the Washington home of Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday. The Washington Post’s Perry Stein explains what’s known about the investigation. South Carolina’s Senate race to fill the seat of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham looks…

  • Trump’s surprise deal with Putin sparks Republican outrage

    October 12, 2026 · 14 min

    President Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel and said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire. The Wall Street Journal’s Robbie Gramer discusses the reaction from lawmakers and allies. Houthi militants struck Saudi…

  • The Cornell case exposes a dark reality about college culture

    October 10, 2026 · 34 min

    From Apple News In Conversation: A lawsuit filed by a former Cornell student that alleges she was sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members in 2024 has sparked an outpouring of women sharing their own stories of campus assault. While…

  • Why some Republicans are getting worried about Texas

    October 9, 2026 · 16 min

    Republicans are growing concerned about how Texas will vote in next month’s midterms. The Washington Post’s Teo Armus explains how labor shortages tied to immigration arrests could affect three House races along the border. Israel will…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

About the show

Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journalists are covering them.