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 joins to discuss what one of the military’s top leaders is saying about the situation.

Netflix’s bid to buy Warner Bros. just got a little more complicated. Deadline’s Dominic Patten explains why the DOJ is now involved.

GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have exploded in popularity for their weight-loss effects. Dhruv Khullar of the New Yorker considers how they could be used to treat conditions like addiction.

Plus, record snowfall hit parts of the Northeast as a massive winter storm moved through, Mexico is experiencing more violence after the country’s top drug lord was killed, and President Trump prepares for his State of the Union address.

Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

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

President Trump wasted no time imposing a new global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down his previous ones. Courtenay Brown of Axios joins to discuss what comes next for businesses and consumers.

The Winter Olympics concluded Sunday night, and it was a pretty good showing for Team USA overall. The Athletic’s Matt Futterman explains how a series of injuries and other mishaps kept the Americans from a historic performance.

Plus, authorities shot and killed a man after he breached the perimeter at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, New York braced for another big snowstorm, and how Punch the orphaned macaque captured the internet’s heart.

Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Kahn.

From Apple News In Conversation: When she was 28, Laura Mauldin became a full-time caregiver for her romantic partner with leukemia — an experience that exposed how deeply America’s health-care system depends on the unpaid labor of loved ones. Now a disability scholar, Mauldin explores this hidden reality in her new book, In Sickness and in Health: Love Stories From the Front Lines of America’s Caregiving Crisis. She sat down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to discuss how gaps in the medical system leave families shouldering the burden of care — and how couples navigate that strain while maintaining their sense of partnership and dignity.

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 option that President Trump is weighing against Tehran.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in public office. Fiona Hamilton of The Times of London joins to discuss why.

A proposed rent-control law in Massachusetts has local Democrats. The Wall Street Journal’s Jared Mitovich explains why lawmakers in the state are at odds.

Plus, Trump’s new “Board of Peace” met for the first time, a federal advisory commission approved plans for the new White House ballroom, and a big night for Team USA on the ice.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Former Prince Andrew is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office. 

A deadly avalanche killed 8 people in the Lake Tahoe region in Northern California. KQED’s Sarah Wright explains what happened and the challenges that come with avalanche rescue.

A massive amount of wastewater has been spewing into the Potomac River after a sewage line break in Maryland, near Washington D.C. Dana Hedgpeth of 

The Washington Post breaks down how the spill has now become a political dispute.

Nordic combined is the only Winter Olympic sport where women don’t compete. USA Today’s Chris Bumbaca joins to discuss how some athletes are trying to change that.

Plus, a billionaire former CEO who says he was conned by Epstein, Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial over social media addiction, and a judge finally settled the debate over boneless chicken wings.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

In Trump’s second term, ICE has ramped up use of a program that deputizes local police forces to participate in immigration enforcement. NPR’s Jaclyn Diaz discusses the expansion of the program, known as 287(g).

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is calling for the resignation of the chair of the 2028 Olympics after his name showed up in the Epstein files. Dakota Smith of the Los Angeles Times explains the fallout.

Civil-rights leader Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins to talk about Jackson’s life and legacy.

Plus, a federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be arrested again, Stephen Colbert said he wasn’t allowed to air a certain interview, and the American bobsledder who’s become the oldest-ever Winter Olympic champion.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecelia Lei.

The U.S. government undertook a covert mission to keep Iranian protesters connected to the internet with Starlink equipment. Alex Ward of the Wall Street Journal explains the risks of using Starlink inside Iran.

Several letters written by detained children describe what life is like inside ICE’s Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. ProPublica’s Mica Rosenberg has the details.

This week marked two years since Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in custody. The Associated Press reports on new evidence surrounding the cause of death.

Plus, at least two people are dead after a shooting a high-school hockey game, Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died, the FBI said it won’t share evidence related to the death of Alex Pretti with Minnesota state officials, and how one Girl Scout smashed the all-time cookie-selling record.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Global leaders and influential power brokers gathered at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend. Reuters reports on how Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech struck a tone of unity.

Early voting is underway in the race to win the House seat previously held by Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene. Politico’s Alec Hernandez joins to discuss the crowded field.

Under an executive order from President Trump, federal agencies are deploying AI as a way to operate more efficiently. Ian Duncan of the Washington Post details how some departments are using the technology and the concerns it is raising.

Plus, Southwest Airlines is getting some pushback for recent policy changes, and how cheating accusations in curling at the Winter Olympics unfolded.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

From Apple News In Conversation: A battle is underway over some of Hollywood’s most valuable properties. Paramount Skydance and Netflix are vying for control of Warner Bros. Discovery — the parent company of CNN, HBO, and a vast library of iconic films and TV shows. New York magazine features writer Reeves Wiedeman recently profiled David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance and son of tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Wiedeman sits down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to explain the motivations behind the tech heir’s business moves, how consolidation is reshaping the entertainment industry, and what it means for viewers’ screens — and wallets.

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 how Democrats blocked a potential deal after their demands weren’t met.

President Trump revoked a landmark scientific finding regarding greenhouse-gas emissions. Marianne Lavelle of Inside Climate News breaks down what to expect next.

Allegations of bias were lodged at Olympic ice-dance judges after a team from France edged out an American duo. NBC News’s Rohan Nadkarni explains what’s behind the controversy.

Plus, why a judge blocked the Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly, and how snowboarding superstar Chloe Kim just missed out on Olympic history.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.