On today’s show: Trump advisers have renewed a push for a pardon of Edward Snowden. The Washington Post’s Michael Scherer explains why.

Rebels in Syria overtook the capital, Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee and bringing an abrupt end to more than a decade of civil war.

Mensah M. Dean of The Trace investigates the intergenerational fallout of gun violence in the U.S.

Plus, the College Football Playoff is set, Trump gives his first televised interview since the election, and why the internet reacted the way it did to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Marianna Sotomayor of the Washington Post explains how the GOP’s razor-thin House majority could complicate Trump’s policy plans.

Bitcoin hit $100,000, lifted by hopes of a crypto-friendly new administration. The Wall Street Journal’s Alexander Osipovich explains what that means for you, even if you don’t invest in digital currency.

Rob Sheffield, contributing editor at Rolling Stone, joins Apple News In Conversation to talk about how Taylor Swift changed the music industry forever.

Plus, the LA Galaxy are back in the MLS Cup, a decade on from the team’s glory days. Five years after a blaze nearly destroyed Notre-Dame, the cathedral reopens this weekend. And sake — Japan’s “divine gift” — receives a special honor.

On today’s show: There is mounting concern about Pete Hegseth’s nomination for secretary of defense after the New Yorker’s Jane Mayer dropped more bombshell allegations about the former Fox News host. Here’s everything we know.

Karen DeYoung with the Washington Post explains why the U.S. is closely watching South Korea’s political chaos. 

And one country’s sweeping plan to stop kids from using social media — will it work?

Plus, the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, the final outstanding House race is called for Democrats, and a tool to get rid of the jingle you can’t stop humming.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick. 

On today’s show: The Supreme Court hears a major case on transgender health care that could have sweeping implications for all Americans. The 19th’s Orion Rummler breaks it down.

Elizabeth Findell of the Wall Street Journal explains why homebuilders are worried about Trump’s next term.

Palestinians in Gaza are braced for a harsh winter. CNN reports.

Plus, the Department of Labor announces new rules that could impact Americans with disabilities, Biden visits Angola, and NPR shares tips to protect your packages from porch pirates.

On today’s show: A look at just how far to the right the country has shifted since Trump’s first term in office. New York magazine focuses on one surprising place: New York City. 

Under Tennessee’s school-threats law, kids with disabilities have been arrested for rumors and jokes. ProPublica’s Aliyya Swaby and Nashville Public Radio’s Paige Pfleger investigated the pattern. 

NPR explains a surprise attack in Syria by rebel groups.

Plus, how to make your donations count on Giving Tuesday, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on e-cigarettes, and Apple Podcasts announces its pick for 2024 Show of the Year.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: President Biden pardons his son. President-elect Trump picks a new FBI director.

The Washington Post details how an urgently needed global agreement on plastic fell apart.

Health experts say more men should get tested for the BRCA cancer gene. The Atlantic’s Kristen Brown explains why.

Plus, the Bills “mafia” grabs their shovels again, the L.A. Times breaks down how much food Americans waste at Thanksgiving, and what to know about online shopping this Cyber Monday.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: The International Criminal Court issued war-crime arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a leader of Hamas. What happens now? The Guardian has more.

There’s a question stumping world leaders at the COP29 climate conference: Who’s rich enough to pay for climate change? Grist’s Jake Bittle explains why it’s so complicated.

More people are cutting ties with family. Estrangement therapist Joshua Coleman spoke with Apple News In Conversation about what’s fueling this trend.

Plus, Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for attorney general, and Trump tapped longtime ally Pam Bondi as his new pick. A top college is making tuition free for most students. And Constance Grady from Vox explains the hype around ‘Wicked,’ which hits theaters today.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

On today’s show: The Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe explains how the military could change under Trump.

CNN’s Omar Jimenez has been visiting Springfield, Ohio, in the months since Trump attacked its Haitian community. They’re weighing their future as he threatens mass deportations.

Jessica Roy reports for the San Francisco Chronicle on new research about dangerous levels of flame retardants found in spatulas, spoons, and other common household items made with black plastic.

Plus, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant; years after a fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ premiered; and a beloved ‘Simpsons’ voice actor says goodbye after more than 600 episodes.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

On today’s show: Matt Gaetz, the nominee for attorney general, has been accused of sexual misconduct, including sex with a minor. He denies all wrongdoing. Washington Post congressional reporter Liz Goodwin explains everything to know about the allegations.

European officials are worried about what a negotiated peace deal for the Russia-Ukraine war could look like under Trump. Laurence Norman with the Wall Street Journal has more.

Texas is poised to pass a new curriculum infused with Christian lessons, renewing questions about the separation between church and state. The Texas Tribune has the story.

Plus, a U.N. special committee found that Israel’s war in Gaza is “consistent” with genocide, Trump tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a Republican lawmaker introduced a resolution to ban trans women from women’s bathrooms at the Capitol, and NPR reports that in the day after the election, X lost more than 115,000 users while traffic on rival platform Bluesky skyrocketed.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: President-elect Trump has suggested he’ll use recess appointments to get some of his Cabinet nominees through. How would that work? NBC’s Sahil Kapur explains.

Four women are challenging Idaho’s strict abortion ban in court. The Idaho Capital Sun has been following the trial.

Rafael Nadal says he’ll retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup this week. Matthew Futterman from The Athletic reflects on his legacy.

Plus, Hong Kong sentences 45 pro-democracy activists, NPR has what to know about new at-home tests that can detect both the flu and COVID, and the Times of London has the story of the foiled attempt by thieves to try to mug Mo Farah, one of the fastest men on earth.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.