DeepSummary
The episode revolves around a Supreme Court case that could limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Health reporter Shefali Luthra explains the arguments from anti-abortion doctors challenging the FDA's approval of the drug, while medical experts maintain that the agency thoroughly reviewed the data before approving it. The case has implications for reproductive rights and the pharmaceutical industry.
Other news stories covered include the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, raids on Sean Combs' properties, updates on Donald Trump's legal cases, and tensions between the US and Israel over a UN resolution on Gaza. The episode also discusses the boom in sports betting and concerns over gambling addiction as it becomes easier to place bets through mobile apps.
Towards the end, the episode features a unique waiters' race in Paris called the Course de Garçon de Cafés, where participants carry trays with croissants and drinks while speed-walking through the city streets. The historic race was recently revived after a hiatus due to budget constraints.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that could limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, with potential implications for reproductive rights and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Legal sports betting is booming, but there are growing concerns about gambling addiction as betting becomes more accessible through mobile apps.
- The collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore has prompted search and rescue efforts, with the cause under investigation.
- Sean Combs' properties were recently raided by federal agents, amid allegations of abuse and sex trafficking against him.
- Former President Donald Trump faces legal proceedings, including a trial date set for April 15 in the Stormy Daniels hush money case and a reduced bond amount in a civil fraud case.
- Tensions escalated between the US and Israel after the US abstained from a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
- MLB star Shohei Ohtani denied any involvement in sports betting or gambling amid a scandal involving his former interpreter.
- A historic waiters' race called the Course de Garçon de Cafés, featuring servers carrying trays with croissants and drinks, was recently revived in Paris.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “This collection of antiabortion doctors is arguing that the FDA did not properly vet the science, did not weigh the evidence, the risks, the safety appropriately, and rushed in their decision making.“ by Shefali Luthra
- “Just as we don't look at cancer or diabetes or substance abuse state by state, we really need to recognize that gambling, too, is something that you have to look at on a national basis to do that.“ by Keith White
- “Our vote does not, I repeat, does not represent a shift in our policy. We've been very clear, we've been very consistent in our support for a ceasefire as part of a hostage deal.“ by John Kirby
- “The trouble is, with a cantilever bridge like this, if you take one pier out, then everything's going to come down.“ by Paris Perry
- “We used to say before this, in order to gamble, you had to put clothes on, you had to get up, you had to go out, and now you don't.“ by Diana Good
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Episode Information
Apple News Today
Apple News
3/26/24
Shefali Luthra, health reporter from The 19th, explains today’s Supreme Court arguments about the abortion pill mifepristone.
As sports betting increases around the country, so do concerns about gambling addiction. Marketplace has the story.
An unusual race that takes place in Paris sees servers speed-walking through the city’s streets with croissants. NPR has the story.
Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.