News Du Jour · Sugarfree Media

Monday, April 22nd 2024

·17 min·1 clip

Annie Bowles describes Columbia University protesters being loaded into NYPD buses, drawing a direct parallel to Gazans living in tent encampments.

Host Annie Bowles delivers a weekday news digest covering a wide range of current events, from updates on the Israel-Hamas conflict and U.S. foreign aid to domestic politics including a bill awaiting a governor's signature, the dismissal of impeachment articles against Alejandro Mayorkas, and vivid details from the jury selection in Donald Trump's Manhattan trial. The episode is framed by the host's personal background and her mission to provide news in a 'calmer space'.

As heard by us

A calm, context-rich news briefing in plain language.

News Du Jour is anchored by Annie Bowles's perspective, and that comes through immediately. She begins with her own political background before moving into Columbia University protests and broader conflict coverage, keeping the tone measured and easy to follow.

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

You want a calm briefing that still explains the stakes.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from News Du Jour