The origins of JD Vance’s “childless cat ladies” worldview

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<p>The assassination of Hamas&rsquo;s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, is deepening fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. <a href="https://apple.news/AKniOG26DRs2aOdkbISe5uA">CNN</a> has more.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>JD Vance&rsquo;s memoir reveals the roots of his ideas about parents, children, and who should run the country. Jessica Winter of the <a href="https://apple.news/AEkAjaxUfQgykAOB-94QXOw">New Yorker</a> joins to explain more.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Angnm13l2QZKwhuhc3dVy8w">Reuters</a> reports that presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will hit the campaign trail next week, accompanied by her pick for vice president.</p> <p>The leader of the controversial conservative blueprint Project 2025 is stepping down. The <a href="https://apple.news/AWshb9SKfSZyztCV4Tp9Oyg">Washington Post </a>has the details.</p> <p>Trump faces criticism for recent comments about voting. <a href="https://apple.news/AkvR5kSh6RwOVNN3ouf5SBg">The Hill</a> has more.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ALttYnp9GTPCy2_VLrodLWg">The Athletic</a> has the story on how Simone Biles and her teammates secured gold with a dominant display of redemption in the women&rsquo;s gymnastics team final.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A1pKE_GhrRFKi03ArULZs0w">ESPN</a> reports on the first-ever medal for U.S. women in rugby.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AvS9epJe9TpaAjgjo3p2JTg">The Athletic</a> also takes a closer look at the controversial line call that knocked tennis star Coco Gauff out of contention in the women&rsquo;s singles event.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>