★ The Talk Show: Live From WWDC 2026
Recorded live at The California Theatre in San Jose on June 9, 2026, this episode of The Talk Show features John Gruber joined by Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel to discuss Apple's WWDC 2026 announcements.
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