What A Day

Dan Pfeiffer from Pod Save America discusses new polls showing Trump ahead in battleground states and Biden's struggle with young voters. They caution on narrow poll snapshots and its limitations. The episode covers Michael Cohen's trial, state primaries, and Louisiana's abortion pill classification.

Ellie Bruecker, Director of research at the Institute for College Access and Success, discusses the delays in college decision day due to FAFSA issues. Topics include Israeli forces in Gaza, student protests at commencement speeches, Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial, and Shakira's tax troubles.

Exploring the generational divide in American attitudes towards Israel, from historical shifts to current viewpoints. Discussing the impact of media bias during the Second Intifada and the interplay between anti-American sentiments and support for Israel. Analyzing the evolving American perceptions of the Israel-Palestine conflict over the years, influenced by political figures and significant events. Delving into the shift from bipartisan to partisan support for Israel and the overall decrease in support among Americans, reflecting changing opinions.

Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the stand this week in the hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. And let's just say she didn't hold back from describing what went down between them. We spoke with attorney Norm Eisen, author of "Trying Trump: A Guide to His First Election Interference Criminal Trial," to get his impressions of Trump's outlook in the New York criminal case and review the other cases the former President faces.And in headlines: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to Biden's threat to cut off some military aid to Israel, universities shun U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and Barron Trump is selected as a delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention. Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

The podcast discusses Biden's leverage over Israel, including the pause in weapon shipments due to fears of a ground invasion in Rafah. Legal battles involving Trump and Greene, and an intriguing anecdote about a parasite in RFK Jr.'s brain.

Spencer Amdur, ACLU attorney, discusses Iowa's harsh immigration law mirroring Texas. Stormy Daniels' explicit testimony about Trump, TikTok suing US, and Israel seizing Gaza border are also highlighted in the podcast.

Discussions on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, potential impacts of an IDF invasion on Rafah, challenges in humanitarian efforts in Gaza, Columbia University's commencement cancellation, successful labor agreement at Conde Nast, and fashion recap of celebrities at the Met Gala.

Former President Donald Trump held an audition of sorts on Saturday for his top vice presidential picks. At least seven known Veep wannabes attended the Republican National Committee’s spring retreat at Mar-a-Lago, including South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. The attention-seeking behavior continued into the Sunday talk shows when Scott refused to say whether or not he would accept the 2024 election results during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”And in headlines: Israel and Hamas traded blame over an impasse in the latest round of cease-fire negotiations, the Israeli government shuttered Al Jazeera’s news operation in the country and raided one of its offices, and the first civil trial over the lethal crowd surge at rapper Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld music festival has been delayed over a free speech claim by Apple. Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses the potential of a bird flu pandemic, highlighting the risks of transmission, pathogenicity, and immune evasion. The podcast explores the impacts on sea lions and chickens, delves into zoonotic illnesses and pandemics, and even explores the possible link between solar eclipses and flu strains.

Hugo Lowell, political investigations reporter for The Guardian, discusses Trump's hush money trial and allegations of violating gag order. Topics include Hamas ceasefire talks, Biden condemning campus violence, and Florida banning lab-grown meat sales.