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Crooked Media
If you’re looking for hype, fake outrage, and groupthink, kindly keep moving. Our mission at What a Day is simple: to be your guide to what truly matters each morning (and the fun stuff you might have missed) in just 20 minutes. Host Jane Coaston brings you in-depth reporting and substantive analysis on the big stories shaping today and the creeping trends shaping tomorrow—and when she doesn’t know the answers, she asks someone even smarter to fill us all in. Radical, right? New episodes at 5:00 a.m. EST, Monday–Friday in your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. Being informed was never this easy.
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Apr 20, 2024 • 35min
Why Tesla is Spiraling Out of Control
Exploring Tesla's downfall with layoffs, self-driving struggles, and faulty Cybertrucks. Dive into Musk's controversial leadership, government subsidies, and Tesla's market dominance despite facing challenges. Uncover the deception, risks, and controversies surrounding Tesla's valuation and self-driving technology. From legal battles to stock fluctuations, get an inside look at Tesla's journey in the electric car market.

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Apr 19, 2024 • 21min
The Challenges Of Jury Selection
Former federal prosecutor Gene Rossi discusses the challenges of jury selection in Trump's hush-money trial. Google fires 28 employees protesting against a contract with Israel. Israel strikes Iran, House lawmakers consider banning TikTok, and sports icons Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird produce a queer soccer romance.

Apr 18, 2024 • 14min
An Anticlimactic End to Mayorkas Impeachment
Guests include Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Congressional reporter Matt Laslo. They discuss the Senate's dismissal of impeachment articles against Mayorkas, Iranian President's warning to Israel, and Arizona's abortion ban. The podcast covers political posturing, GOP's impeachment push, tensions in the Middle East, failure to repeal Arizona's abortion ban, and NBA player banned for life due to illegal gambling.

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Apr 17, 2024 • 23min
Speaker Johnson VS. House Far-Right GOP
Guest Joan Greve talks about the chaos in the House GOP over Ukraine aid vote. Senators debate renewing FISA powers. Supreme Court leans towards January 6 rioters. Treasury Secretary announces new sanctions on Iran. Updates on Trump's hush-money trial.

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Apr 16, 2024 • 17min
Supreme Court Could Help Trump In Jan 6 Obstruction Case
Supreme Court case on Jan 6 insurrection could impact Trump's charges. Jury selection for Trump's hush-money trial underway. FBI investigating bridge collapse. NCAA stars heading to WNBA after draft.

Apr 15, 2024 • 22min
Middle East Tensions At A High After Iran Attacks Israel
Description: The Iranian government launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel late Saturday night in what’s believed to be Iran’s first direct attack against Israel from its own soil. Israel reported minimal damage and was able to shoot down most of the drones and missiles, with some help from the U.S. military. Ben Rhodes, former U.S. national security advisor and co-host of Pod Save The World, talks about the significance of the attack and what it means for long-simmering tensions in the Middle East.Former President Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial begins today in a Manhattan courtroom. He’s accused of falsifying business records to cover up payments he made to the adult film star Stormy Daniels in the lead up to the 2016 election. He also becomes the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial. Attorney Norm Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee’s majority during Trump’s first impeachment, explains what we can expect during the trial.And in headlines: Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine this week, a dozen news organizations signed a joint letter asking both President Biden and former President Trump to participate in debates, and Nike is under fire over a revealing women’s kit for Team USA’s track and field athletes at this summer’s Olympics.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

Apr 13, 2024 • 31min
The Real Origins of the Student Debt Crisis
From the Cold War era to present day, the podcast uncovers the evolution of student loans and the soaring costs of college. It delves into the impact of for-profit colleges, administrative bloat in universities, and the complex landscape of student debt. Exploring Biden's plans for loan forgiveness and calls for free public education, it highlights the ongoing challenges of the student debt crisis.

Apr 12, 2024 • 17min
DOJ Closes 'The Gun Show Loophole'
Nick Suplina discusses how the DOJ closed 'the gun show loophole' in gun purchases, the impact of the new rules on gun control, and updates on news headlines like famine in Northern Gaza and Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with theft.

Apr 11, 2024 • 17min
House Republicans Deal Speaker Another Blow With FISA Bill
House Republicans block FISA bill after Trump's

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Apr 10, 2024 • 21min
Arizona Abortion Access Now Hinges On A Referendum
Chris Love, an organizer for abortion rights in Arizona, discusses the implications of a court ruling on abortion access. The podcast also covers the EPA's new rule on toxic emissions, a Michigan court sentencing Ethan Crumbley's parents, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's statement on Israel, and Mattel's upcoming easier version of Scrabble.