What A Day
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 9, 2024 • 19min
Will Biden's Student Debt Plan Payoff Come November?
Braxton Brewington from The Debt Collective discusses Biden's student debt plan impact on young voters. Trump's abortion stance, Netanyahu's invasion date, and Missy Elliot's tour are also highlighted in the headlines.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 15min
A Total Eclipse Of The...Sun!
Israel reducing military presence in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict, total solar eclipse crossing North America, Trump's campaign claiming $50 million raised, man arrested for starting fire outside Sanders' office, South Carolina Gamecocks winning NCAA women's championship
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Apr 6, 2024 • 30min
How is Trump's Phony Media Company "Worth" $7 Billion?
Exploring Trump's media company's $7 billion valuation despite minimal users and revenue, influenced by meme stocks and market hype. Delving into risks for investors, financial implications, market perceptions, NFTs, GameStop saga, and meme stocks impact on regular people and investors. Comparing Trump media to tech companies like Netscape and Uber, highlighting speculative investing and market dynamics
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Apr 5, 2024 • 29min
Baltimore Mayor Says Key Bridge Cleanup Is Like "Jenga"
President Biden urges ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating tensions with Israel, cleanup efforts underway in Baltimore after Key Bridge collapse, No Labels group drops 2024 presidential candidate bid, legal troubles for Trump thwarted in Florida and Georgia, medical breakthrough with first pig-to-human kidney transplant revealed.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 22min
Outrage Intensifies After World Central Kitchen Strike
Celebrity chef José Andrés discusses Israel's airstrikes on aid workers, Biden's response, and Wisconsin's primary impact. Also, updates on global events, WNBA draft, and legal disputes involving Trump. The episode covers a wide range of intriguing topics.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 16min
World Central Kitchen Pauses Work in Gaza After Fatal Israeli Strike
Israeli airstrike kills World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, sparking global outrage. Primary elections in states show dissent towards Biden's Gaza response. Earthquake hits Taiwan, Arizona abortion rights amendment moves forward, moon to get its own time zone.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 19min
Florida Voters Will Decide Abortion Access In November
Lauren Brenzel discusses Florida's abortion ballot initiative and impending six-week ban. Israeli military ends siege of Gaza hospital. Thousands protest against Netanyahu in Israel. Headlines on Baltimore shipping channel, Trump's legal bond, and Iowa's NCAA win.
Apr 1, 2024 • 24min
How Biden Can Move Voters on Immigration
Discussion on the complex immigration system and reform efforts, including Biden and Trump's approaches. Insights on Cesar Chavez's legacy, migrant rights advocacy, and the urgent need for immigration solutions. Highlights on asylum challenges, bipartisan bills, and the role of collective action in driving change.
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Mar 30, 2024 • 30min
The Pill That May Save Abortion Rights
The podcast explores the impact of Mifepristone on abortion rights, facing challenges in the Supreme Court. It discusses the evolution of medication abortions, legal battles, anti-abortion movement strategies, and threats to abortion medication access. The episode delves into the battle over Misa-Pristone and Miffa-Pristone, the potential risks to abortion rights, and the balance between hope and uncertainty in advocacy efforts.
Mar 29, 2024 • 24min
Trans Athletes Fight For Rights
The podcast discusses upcoming changes to the Census, including a new race question. It also covers International Transgender Day of Visibility and a lawsuit against NCAA eligibility rules for trans athletes. Additional topics include South Carolina's use of an unconstitutional Congressional map, FTX founder's sentencing, and impeachment articles against DHS Secretary.
