What A Day
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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.
Episodes
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Mar 28, 2024 • 15min
Baltimore Mourns Victims of the Bridge Collapse
A surprise Democratic win in Alabama emphasizes abortion rights and IVF access. The tragic Baltimore bridge collapse claims lives of immigrant workers. Former senator Joe Lieberman passes, Texas immigration law on hold, and controversial appeal in Ahmaud Arbery case.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 23min
Supreme Court Side-Eyes Anti-Abortion Doctors
Legal expert Leah Litman discusses the Supreme Court case challenging abortion medication access. Justices question standing of anti-abortion doctors. Other headlines include a tragic bridge collapse and a gag order against Trump.
Mar 26, 2024 • 20min
Trump Trades In Lies, And On Nasdaq Starting Today
The podcast discusses the UN passing a ceasefire resolution in Gaza, the strained US-Israel relationship. Trump's social media app going public on Nasdaq, his potential earnings. Trump's upcoming criminal trial, SCOTUS case on abortion drug, federal raid on Diddy's mansions.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 25min
Texas Gives No Clarity On Exceptions to Anti-Abortion Law
The podcast discusses a Moscow concert terrorist attack claimed by ISIS-K, Russian President Putin falsely implicating Ukraine, and the Texas Medical Board's vague abortion law exceptions. Other topics include Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis, former Rep. George Santos running as an independent, and humorous banter about redecorating Trump Tower.
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Mar 23, 2024 • 24min
Why Hip Hop Never Had a #MeToo Movement
Exploring the lack of a #MeToo movement in hip hop, discussing allegations against influential figures like Diddy and R. Kelly. Addressing the challenges of holding black men accountable, the controversial marriage of R. Kelly, and the use of NDAs to silence victims. Questioning accountability and responsibility in hip hop culture.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 24min
Third Parties Could Threaten Biden’s Reelection
The podcast discusses Apple's antitrust lawsuit, Democratic efforts against third-party candidates, Chris Christie's potential involvement, government funding package, student debt relief, Reddit's stock market debut. It also explores the impact of third-party candidates on the election, declining support, recent current affairs, issues in music industry accountability.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 22min
The Courts Temporarily Stop Texas From Arresting and Deporting Migrants
Texas' SB4 immigration law put on hold after court ruling, Biden admin enforces strict emission limits for cars, Fed keeps interest rates flat, Trump open to endorsing abortion ban, Mississippi police officer sentenced for torture of Black men
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Mar 20, 2024 • 14min
Netanyahu Insists on Rafah Offensive Despite Biden's Warning
Netanyahu defies Biden's warning for ground offensive in Rafah, facing backlash. Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown to battle Trump-backed businessman Moreno. US sees over 1 million abortions, nonprofit cancels award gala due to Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch nominations.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 21min
Ohio Could Be Make Or Break For Senate Dems
Ohio's primary elections could be a game-changer for Senate Dems. Sherrod Brown's tight race is a key focus. Trump can't pay $454 million bond. Supreme Court may reject GOP's limit on government and social media communication. Creators plan a horror film crossover called 'Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble'.
Mar 18, 2024 • 19min
The Damages Done To Georgia's Case Against Trump
The podcast discusses Georgia's racketeering case against Trump and the controversies surrounding the prosecutor. Putin wins fifth term, Trump predicts
