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Every minute of your morning counts. Host Hannah Jewell takes you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day, with the reporting and insight of The Washington Post. Get caught up in just a few minutes every weekday at 7 a.m.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 9min
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Explore the shocking assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and its implications for Middle Eastern stability. Discover Kamala Harris’s efforts to gather support against Trump as the presidential race heats up. Delve into a gripping discussion about political manipulations in Venezuela and the rising mental health crisis among pre-teen girls in the U.S. Celebrate Simone Biles' stunning return to the Olympics and hear about Kareem Maddox’s inspiring journey in men’s 3x3 basketball amid a nationwide heat wave.

Jul 30, 2024 • 9min
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Join JD Vance, a political figure and author, as he discusses the implications of Kamala Harris's rising popularity in the vice presidential race. Hear from Kamala Harris herself on pressing humanitarian crises, including recent protests in Venezuela. Discover groundbreaking advancements in Alzheimer's diagnostics with a study boasting 90% accuracy. Delve into recent solar activity that promises stunning auroras. Plus, celebrate the US gymnastics team's Olympic success and the enchanting allure of the northern lights.

Jul 29, 2024 • 8min
Monday, July 29, 2024
The podcast dives into the escalating tensions of the U.S. presidential race, spotlighting Biden's reforms and Harris's rising profile. It tackles international disputes, including Venezuela's fraught elections and Israel's confrontations with Hezbollah. Current events take center stage as listeners learn about the dire economic situation in Venezuela and California's Park Fire management. Plus, the show celebrates Simone Biles' inspiring gymnastics comeback while also touching on the fascinating parallels between chimpanzee communication and human dialogue.

Jul 26, 2024 • 9min
Friday, July 26, 2024
Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia, a key figure in organized crime, is discussed in the podcast. Topics include his arrest, Obama's endorsement of Kamala Harris, suspected arson attacks in France, and a meeting between Israel's PM and Trump. Also covered are recent news about fire arrests, Komodo dragons' teeth, and a Mars rock indicating possible biological activity.

Jul 25, 2024 • 9min
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The podcast covers updates on President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, Harris and Trump campaign activities, Netanyahu protests, Jasper wildfire, Olympic soccer chaos, and more current events including political controversies, speeches, wildfires, sanctions, and a podcast recommendation.

Jul 24, 2024 • 25min
The Sports Moment: Your passport to the Paris Olympics
The Washington Post's sports experts, Ava Wallace, Jerry Brewer, and Rick Maese, delve into the excitement and preparations for the Paris Olympics. They discuss the city's readiness, star athletes, 'horsey passport', challenges of transporting equipment, and anticipation for various sports at the games.

Jul 24, 2024 • 8min
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Topics discussed include Harris campaign kickoff, Secret Service Director Cheatle's resignation, Netanyahu's address, Yellowstone eruption, illicit carbon credit practices, dark oxygen discovery, and reevaluating origins of life on Earth. Additionally, a new podcast about the Summer Olympic Games in Paris is announced.

Jul 23, 2024 • 9min
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
The podcast covers Kamala Harris's path to the Democratic nomination and concerns about Trump's age. It also discusses current events like Trump's health, Vice President Harris, a shooting incident, Gaza military operations, and diplomatic meetings. Additionally, the podcast touches on the political divide, climate progress, academic struggles post-pandemic, and the success of the film 'Twisters'.

Jul 22, 2024 • 9min
Monday, July 22, 2024
Political drama as Biden drops out of race, endorsing Harris. Trump reacts. Netanyahu's visit discussed. Various news topics include drone attacks, listeria outbreak, retirement age trends, and hidden self-portrait discovery in England.

Jul 19, 2024 • 8min
Friday, July 19, 2024
Trump's RNC speech and Obama's doubts on Biden, IT outages, rally shooting, COVID resurgence, Bob Newhart's passing. Comedic legacy of Bob Newhart and revolutionary history with musket balls from American Revolution.