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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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Oct 17, 2023 • 7min
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Tuesday briefing: Biden’s Israel visit; Trump gag order; Jim Jordan’s speaker bid; health impacts of stress; and moreRead today's briefing.
Oct 16, 2023 • 6min
Monday, October 16, 2023
Monday briefing: Israel-Gaza war; Trump gag order hearing; Jim Jordan; Rite Aid; Suzanne Somers; Taylor Swift; and moreRead today's briefing.
Oct 13, 2023 • 3min
Introducing “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop”
Grenada’s Black revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, was executed in a coup in 1983, along with seven others. The whereabouts of their remains are unknown. Now, The Washington Post’s Martine Powers uncovers new answers about how the U.S. fits into this 40-year-old Caribbean mystery.“The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop” is an investigative podcast that delves into the revolutionary history of Grenada, why the missing remains still matter and the role the U.S. government played in shaping the fate of the island nation. Listen and follow the show here.
Oct 13, 2023 • 8min
Friday, October 13, 2023
Friday briefing: Israel tells people to evacuate northern Gaza; Steve Scalise; Elijah McClain verdict; Taylor Swift; and moreRead today's briefing.
Oct 12, 2023 • 8min
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Thursday briefing: Gaza humanitarian crisis; Steve Scalise; Ford autoworkers strike; inflation; Powerball jackpot; and moreRead today's briefing.
Oct 11, 2023 • 7min
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Wednesday briefing: Israel prepares for an invasion; Republicans to vote on a speaker; George Santos charges; Tim Ballard accusations; fattest bear; and moreRead today's briefing.
Oct 10, 2023 • 7min
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Tuesday briefing: Hostages in Gaza; Biden probe; House speaker race; unlivable heat; new Olympic sports; and moreRead today's briefing.
Oct 9, 2023 • 7min
Monday, October 9, 2023
Monday briefing: Israel declares war on Hamas; Afghanistan earthquake; UAW strike; 23andMe hack; Crocs cowboy boots; and moreRead today's briefing.
Oct 6, 2023 • 7min
Friday, October 6, 2023
Topics include new barriers on Southern border, missile strikes in Ukraine and Syria, imprisoned Iranian activist winning Nobel Peace Prize, ongoing imprisonment of a woman, recent Nobel Prizes in various fields, worsening drought, record high prices of olive oil, and discovery of ancient footprints in North America.
Oct 5, 2023 • 7min
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Thursday briefing: Who’s running for House speaker; student loan forgiveness; autism discovery; Simone Biles; and moreRead today's briefing.
