The 7
The Washington Post
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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Dec 19, 2023 • 8min
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Pope Francis allows same-sex blessings. Texas Governor signs bill allowing police to arrest migrants. China earthquake and Iceland volcano. Jonathan Majors convicted of domestic abuse. Google settles antitrust lawsuit. Valuable vase found at Goodwill. Thrift store discovery and missing remains in Grenada.
Dec 18, 2023 • 8min
Monday, December 18, 2023
Topics in this podcast include mistaken killings in Gaza, Rudy Giuliani's penalty, Southwest Airlines fine, AI-hosted fake news sites, NFL playoff updates, solar flares, and the mystery of missing remains of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop in Grenada.
Dec 15, 2023 • 7min
Friday, December 15, 2023
Topics discussed in this podcast include Ukraine's bid for E.U. membership, the passing of the defense policy bill in the U.S. House, upcoming storms on the East Coast, and a study on feline behavior when playing fetch.
Dec 14, 2023 • 8min
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Impeachment inquiry vote, abortion pill case, Tesla recall, Dow Jones high, giant meatballs - a brief on current news and quirky stories including Hunter Biden's response to allegations, Ikea's turkey-sized meatball giveaway, and a reminder to connect Washington Post subscription for ad-free audio and exclusive access to episodes.
Dec 13, 2023 • 7min
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
In this podcast, they cover the latest news on the COP28 climate deal, the Biden impeachment inquiry vote, and the Geminid meteor shower. They also discuss actor Andre Braugher's death and the Netflix Engagement Report. Stay tuned for a mysterious story about the missing remains of Maurice Bishop.
Dec 12, 2023 • 8min
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Tuesday briefing: Zelensky visits D.C.; Trump and the Supreme Court; Texas abortion ruling; Golden Globe nominations; and more Read today's briefing.
Dec 11, 2023 • 7min
Monday, December 11, 2023
Monday briefing: Gaza’s collapsing health system; Penn president’s resignation; Tennessee tornadoes; Alex Jones; and moreRead today's briefing.
Dec 8, 2023 • 8min
Friday, December 8, 2023
Friday briefing: Trump’s appeal in his Jan. 6 case; Hunter Biden; UNLV gunman; weekend storm; Pantone color of the year; and more Read today's briefing.
Dec 7, 2023 • 8min
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Thursday briefing: UNLV shooting; Republican debate; Kevin McCarthy; Taylor Swift named Time’s person the year; and moreRead today's briefing.
Dec 6, 2023 • 7min
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wednesday briefing: Trump’s Jan. 6 case; Ukraine aid; who to watch in the Republican debate; fossil fuel emissions; and moreRead today's briefing.
