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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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Joshua Coleman
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Gary Small
Psychiatry professor and former director of the UCLA Longevity Center
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Episode: Epstein’s purported suicide note; hantavirus outbreak; brain supplements; and more
Jonathan Ledgard
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Episode: Shooting suspect charges; Jimmy Kimmel vs. Melania Trump; gorilla bank accounts; and more
Jane Goodall
Conservationist and primatologist
Jane Goodall Institute
Episode: Shaky Iran peace talks; labor secretary resigns; Jane Goodall's message of hope; and more
Christina Hammock Cook
Astronaut
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Episode: Pam Bondi; tracking Artemis II; unusual weather phenomenon; and more
Taylor Frankie Paul
Former reality TV lead, involved in a domestic violence incident
The Bachelorette (ABC/Hulu)
Episode: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke; Taylor Frankie Paul video; the Gen Z pout; and more
James Tallarico
Texas State Representative
Texas State Legislature
Episode: Gas prices rise after Iran strikes; primary results; how to stop overthinking; and more
Maggie Penman
Reporter with the Post's Optimist section, covering hopeful stories about humanity.
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Episode: Post Reports: The trick to making New Year’s resolutions stick
Abigail Marsh
Professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Try This: Anyone can be an altruist

Hosts

Hannah Jewell
Host associated with daily seven-story briefings and various Washington Post programs.
Izan Akabaul
Guest host and fill-in contributor delivering the daily seven stories and segment introductions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Great way to start my morning

    I’ve been listening to The 7 since the first episode. Living on the west coast, I enjoy how it’s already downloaded and ready for me to start every weekday morning with. Good mix of stories to be looped in on current events. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Washingtonian Dawg
    United States9 days ago
  • News with a pinch of humor

    Love the show and Hannah Jewel! I’m informed and often leave with a smile . . . no matter the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clifforkan
    United States11 days ago
  • Comprehensive and Fun

    I’ve listened since the beginning and love, love, love The 7.

    It’s a wonderful combination of the news I need with a quirky twist of fun.

    Keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knale6010
    United States16 days ago
  • Yes!

    I’m delighted to find this podcast which I stumbled across recently. It’s short enough to listen to in just a few minutes. Cover some of the key highlights and is sufficiently unbiased to get my approval. I just wish there was a little bit more international coverage.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarita7981
    United States25 days ago
  • Morning Starter

    Beginning the day with The 7 gives me just enough news to feel informed enough for awhile. The humorous information that is included is also appreciated. There is plenty of concerning information to gather during the day! I was concerned that new ownership might compromise the reporting but, so far, haven’t noticed that. Show notes are great and allow me to dig in a little further! Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Newsy30
    United States25 days ago

Listeners Say

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Criticism centers on host delivery and consistency during transitions, highlighting a yearning for familiar warmth and clarity.
Listeners appreciate the concise, reliable nightly brief with a newsroom voice and occasional humor.
Some praise the host transition and the WaPo perspective, while opinions are mixed on voice and pacing during fill-ins.
Fans value accessibility and the ability to stay informed quickly, with links to show notes and newsletters for deeper reading.

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#127
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#47
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#137
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#197
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Try This: I want to give back! How do I afford it?
Q: How do we know if we're giving to the right place or the right amount?
Ensure to check the legitimacy of the charity before donating and create a personal giving plan.
Try This: I want to give back! How do I afford it?
Q: What do you believe about charitable giving when financial circumstances are tight?
You can still give from your abundance, but prioritize your essentials first before contributing to charity.
The Optimist: Can you choose to be happy?
Q: What do you think about the idea that happiness is a choice?
Atdhe believes happiness is a choice we make daily, even amidst challenges.
The Optimist: Can you choose to be happy?
Q: How did you get this idea to start asking people if they're happy?
Atdhe was inspired by a documentary film from the 1960s that explored similar questions about happiness.
Post Reports: He's dying of cancer. They chose to start their family.
Q: Drea, when you were talking about, you know, your process to become public and then wanting to make something good out of this, can you tell me about your diagnosis and how you learned about it?
I was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer at 26, during a time when I didn't expect such a diagnosis. It was really challenging to confront.

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What is The 7 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A brisk daily morning briefing that delivers seven concise stories across politics, international affairs, science, and culture, all anchored by reporting from The Washington Post. Each 7-minute episode threads together top headlines with quick context, data points, and a light, human touch, making complex events more approachable for busy listeners starting their day. Notable is the host's steady, clear delivery and the show's consistent seven-story format, which sometimes includes short lifestyle or feel-good segments and links to deeper reporting in show notes and a newsletter. A recent transition in hosting is reflected in guest and fill-in appearances, but the underpinning mission remains delivering reliable, digestible news with a WaP... more

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