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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 kno... more

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The Trump administration is running through our constitutional rights like a bull unleashed on the streets of Pamplona. For days now, the high-stakes back-and-forth between the administration, the courts and the Constitution over the wrongful deporta... more

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador Wednesday to push for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who the U.S. government wrongfully deported to a Salvadoran super prison last month. While the administratio... more

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda on the road this week, stopping in Indiana Tuesday. While Kennedy has only had the job for two months, he’s already made major changes to the ... more

President Donald Trump met with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador in the Oval Office Monday. Their conversation centered on immigration, and specifically the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man whose removal the White H... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Dunkleman
Author of the new book, Why Nothing Works, Who Killed Progress and How to Bring It Back
Episode: Massive Crowds Tell Trump 'Hands Off' My Government
Scott Lincicome
Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Trump Tariffies The Markets
Everett Kelley
National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, representing federal workers
American Federation of Government Employees
Episode: Trump Launches Tariff-Palooza
Alexis McGill Johnson
President of Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood
Episode: Why Planned Parenthood Is Back In Front Of SCOTUS
Neil Irwin
Chief economic correspondent for Axios
Axios
Episode: Trump's TBD Tariffs
Ben Wikler
Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party
Wisconsin Democratic Party
Episode: Musk Throws Millions Into Wisc. Supreme Court Race
Ted Hesson
Reporter covering immigration for Reuters
Reuters
Episode: Is Any Immigrant Safe In Trump's America?
Paul Rosenzweig
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security
George Washington University Law School
Episode: Trump’s Next Chat Scandal: The Coverup
Alex Ward
National Security Reporter for the Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal
Episode: This Group Chat Should Have Been An Email feat. Sen. Mark Warner

Host

Jane Coaston
Host who brings insightful analysis and engages in meaningful discussions with experts on various topics shaping current events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16.1k ratings
  • Perfect Synopsis of the Day’s News

    Love the brevity and the impressive guests. Sometimes I hear myself singing ‘head-a-liiines’ in my head when ever I’m hearing any kind of news! Keep up the excellent work!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QuincyGirl90503
    United States23 days ago
  • New host stinks

    This new host is so hard to listen too it’s like she tries too hard to land zingers or jokes and they always fall flat and usually pretty cringe

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hollis thompson
    United States24 days ago
  • Good stuff

    I enjoy the way the information is delivered

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snb525
    United States24 days ago
  • My Daily News stop

    Really enjoy this for my daily news and insight. The guests they bring on are really excellent for the current topics at hand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carrie in Car
    United States24 days ago
  • Excellent way to hear what’s going on!

    I love this podcast, which gives me a quick overview of what’s happening in the world and gives me the ability to then go focus on specific stories and events that I should learn more about. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    To T or not to Tee
    United States25 days ago

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Engaging and insightful, providing a great mix of news and analysis.
Recent hosting changes have received mixed feedback, with some listeners preferring the previous style.
Listeners appreciate the focus on substantive discussions rather than sensationalism.
Perfect for quick daily news, with excellent guests and a humorous touch.

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#38
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#12
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Apple Podcasts
#48
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#36
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Apple Podcasts
#42
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#212
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Massive Crowds Tell Trump 'Hands Off' My Government
Q: Do progressives need to accept that sometimes there will be inevitably losers in any big top-down decisions?
Yes, government involves making choices where not everyone can win, and progressives must recognize this reality in decision-making processes.
Massive Crowds Tell Trump 'Hands Off' My Government
Q: Are these mutually exclusive?
They need to be balanced; the executive branch should be responsible and able to make decisions while ensuring that individual rights are protected.
Massive Crowds Tell Trump 'Hands Off' My Government
Q: Is there a moment you can pinpoint?
The turning point within progressivism occurred after 1968 when the focus shifted towards decentralizing power away from big institutions, influenced by the dissatisfaction of the Chicago 7 and related movements.
Massive Crowds Tell Trump 'Hands Off' My Government
Q: How do you see them related?
Democrats are fundamentally the party of government, and if government doesn't work, that's a problem for them politically.
Trump Tariffies The Markets
Q: What can we expect moving forward with Trump’s tariffs?
Expect increased consumer angst, market fluctuations, and potential economic setbacks as Americans adjust to new pricing dynamics.

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2. Scott Lincicome
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4. Alexis McGill Johnson
5. Neil Irwin
6. Ben Wikler
7. Ted Hesson
8. Paul Rosenzweig

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