What A Day
What A DayIf 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1600 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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In case you missed it, President Donald Trump announced a deal that would give the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves on Friday. And over the weekend, the United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in a month. The Bu... more
In the last year and a half, President Donald Trump has put his name, image, or both, on a whole host of things — federal buildings, passports, the resident National Park pass, the administration’s child savings accounts, the under construction borde... more
Yesterday, we heard from former USAID administrator Dr. Atul Gawande about the lives lost because of the gutting of the United States Agency for International Development. On today's show, we focus on people in Nepal and their experiences before and ... more
It’s been more than a year since Elon Musk and the DOGE boys fed the United States Agency for International Development – or USAID, into a QUOTE “woodchipper.” And since then, according to reporting from NPR and other outlets, the dismantling of USAI... more
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- Show has changed too much
I like the host, but there have been way too many changes. I have listened to this show from day one, I always loved Akilah and Gideon, and all the other hosts. I know things have to change sometimes, but now I don’t even get the “headaliiiiiiiines” that I loved every morning. This show has morphed into yet another political commentary and we have so many of those as it is that I really just wish it could form it’s own new show and WAD can go back to being a morning headlines show that I really... more
Apple Podcasts2madscientist74
United Statesa month ago - PM doesn’t work
I get change needs to happen in life, but a pm time slot for the news on my works if you’re reporting fresh news that happens during that day. instead it’s just the same news in a later time slot after i’ve already been inundated with headlines.
Apple Podcasts2Dftba1836United Statesa month ago - 5/5
I have been listening to this podcast for the longest time, and I haven’t written review yet. I absolutely love Jane, and her interview Kia skills, as well as her guests. Thank you for providing us some insight into the insanity that we have been living through.
Apple Podcasts5veronicacoralUnited Statesa month ago - Mornings > Evenings
Bring it back to being released in the morning.
Apple Podcasts1Niners4life757United Statesa month ago - I don’t know what y’all are doing over there.
I really used to love this show. I hate the PM time. I have nothing against Jane she actually grew on me but I do miss the rotating crew. It kept the show from giving one note. I don’t know if anyone else is experiencing this, but MULTIPLE consecutive episodes are “unavailable” when I go to listen and I’m weeks behind. It’s a shame, it went from part of my morning routine to something I can’t get to during the day when people are busy (I don’t know who made that decision but they need to go) and... more
Apple Podcasts1exl794United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Canada/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  United Kingdom/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #151 | Canada/News |
Apple Podcasts | #43 |  Australia/News/Daily News |
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A daily, 20-minute brief focusing on U.S. politics, policy, and current events, often pairing host-led analysis with expert guests to unpack complex stories. Episodes frequently cover elections, governance, civil rights, and how policy outcomes affect everyday life, plus technology, health, and national security angles. Notable strengths include rigorous context, host interview style that surfaces diverse viewpoints, and timely sponsor integrations that feel integrated with coverage. The show tends to attract listeners who want clear explanations of political dynamics and practical takeaways for civic engagement, with a knack for connecting local developments to national trends.
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Recent guests on What A Day include:
1. Matthew Petti
2. Eugene Daniels
3. Scott Lincicome
4. Amanda Mull
5. Jason Crow
6. Charles Homans
7. Leah Asmelash
8. David Pakman
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