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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 Department of Justice fumbled yet another attempt to prosecute President Donald Trump’s enemies on Tuesday night. This time, it failed to get an indictment of the six Democrats who posted a video in November reminding U.S. troops they have an obl... more

Over the past year, the Trump administration has been eliminating policies aimed at slowing down climate change – and now, it may go even further. This week, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal the “endangerment finding” that has been... more

Getting justice for Epstein survivors seems impossible in the United States. But in the United Kingdom, the Epstein files could bring down the British government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign after admitting he knew the UK's ... more

Sunday was the Super Bowl, which means betting. A lot of betting. And even if you're not a gambler– and even if you don't particularly care about sports, you've probably noticed that in the last few years, sports betting has gone from obscure to near... more

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Recent Guests

Coco Khan
Co-host of Crooked Media's Pod Save the UK
Crooked Media
Episode: Epstein Files Cause Ripples Across The Pond
Hannah Vanbiber
Senior editor at The Athletic who covers sports betting
The Athletic
Episode: Why You Can Basically Bet On Anything These Days
Jason Zengerle
Author of 'Hated By All The Right People, Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind'
Episode: The Many Faces Of Tucker Carlson
Radley Balko
Author of Rise of the Warrior Cop, The Militarization of America's Police Forces
The New York Times
Episode: Can Body Cams Restrain ICE?
Marc Elias
Founder of Democracy Docket
Episode: DOJ Validates Trump's 2020 Election Lies
Tim Kaine
Virginia Democratic Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: A Shutdown On Pause
Patricia Mazzei
Miami Bureau Chief for The New York Times
Episode: The Sunshine State Strategy
Monica Byron
President of Education Minnesota
Education Minnesota
Episode: Mayhem In Minneapolis
Laura Jedeed
Freelance journalist and critic of the Trump administration and ICE.
firewalledmedia.com
Episode: Joining ICE Is Much Easier Than You Think

Host

Jane Coaston
Host of an informative daily news podcast that offers insightful analysis and interviews with experts, aimed at providing listeners with quick yet substantial news coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16.9k ratings
  • I love this show

    It’s the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Micphaneuf
    United States15 days ago
  • Love WAD!

    The ways we now need to get real news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Babalitos
    United States15 days ago
  • The news that REALLY matters!

    Jane oh Jane, your sweet voice in the morning is all I need to start my day with and know exactly what is happening without lies from either party. As a gay man who no longer sees himself as a democrat, but needs to know what is going on in the States with the truth, it's hard to find. But thanks to you and your toughness and tenderness to issues that are being suppressed by the right and its media outlets; I send so much gratitude. Thank you for working hard for the minority and using your voic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willië_wonka
    United States17 days ago
  • Favorite way to face the day’s news

    This early morning Crooked update keeps getting better, including -now- new & better theme music. Jane has a way of presenting the news so it’s as palatable and has as much humor as possible in these scary times. Priorities good. Background info on certain issues by noted experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miami-florida
    United States23 days ago
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    Something went wrong with the download for today’s episode. Mine just got stuck on an AI advert.

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    United States24 days ago

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Many find the content informative and well-researched, making it a go-to for daily updates.

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#31
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#33
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#130
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Q: What were your biggest takeaways from the release of the Epstein files?
Tim highlighted a deep shame regarding the networking among the elite with Epstein and the lack of accountability.
The Many Faces Of Tucker Carlson
Q: What do you think is the driving force at play in all of Tucker's transformations?
He really did want and continues to want power and stature.
The Many Faces Of Tucker Carlson
Q: What was your first impression of him?
I was impressed. His byline preceded me meeting him, so he was someone whose writing I respected.
Why You Can Basically Bet On Anything These Days
Q: Can you explain to our listeners what are prediction markets and why are they such a big deal in the sports betting space?
Prediction markets allow people to bet on outcomes of events, offering a decentralized way to predict and profit from various bets, including politics and sports.
Why You Can Basically Bet On Anything These Days
Q: What concerns do you think are driving skepticism about sports betting?
People believe that sports betting affects the purity of the sport, leading to questions about whether outcomes are manipulated or rigged.

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1. Lovett or Leave It
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Recent guests on What A Day include:

1. Coco Khan
2. Hannah Vanbiber
3. Jason Zengerle
4. Radley Balko
5. Marc Elias
6. Tim Kaine
7. Patricia Mazzei
8. Monica Byron

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