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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With the midterms just around the corner, new polls are hitting the headlines every day. But why are there so many polls, and what can they actually tell us? On today's show, Jane talks with Galen Druke, co-host of Crooked's new podcast, Still Counti... more
The Constitution says states, not the federal government, run elections. But the Trump administration is trying to mess with the midterms. Jane talks to Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar about what states are doing to protect elections for thei... more
President Donald Trump delivered a very Trumpian speech before the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly today. He, of course, touted the United States as being the hottest country and made more threats of "annihilation" toward Iran in ... more
MSNOW, CNN, and Politico are suing the Trump Administration after it banned their reporters from the White House press pool. President Donald Trump said on Friday, "I don't want them in my office," because of the news organizations' coverage. Erin Ry... more
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- Change in time and format lost me
I have to agree with everyone leaving a review in the last 2 or more weeks. The evening release time was confusing I thought was a glitch looks like it was intentional. And now I get the days news a day late. I think there was a miscalculation in who the audience was for this show: we are commuters listening in the morning for quick and witty news. I haven’t listened to it in 2 weeks and I was an every day morning listener. Switch it back?
Apple Podcasts1d4d6756453423
United States17 days ago - Love the show, except for the changes
I too liked the morning release time and miss the headlines. Love Jane though!
Apple Podcasts2Ladybird404United States19 days ago - Thoroughly Engaging
What a refreshingly honest take on the madness south of the 49th! I've listened to several episodes and each one gets straight to the heart of the matter, without shying away from saying what needs to be said.
Apple Podcasts5coolfactor
Canada20 days ago - Not a Daily News Podcast Anymore
Within the last several weeks/months this podcast has drastically changed. It started when the release time switched from the mornings to evenings. While this was inconvenient and I definitely reached for it less, or found I would listen to yesterday’s episode the next morning, it was still fine. However, recently the format of the show has changed. Headlines are no longer offered, making the entire episode an extended interview. While the interviews are fine, it is no longer the daily news podc... more
Apple Podcasts1Samantha.Anne94United States20 days ago - Headlines
I’ve been a listener since the beginning and have appreciated the show as a way to stay up to date on important headlines. Now it’s moving further and further from that. I don’t think I’ll keep listening if it’s only a short form interview show.
Apple Podcasts1EkiversonUnited States22 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #48 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #38 | Canada/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #43 |  United Kingdom/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #198 | Canada/News |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  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. Jonathan Edwards
2. Kathryn Anne Edwards
3. Matt Gertz
4. Robert Downen
5. Elizabeth Smart
6. Andrew Carboy
7. Paul Finebaum
8. Antonia Hylton
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