
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1600 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

The Women’s National Basketball Association has been making the headlines lately. In fact, according to a Media Matters report, since the end of June, Fox News has devoted at least 206 segments to the WNBA. But why are the likes of Sean Hannity and B... more
Donald Trump’s poll numbers are trash — and numbers for right-wing influencers on YouTube, Twitter and elsewhere are going down the tubes, too. As the New York Times reported at the end of last month, some of the biggest names in right-wing media are... more
On Tuesday, Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong narrowly lost to Milwaukee’s county executive, David Crowley, in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. Now, the somewhat unknown is facing Republican Representative Tom Tiffany in November — but Crowley ... more
It’s voting day in states across the country – including in two Southern states that have already voted once this year. In South Carolina, Republicans will select their new Senate nominee after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death. And in Alabama, voters in... more
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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
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.
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.
Bring it back to being released in the morning.
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
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Nonfiction news analysis show delivering concise, 20-minute mornings focused on civically relevant topics. Frequent discussions center on U.S. politics, policy, economics, and legal issues, with a mix of in-depth reporting, expert commentary, and timely roundups of global events. Notable strengths include a balance of sharp analysis and accessible storytelling, plus feature interviews with prominent political and policy figures. The format often threads current events with longer-form conversations, making it useful for listeners who want informed perspectives on how headlines connect to broader trends.
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