
Welcome to What Was That?, hosted by Gabe Sanchez, the show where we cut through the chaos of news, politics, and society’s absurdities to make sense of the madness or at least laugh about it. We’ll unpack the stories that make you scratch your head, shout at your screen, and ask, what the f*ck was that?
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 222 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Trump created the TSA airport crisis, Republicans blocked 8 bills to fix it, nobody told DHS about the plan, and now ICE agents are wandering around with nowhere to be. Gabe Sanchez reports on a new ‘What Was That?’
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MAGA is eating itself and Joe Kent is just the latest meal. The full story of Trump's Iran war disaster and the retaliation machine destroying his own people. Gabe Sanchez reports on a new ‘What Was That?’
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Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel brutally roasted Donald Trump, MAGA, Melania Trump, and CBS at the 2026 Oscars in front of millions of people. Gabe Sanchez reports on a new ‘What Was That?’
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SNL roasts Kristi Noem’s humiliating firing, Trump’s fake “Shield of the Americas” promotion, his MMA-fighter DHS pick, and the chaotic Iran war to show nothing in this administration has really changed. Gabe Sanchez reports on a new ‘What Was That?’... more
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Direct, clear, and informative! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You had me in stitches Gabe Sanchez….I do acknowledge the seriousness of the matter and you showcased it in such a relatable fashion. Maybe next time her constituents will vote for someone with grey matter in the noggin.
Thank you Gabe for your takes on the scary news. It has been a firehouse of stories every day. I appreciate your breakdown. Always adding splashes of humour.
Apparently anyone with a phone can have a show these days? Not everyone needs a voice. And he proves it.
LOVE this format and structure!
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This show provides brisk, opinionated takes on current news and politics, mixing sharp analysis with humor. Episodes frequently center on high-profile political figures and policy debates, often with a liberal-leaning critique of Republican leadership, accountability, and media narratives. A signature mix of candid commentary, satire, and accessible explanations aims to help listeners understand complex stories while staying entertained. Noteworthy is the host's recurring willingness to challenge power, push back on messaging, and use humor to underscore serious issues.
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What Was That? launched 4 years ago and published 222 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on What Was That? include:
1. Donald Trump
2. Chuck Schumer
3. Hakeem Jeffries
4. Diego Luna
5. Dolores Huerta
6. Thomas Massie
7. Nancy Mace
8. David Ram
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