What A Day

Supreme Court case on Jan 6 insurrection could impact Trump's charges. Jury selection for Trump's hush-money trial underway. FBI investigating bridge collapse. NCAA stars heading to WNBA after draft.

Description: The Iranian government launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel late Saturday night in what’s believed to be Iran’s first direct attack against Israel from its own soil. Israel reported minimal damage and was able to shoot down most of the drones and missiles, with some help from the U.S. military. Ben Rhodes, former U.S. national security advisor and co-host of Pod Save The World, talks about the significance of the attack and what it means for long-simmering tensions in the Middle East.Former President Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial begins today in a Manhattan courtroom. He’s accused of falsifying business records to cover up payments he made to the adult film star Stormy Daniels in the lead up to the 2016 election. He also becomes the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial. Attorney Norm Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee’s majority during Trump’s first impeachment, explains what we can expect during the trial.And in headlines: Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine this week, a dozen news organizations signed a joint letter asking both President Biden and former President Trump to participate in debates, and Nike is under fire over a revealing women’s kit for Team USA’s track and field athletes at this summer’s Olympics. What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday  

From the Cold War era to present day, the podcast uncovers the evolution of student loans and the soaring costs of college. It delves into the impact of for-profit colleges, administrative bloat in universities, and the complex landscape of student debt. Exploring Biden's plans for loan forgiveness and calls for free public education, it highlights the ongoing challenges of the student debt crisis.

Nick Suplina discusses how the DOJ closed 'the gun show loophole' in gun purchases, the impact of the new rules on gun control, and updates on news headlines like famine in Northern Gaza and Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with theft.

House Republicans block FISA bill after Trump's

Chris Love, an organizer for abortion rights in Arizona, discusses the implications of a court ruling on abortion access. The podcast also covers the EPA's new rule on toxic emissions, a Michigan court sentencing Ethan Crumbley's parents, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's statement on Israel, and Mattel's upcoming easier version of Scrabble.

Braxton Brewington from The Debt Collective discusses Biden's student debt plan impact on young voters. Trump's abortion stance, Netanyahu's invasion date, and Missy Elliot's tour are also highlighted in the headlines.

Israel reducing military presence in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict, total solar eclipse crossing North America, Trump's campaign claiming $50 million raised, man arrested for starting fire outside Sanders' office, South Carolina Gamecocks winning NCAA women's championship

Exploring Trump's media company's $7 billion valuation despite minimal users and revenue, influenced by meme stocks and market hype. Delving into risks for investors, financial implications, market perceptions, NFTs, GameStop saga, and meme stocks impact on regular people and investors. Comparing Trump media to tech companies like Netscape and Uber, highlighting speculative investing and market dynamics

President Biden urges ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating tensions with Israel, cleanup efforts underway in Baltimore after Key Bridge collapse, No Labels group drops 2024 presidential candidate bid, legal troubles for Trump thwarted in Florida and Georgia, medical breakthrough with first pig-to-human kidney transplant revealed.