What A Day
What A Day
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 know the answers, she asks someone even smarter to fill us all in. Radical, right? New episodes at 5:00 a.m. EST, Monday–Friday in your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. Being informed was never this easy.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 22min
Outrage Intensifies After World Central Kitchen Strike
Celebrity chef José Andrés discusses Israel's airstrikes on aid workers, Biden's response, and Wisconsin's primary impact. Also, updates on global events, WNBA draft, and legal disputes involving Trump. The episode covers a wide range of intriguing topics.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 16min
World Central Kitchen Pauses Work in Gaza After Fatal Israeli Strike
Israeli airstrike kills World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, sparking global outrage. Primary elections in states show dissent towards Biden's Gaza response. Earthquake hits Taiwan, Arizona abortion rights amendment moves forward, moon to get its own time zone.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 19min
Florida Voters Will Decide Abortion Access In November
Lauren Brenzel discusses Florida's abortion ballot initiative and impending six-week ban. Israeli military ends siege of Gaza hospital. Thousands protest against Netanyahu in Israel. Headlines on Baltimore shipping channel, Trump's legal bond, and Iowa's NCAA win.
Apr 1, 2024 • 24min
How Biden Can Move Voters on Immigration
Discussion on the complex immigration system and reform efforts, including Biden and Trump's approaches. Insights on Cesar Chavez's legacy, migrant rights advocacy, and the urgent need for immigration solutions. Highlights on asylum challenges, bipartisan bills, and the role of collective action in driving change.
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Mar 30, 2024 • 30min
The Pill That May Save Abortion Rights
The podcast explores the impact of Mifepristone on abortion rights, facing challenges in the Supreme Court. It discusses the evolution of medication abortions, legal battles, anti-abortion movement strategies, and threats to abortion medication access. The episode delves into the battle over Misa-Pristone and Miffa-Pristone, the potential risks to abortion rights, and the balance between hope and uncertainty in advocacy efforts.
Mar 29, 2024 • 24min
Trans Athletes Fight For Rights
The podcast discusses upcoming changes to the Census, including a new race question. It also covers International Transgender Day of Visibility and a lawsuit against NCAA eligibility rules for trans athletes. Additional topics include South Carolina's use of an unconstitutional Congressional map, FTX founder's sentencing, and impeachment articles against DHS Secretary.
Mar 28, 2024 • 15min
Baltimore Mourns Victims of the Bridge Collapse
A surprise Democratic win in Alabama emphasizes abortion rights and IVF access. The tragic Baltimore bridge collapse claims lives of immigrant workers. Former senator Joe Lieberman passes, Texas immigration law on hold, and controversial appeal in Ahmaud Arbery case.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 23min
Supreme Court Side-Eyes Anti-Abortion Doctors
Legal expert Leah Litman discusses the Supreme Court case challenging abortion medication access. Justices question standing of anti-abortion doctors. Other headlines include a tragic bridge collapse and a gag order against Trump.
Mar 26, 2024 • 20min
Trump Trades In Lies, And On Nasdaq Starting Today
The podcast discusses the UN passing a ceasefire resolution in Gaza, the strained US-Israel relationship. Trump's social media app going public on Nasdaq, his potential earnings. Trump's upcoming criminal trial, SCOTUS case on abortion drug, federal raid on Diddy's mansions.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 25min
Texas Gives No Clarity On Exceptions to Anti-Abortion Law
The podcast discusses a Moscow concert terrorist attack claimed by ISIS-K, Russian President Putin falsely implicating Ukraine, and the Texas Medical Board's vague abortion law exceptions. Other topics include Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis, former Rep. George Santos running as an independent, and humorous banter about redecorating Trump Tower.
