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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Mar 12, 2024 • 17min
Biden's Budget Takes Aim At The Wealthy, Corporations
President Biden unveils $7.3 trillion budget with focus on healthcare, housing, and childcare. Settlement in Florida allows discussion of gender identity and sexual orientations in schools. Trump seeks trial delay, eclipse sparks curiosity about animal behavior.
Mar 11, 2024 • 14min
Ramadan Begins With No Ceasefire In Sight
The podcast discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza during Ramadan and the failed ceasefire negotiations, the collapse of Haiti's government due to gang violence, the dominance of Oppenheimer at the Oscars, the Justice Department's investigation into Boeing, and the Republican National Committee's new leaders
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Mar 9, 2024 • 33min
Are Primaries What's Wrong with American Politics?
Exploring the impact of party primaries on American politics, from the rise of extreme candidates to increased polarization. Discussing the evolution of primaries and how they have shaped the current political landscape, with examples like the Tea Party and Ron Paul. Delving into the dangers of primaries and their influence on policy outcomes, highlighting the unique dynamics of American politics.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 19min
Biden Got Feisty In His State Of The Union
President Biden gets feisty in his State of the Union address, tackling topics like abortion access and immigration. Tommy Vietor assesses the speech. Other headlines include Sweden joining NATO, legal troubles for Trump, and potential TikTok ban.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 19min
Progressives Explain What They Want Out Of Biden's Big Speech
Progressives share their expectations for Biden's upcoming speech, focusing on key issues like abortion, immigration, and Gaza. Updates on the Republican primary, Russian missile strike in Ukraine, and woolly mammoth resurrection project. Activists push for action on student debt and economic affordability in America.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 18min
Donald Trump Closer To Clinching Nomination After Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday results show Trump's dominance with only a win for Nikki Haley in Vermont. Arizona Governor vetoes border arrest bill and announces healthcare debt forgiveness program. Dartmouth's basketball team votes to unionize. Insights on potential voter shifts for both Republicans and Democrats in November.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 21min
Trump Back On The Ballot In Colorado
Supreme Court allows Trump on Colorado ballot, Super Tuesday's impact on House races, Texas immigration law blocked, first OTC birth control pill available, French abortion law change, and biodiversity footprints of global dishes.
Mar 4, 2024 • 21min
Why Oregon's Going From Drug Decriminalization To Recriminalization
Oregon's reversal on drug decriminalization, ceasefire talks in Gaza, U.S. aid drops; CVS and Walgreens to dispense abortion pills, NCAA record broken, McDonald's eating record broken
Mar 2, 2024 • 31min
How Wall Street Ruined Your (and the MLB's) Wardrobe
Exploring how MLB players are now wearing see-through uniforms, the decline of clothing quality due to corporate decisions, the impact of fast fashion and private equity on the industry, and the emergence of the slow fashion movement as a response to environmental concerns.
Mar 1, 2024 • 19min
Over 100 Palestinians Killed While Collecting Aid
Over 100 Palestinians killed while collecting aid, Alabama protects IVF rights, Government shutdown delayed, Texas battles wildfires, Wendy's clarifies pricing rumors
