

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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Jan 24, 2024 • 20min
Nikki Haley Gets Trumped In New Hampshire
Colin Booth, Chief Political Correspondent for the Granite Post, joins to break down the New Hampshire primary results. President Biden and Vice President Harris show strong support for abortion rights. Turkey allows Sweden to join NATO. L.A. Times lays off journalists. Oscar nominations are announced.

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Jan 23, 2024 • 23min
Supreme Court Rules Against Texas' Border Razor Wire
Supreme Court rules against Texas' border razor wire. LA Times journalists strike. AI robocalls impersonating President Biden investigated. Georgia judge unseals documents in a divorce case involving prosecutors in the election interference case against Trump. Science behind heartbreak.

Jan 22, 2024 • 17min
DeSantis Discontinued
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially exited from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed former President Donald Trump. He made the announcement in a video posted on X on Sunday, just two days before the New Hampshire primary.Because of his exit, all eyes will be Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in Tuesday’s primary. Democrats will also go out to vote, even though President Joe Biden will actually not be on the ballot this year. For more, we’re joined by Manny Espitia, former New Hampshire lawmaker and northern regional director for the progressive group Run for Something.And in headlines: the death toll in Gaza soared past 25,000 people, a grand jury is set to investigate local police in Uvalde, Texas for their response to the deadly 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary School, and California State University System faculty members will walk off the job this week to demand better pay and benefits. Show Notes:
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Jan 19, 2024 • 27min
Fani Willis Fights Back Against Misconduct Claims
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis facing misconduct allegations, Justice Department report on elementary school shooting, Congress avoids government shutdown, Pakistan and Iran launch attacks, Reba McEntire, Post Malone, and Andra Day to perform at Super Bowl pregame

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Jan 18, 2024 • 20min
Gaza Gets Crucial Medicine Delivery
Israel and Hamas agreed to deliver medicine to hostages in Gaza, while humanitarian aid and medication will be provided to Palestinian civilians. Texas Governor Greg Abbott's floating barrier in the Rio Grande remains in place. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shifted his presidential campaign focus to South Carolina. Democrats filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Supreme Court to challenge the state's congressional maps. The 'Onipa'a Peace March in Honolulu commemorated the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Jan 17, 2024 • 20min
The Push For More Ukraine Aid
President Biden invited Congressional leaders to the White House Wednesday for their first face-to-face talks in months about critical aid to Ukraine, immigration and border policy, and aid for Israel. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday where he emphasized the need for more aid and called out Putin directly.In the Middle East, fears of an expanding war in the region have multiplied in recent days. The U.S. launched a new airstrike against Houthi ballistic missiles in Yemen on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Iran launched missiles of their own at locations in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan.And in headlines: Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson dropped out of the race, the Supreme Court decided to stay out of the debate over bathroom access for transgender students, and Elton John joined the EGOT club.Show Notes:
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For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Jan 16, 2024 • 17min
Iowa's Participation Awards Go To...
Guest Eugene Scott, senior politics reporter for Axios, joins the podcast to break down the results and turnout in the Iowa caucuses. They also discuss the GOP's current state and fracturing, the limited relevance of Iowa in presidential primaries, and update on the Texas border situation. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the Emmys and promotion of the Vote Safe America campaign.

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Jan 15, 2024 • 26min
Caucusing Up A Storm
The podcast discusses the Iowa caucuses and Trump's lead in the polls, the impact of the cold weather on campaigning, the banning of quirky highway signs, and ways to revive the fun in award shows.

Jan 12, 2024 • 19min
Explaining Iowa's Raucous Caucus
The Iowa Caucuses are back! Trump is the clear favorite, but there’s a tense battle for second place that is all going to play out on Monday. We dive into what the caucuses even are, how they work, and what their role is in this year’s presidential election.Then, Crooked’s very own Tommy Vietor joins the show after being on the ground in Iowa himself. He walks us through what it was like sneaking into Republican campaign events, and what voters said.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

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Jan 11, 2024 • 21min
Israel Goes On Trial For Genocide
Israel accused of genocide in Gaza before International Court of Justice. Hunter Biden's appearance and drama at House Oversight Committee meeting. Ongoing saga with House Republicans. Chris Christie's withdrawal from presidential race. Execution using untested hypoxia method discussed.


