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What A Day

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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 kno... more

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is likely to reverse its long-standing recommendation that all newborns be immunized against Hepatitis B. We spoke with Demetre Daskalakis, the former director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunizati... more

The Trump Administration has gone all in on artificial intelligence. It doesn’t hurt that AI’s biggest backers also happen to run the biggest companies on earth. Oh, and they also happen to have donated millions of dollars to Trump’s presidential cam... more

The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, released a new survey this week in an attempt to figure out who, exactly, is a Republican these days. The takeaways? Newer Republican voters are more conspiratorial, more likely to be racist and ant... more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been under fire for his continually evolving explanations and blame-shifting regarding a September attack on an alleged “drug boat” in the Caribbean. Following a report from the Washington Post, the Associated Press... more

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Recent Guests

Senator Jacky Rosen
U.S. Senator from Nevada
U.S. Senate
Episode: Hegseth Takes His “Secretary of War” Title Too Seriously
Jonathan Lemire
Staff writer at The Atlantic and co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW
The Atlantic
Episode: President Trump Is Disconnected From His Beloved Base
Mohammed Aklouk
Coordinator for the Norwegian Refugee Council in Gaza.
Norwegian Refugee Council
Episode: With Next Phase Of Ceasefire Unclear, Gazans Brace For Winter
Aftyn Behn
Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
Episode: The Tennessee Democrat Fighting The MAGA Machine
Mark Bray
Historian and professor, author of "Antifa, the Anti-Fascist Handbook"
Episode: MAGA Threats Made Him Leave The Country
Andrea Bernstein
Journalist and author of American Oligarchs
Episode: Trump's Grift Goes Global
Somini Sengupta
International climate reporter for the New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: US Absent From Global Climate Conference
Juan Sebastian Gonzalez
Former National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere under President Biden
Episode: The U.S. Takes Aim At Venezuela
Tim Miller
Writer and podcaster at The Bulwark
The Bulwark
Episode: Were There Any Winners In The Government Shutdown?

Host

Jane Coaston
Host of an informative daily news podcast that offers insightful analysis and interviews with experts, aimed at providing listeners with quick yet substantial news coverage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16.8k ratings
  • Informative and funny

    Worth it to listen to the end! Often there are interesting bits of information at the very end, after the headlines, after the main show subject. And love Jane’s witty remarks throughout.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisCres
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love Jane's style, good news reporting with a great dry wit!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Liralen
    a month ago
  • WAD: breakfast of champions

    WAD is the first thing I listen to every day! The writers pack a lot into this short show & Jane Coaston is an incredible host too. I really enjoy her interviews & her pithy remarks/delivery keep me laughing even when the news landscape is bleak.

    Thanks for helping me start my day off right!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mr.corvidae
    United States2 months ago
  • WAD Squad 4EVR

    I’ve listened to WAD from day 1, after being a PSA listener for a couple of years. It’s a lot of news in ~20 mins daily (as opposed to a 90 mins listen I can rarely fully listen to- still love PSA!). It’s kept me informed and above water in an administration wants you uninformed and scared. HIGHLY recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cherry D618
    United States2 months ago
  • Opinion passed of as news

    Extremely biased, not news, not serious.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OB Whale
    United States2 months ago

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Many find the content informative and well-researched, making it a go-to for daily updates.

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#13
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#45
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#31
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#37
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#139
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#235
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rep. Jim Clyburn Offers A Historical Warning
Q: What lessons do you want younger generations of activists and politicians to take from the stories of The First Eight?
Learn the importance of voting and perseverance in the fight for civil rights, as both were historically decided by narrow margins.
Hegseth Takes His “Secretary of War” Title Too Seriously
Q: Why do you think he needs to step down following this report?
Senator Rosen covered various reasons including Hegseth's recklessness endangered U.S. troops and his unprofessional use of a personal cell phone. She emphasized there was no justification for the military actions he ordered.
President Trump Is Disconnected From His Beloved Base
Q: When did you first hear whispers that people close to the president felt like he might be too isolated or out of touch?
People around him have been concerned that his lack of travel is part of why he feels out of touch with voters.
With Next Phase Of Ceasefire Unclear, Gazans Brace For Winter
Q: Do you feel at all hopeful about what could happen next with the ceasefire agreement?
Hope comes from the resilience of the people, as Mohammed emphasizes the importance of continued hope and support for the Palestinian residents.
With Next Phase Of Ceasefire Unclear, Gazans Brace For Winter
Q: How much more challenging is the colder weather going to make your job?
The cold weather exacerbates the situation, with families dealing with wet and cold living conditions, making aid provision even more urgent and challenging.

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1. Senator Jacky Rosen
2. Jonathan Lemire
3. Mohammed Aklouk
4. Aftyn Behn
5. Mark Bray
6. Andrea Bernstein
7. Somini Sengupta
8. Juan Sebastian Gonzalez

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