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Viruses Are Taking Our Jobs
April 10, 2020
- 17:41
Another 6.6 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week, meaning that more than 16 million jobs have been lost in the last...
Exit Sandman
April 9, 2020
- 22:58
Senator Bernie Sanders has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race, but his ideas may live on. Vice President Joe Biden is now the...
Relief Reloaded with Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 8, 2020
- 16:51
Lawmakers are considering a second relief package to provide assistance to people who were left out of the last bill. Some also want to...
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What A Day cuts through all the chaos and crimes to help you understand what matters and how you can fix it—all in just 15 minutes. Comedian Akilah Hughes and reporter Gideon Resnick break down the biggest news of the day, share important stories you may have missed, and show you what “Fox & Friends” would sound like if it were hosted by two people whose parents read to them as children. New episodes Monday through Friday at 5 a.m. EST.
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Viruses Are Taking Our Jobs
April 10, 2020
- 17:41
Another 6.6 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week, meaning that more than 16 million jobs have been lost in the last...
Exit Sandman
April 9, 2020
- 22:58
Senator Bernie Sanders has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race, but his ideas may live on. Vice President Joe Biden is now the...
Relief Reloaded with Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 8, 2020
- 16:51
Lawmakers are considering a second relief package to provide assistance to people who were left out of the last bill. Some also want to...
Wisconsin's Pandemic Primary
April 7, 2020
- 18:50
Wisconsin will be moving forward with in-person voting today, despite efforts to postpone the election for the sake of public health. We...
Locked Up During Lockdown
April 6, 2020
- 25:12
We interview Keri Blakinger, a reporter at The Marshall Project who covers prisons, on how jails and detention centers are managing...
The View From The ICU
April 3, 2020
- 24:10
We interview Dr. Shaoli Chaudhuri, a resident at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, about what she’s seeing in the Covid-19 epicenter...
Repro Rights Are An Essential Service
April 2, 2020
- 20:45
We talk to acting President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson about the state of reproductive rights during the...
Curve Your Enthusiasm
April 1, 2020
- 23:35
We interview New York Times reporter Caitlin Dickerson about the far-reaching effects the pandemic is having on people in our...
When They Furlough, We Go High
March 31, 2020
- 23:31
Efforts to bring unhoused people inside have been growing as the coronavirus outbreak takes hold, but advocates say there’s more to be...
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Mutual Aid
March 30, 2020
- 21:53
Mutual-aid networks, which allow neighbors and community members to pool resources, have blossomed during the coronavirus crisis. We...
Live From The Epicenter
March 27, 2020
- 23:44
The United States now has the most known COVID-19 cases in the world. We discuss the areas that have been hit hardest and how they’re...
What's In The Rescue Bill With Sen. Sherrod Brown
March 26, 2020
- 24:53
The senate approved a nearly $2 trillion relief package to respond to the coronavirus pandemic yesterday, after a day of delays and a...
Letters From The War On Covid-19
March 25, 2020
- 18:45
Equipment shortages, exposure, and empathy: we hear from healthcare workers who are fighting Covid-19 on the front lines. Plus, what...
Don't Slow My Scroll
March 24, 2020
- 22:30
Is America’s internet prepared for all of us to be online all of the time? We interview FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel to get her...
The Sick And The Testless
March 23, 2020
- 23:15
We interview Alexis Madrigal, staff writer at the Atlantic and founder of The COVID Tracking project, about the current state of...
An Epidemiologist Answers Covid-19 Questions (Part 2)
March 20, 2020
- 24:36
We’re joined once again by physician and former Detroit health commissioner Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to discuss Covid-19. We ask him how to...
Talking Cash With Cory Booker
March 19, 2020
- 21:42
Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss a proposal he’s drafted with fellow senators to give payments to Americans to help them through...
If You Have A Stalled Economy And Need Cash Now
March 18, 2020
- 18:57
Yesterday, three states voted in the first post-pandemic-declaration elections of the presidential primary, and former Vice President...
Pandemocracy!
March 17, 2020
- 28:40
Covid-19 has hit the US economy hard, devastating the stock market and prompting limited hours and layoffs around the country. We talk...
The Social Distancing Network
March 16, 2020
- 21:13
Covid-19 continues to upend events, entire healthcare systems, and economies worldwide. We discuss the latest updates, including a new...
An Epidemiologist Clears Up Covid-19
March 13, 2020
- 24:32
Physician and former Detroit health commissioner Abdul El-Sayed comes on the show to discuss Covid-19. We ask him about the government...
So... What's The Plandemic?
March 12, 2020
- 18:10
The WHO has officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. And last night, President Trump announced new travel restrictions on foreign...
Here We Joe Again
March 11, 2020
- 17:56
It was another good night for former Vice President Joe Biden, who has taken command of the race for the democratic presidential. He won...
The Economy Catches Coronavirus
March 10, 2020
- 19:20
Yesterday, US stock markets had their worst day since the financial crisis in 2008. So many investors were selling off assets that...
Campaigning In The Time Of Coronavirus
March 9, 2020
- 15:48
The presidential primary is in full swing, and unfortunately, so is COVID-19. We look at the precautions campaigns are taking against...
You’re Gonna Liz Me When I’m Gone
March 6, 2020
- 16:33
Senator Elizabeth Warren exited the presidential race on Thursday following disappointing results in her home state and beyond on Super...
No Test For The Sicked
March 5, 2020
- 16:05
Super Wednesday kicked off with a bang: former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg dropping out of the race. Plus, the race in Maine was narrowly...
They Joe Up So Fast
March 4, 2020
- 15:36
Yesterday was Super Tuesday, where 14 states and one territory voted in the presidential primary. Former VP Joe Biden over-performed in...
Votin’ Up On A Tuesday
March 3, 2020
- 16:23
Today is Super Tuesday, where 14 states and one territory will vote. It’s the biggest day of the presidential nominating contest so far…...
Don’t You (Forget About Pete)
March 2, 2020
- 20:27
The government is beginning to dole out COVID-19 testing kits, and hundreds of medical centers in the US have begun developing their own...
Biden Bets on South Carolina
February 28, 2020
- 18:14
South Carolina goes to the polls on Saturday. There are 54 delegates at stake and it’s the first state where black voters make up a...
Czar You There Mike Pence? It's Me, Coronavirus
February 27, 2020
- 15:24
President Donald Trump held a press conference yesterday in conjunction with the CDC to update the nation on the COVID-19 preparedness...
Dems Debate In The Palmetto State
February 26, 2020
- 18:44
Last night seven democratic presidential candidates took the stage in Charleston, South Carolina for the tenth debate of this election...
That's A Wrap On Harvey Weinstein
February 25, 2020
- 14:25
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been convicted on two counts of felony sex crimes. The convictions are the culmination of...
I Felt The Bern In Reno
February 24, 2020
- 16:15
Bernie Sanders had a dominating win in the Nevada caucus on Saturday. As of Sunday night, he had captured nearly 47.1 percent of county...
Betting On The Nevada Caucus
February 21, 2020
- 15:31
The Nevada caucuses are on Saturday. It’s the third contest in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary and the first where voters of...
Debate Night Las Vegas
February 20, 2020
- 18:05
Six presidential candidates took the stage in Las Vegas last night for the last debate before the Nevada Caucuses on Saturday. And...
Trump’s Eleven
February 19, 2020
- 14:22
President Trump went on a pardoning spree on Tuesday, giving commutations or pardon to 11 individuals convicted of white-collar crime....
Bezos Gives Back
February 18, 2020
- 13:42
An extremely rich man wants to do a good thing: Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced a pledge of $10 billion to combat climate...
Meme-Lord Mike Bloomberg
February 14, 2020
- 17:09
Major US newspaper publisher McClatchy, which owns The Miami Herald and dozens of other daily newspapers around the country, has filed...
The Barr Has Been Lowered
February 13, 2020
- 18:58
The sentencing recommendation for former Trump campaign advisor Roger Stone got shortened by the DOJ and it all feels awfully corrupt....
Mr. Sanders Wins New Hampshire
February 12, 2020
- 14:19
Senator Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night with around 26 percent of the vote, followed by Pete Buttigieg, Amy...
Trump’s 4.8 Trillion Dollar Wish List
February 11, 2020
- 17:20
Today is the day of the New Hampshire primary, which will hopefully be the first totally worry-free candidate selecting event of the...
Vote Free Or Die
February 10, 2020
- 16:11
The New Hampshire primary is on Tuesday and we’re on-the-ground describing what the 2020 candidates are doing there. We’ll also talk you...
Iowa Wish I Could Quit You
February 7, 2020
- 15:37
The Iowa caucuses took place on Monday night and more full results have finally started to come in. 100 percent of precincts have been...
Requiem For A Mango Vape Pod
February 6, 2020
- 14:40
Yesterday afternoon the Senate voted to acquit President Trump of two articles of impeachment. Senator Mitt Romney had his “Mitt savior”...
Adiós Impeachment!
February 5, 2020
- 18:35
We are on to day three of the never-ending PTA meeting also known as the Iowa caucus and as of yet there is still no declared winner and...
Iowait The Results Of The Caucuses
February 4, 2020
- 16:51
The Iowa caucuses were a joyous affair, filled with high hopes, hard work, and spirited neighborly debate. Attempts to report the...
Iowa: That’s What’s Happening with Tommy Vietor
February 3, 2020
- 25:30
Tonight is the night of the Iowa Caucuses, so if you haven’t been paying attention, here’s your opportunity to catch up. From a tasteful...
News Kids On The Medicaid Block Grant
January 31, 2020
- 22:60
The Trump administration unveiled a new Medicaid plan, which gives states the opportunity to convert part of the public insurance system...
The Cure For Coronavirus Panic
January 30, 2020
- 22:06
As of Wednesday night, there are more than 7,700 coronavirus cases in at least 20 countries, including 5 cases in the U.S. Still, it’s...
The Argument For Still Caring About Impeachment
January 29, 2020
- 22:45
President Trump’s impeachment defense has rested its case before the Senate. This after they only used 12 of 24 allotted hours to argue...
Don’t Buy Bolton’s Book
January 28, 2020
- 19:35
President Trump’s legal team presented their defense in the Senate impeachment trial, charging on despite reports that Security Advisor...
’Twas The Week Before Iowa
January 27, 2020
- 18:49
There’s just one week until the Iowa caucuses, where voters will get their first chance to pick the candidate they’d like to see go up...
Trump Vs. Social Security
January 24, 2020
- 17:51
President Trump mentioned taking a look at cuts to Social Security. We discuss the implications and how the issue of Social Security,...
The Little Travel Ban That Could
January 23, 2020
- 16:30
Impeachment continued on Wednesday with House managers beginning to lay out their case for why President Trump should be convicted and...
Milking Impeachment For All It’s Worth
January 22, 2020
- 17:28
The Senate impeachment trial for President Trump began on Tuesday, featuring debates over the rules, furrowed brows, at least one...
Trump’s Stellar Legal Team
January 21, 2020
- 18:39
The impeachment trial for President Trump officially kicks off today in the Senate. We’ll see if it goes exactly the way Mitch McConnell...
The Florida Voter Suppression Project
January 17, 2020
- 16:02
Florida’s Supreme Court passed a ruling that will restrict voting rights for people who have been convicted of a crime, which...
Lev Parnas Alone!
January 16, 2020
- 19:36
The House of Representatives turned in the articles of impeachment to the Senate on Wednesday, kicking off the next phase of the trial...
Dems Debate In Des Moines
January 15, 2020
- 22:37
Last night was the seventh democratic debate featuring the smallest candidate pool yet. Just six candidates took the stage: Biden,...
The Apple Of Bill Barr’s Eye
January 14, 2020
- 19:26
Attorney General Bill Barr wants Apple’s help unlocking the iPhone of a Saudi Arabian shooter who opened fire on a naval base last...
Define “Imminent Threat From Soleimani”
January 13, 2020
- 16:32
In the days since the Trump administration killed Qasem Soleimani, there’s been little consensus on why the drone strike was necessary....
The Hitchhiker's Guide To Impeachment
January 10, 2020
- 19:37
US and Canadian officials think the plane that crashed in Iran was struck by a surface-to-air missile. Further investigation will...
Avoiding War In Iran And Cancer In America
January 9, 2020
- 15:49
President Trump announced economic sanctions on Iran following Tuesday’s missile strikes, but he didn’t call for escalation. Congress is...
Between Iraq And An Earth Quake
January 8, 2020
- 16:29
Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles against two military bases in Iraq that house US troops. Stay tuned today for the White...
Confessions Of A Dangerous Bolton
January 7, 2020
- 16:21
Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton said that if he’s subpoenaed by the Senate, he’d be willing to give up the...
New Year, New War?
January 6, 2020
- 17:14
The US assassinated Iranian Major General Qassim Suleimani via drone strike last Friday. We discuss the repercussions and talk with...
Last Debate of the Decade
December 20, 2019
- 19:38
The last Democratic debate of 2019 was last night, featuring impeachment, wine caves, and some of the biggest out-and-out brawls we’ve...
A Big Beautiful Impeachment
December 19, 2019
- 24:19
The House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. But Pelosi isn’t giving up...
Impeachment Vote And New Findings From The Tulsa Massacre
December 18, 2019
- 18:36
Today House Democrats are expected to formally vote to impeach Donald Trump. He now joins Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton on the Mt....
The (Voter) Purge: Election Day
December 17, 2019
- 17:10
Boeing announced it will stop making 737 Max Jetliners next month. We talk about what it means for the economy, jobs and the whole...
My Fair Juror (Starring Lindsey Graham)
December 16, 2019
- 17:32
The location of Thursday’s Democratic presidential primary is in question because food service workers at Loyola Marymount are striking....
The FTC Won’t Let FB Be
December 13, 2019
- 15:32
The FTC is reportedly considering a court order to block Facebook from integrating WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger into a...
Boris Battles For Britain
December 12, 2019
- 17:37
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends his title today as the nation holds general elections. He’ll be facing threats from all...
Born In The USMCA
December 11, 2019
- 16:02
House Democrats have reached a deal with Trump on the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, which will replace the artist formerly...
Special Report-a-thon: Russia and Afghanistan
December 10, 2019
- 15:03
A report from the Inspector General has revealed Trump’s claim that the FBI spied on him in 2016 to be false. We talk about what else we...
Warren Peace
December 9, 2019
- 18:10
On Saturday, the House Judiciary Committee released their impeachment report, which is essentially the legal roadmap they’ll be...
The Ghost of America’s Health Care Future
December 6, 2019
- 19:48
A multi-million-dollar lobbying group is running ads in early primary voting states against Medicare For All and the public option. In...
Trump’s “Screw Everyone That Isn’t Us” Mandate
December 5, 2019
- 19:38
The USDA released a new food stamp rule that would kick an estimated 755,000 people off food benefits. We discuss with US Senator from...
Kamala’s Second Act
December 4, 2019
- 18:43
California Senator Kamala Harris suspended her presidential campaign on Tuesday. We discuss the factors that led her to this point,...
Look Julian's Talking
December 3, 2019
- 19:19
We talk to presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro about the way the DNC does primaries,...
If The Quid Didn’t Hit, You Must Acquit
December 2, 2019
- 15:37
The Supreme Court will hear a major gun rights case today, which could lead to the expansion of the Second Amendment. We discuss how we...
Turkey Confrontations And Opioid Reparations
November 27, 2019
- 16:17
Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal probe of opioid makers and distributors, a type of investigation that’s usually reserved...
London’s Burning (Uber’s License)
November 26, 2019
- 16:03
A judge rules that White House lawyer Don McGahn must testify to congress despite Trump's efforts to block him. Impeachment: Season 2 is...
China's Detainment Camps and Bloomberg's First Week
November 25, 2019
- 21:24
New leaked documents detail how far the Chinese government has gone to detain ethnic minorities and muslims. We discuss what the...
High High Hopes For Impeachment
November 22, 2019
- 23:36
Fiona Hill and David Holmes close out a week in testimonies and Schiff brings the gavel down with a fiery closing statement. Plus,...
Tyler Perry’s “Gordon Sondland”
November 21, 2019
- 25:23
During his impeachment hearing, Gordon Sondland confirms the quid-pro-quo and says his orders came from the top dog: El Presidente. We...
The Four Horsemen Of The Impeachment
November 20, 2019
- 18:47
In an epic 12 hour impeach-a-thon, four witnesses took the stand, including Lt. Colonel Vindman, Pence aid Jennifer Williams, former...
Russiagate Reloaded
November 19, 2019
- 19:16
The trial of Roger Stone has led Democrats to dust off their old yellowed copies of The Mueller Report, and broaden the impeachment...
Mayor Pete’s Buttibump
November 18, 2019
- 23:14
Pete Buttigieg is surging in Iowa, and Michael Bloomberg is kicking off his late-blooming campaign by apologizing for his racist “Stop &...
Battle For The Bayou
November 15, 2019
- 19:40
Two candidates for Louisiana Governor face off in a runoff election on Saturday. We introduce you to Republican Eddie “Stickers” Rispone...
What To Impeach When You’re Impeaching
November 14, 2019
- 15:31
The Trump impeachment made its TV debut on Wednesday, featuring a colorful cast of characters and one shocking Shyamalan twist. We...
Ghosts Of Impeachments Past And Present
November 13, 2019
- 15:05
The impeachment inquiry makes its television debut today. We discuss how previous impeachments were understood once they hit the small...
DREAMers Go To Washington
November 12, 2019
- 22:02
Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether DACA can be ended by the Trump administration. We ask immigration activist...
The Real World: Ukraine
November 11, 2019
- 16:37
Public impeachment hearings begin this week. We tell you who’s taking the stand and how to tell them apart using some high-art, elevated...
Bloomberg’s Billions
November 8, 2019
- 18:31
A judge orders President Trump to pay $2 million for using donations to his charitable foundation (good) for personal and political...
Richie Rich and Mitchie Mitch
November 7, 2019
- 17:32
Coming off Tuesday’s elections, we look ahead at key 2020 races, including a vote on Mitch McConnell and the return of Jeff Sessions....
Trump Suffers The Greatest Defeat In The History Of The World
November 6, 2019
- 19:10
The voting results are in from Kentucky, Virginia, and Mississippi! We go over the results in our first annual ‘2019 Election A-WADs.’...
We'll Always Have The Paris Agreement
November 5, 2019
- 20:49
Washington votes today on whether to repeal the state’s ban on affirmative action. We discuss the effects of these bans and what keeps...
Beto's Fate and Bevin Can Wait
November 4, 2019
- 21:16
Democratic presidential candidates continue to fight for Iowa, with one less tall, counter-standing, former member of the band Foss...
Virginia Is For Voters
November 1, 2019
- 16:11
In today’s big impeachment update, the House votes to endorse the impeachment inquiry. Next up, public hearings. Uh… who needs Disney...
Morrison Talks and Deadspin Walks
October 31, 2019
- 18:44
Big impeachment updates: Alexander Vindman tells Congress that the White House hid details of Trump’s perfect call, and we tell you...
Boeing 737 Max, NCAA Fat Stacks
October 30, 2019
- 15:56
The NCAA votes to start the process of allowing college athletes to get money while they get an education. We get presidential candidate...
Impeachment Rules and Facebook Drools
October 29, 2019
- 17:30
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces a resolution that will formalize the impeachment inquiry. Expect more Rudy. You know who else isn’t...
Baghdadi and Blackouts
October 28, 2019
- 17:38
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died in a raid by U.S. special forces in Syria. President Trump announced the success his favorite way:...
Introducing “What A Day” (launching Monday, October 28th)
October 15, 2019
- 01:30
Can’t keep up with the flood of news every morning? We got you covered: What A Day, a new podcast from your friends at Crooked Media,...
