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 Monday–Friday in your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. Being informed was never this easy.
Latest episodes
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Crooked Con: ‘Lawyer Up’ with Rep. Robert Garcia
Democrats have a clear mandate to check Donald Trump’s power. Where do you start? How do you investigate a president with full pardon power—and nothing left to lose? Jane
Nov 9 21 min
Crooked Con: Election Integrity
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Our voting system has been under attack by President Donald Trump and his cronies since 2020, and it’s up to us to protect the franchise — for everyone. Jane Coaston host
Nov 8 36 min
MAGApocalypse Now: It’s (Stephen) Miller Time
President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller his new White House Chief of Staff, bidding farewell to Susie Wiles and guardrails. This is Trump’s latest reaction to the MAG
Nov 6 27 min
Latino Voters' Rebuke of Trump
Most midterm voters said that President Donald Trump’s own policies had smothered growth and driven costs even higher, according to the AP Voter Poll. But how did those e
Nov 5 23 min
What's Next For Dems With Rep. Jamie Raskin
Republicans took a shellacking last night as Democrats swept in races across the country. And in January, Democrats will control the House, the Senate, and 75% of America
Nov 4 26 min
Finally! Midterm Election Day
If you're reading this, it's not too late to vote. The midterm elections are finally here! On today's Election Day show, Jane talks with Galen Druke, co-host of Still Cou
Nov 3 27 min
Twas The Night Before Midterms
Tomorrow is Election Day. Candidates are giving their closing arguments. Poll workers are preparing for a busy day ahead. And millions of people will stand in line tomorr
Nov 2 30 min
Is Corruption the Number 1 Issue For Voters?
On today's show, Jane is joined by Alex Wagner, host of Crooked's Runaway Country. The pair discuss the Trump administration, corruption, and the midterms before digging
Oct 30 28 min
From Kansas Congregation to Constituents: Adam Hamilton's Senate Bid
We’re in the final stretch before Election Day, with early voting underway and new polls still rolling in. The latest CNN poll shows Kansas Democratic U.S. Senate candida
Oct 29 33 min
The Trump Effect on Elections Abroad
Israel, Brazil, and Serbia recently held elections. Jane talks to Tommy Vietor, co-host of Pod Save the World, about what links all three. And whether a "Trump effect" is
Oct 28 29 min
Can Abdul El-Sayed Win Michigan's MAGA Voters?
MAGA is getting nervous as polls in the Michigan U.S. Senate race show Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed leading. According to new polling from Detroit News/WDIV-TV, El
Oct 27 31 min
Midterm Shenanigans, Surprises, And The Surreal With Stacey Abrams
Georgia's first day of early voting set a midterm-voting record. But should record turnout reassure us, or can turnout be high and suppression still be real? Jane discuss
Oct 26 25 min
Sen. Schatz Is Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of Midterms
As we know, the Trump administration is working hard to compromise the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. So on today's episode, Jane speaks with Hawaii Democra
Oct 23 28 min
Fed Election Threats Don't Scare State AGs
A federal judge in California today ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote. The ruling com
Oct 22 25 min
The Elitism of American Politics
In American politics, candidates often say they care about kitchen-table issues and working-class voters. Yet, if you look at both parties' candidates, you'll find they a
Oct 21 30 min
Sentenced To Death in the U.S.
Executions are on the rise in the U.S., even as more Americans oppose the death penalty. An October 2025 Gallup poll found that 44% of Americans oppose capital punishment
Oct 19 25 min
Florida Voters Concerned With Pocketbooks, Not Party
Nate Silver, statistician and host of Crooked Media's Still Counting, made a bold prediction about the 2026 Senate Midterm races today. Silver argues that Democrats have
Oct 19 28 min
Angie Nixon's Fight To Uplift Everyday People In Florida
This weekend, Senator Bernie Sanders will rally with Florida Democratic State Representative Angie Nixon, who is challenging Republican Senator Ashley Moody for Florida's
Oct 16 21 min
How Dark Money Is Funding The Midterms
The midterms are just around the corner, and that means you’re probably seeing more political ads than ever in your mailbox and on your screens. But who’s funding those a
Oct 15 21 min
The State That Might Re-Ban Abortion
Abortion is back on the ballot in a handful of states – including Missouri, where voters are being asked to repeal the rights they just instated two years ago. Jane sits
Oct 14 23 min
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Been listening since episode 1 with Gideon and Akilah. Loved the headlines, banter, and daily updates in 15 minutes - perfect for the commute. Now it’s just another Pod Save American interview block. Bring back headlines and the occasional deep-dive.
DRenoni · Sep 2026
…alas Jane is not a broadcaster. Awkward tempo, rhythms, and tone-of-voice make the show incredibly difficult to listen to. Again, the content is great but her presentation lacks a level of professionalism and polish, so I only listen to the topics I find most compelling. She needs vocal and performance coaching, so her presentation can match her knowledge and intellect.
Erictheblonde · Aug 2026
The two hosts that kicked off my love of daily WAD, Gideon Resnick (ORIGINAL SINGLE HOST) and Josie Duffy Rice, they allowed me to be able to breathe through the toughest news. The addition of Tre'vell Anderson and Priyanka Aribindi took a minute for me to adapt to, but eventually Priyanka became my favorite voice on the show. The recent change to a single host, the mighty Jane Coasten, also takes a moment to adapt to. But, she commands the news. Her short audio essays are powerful and give me the fight I need to make it through the day as the US drops further into everything I don’t want it to be. Thank you, Crooked, for bringing Jane on. I hope other listeners can have the patience it takes to adapt to change and hear the energy and insightful wit Jane brings to WAD.
realistschuckle · Dec 2024
My favorite way to start the day. It gives me a brief rundown of the news I need with a side of sass — which, let’s be honest, we all need right now.
pharlow7 · Dec 2024
Within the last several weeks/months this podcast has drastically changed. It started when the release time switched from the mornings to evenings. While this was inconvenient and I definitely reached for it less, or found I would listen to yesterday’s episode the next morning, it was still fine. However, recently the format of the show has changed. Headlines are no longer offered, making the entire episode an extended interview. While the interviews are fine, it is no longer the daily news podcast I subscribed for. It feels just like any other Crooked podcast, specifically the interview block, rather than a quick and reliable way to get the most important stories/news of the day. I’m really disappointed in this change and will be looking for a different podcast to listen to for the daily news.
Samantha.Anne94 · Sep 2026
This show used to be my one-stop shop for daily news and with several hosts felt like a fun way to listen to the sure-to-be-grim news of the day. The one-host format lost that fun feel and now not even having headlines, it’s a totally different show that no longer serves what I thought the purpose of it was - a daily news show.
AshJH2 · Sep 2026
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