What A Day

What A Day

What A Day

55 episodes

Episodes

Fed Up: Kevin Warsh Defies Trump
Sep 17, 2026 · 29m
Host Greg Walters and guest labor economist K.
Fox News Forgets Trump’s Failed War
Sep 16, 2026 · 22m
Jane Coaston discusses the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and the Kennedy Center closure, but the episode primarily features Matt Gertz from…
Texas GOP Rebukes Candidate's Racist Comments
Sep 15, 2026 · 23m
Jane Coastin discusses the surge of anti-Indian and anti-Muslim bigotry in Texas, highlighting Republican candidate Beau French’s racist comments…
Bernie & Bannon Agree: AI is Dangerous
Sep 14, 2026 · 26m
Host Greg Walters discusses the growing political pressure to regulate AI following warnings from industry leaders about existential risks.
Still Counting: Trump vs. The BLUE WAVE: A Midterm Extravaganza
Sep 12, 2026 · 22m
In the first episode of *Still Counting*, Nate Silver, Claire Malone, and Galen Dron dive into the 2024 midterm election landscape, analyzing their…
More Than True Crime Content with Elizabeth Smart
Sep 11, 2026 · 22m
Jane Coastin interviews Elizabeth Smart, who discusses her new true crime podcast, "The Survivor Files," designed to let victims share their own…
The Forgotten Victims of Sept. 11
Sep 10, 2026 · 30m
Host Jane Coastin discusses the ongoing health crisis affecting 9/11 survivors and first responders with attorney Andrew Carboy of 9/11 Health Watch.
The High Stakes Politics of College Sports
Sep 9, 2026 · 27m
Jane Coastin discusses the Protect College Sports Act with Paul Feinbaum, debating whether Congress should intervene in college athletics' financial and legal crises.
Will The GOP Come To Trump-a-Palooza?
Sep 8, 2026 · 24m
Jane Coastin and Antonia Hilton discuss Trump's efforts to federalize elections and disrupt mail-in voting ahead of the midterms, a strategy aimed at…
Why The Tech World Is Spooked About AI
Sep 4, 2026 · 28m
Host
No One Can Escape The Time Tax
Sep 3, 2026 · 25m
Jane Coastin interviews Annie Lowy about her book "The Time Tax," which explores how burdensome government bureaucracy disproportionately harms…
Timing Is Everything For Maine's Troy Jackson
Sep 2, 2026 · 18m
Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson discusses his campaign against incumbent Susan Collins, highlighting voter concerns over healthcare costs, housing, and border trade impacts.
Democrats Zero In On Midterms
Sep 1, 2026 · 31m
Jane Coastin interviews Matt Yglesias about the 2026 midterm outlook, noting Democrats' 51% Senate odds but challenging maps and GOP fundraising advantages.
Donald Trump Dreams of Empire
Aug 31, 2026 · 28m
Jane Coastin interviews Tim Miller about Trump’s ongoing conflict with Iran, a controversial oil deal in Venezuela, and the Pentagon paying right-wing influencers to boost Pete Hegseth’s ego.
Trump’s Obsession With Trump
Aug 28, 2026 · 23m
Host Jane Coastin and guest Alex Wagner analyze President Trump’s obsession with renaming landmarks, such as Lake Ontario and the Kennedy Center, as a manifestation of narcissism.
Some Aid Workers Turn To Sex Work Amid USAID Cuts
Aug 27, 2026 · 18m
This episode examines the devastating impact of USAID funding cuts in Nepal, where trans women HIV prevention workers were forced into sex work after losing their jobs.
The Deadly Dismantling Of USAID
Aug 26, 2026 · 24m
Host Jane Koston interviews Dr.
Why Is CBP Detaining American Citizens?
Aug 25, 2026 · 21m
Host Jane Koston opens with a satirical tribute to Dolly Parton before covering Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, measles deaths, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s rejected habeas petition.
Trump's Tariff Tirade Targets Our Friends Up North
Aug 24, 2026 · 24m
Erin Ryan interviews Eugene Daniels about Trump’s trade wars with Canada and Iran, warning of potential economic blowback and a conflict with China.
How Trump Increasing The National Debt Impacts You
Aug 21, 2026 · 22m
Host Jane Koston interviews Cato Institute’s Scott Lincecum on the $40 trillion national debt, attributing it to unsustainable entitlements rather than just tax cuts.
The Age Of Self-Optimization
Aug 20, 2026 · 23m
Host Jane Koston critiques Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s handling of the $40 trillion national debt and discusses Trump’s diplomatic shifts with North Korea and new deportation deals.
The Reality Of Being Trapped On The USS Lincoln
Aug 19, 2026 · 21m
Host Jane Koston critiques South Carolina Senate candidate Darlene Graham’s foreign policy ignorance and covers Trump’s delayed Canadian tariffs, the…
Is Democratic Socialism Taking Over The Party?
Aug 18, 2026 · 21m
Host Jane Koston covers GOP Rep.
Reining In The Congressional Culture of Harassment
Aug 18, 2026 · 18m
Erin Ryan hosts Grace Panetta from The 19th to discuss a bipartisan effort by Congresswomen Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández to reform ethics rules and address sexual misconduct in Congress.
Politics In The Paint
Aug 14, 2026 · 22m
Erin Ryan hosts this episode of What A Day, featuring news on the USS George Washington, DHS spying on protesters, and Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea.
MAGA Media’s Trump Slump
Aug 13, 2026 · 22m
Host Jane Koston discusses Michelle Tafoya’s Senate nomination, worsening conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, and NYC’s “pothole politics.
Is Wisconsin A Warning for Democratic Socialists?
Aug 12, 2026 · 20m
Jane Koston discusses the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, where David Crowley defeated Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong, aided by Governor Tony Evers’ endorsement.
What The Special Elections In The South Mean For The Midterms
Aug 11, 2026 · 24m
Host Jane Koston critiques Hunter Biden’s interview with Tucker Carlson and Trump’s false vaccine claims and deceptive security tactics.
Netanyahu Bucks Trump's Board Of Peace
Aug 10, 2026 · 23m
Host Jane Koston discusses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s unpopularity and Trump’s shifting Iran strategy, which now prioritizes reopening the Strait of Hormuz over nuclear disarmament.
The Hidden Cameras You Can't Avoid
Aug 7, 2026 · 18m
Host Jane Koston celebrates Andy Ogles' primary loss and critiques Trump’s war rhetoric and weak jobs data.
Tucker Carlson's Vision For America
Aug 6, 2026 · 20m
Host Jane Koston covers Dr.
Jon Favreau Ranks Michigan Primary Hot Takes
Aug 5, 2026 · 19m
Host Jane Koston discusses progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s upset victory in Michigan’s Senate primary with Jon Favreau, analyzing polling failures and Republican Islamophobic attacks.
A New GOP Scandal Erupts
Aug 4, 2026 · 22m
Host Jane Koston discusses the Senate advancing Todd Blanche’s AG nomination and primaries in Michigan and Missouri.
The Panic Over Progressive Dems
Aug 3, 2026 · 21m
Host Jane Koston discusses the dropped charges against David Hearn, Trump’s Iran negotiations, and the cyclospora outbreak.
1: Georgia: The New Bellwether
Aug 1, 2026 · 24m
Trump's Presidential Payday
Jul 31, 2026 · 21m
Host Jane Koston discusses President Trump’s alleged use of the presidency for personal enrichment with Amanda Carpenter from Protect Democracy.
The Battle For Massachusetts' 8th District
Jul 30, 2026 · 23m
Host Jane Koston covers escalating US-Iran tensions, Trump’s plummeting approval ratings, and the political standoff over Todd Blanche’s AG nomination.
Senator Raphael Warnock On Where Morality Meets Politics
Jul 29, 2026 · 24m
Trump's Lonely War
Jul 28, 2026 · 24m
Can Senate Republicans Pass Trump's Agenda?
Jul 27, 2026 · 23m
Host Jane Koston and guest Burgess Everett analyze President Trump’s pressure on Senate Republicans to pass the "Save America Act" before the August…
The Terrible Tates
Jul 24, 2026 · 21m
Host Todd Zwilick covers the Trump administration’s new tariffs on Australian goods, a surge in US measles cases, and the DOJ withdrawing subpoenas for New York Times reporters.
The Parasite Causing Explosive Diarrhea
Jul 23, 2026 · 19m
Host Jane Koston discusses a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to bagged lettuce with KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner, highlighting how FDA and CDC staffing cuts hinder tracing efforts.
Trump Opens Utah For Mining
Jul 22, 2026 · 19m
Host Jane Koston discusses the UK’s refusal to block the extradition of the Tate brothers and Trump’s escalating war with Iran.
A Woman Could Be South Carolina's Next Senator
Jul 21, 2026 · 20m
Host Jane Koston critiques Trump’s shifting stance on China, his new tariffs on Canada, and politically motivated pardons.
Iran: Trump's Forever War?
Jul 20, 2026 · 23m
Host Jane Koston interviews Mehdi Hasan on the escalating US-Iran conflict, criticizing the Trump administration’s lack of transparency and broken anti-war promises.
Amending The Constitution For The 21st Century With Heather Cox Richardson
Jul 17, 2026 · 24m
Host Jane Koston critiques RFK Jr.
What Happens When Trump's Lawyer Becomes America's Lawyer
Jul 16, 2026 · 23m
Host Jane Koston discusses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing with CNN’s Laura Coates, analyzing concerns over his loyalty to Trump versus DOJ independence.
Where Does Maine Go Post-Platner?
Jul 15, 2026 · 22m
ICE’s Deadly Traffic Stops
Jul 14, 2026 · 21m
Host Jane Koston discusses Trump’s reversal on Strait of Hormuz fees, his meeting with Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi, and Supreme Court justices seeking more security funding.
Lindsey Graham's Sister Picked To Complete His Senate Term
Jul 13, 2026 · 18m
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