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We got you covered: What A Day, a new podcast from your friends at Crooked Media, will cut through all the chaos and crimes to help you understand what matters and how you can fix it – all in just fifteen minutes.

Join comedian Akilah Hughes and reporter Gideon Resnick each morning as they 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.

What A Day is available Monday through Friday starting at 5 a.m. EST, so you’ll always be caught up – on everything from impeachment hearings to creepy “Cats” trailers, and all the harrowing and hopeful news in between.

Latest episodes

Fri | Jan.24.20

Trump Vs. Social Security

President Trump mentioned taking a look at cuts to Social Security. Medicare, and Medicaid are showing up in the presidential race. Trump’s White House is also rolling out a new rule to limit so-called “birth tourism.”

Thu | Jan.23.20

The Little Travel Ban That Could

Impeachment continued on Wednesday with House managers beginning to lay out their case. Trump confirmed his intention to widen his infamous travel ban, potentially doubling its scope by adding a bunch of new countries.

Wed | Jan.22.20

Milking Impeachment For All It’s Worth 

The Senate impeachment trial for President Trump began on Tuesday. Cases of a new strain of coronavirus have been detected in China, plus nearby nations.

Tue | Jan.21.20

Trump’s Stellar Legal Team 

The impeachment trial for President Trump officially kicks off today in the Senate. At yesterday’s Brown and Black Forum in Iowa, an impressively direct group of moderators asked the Democratic candidates some questions of concern to the black community.

Fri | Jan.17.20

The Florida Voter Suppression Project

Florida’s Supreme Court passed a ruling that will restrict voting rights for people who have been convicted of a crime, which effectively instates a poll tax. Crooked Media’s editor-in-chief Brian Beutler joins us for an impeachment update: the Senators got sworn in on Thursday, Chief Justice John Roberts got sworn in to preside, and we want to talk about it.

Thu | Jan.16.20

Lev Parnas Alone!

The House of Representatives turned in the articles of impeachment to the Senate on Wednesday, kicking off the next phase of the trial of President DJT. Virginia has voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, helping it cross the threshold of three-quarters of states needed to ratify it nationwide.

Wed | Jan.15.20

Dems Debate In Des Moines

Last night was the seventh democratic debate featuring the smallest candidate pool yet. We discuss this somewhat uneventful night, along with the new Tom Steyer sports team that we as Americans are all apparently members of.

Tue | Jan.14.20

The Apple Of Bill Barr’s Eye

Attorney General Bill Barr wants Apple’s help unlocking the iPhone of a Saudi Arabian shooter who opened fire on a naval base last month. Also, some 2020 updates.

Mon | Jan.13.20

Define “Imminent Threat From Soleimani”

In the days since the Trump administration killed Qasem Soleimani, there’s been little consensus on why the drone strike was necessary. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now barring refugees from settling in Texas, empowered by a Trump executive order.

Fri | Jan.10.20

The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Impeachment

Canadian and US officials think the plane that crashed in Iran was struck by a surface-to-air missile. Reports say Nancy Pelosi could send the articles of impeachment to Mitch McConnell by the end of the week.

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