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- If The Quid Didn’t Hit, You Must AcquitThe Supreme Court will hear a major gun rights case today, which could lead to the expansion of the Second Amendment. We discuss how we got here, and where we’re headed.Impeachment moves to the House Judiciary Committee this week, marking the triumphant return of Jerry “Scary” Nadler. We review some greatest hits from the hearings so far, and the ways Republicans have tried to spin Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.And in headlines: protests and resignations in Iraq, Sondland sexual misconduct allegations, and NBC blows it with Gabrielle Union.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices16 min
- If The Quid Didn’t Hit, You Must Acquit
- 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 got here, and where we’re headed.
- Impeachment moves to the House Judiciary Committee this week, marking the triumphant return of Jerry “Scary” Nadler. We review some greatest hits from the hearings so far, and the ways Republicans have tried to spin Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.
- And in headlines: protests and resignations in Iraq, Sondland sexual misconduct allegations, and NBC blows it with Gabrielle Union.
16 min - Turkey Confrontations And Opioid Reparations
- Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal probe of opioid makers and distributors, a type of investigation that’s usually reserved for drug dealers and cartels. We discuss how this might develop.
- It’s Thanksgiving week! We remind you of the main points you need to know to emerge victorious from every turkey day scuffle in our “What A Day Thanksgiving Issue Round-up And Political Brawler’s Handbook.”
- And in headlines: Mayor Pete feels op-dread, the return of Mark Sandy, and Melania gets “Be Bested”-d by children.
17 min - London’s Burning (Uber’s License)A judge rules that White House lawyer Don McGahn must testify to congress despite Trump's efforts to block him. Impeachment: Season 2 is gonna be good.The city of London is taking away Uber’s license to operate in London. Looks like you’re gonna have to take the Tube.And in headlines: SHS on the campaign trail, a good day for animals, and the intense, destructive power of Cameo.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices17 min
- London’s Burning (Uber’s License)
- A judge rules that White House lawyer Don McGahn must testify to congress despite Trump's efforts to block him. Impeachment: Season 2 is gonna be good.
- The city of London is taking away Uber’s license to operate in London. Looks like you’re gonna have to take the Tube.
- And in headlines: SHS on the campaign trail, a good day for animals, and the intense, destructive power of Cameo.
17 min - China's Detainment Camps and Bloomberg's First WeekNew leaked documents detail how far the Chinese government has gone to detain ethnic minorities and muslims. We discuss what the documents reveal. More on that, here: https://apnews.com/4ab0b341a4ec4e648423f2ec47ea5c47Michael Bloomberg is gearing up to spend the combined net worth of every person you will ever meet on his presidential campaign. We discuss how he plans to win.And in headlines: Iran gets back online, Nunes is in the hot seat, and Frozen 2 snows money at the box office.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices22 min
- China's Detainment Camps and Bloomberg's First Week
- New leaked documents detail how far the Chinese government has gone to detain ethnic minorities and muslims. We discuss what the documents reveal. More on that, here: https://apnews.com/4ab0b341a4ec4e648423f2ec47ea5c47
- Michael Bloomberg is gearing up to spend the combined net worth of every person you will ever meet on his presidential campaign. We discuss how he plans to win.
- And in headlines: Iran gets back online, Nunes is in the hot seat, and Frozen 2 snows money at the box office.
22 min - High High Hopes For ImpeachmentFiona Hill and David Holmes close out a week in testimonies and Schiff brings the gavel down with a fiery closing statement. Plus, Sondland’s famous “loves your ass” quote is officially confirmed.Out Magazine executive editor Raquel Willis joins us to discuss The Trans Obituaries Project and what can be done to end anti-trans violence. Find out more here: https://www.out.com/print/2019/11/20/trans-obituaries-projectAnd we show how hard it is to distinguish campaign walk-up songs from electronics commercial jingles.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices24 min
- High High Hopes For Impeachment
- Fiona Hill and David Holmes close out a week in testimonies and Schiff brings the gavel down with a fiery closing statement. Plus, Sondland’s famous “loves your ass” quote is officially confirmed.
- Out Magazine executive editor Raquel Willis joins us to discuss The Trans Obituaries Project and what can be done to end anti-trans violence. Find out more here: https://www.out.com/print/2019/11/20/trans-obituaries-project
- And we show how hard it is to distinguish campaign walk-up songs from electronics commercial jingles.
24 min - Tyler Perry’s “Gordon Sondland”During his impeachment hearing, Gordon Sondland confirms the quid-pro-quo and says his orders came from the top dog: El Presidente. We discuss that and the testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper.Ten democratic candidates faced off in a rapid-fire two-hour debate at Tyler Perry Studios in Georgia. We discuss highlights including some choice Booker-on-Biden weed slams.And in headlines: Zuck’s Trump dinner, Google’s union-busting, and BTS gets no noms (!!).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices26 min
About 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 know the answers, she asks someone even smarter to fill us all in. Radical, right? New episodes at 5:00 a.m. EST, Monday–Friday in your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. Being informed was never this easy.
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