A sane, once-a-day update on today’s essential political news. Chronicling the daily shock and awe since 2017.
WTF Just Happened Today
Claim This Podcastby Matt Kiser
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225 episodes
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A sane, once-a-day update on today’s essential political news. Chronicling the daily shock and awe since 2017.
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Publishing Since
12/19/2023
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Recent Episodes
March 10, 2026
Day 1876: "They have no exit strategy."
Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name] about the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, energy market volatility, and significant legal and security developments impacting the nation.
March 9, 2026
Day 1875: "I have a plan for everything."
Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name] about the day's most significant political and economic events, offering insights into global affairs and domestic challenges.
March 5, 2026
Day 1871: "Getting screamed at to find some good news."
Thursday, March 5, 2026 — Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaced her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin; Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security for a third time; the House rejected a bipartisan effort to force Trump to seek congressional approval for continued military action in Iran; Trump said he wasn’t concerned about rising gasoline prices caused by the Iran war, saying "if they rise, they rise"; two dozen Democratic-led states sued Trump to stop his new 10% global import tariffs; and a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children.
225 total episodes available with 31 transcripts
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