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Today's briefing starts with an attack on Representative Ilhan Omar and an initial government review of the Alex Pretti shooting, alongside growing calls to boycott the World Cup due to President Trump's involvement. The episode also discusses Elon Musk's political activities impacting Tesla, Barry Weiss's new direction at CBS News, and a look at early Parkinson's symptoms. It concludes with an update on record snowfall from a recent winter storm and podcast announcements.
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here . While The 7 podcast takes a break today, we wanted to share this episode from Post Reports about New Year's resolutions. Go to sleep earlier. Read more books. Eat better. Exercise. Changing our behavior is hard, but what if some simple – and dare we say fun – tricks could help us keep our resolutions for the new year? From temptation bundling to buddying up, Optimist reporter Maggie Penman shares the science on how to make your New Year’s r...
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here . While The 7 podcast takes a break today, we wanted to share this episode from The Optimist. It’s all about if it’s possible to choose happiness. Are you happy? How would you answer that question if a stranger with a camera asked? Five years ago, filmmaker Atdhe Trepca quit his job and drove across the country with a camera, asking hundreds of people that question. His videos reach millions on TikTok and Instagram, and now he’s made a docume...
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here . In the meantime, we’re sharing something else you can listen to now or over the holiday weekend. It’s the second and final “class” of the recent Try This series on giving. Donating money can induce anxiety if you’re not sure how to afford it or feel pressured into doing so by the people around you. Host Cristina Quinn talks to Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about how to give back, whether it’s through money o...
Monday, December 29. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start. Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey...
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here . In the meantime, we’re sharing something else you can listen to now or over the holiday weekend. It’s the first “class” of the recent Try This series on giving. What’s really going on inside the brain of an altruist? Why do altruists care so much more for a stranger who needs help? Why are they so willing to give away a kidney? In this episode, host Cristina Quinn explores what it means to be an altruist with Abigail Marsh, a professor of p...
Tuesday, December 23. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start. Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey...
Monday, December 22. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start. Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey...
Friday, December 19. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start. Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey...
Thursday, December 18. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start. Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey...
Wednesday, December 17. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start. Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey...
Tuesday, December 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start. Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey...