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The 7

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Every minute of your morning counts. Host Hannah Jewell takes you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day, with the reporting and insight of The Washington Post. Get caught up in just a few minutes every weekday at 7 a.m.
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Episodes

EPA repeals the ‘endangerment finding’; Nancy Guthrie case; ChatGPT biases; and more

This episode details the Trump administration's controversial repeal of the 'Endangerment Finding' and its legal battles with a senator, alongside the conclusion of a major immigration operation. It also provides an update on the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation and explores diverse topics including extreme US weather patterns, algorithmic biases in ChatGPT, and the surprising sensory sophistication of elephant trunks.

Feb 13, 2026•9 min

Pam Bondi hearing; James Van Der Beek; Winter Olympics helmet controversy; and more

The briefing begins with Attorney General Pam Bondi's combative defense of her Justice Department leadership against criticisms, including the handling of Epstein files and alleged political prosecutions. It then shifts to a communication breakdown between the Pentagon and FAA causing a flight stoppage in El Paso, and Congress's symbolic vote to roll back Trump's Canada tariffs. The episode also covers the IRS improperly sharing confidential tax data, the death of actor James Van Der Beek, a Ukrainian athlete's helmet controversy at the Winter Olympics, and researchers' findings that love is the secret to happiness.

Feb 12, 2026•9 min

Mass shooting in Canada; Nancy Guthrie video; what a cardiologist eats each day; and more

The episode begins with details of a mass shooting in Tumblr Ridge, Canada, which left nine dead and dozens injured. It then shifts to legal news, including a federal grand jury's refusal to indict Democratic lawmakers and developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Further reports cover the grounding of all flights at El Paso International Airport due to security reasons, the FDA's decision not to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, and new scientific certainty about accelerating climate change. The briefing concludes with a cardiologist's daily eating habits, promoting the 'food is medicine' movement.

Feb 11, 2026•9 min

Republicans frustrations; Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl; Winter Olympics medals for the U.S.; and more

The podcast delves into Republican anxieties surrounding Donald Trump's involvement in the upcoming midterms and the White House's swift integration of AI across various government sectors. It also recaps Super Bowl 60, featuring Bad Bunny's halftime show and the Royal Family's response to the Epstein files. Finally, the episode highlights U.S. Winter Olympic victories, a new database for free college tuition programs, and the broader health benefits of exercise beyond just weight loss.

Feb 09, 2026•9 min
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