What A Day cuts through all the chaos and crimes to help you understand what matters and how you can fix it—all in just 20 minutes. Hosts Tre’vell Anderson, Priyanka Aribindi and Josie Duffy Rice 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 people whose parents read to them as children.
Did Dan Pfeiffer leave Crooked Media?
The three formed the Crooked Media company in January 2017 and launched a new podcast called Pod Save America the following month. Pfeiffer opted not to join the company, and instead to co-host the Thursday edition of the show. Crooked Media is named after a favorite term used by Donald Trump.
What a Day old host?
Beginning in 2019, Hughes became the co-host of a newly launched daily news podcast from Crooked Media titled What a Day, alongside political journalist Gideon Resnick. The podcast's first episode, titled "Baghdadi and Blackouts", was released on October 28, 2019.
Who is the CEO of Crooked Media?
Jon Favreau In 2017, he co-founded Crooked Media, where he's a co-host of Pod Save America and host of The Wilderness. Jon grew up outside of Boston, graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife Emily, their son Charlie, and their dog Leo.
How many employees does Crooked Media have?
Crooked Media corporate office is located in 7162 Beverly Blvd. # 212 ·, Los Angeles, California, 90036, United States and has 75 employees.
How old is Anne Robinson?
77 years (September 26, 1944)Anne Robinson / Age
How old is Jane Pauley?
71 years (October 31, 1950)Jane Pauley / Age
What does Emily Favreau do?
Emily Favreau is a strategic communications consultant with a focus on work in the advocacy and entertainment space. Prior to her consulting work, Emily was Communications Director for TIME'S UP, an organization that insists on safe, fair and dignified work for women of all kinds.
Who is Jon Favreau's assistant?
Karen Johnson was a directorial assistant to Jon Favreau on Iron Man and was an associate producer on Iron Man 2.
Is Tommy Vietor married?
Hanna KochTommy Vietor / Spouse (m. 2018)
Who owns Pod Save America?
It is the flagship podcast of Crooked Media, a media company founded by Favreau, Vietor, and Lovett. The show averages more than 1.5 million listeners an episode, and has been downloaded more than 120 million times as of November 2017.
Where did Jon Lovett go to college?
Williams CollegeJon Lovett / College (2004)Williams College is a private liberal arts college in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It was established as a men's college in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams, a colonist from the Province of Massachusetts Bay who was killed in the French and Indian War in 1755. Wikipedia
What is Pod Save America tour?
Event Details The acclaimed podcast Pod Save America is a no-BS conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. They are regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, world leaders, and more.
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About the Podcast
What A Day cuts through all the chaos and clickbait to help you understand what matters and how you can fix it—all in just 15 minutes.
About the Host
Akilah Hughes is a writer, comedian, YouTuber, and podcaster. Originally from Kentucky, she now resides in beautiful Los Angeles. She began her career on Youtube with her hit channel "Its Akilah, Obviously!". She has been a digital correspondent for major channels including MTV, HBO, Fusion, Comedy Central, and more.
