The 7
The Washington Post
SummaryYour morning routine just got a serious upgrade. The 7 is your essential, streamlined guide to the most impactful stories unfolding across the globe and here at home. Each weekday morning, host Hannah Jewell distills the chaotic news cycle into seven distinct segments, offering you the reporting, nuance, and insight you need to stay informed without the information overload. Whether it is navigating high-stakes developments in Washington, tracking critical shifts in foreign policy, or breaking down complex Supreme Court rulings, this podcast gets straight to the point. Beyond the day’s top headlines, the show excels at spotlighting the intersection of culture, science, and the environment—exploring everything from the latest breakthroughs in AI and medical research to the human stories behind major natural disasters and global sports milestones. The format is designed for efficiency, ensuring you get a comprehensive snapshot of the day’s most pressing political and societal shifts in just a few minutes. If you are looking for a reliable, fast-paced briefing that balances hard-hitting accountability journalism with thought-provoking cultural deep dives, The 7 is the perfect way to sharpen your perspective and kick-start your day. Join Hannah Jewell every morning for a clear, concise look at the news that matters most.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Episodes
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted again, King Charles addresses Congress, and Red Lobster revives its deal.
Shooting suspect charges; Jimmy Kimmel vs. Melania Trump; gorilla bank accounts; and more
Attempted assassination charges, a Trump-Kimmel feud, and why researchers are giving gorillas bank accounts.
Jeffrey Epstein files; Central Texas search efforts; Jannik Sinner; and more
MAGA backlash over Epstein files, new deportation policies, Texas flood recovery, and Wimbledon champions.
Trump assassination attempt, one year later; State Department layoffs; Wimbledon; and more
A SWAT officer recounts the Trump assassination attempt, State Department layoffs begin, and Wimbledon hits finals.
Trump’s tariff threat against Brazil; federal firings; L.A. tunnel collapse; and more
Trump threatens Brazil with tariffs, federal workers face job cuts, and a dramatic tunnel rescue in Los Angeles.
Supreme Court’s federal layoffs ruling; Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot; TSA shoes rule; and more
Supreme Court clears mass federal firings, Grok goes on an anti-Semitic rant, and TSA ends the shoe removal rule.
Rising Texas death toll; Trump’s tariffs; Benjamin Netanyahu; Jeffrey Epstein; and more
Texas flood toll rises, Trump eyes new tariffs, Netanyahu meets the White House, and DOJ debunks Epstein theories.
Texas flood victims; Elon Musk’s political party plan; ‘mushroom murder’ verdict; and more
Texas floods leave dozens dead, Elon Musk launches a new political party, and a verdict in the mushroom murder trial.
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House vote on Trump’s tax bill; Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing; Del Monte Foods bankruptcy; and more
Republicans race to pass a major tax and immigration bill as Sean Diddy Combs awaits sentencing and Del Monte files.
Trump’s tax bill heads to the House; Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial; Jimmy Swaggart; Wimbledon; and more
Trump tax bill heads to the House, Diddy trial updates, Jimmy Swaggart dies, and chaos at Wimbledon.
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