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Ohio’s ugly governor race; ex-police Flock camera misuse; Sober October; and more
Wednesday, October 21. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 21, 20269 min
Election meddling concerns; Ann Hornaday’s legacy; Elizabeth Holmes; and more
Tuesday, October 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 20, 202610 min
Surprising new House battlegrounds; mortgage pain; beating Sunday scaries; and more
Monday, October 19. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 19, 20268 min
Oregon school shooting; White House ballroom donors; knee pain treatments; and more
Friday, October 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 16, 202610 min
Execution live-stream poll; Nancy Mace; regrowing knees; and more
Thursday, October 15. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 15, 20269 min
Trump’s new press secretary; Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis; D.C.’s best restaurants; and more
Wednesday, October 14. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 14, 20269 min
Elon Musk’s megaphone; more knee advice; the best way to reheat pizza; and more
Tuesday, October 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 13, 20269 min
Trump’s midterm road show; a house buyer's market; taking care of your knees; and more
Monday, October 12. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 12, 20268 min
Nobel Peace Prize; city-by-city hurricane forecast; must-buys at Costco; and more
Friday, October 9. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 9, 20269 min
Midterm campaign ad analysis; Hurricane Isaias; a new ADHD theory; and more
Thursday, October 8. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 8, 202610 min
Trump’s new Camp David; heart disease warning sign; cheaper holiday flights; and more
Wednesday, October 7. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 7, 20269 min
Kamala Harris’s 2028 prospects; plague reports in Russia; how to get a clean brain; and more
Tuesday, October 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 6, 20269 min
Four midterm scenarios; undoing Trump’s legacy; banned book quiz; and more
Monday, October 5. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 5, 20268 min
Cornell rape case; AI hunters; the evolution of 'grandma'; and more
Friday, October 2. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 2, 20269 min
Tennessee botched execution; Crypto bros vs. Trump; a Flock camera mystery; and more
Thursday, October 1. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Oct 1, 20269 min
Tel Aviv flight midair altercation; the future of male birth control; $60 rye bread; and more
Wednesday, September 30. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 30, 20269 min
How Trump is changing D.C.; prosecutors reopen Cornell case; food storage quiz; and more
Tuesday, September 29. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 29, 20269 min
Trump's taxpayer-paid ads; data centers changing U.S. landscape; how dogs understand us; and more
Monday, September 28. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 28, 20268 min
State dinner with China's Xi Jinping; incoming nor’easter; five fixable coffee mistakes; and more
Friday, September 25. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 25, 20269 min
A blow to Trump’s media ban; nor’easter forecast; foods for better sleep; and more
Thursday briefing: A blow to Trump’s media ban; nor’easter forecast; foods for better sleep; and more Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Sep 24, 20268 min
Ballroom clash; brewing nor’easter; vision changes you shouldn't ignore; and more
Wednesday, September 23. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 23, 20268 min
GOP presidential race widens; TV networks halt Trump coverage; hungry, hungry bears; and more
Tuesday, September 22. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 22, 20268 min
Trump's big diplomacy week; secret deportation deals; how AI could end humanity; and more
Monday, September 21. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 21, 20269 min
RFK Jr. on vaccines; a closer look at fast online degrees; Democrats feeling bullish; and more
Friday, September 18. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 18, 202610 min
Fed hikes interest rates; Michigan Senate race poll; foods to improve gut health; and more
Thursday, September 17. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 17, 202610 min
Three killed in news helicopter crash; Kennedy Center closes; Ed Sheeran tour acts quit; and more
Wednesday, September 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 16, 202610 min
SCOTUS blocks Trump's mail ballot plan; lead and dementia risk; the best Emmy outfits; and more
Tuesday, September 15. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 15, 20269 min
Trump doubles down on AI; NSA restructure; foolproof skincare tips; and more
Monday, September 14. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 14, 20269 min
Vance wins over GOP convention; New York after 9/11; Princess Diana's 'revenge dress'; and more
Friday, September 11. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 11, 202610 min
Trump’s $5,000 payout promise; Missouri's electoral map fight; a stubborn protein myth; and more
Thursday, September 10. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 10, 202610 min
Trump's cash gifts for holidays; Iran retaliates; New Hampshire primaries; and more
Wednesday, September 9. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 9, 20268 min
Canada tariffs strike back at U.S.; Turning Point backs JD Vance; long live CDs; and more
Tuesday, September 8. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 8, 202610 min
Maria Bartiromo’s abrupt Fox News exit; subtle signs of dementia; fall’s best movies; and more
Friday, September 4. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 4, 202610 min
Pentagon pulls classified documents; Trump’s super PAC money; healthy desserts; and more
Thursday, September 3. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 3, 20269 min
Primary results; Grand Canyon escape; how to build muscle power; and more
Wednesday, September 2. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 2, 20268 min
Army resignation; Tupac murder trial verdict; $100,000 college costs; and more
Tuesday, September 1. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Sep 1, 20268 min
Secret Pentagon influencers; summer records; benefits of being single; and more
Monday, August 31. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you are not a subscriber, click here to start.
Aug 31, 20269 min
Lindsay Clancy trial; RFK Jr. feuds with Gov. Shapiro; ‘GTA VI’ preview; and more
Friday, August 28. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 28, 20269 min
Nepal floods; Tim Curry’s best films; new hope for pancreatic cancer patients; and more
Thursday, August 27. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 27, 20268 min
Dolly Parton; primary takeaways; NASA's new telescope; and more
Wednesday, August 26. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 26, 20269 min
Kennedy Center revenue; Nevada wildfire; a test of Trump's endorsement power; and more
Tuesday, August 25. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 25, 20268 min
Canada-U.S. trade war; the cost of fighting measles; the reason for this summer's floods; and more
Monday, August 24. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 24, 202610 min
A new strategy for swing-state Dems; CIA exodus; a visit to the Supermodel Cafe; and more
Friday, August 21. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 21, 20268 min
National debt record; exploding highways; Trump's Irish nemesis; and more
Thursday, August 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 20, 20269 min
Florida's primary upset; Trump's 'human printer'; Tom Holland's workout; and more
Wednesday, August 19. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 19, 20269 min
Trump’s Oman threat; Musk’s disillusioned fans; what to plant in your garden; and more
Tuesday, August 18. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 18, 20269 min
Trump’s shifting ballroom justification; Hayden Panettiere; this summer’s top books; and more
Monday, August 17. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 17, 20269 min
USS Abraham Lincoln; 2028 Republican contenders; stolen Picasso; and more
Friday, August 14. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 14, 202610 min
Ranking the 2028 Democratic contenders; ICE encounter; the next eclipse; and more
Thursday, August 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 13, 20269 min
Surprise Wisconsin primary result; White House construction; song of the summer; and more
Wednesday, August 12. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 12, 20269 min
An unpredictable battle for Congress; brain fog; purse guys; and more
Monday, August 10. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 10, 202610 min
Birthright citizenship orders; tariff refunds; RFK Jr. cooking show; and more
Friday, August 7. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 7, 20269 min
Trump’s clash with Hegseth; Fauci’s phone; what to eat for better skin; and more
Thursday, August 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 6, 20269 min
A tight Michigan primary; Trump’s helipad; limerence; and more
Wednesday, August 5. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 5, 20269 min
Trump’s Reflecting Pool anger; alcohol and the brain; befriending crows; and more
Tuesday, August 4. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 4, 20269 min
How a police tool is used for stalking; Laura Loomer's reversal on Ukraine; WWII mystery and more
Monday, August 3. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Aug 3, 20269 min
When AI goes rogue; how to stop doomscrolling; Taco Bell’s fearless fans; and more
Friday, July 31. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 31, 20268 min
Trump eulogizes Graham; Biden ghostwriter tapes; weird TSA finds; and more
Wednesday, July 29. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 29, 202610 min
Mail-in ballots; Fauci’s diary; a grandma’s happy hour quest; and more
Tuesday, July 28. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 28, 20269 min
False Pete Buttigieg allegation; Berlin attack; the ‘Gen Alpha melody’; and more
Monday, July 27. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 27, 20269 min
Why JD Vance is being attacked online; cyclospora; in-flight preachers; and more
Friday, July 24. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 24, 20269 min
Trump construction projects poll; Madison police shooting; orca vs. fish; and more
Thursday, July 23. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 23, 20269 min
Arizona primary results; ICE overcrowding; creepy movie trailer; and more
Wednesday, July 22. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 22, 20269 min
Iran war injuries; Canada tariffs; surprising dementia symptoms; and more
Tuesday, July 21. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 21, 20269 min
Iran war deaths; Trump at the World Cup; sunscreen mistakes; and more
Monday, July 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 20, 20269 min
Trump election speech; contaminated lettuce; Reflecting Pool lining problems; and more
Friday, July 17. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 17, 20269 min
New Trump poll; wildfire smoke; what to eat instead of salad; and more
Thursday, July 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 16, 20269 min
ICE halts traffic-stop arrests; Colorado River plan; AI cheating; and more
Wednesday, July 15. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 15, 202610 min
Another fatal ICE shooting; Lindsey Graham’s sister; cyclosporiasis investigation; and more
Tuesday, July 14. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 14, 20269 min
Lindsey Graham’s death; Trump family investments; nighttime urination; and more
Monday, July 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 13, 20269 min
ICE shooting witnesses; what comes next in Maine; mystery parasite; and more
Friday, July 10. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 10, 20269 min
Platner’s bitter exit; soaring cancer rates; how to eat for better sleep; and more
Thursday, July 9. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 9, 20268 min
Trump says Iran ceasefire is over; New Platner allegations; summer flying; and more
Wednesday, July 8. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 8, 20269 min
Graham Platner allegations; Mitch McConnell’s health; sleep divorce; and more
Tuesday, July 7. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 7, 202610 min
Trump’s unusual World Cup intervention; rising cancer rates; Goop Kitchen; and more
Monday, July 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 6, 202610 min
Trump’s soaring wealth; coffee benefits; Taylor Swift’s possible prenup; and more
Thursday, July 2. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 2, 202610 min
Birthright citizenship ruling; Colorado primaries; map of the universe; and more
Wednesday, July 1. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jul 1, 202610 min
Supreme Court rulings; secret ballroom contract; World Cup upset; and more
Tuesday, June 30. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 30, 20269 min
Strait of Hormuz; Mark Twain Prize; heat wave; and more
Monday, June 29. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 29, 202610 min
Supreme Court immigration rulings; New York rent freeze; anti-vax dating; and more
Friday, June 26. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 26, 20269 min
Deadly Venezuela earthquakes; 2026 election megadonors; World Cup heroes; and more
Thursday, June 25. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 25, 20269 min
New York primary results; AI’s political biases; the perfect bedtime; and more
Wednesday, June 24. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 24, 202610 min
Iran negotiations; European heat wave; fried apple pie; and more
Tuesday, June 23. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 23, 20269 min
Keir Starmer resigns; Reflecting Pool problems; questionable dad jokes; and more
Monday, June 22. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 22, 20269 min
Iran deal; Reflecting Pool algae; how cannabis affects the brain; and more
Thursday, June 18. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 18, 202610 min
Georgia primaries; fermented food benefits; Lionel Messi hat trick; and more
Wednesday, June 17. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today’s briefing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/the-seven/2026/06/17/7-things-you-need-know-wednesday-june-17/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-7 If you’re not a subscriber, click here to start: https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/
Jun 17, 20268 min
A $600 million estimate for Trump’s ballroom; B-52 crash; best World Cup kits; and more
Tuesday, June 16. The seven stories you need to know. Read today’s briefing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/the-seven/2026/06/16/what-to-know-for-july-16/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-7 If you’re not a subscriber, click here to start: https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/
Jun 16, 20269 min
A UFC brawl at the White House; reducing age-related muscle loss; dad jokes; and more
Monday, June 15. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today’s briefing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/the-seven/2026/06/15/what-to-know-for-june-15/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-7
Jun 15, 20268 min
Huge etchings on the National Mall; record heat; parents ‘going broke’ on berries; and more
Friday, June 12. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today’s briefing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/the-seven/2026/06/12/what-to-know-for-june-12/?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-7
Jun 12, 20268 min
Trump’s unusual medical checkup; healthy midlife habits; World Cup rules; and more
Thursday, June 11. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 11, 202610 min
Platner wins in Maine; cold ocean blob; the next generation of GLP-1s; and more
Wednesday, June 10. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 10, 20269 min
Trump booed at the NBA Finals; Maine primary; birth order impacts; and more
Tuesday, June 9. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 9, 202610 min
Israel-Iran strikes; Trump’s interview walkout; sea star comeback; and more
Monday, June 8. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 8, 20269 min
A DOGE plan to mark living people as dead; ICE death reporting; flesh-eating screwworms; and more
Friday, June 5. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 5, 202610 min
War powers vote; Jan. 6 video; NYC manhole mystery; and more
Thursday, June 4. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 4, 20269 min
Inside Trump's 250-foot arch; a Jan. 6 rioter’s new job; super ager climbs Kilimanjaro; and more
Wednesday, June 3. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 3, 20269 min
Trump’s payout fund setback; ‘60 Minutes’ turmoil; health benefits of marriage; and more
Tuesday, June 2. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 2, 20269 min
Democratic presidential contenders; how to fight anxiety fast; white picket fences; and more
Monday, June 1. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jun 1, 20269 min
Iran negotiations; Spelling Bee winner; a WWII mystery; and more
Friday, May 29. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 29, 20269 min
White working-class voters sour on Trump; 'exercise snacks'; relationship secrets; and more
Thursday, May 28. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 28, 20269 min
Texas primary runoff results; World Cup squad; Reflecting Pool paint; and more
Wednesday, May 27. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 27, 202610 min
Trump’s ballroom rage; a ‘sweet spot’ for sleep; the doping Olympics; and more
Tuesday, May 26. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 26, 20269 min
Colbert’s spectacular send-off; Trump’s payout fund; wet weather; summer movie list; and more
Friday, May 22. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 22, 20269 min
Trump’s legal fund; Ebola outbreak; Raúl Castro; SpaceX finances; Colbert’s farewell; and more
Thursday, May 21. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 21, 202610 min
Takeaways from a big day of primaries; Iran war vote; why grads can't get jobs; and more
Wednesday, May 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 20, 20268 min
San Diego shooting; Trump’s unusual IRS deal; six ways to improve sleep; and more
Tuesday, May 19. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 19, 20267 min
Trump-backed prayer festival; heat and humidity forecast; reducing your head cancer risk; and more
Monday, May 18. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 18, 20268 min
Trump’s missed stock deadline; inspiring graduation speeches; weekend storms; and more
Friday, May 15. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 15, 20269 min
Trump’s China visit; how optimism helps your heart; Neanderthal dentist; and more
Thursday, May 14. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 14, 20269 min
Kash Patel hearing; Elon Musk’s online BFF; dogs and longevity; and more
Wednesday, May 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 13, 20269 min
A ceasefire on ‘life support’; Trump’s Reflecting Pool changes; pet psychics; and more
Tuesday, May 12. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 12, 20269 min
Trump conspiracy theories; AI’s hidden rules; reducing plastic chemical exposure; and more
Monday, May 11. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 11, 20269 min
A blow for Trump’s tariffs; Elon Musk courtroom drama; AI clones; and more
Friday briefing: U.S. strikes Iran; Trump’s tariffs; election maps; Musk courtroom drama; AI clones; and more Read today's briefing.
May 8, 20269 min
Epstein’s purported suicide note; hantavirus outbreak; brain supplements; and more
Thursday briefing: Iran talks; Epstein’s purported suicide note; hantavirus outbreak; brain supplements; and more Read today's briefing.
May 7, 20269 min
What Iranian strikes destroyed; primary results; promising depression therapy; and more
Wednesday, May 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 6, 202610 min
Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; White House lockdown; Met Gala red carpet; and more
Tuesday, May 5. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 5, 20269 min
Trump’s plan for the Strait of Hormuz; the risks of vaping; making chores fun; and more
Monday, May 4. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
May 4, 20269 min
New polling on the Iran war; Janet Mills drops out; the beauty in cow burps; and more
Friday briefing: Iran war poll; Maine Senate race; border wall construction; Camp Mystic; cow burps; and more Read today's briefing.
May 1, 20269 min
Voting Rights Act ruling; three types of ADHD; Uber for hotels; and more
Thursday briefing: Voting Rights Act ruling; Pete Hegseth hearing; three ADHD types; Uber hotels; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 30, 202610 min
James Comey indictment; King Charles speech; ‘Endless Shrimp’; and more
Wednesday briefing: James Comey; a state dinner for King Charles; drought map; ‘Endless Shrimp’; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 29, 202610 min
Shooting suspect charges; Jimmy Kimmel vs. Melania Trump; gorilla bank accounts; and more
Tuesday briefing: Correspondents’ dinner; Melania Trump vs. Jimmy Kimmel; Florida voting map; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 28, 20269 min
White House correspondents’ dinner shooting; cloud-seeding drones; habit-stacking; and more
Monday, April 27. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 27, 20269 min
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Elon Musk’s race posts; ancient octopus; and more
Friday briefing: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Elon Musk’s posts about race; NFL draft; gargantuan octopus; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 24, 202610 min
Mines in the Strait of Hormuz; the secrets of tech billionaires; meditation for stress; and more
Thursday briefing: Surging gas prices; John Phelan; marijuana controls; Silicon Valley’s dirty secrets; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 23, 20269 min
Iran ceasefire; Virginia redistricting vote; air pollution risks; and more
Wednesday briefing: Iran ceasefire; Virginia redistricting vote; ballroom contract; air pollution risk; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 22, 20268 min
Shaky Iran peace talks; labor secretary resigns; Jane Goodall's message of hope; and more
Tuesday, April 21. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 21, 20269 min
U.S. seizes Iranian ship; Louisiana shooting; exercises for longevity; and more
Monday, April 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 20, 20269 min
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; RFK Jr. hearing; robots folding laundry; and more
Thursday, April 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 17, 202610 min
Dismay among Trump’s Christian supporters; ‘Ozempic personality’; dog quirks, explained; and more
Thursday, April 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 16, 202610 min
More troops headed to the Middle East; Tax Day; baby elephant; and more
Wednesday, April 15. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 15, 20269 min
Trump’s Jesus meme; how cannabis impacts your brain; a birthday gorilla; and more
Tuesday, April 14. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 14, 20269 min
Trump’s Iran blockade; Eric Swalwell accusations; lowering cancer risk; and more
Monday, April 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 13, 20269 min
Iran ceasefire under pressure; Melania Trump statement; Artemis II splash down; and more
Friday briefing: Iran ceasefire under pressure; Melania Trump Epstein statement; U.S. fertility rate; Artemis II splashdown plan; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 10, 202610 min
Fragile truce in Iran; undoing the cognitive damage of social media; Artemis II experiment; and more
Thursday briefing: Iran ceasefire; Pam Bondi; Gilgo Beach murder suspect; social media detox; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 9, 202610 min
Iran ceasefire; Georgia special election; hero rat; and more
Wednesday briefing: Trump’s Iran deal; Georgia special election; Wisconsin Supreme Court; Artemis II; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 8, 20269 min
Deadline day for Iran; emotional Artemis II moment; super El Niño; and more
Tuesday briefing: Iran deadline; Artemis II mission; super El Niño; March Madness; ‘Relax Row’; and more Read today's briefing.
Apr 7, 20268 min
Trump’s threat to Iran; UCLA on top; how your job impacts dementia risk; and more
Monday, April 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 6, 20267 min
Pam Bondi; tracking Artemis II; unusual weather phenomenon; and more
Friday, April 3. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 3, 20269 min
Trump’s Iran address; social media and democracy; moon mission; and more
Thursday, April 2. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 2, 202610 min
Iran timeline; birthright citizenship case; moon mission; and more
Wednesday, April 1. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Apr 1, 20269 min
Two Iran narratives; Trump’s ballroom plans; tiny habits to live longer; and more
Tuesday, March 31. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 31, 20268 min
Middle East deployments; anti-Trump protests; D.C.’s eagle romance; and more
Monday, March 30. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 30, 20269 min
Trump’s Iran dilemma; surprising GLP-1 benefits; six cheaper summer destinations; and more
Friday, March 27. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 27, 20269 min
Iran war plan; the ‘groypers’ alarming Republicans; feeding your gut microbiome; and more
Thursday, March 26. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 26, 202610 min
Troop deployment; meningitis outbreak; the key to improving with age; and more
Wednesday, March 25. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 25, 20269 min
ICE at airports; unusual wildfires; Alzheimer’s study; and more
Tuesday, March 24. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 24, 20269 min
ICE at airports; LaGuardia crash; aging better than your parents; and more
Monday briefing: Energy prices; ICE at airports; LaGuardia collision; cancer risks; aging advice; and more Read today's briefing.
Mar 23, 20268 min
Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke; Taylor Frankie Paul video; the Gen Z pout; and more
Friday briefing: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke; César Chavez’s legacy; Taylor Frankie Paul; the Gen Z pout; and more Read today's briefing.
Mar 20, 20269 min
Unidentified drones above a D.C. base; Markwayne Mullin hearing; rising flight prices; and more
Thursday, March 19. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you’re not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 19, 20269 min
A Trump official resigns; Illinois primary results; boomers on iPads; and more
Wednesday, March 18. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you’re not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 18, 20269 min
Trump threatens to ‘take’ Cuba; how to strength train like a pro; shark friends; and more
Tuesday, March 17. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you’re not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 17, 20269 min
Iran’s economic warfare; Oscars winners; how AI could threaten your job; and more
Monday, March 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you’re not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 16, 20269 min
Air Force crash in Iraq; synagogue and university attacks; Earth’s mysterious noises; and more
Friday briefing: Air Force crash in Iraq; Old Dominion University; Earth’s mysterious noises; and more Read today's briefing.
Mar 13, 202610 min
Iran poll; Pete Hegseth photos; breakfast tips; and more
Thursday briefing: Iran poll; tariff replacement; Pete Hegseth photos; Jan. 6 plaque; breakfast tips; and more Read today's briefing.
Mar 12, 20268 min
Drone attack; DOGE whistleblower claim; how to start running; and more
Wednesday briefing: Iran conflict; Georgia election results; Trump and Epstein statue; running tips; and more Read today's briefing.
Mar 11, 202610 min
Republican anxiety over Iran; spring break travel chaos; sleepy foods; and more
Tuesday briefing: Republican anxiety over Iran; spring break travel chaos; sleepy foods; and more Read today's briefing.
Mar 10, 20269 min
Iran’s new supreme leader; rising gas prices; how difficult people can age you; and more
Monday, March 9. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 9, 20269 min
How Russia is helping Iran; Tylenol safety; baby elephant poop; and more
Friday, March 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 6, 20269 min
Senate fails to stop Iran strikes; White House ballroom backlash; headphones on planes; and more
Thursday, March 5. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 5, 20269 min
Gas prices rise after Iran strikes; primary results; how to stop overthinking; and more
Wednesday, March 4. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 4, 20269 min
What Americans think of Iran strikes; midterm primaries; muscles and longevity; and more
Tuesday, March 3. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 3, 20269 min
Iran strikes; when to worry about microplastics; lunar eclipse; and more
Monday, March 2. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mar 2, 202610 min
Trump and election powers; Hillary Clinton’s Epstein testimony; Neanderthal sex bias; and more
Friday, February 27. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 27, 20269 min
Cuba boat shooting; Candace Owens and Erika Kirk; plane seating stress; and more
Thursday, February 26. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 26, 20269 min
State of the Union; Nancy Guthrie case; a better way to exercise; and more
Wednesday, February 25. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 25, 202610 min
Iran warning; Peter Attia leaves CBS news; the diseases threatening comebacks; and more
Tuesday, February 24. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 24, 20269 min
‘El Mencho’ killing; Trump’s approval rating; autism prevention study; and more
Monday, February 23. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 23, 20269 min
Potential Iran attack; Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold; how to prevent ‘brain rot’; and more
Friday, February 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 20, 202610 min
Former prince Andrew arrested; Board of Peace meeting; Alzheimer’s ‘clock’; and more
Thursday, February 19. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 19, 20268 min
Colbert roasts CBS; Atlantic essay backlash; three ways to improve your balance; and more
Wednesday, February 18. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 18, 20268 min
Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Epstein files fallout; why you should sleep on a problem; and more
Tuesday, February 17. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 17, 20269 min
EPA repeals the ‘endangerment finding’; Nancy Guthrie case; ChatGPT biases; and more
Friday, February 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 13, 20269 min
Pam Bondi hearing; James Van Der Beek; Winter Olympics helmet controversy; and more
Thursday, February 12. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Feb 12, 20268 min
Mass shooting in Canada; Nancy Guthrie video; what a cardiologist eats each day; and more
Wednesday briefing: Tumbler Ridge shootings; Nancy Guthrie; El Paso airport; cardiologist diet; and more Read today's briefing.
Feb 11, 20268 min
Ghislaine Maxwell testimony; Trump’s $400 million ballroom; better ways to make coffee; and more
Tuesday briefing: Ghislaine Maxwell; Trump’s ballroom; ICE hearing; better ways to make coffee; and more Read today's briefing.
Feb 10, 20268 min
Republicans frustrations; Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl; Winter Olympics medals for the U.S.; and more
Monday briefing: Republicans’ Trump frustrations; Super Bowl ads; Epstein files; Winter Olympics; and more Read today's briefing.
Feb 9, 20268 min
TrumpRx launch; Epstein files; Winter Olympics; saving the wrong bees; and more
Friday, February 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Feb 6, 20269 min
ICE drawdown in Minneapolis; Savannah Guthrie’s plea; near-death experiences; and more
Thursday, February 5. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Feb 5, 20268 min
ICE funding fight; Columbus statue plans; best in show at Westminster; and more
Wednesday, February 4. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Feb 4, 20269 min
Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation; AI bot uprising; why to take the stairs; and more
Tuesday, February 3. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Feb 3, 20269 min
Kennedy Center closure plan; government shutdown; Epstein files; Grammy winners; and more
Monday, February 2. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Feb 2, 20269 min
Government shutdown deadline; ‘Melania’ premiere; how volunteering slows aging; and more
Friday, January 30. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 30, 20268 min
Minnesota backlash; government shutdown deadline; Kennedy Center changes; and more
Thursday, January 29. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 29, 20269 min
Ilhan Omar attacked; Alex Pretti shooting review; Nipah virus; snow records; and more
Wednesday, January 28. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 28, 20269 min
Minneapolis shooting fallout; national park sign removals; Kanye West apology; and more
Tuesday, January 27. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 27, 20269 min
Minneapolis shooting; winter storm; Super Bowl LX; bottled water vs. tap; and more
Monday, January 26. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 26, 20269 min
Minnesota strike; Jack Smith hearing; winter storm; Oscar nominations; and more
Friday, January 23. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 23, 20269 min
Trump backs down over Greenland; ICE detainee homicide; airlines and weight-loss drugs; and more
Thursday, January 22. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 22, 20269 min
Davos tensions; Trump’s White House monologue; winter storm; brain aging tips; and more
Wednesday, January 21. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 21, 20269 min
Trump’s Greenland threats; Anti-ICE church protest; Indiana’s perfect season; and more
Tuesday, January 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 20, 20269 min
Post Reports: The trick to making New Year’s resolutions stick
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 resolutions, whatever they are, stick in 2026. Plus, on the eve of national “Quitters Day,” we explore why making resolutions can actually be beneficial – even if you don’t stick to them perfectly. Today’s show was produced by Elana Gordon. It was edited by Dennis Funk and mixed by Sam Bair. Thanks to Allison Klein and Theresa Tamkins. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Jan 19, 202619 min
Insurrection Act; Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal; psychiatric disorders discovery; and more
Friday, January 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 16, 20269 min
Minneapolis protests; Greenland talks; microplastics in clothing; and more
Thursday, January 15. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 15, 20269 min
Iran protests; Renée Good updates; Trump’s obscene gesture; red meat advice; and more
Wednesday, January 14. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 14, 20269 min
Minnesota sues ICE; Supreme Court hears trans athletes case; decluttering tips; and more
Tuesday, January 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 13, 20269 min
Justice Department investigates Jerome Powell; Iran protests; Golden Globes winners; and more
Monday, January 12. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 12, 20269 min
ICE shooting updates; White House ballroom; Grok images; health tips for 2026; and more
Friday, January 9. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 9, 20269 min
ICE shooting in Minneapolis; Trump’s Greenland threats; dietary guidelines; and more
Thursday, January 8. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 8, 20268 min
Venezuela raid death toll; White House Jan. 6 website; exercises for aging well; and more
Wednesday, January 7. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 7, 20269 min
Maduro in court; childhood vaccines; Grok’s explicit images; how to eat more fiber; and more
Tuesday, January 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing. If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Jan 6, 20269 min