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One popular Wikipedia article highlighted and summarized each day.

  1. 1H AGO

    Eric Swalwell

    pWotD Episode 3266: Eric Swalwell Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 366,964 views on Saturday, 11 April 2026 our article of the day is Eric Swalwell. Eric Michael Swalwell ( SWAHL-well; born November 16, 1980) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U. S. representative from California's 14th congressional district since 2023, having previously represented the 15th district from 2013 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, his district covers most of eastern Alameda County. Born in Sac City, Iowa, Swalwell graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2003 and from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2006. As a college student, he served as a student liaison to the College Park City Council and interned for U. S. Representative Ellen Tauscher. Swalwell returned to California after law school and worked as a deputy district attorney in Alameda County. He was appointed to multiple municipal commissions in Dublin and later served two years on the Dublin City Council. He was elected to the U. S. House of Representatives in 2012, defeating 40-year incumbent Pete Stark in an upset. Swalwell has co-chaired the House Democratic Steering Committee since 2017. He was a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries from April to July 2019 before dropping out and endorsing Joe Biden. Swalwell is a candidate for governor of California in 2026. This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:46 UTC on Sunday, 12 April 2026. For the full current version of the article, see Eric Swalwell on Wikipedia. This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai. Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast. Until next time, I'm neural Kendra.

    2 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Afrika Bambaataa

    pWotD Episode 3265: Afrika Bambaataa Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 188,789 views on Friday, 10 April 2026 our article of the day is Afrika Bambaataa. Lance Taylor (April 17, 1957 – April 9, 2026), known professionally as Afrika Bambaataa (), was an American disc jockey, rapper, and record producer. He was notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip-hop culture. Bambaataa was one of the originators of breakbeat DJing. Through his co-opting of his street gang Black Spades into the music and culture-oriented organization Universal Zulu Nation, he helped spread hip-hop culture throughout the world. In May 2016, Bambaataa left his position as head of the Universal Zulu Nation due to multiple allegations of child sexual abuse dating as far back as the 1970s. This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:26 UTC on Saturday, 11 April 2026. For the full current version of the article, see Afrika Bambaataa on Wikipedia. This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai. Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast. Until next time, I'm standard Geraint.

    2 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Jasveen Sangha

    pWotD Episode 3264: Jasveen Sangha Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 127,906 views on Thursday, 9 April 2026 our article of the day is Jasveen Sangha. Jasveen Sangha (born 22 July 1983) is a British and American convicted felon and drug dealer known as the Ketamine Queen. She gained international attention following her indictment and subsequent guilty plea in connection with the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Prosecutors alleged that Sangha operated a drug distribution network from her North Hollywood home for several years. On 8 April 2026, Sangha was sentenced to 15 years minimum in prison for role in supplying the ketamine that would cause Perry's death. She has remained in prison since August 2024. This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:58 UTC on Friday, 10 April 2026. For the full current version of the article, see Jasveen Sangha on Wikipedia. This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com. Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast. Until next time, I'm standard Salli.

    2 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Aubrey Plaza

    pWotD Episode 3263: Aubrey Plaza Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 289,395 views on Wednesday, 8 April 2026 our article of the day is Aubrey Plaza. Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. After graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Plaza made her feature film debut in Mystery Team (2009) and gained wide recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015). In film, Plaza had a supporting role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and a leading role in Safety Not Guaranteed (2012). From 2017 to 2019, Plaza portrayed the Shadow King and Lenny Busker in the critically praised FX superhero series Legion, and produced and starred in the 2017 black comedy films The Little Hours and Ingrid Goes West. She also starred in the romantic comedy Happiest Season and thriller Black Bear (both 2020) as well as produced and played the title character in the crime film Emily the Criminal (2022). Plaza received nominations for a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for her role in the second season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus (2022). Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. In 2024, she starred in Megalopolis and My Old Ass and as Rio Vidal/Death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Agatha All Along. This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:46 UTC on Thursday, 9 April 2026. For the full current version of the article, see Aubrey Plaza on Wikipedia. This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai. Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast. Until next time, I'm generative Salli.

    3 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Dusty May

    pWotD Episode 3262: Dusty May Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 200,924 views on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 our article of the day is Dusty May. Dusty Allan May (born December 30, 1976) is an American college basketball coach, currently the Wolverines men's basketball head coach at the University of Michigan. He was hired by Michigan in 2024, replacing Juwan Howard. May won the NCAA Division I National Championship with the Wolverines in 2026 and was the USBWA National Coach of the Year. He was previously the head coach for Florida Atlantic University from 2018 to 2024. This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:05 UTC on Wednesday, 8 April 2026. For the full current version of the article, see Dusty May on Wikipedia. This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai. Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast. Until next time, I'm neural Kimberly.

    2 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Michael Malone

    pWotD Episode 3261: Michael Malone Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 199,763 views on Monday, 6 April 2026 our article of the day is Michael Malone. Michael Malone (born September 15, 1971) is an American professional basketball coach who most recently served as the head coach for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently an analyst for ESPN. He had also been the head coach of the Sacramento Kings in 2013–2014. Malone previously served as an assistant coach of the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Hornets, and Golden State Warriors. This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:45 UTC on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. For the full current version of the article, see Michael Malone on Wikipedia. This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com. Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast. Until next time, I'm generative Tiffany.

    1 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Lauren Betts

    pWotD Episode 3260: Lauren Betts Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 194,523 views on Sunday, 5 April 2026 our article of the day is Lauren Betts. Lauren Marie Betts (born October 15, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the UCLA Bruins of the Big Ten Conference. She played for Grandview High School in Aurora, Colorado, where she was ranked as the number one recruit in her class by ESPN. Betts started her college career with the Stanford Cardinal before transferring to UCLA after one season. She has twice been named a first-team All-American with the Bruins. This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:22 UTC on Monday, 6 April 2026. For the full current version of the article, see Lauren Betts on Wikipedia. This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai. Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast. Until next time, I'm standard Emma.

    1 min

  8. APR 5

    The Drama (film)

    pWotD Episode 3259: The Drama (film) Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today. With 240,523 views on Saturday, 4 April 2026 our article of the day is The Drama (film). The Drama is a 2026 American romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple who begin to learn secrets about one another in the lead-up to their wedding. It also stars Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie and Hailey Gates in supporting roles. The Drama premiered on March 17, 2026 at DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles and was released in the United States by A24 on April 3, 2026. The film received positive reviews from critics. This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:29 UTC on Sunday, 5 April 2026. For the full current version of the article, see The Drama (film) on Wikipedia. This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai. Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast. Until next time, I'm generative Joanna.

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One popular Wikipedia article highlighted and summarized each day.

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