What Next Plus
The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.
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Candace Owens at a Turning Point
The far-right can’t condone what she’s saying—but can’t look away either.
23 min
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The Boot Camps Treating Kids’ Pain
Where does teaching pain tolerance end and further trauma begin?
26 min
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TBD | Whole Shopping List
You can’t buy Tide PODS at Whole Foods. Amazon is trying to fix that.
18 min
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TBD | The Discourse: The Content Moderation Sha...
“Censor” speech online? No visa for you.
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TBD | Ready for Chatbot Canvassers?
Democracy dies in Chatbots.
24 min
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His Mom Got Deported. Then He Went Viral.
How Tony Vara used his popular TikTok account to document his family’s separation.
26 min
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The Fight Over The Future of Movies
23 min
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Healthcare Is Expensive. It’s About To Get Worse.
26 min
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It’s the Alt-Right’s GOP Now
21 min
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TBD | ChatGOP?
How AI is splitting the MAGA coalition.
19 min
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SchadenFriday: Feelin’ Nuzzi
The story all of your favorite journalists are groaning over.
28 min
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TBD | The AI & Crypto Czar’s Conflicts
David Sacks is making policy in Washington. And it benefits his firm.
22 min
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The Year of Vaccine Backsliding
Where can the majority of parents—who believe in inoculation—find advice they can trust?
26 min
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Pardon Me, Mr. President
A look inside Trump’s clemency machine.
27 min
40
A Textbook Example of an Unlawful Order
That reminder to refuse illegal orders may have come a few months too late.
24 min
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What Kids Aren't Learning About US History
Books like his are being banned from classrooms—so that’s where his book tour went.
28 min
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TBD | If You Give A.I. a Nuke
Don’t worry. Computers can’t decide to drop a bomb. Yet.
24 min
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TBD: The Discourse | A Thanksgiving Note of App...
This year, we’re thankful for you, Slate Plus member.
2 min
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TBD | Rebroadcast: Dupes!
Is your skincare/skirt/vacation island as good as the real thing?
30 min
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Decoder Ring | Cozy Autumn Mysteries
What’s going on with three fall favorites?
51 min
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Why You Can't Avoid Wicked
It's the way you're viewed, so it's very shrewd to be very very…weird?
25 min
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Could We Get Peace In Ukraine?
The Trump administration’s proposed plan is fairly vague—but it would result in a clear victor.
21 min
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How Planned Parenthood Got Defunded
Abortion bans may not be politically feasible—but cutting funding from the clinics gets you a lot of the way there.
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TBD | The Surveillance Interstate
ICE is watching how and where you drive.
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Bonus: SchadenFriday: Are You Fitter Than an IC...
Could we abolish the rogue agency by simply moving their recruitment offices to the tops of tall staircases?
21 min