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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Inflategate
Are Americans doing inflation to themselves?
23 min
1227
TBD | Space Junk! (And Space Wars?)
Is space a battlefront, a garbage dump, or both?
19 min
1228
Can Beto O’Rourke Fail Up?
In his bid for Texas governor, the candidate is hoping the third time’s the charm.
23 min
1229
The Battle Over San Francisco’s Schools
A petition. A recall vote. And it’s just getting started.
24 min
1230
Is the FBI’s Surveillance of Muslims Really a S...
The Supreme Court considers whether to shield the FBI from accountability for its surveillance of Muslims.
24 min
1231
“I Quit My Job Today”
Stories from those who quit...and who were quit on.
33 min
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TBD | The Kid-Vaccine Holdouts
Many vaccinated parents aren’t ready to take their younger children in for a COVID shot. What’s holding them back?
21 min
1233
The Astroworld Tragedy
At least eight people died and hundreds were injured during Travis Scott’s set.
26 min
1234
A Controversial New Plan to Fight Homelessness
Is LA’s new policy a political gimmick?
20 min
1235
Has Minneapolis Given Up on Police Reform?
A ballot measure to restructure the police department failed by more than ten points.
29 min
1236
Do Vaccine Mandates Work?
What happened when New York City gave its workers nine days to get the shot?
20 min
1237
TBD | How Schools Surveil Your Kids
A startup named GoGuardian is changing the way teachers monitor their students online.
18 min
1238
Is It Time for Democrats to Panic?
Cutting through the hype around Virginia’s governor’s race.
21 min
1239
White Supremacy on Trial in Charlottesville
Previous trials have gone after individuals; this one’s going after a movement.
27 min
1240
A Rust-Belt City Might Elect a Socialist
India Walton would be the first socialist mayor around the country in over half a century.
25 min
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How Long Can Mark Zuckerberg Be King?
Facebook can’t dominate the internet of the future if it’s widely considered to be indifferent to human suffering.
28 min
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TBD | Why Are Bots Buying Sneakers?
When algorithms start buying up products, there’s something wrong with the system.
22 min
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Why I Quit Advising Kyrsten Sinema
The Arizona senator is notorious for ignoring her constituents. Five members of her Veterans Advisory Council have had enough.
25 min
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Is Bill Gates to Blame for Lagging Vaccinations?
The billionaire’s love of intellectual property could be limiting vaccine supply.
21 min
1245
The Afghans Who Got Out
They had to be lucky to flee their country. Once in the U.S., they face a wall of bureaucracy and new customs.
21 min
1246
A Brazen Kidnapping in Haiti
Abductions aren’t new to Haiti, where armed gangs now have more power than national police.
26 min
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TBD | Honey, I Sold the House to Zillow
Why are tech companies flipping houses?
16 min
1248
How Immunity for Cops Ends
Not with a bang but with a whimper.
26 min
1249
Is Trump Still On Virginia’s Ballot?
Both candidates for governor can’t escape his shadow.
27 min
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How Should We Remember Colin Powell?
Untangling the former general’s complicated legacy.
28 min