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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TBD | Can This River Be Saved?
The 40 million people who rely on water from the Colorado River are running out of time.
17 min
1277
What 9/11 Did to My Life
The attacks were a nightmare. For many Muslim families, what followed was worse.
34 min
1278
Dying of COVID to Own The Libs
Conservative talk radio hosts still have a vaccine-hesitancy problem. It’s killing them.
21 min
1279
The Texans Fighting for Abortion Access
How do you prepare for an onslaught of lawsuits?
18 min
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TBD | The Rush for Ivermectin
Who’s profiting from the latest unproven COVID treatment craze?
19 min
1281
The Last-Ditch Effort to Get Afghans Out
The U.S. military has left, but volunteers are still pursuing a rescue mission.
20 min
1282
Why Paid Family Leave Might Finally Happen
The pandemic laid bare just how little support caretakers have. Is Congress ready to change that?
25 min
1283
Why Flying Sucks Lately
Airlines are managing chaos in the best of circumstances -- and this summer has been particularly chaotic.
23 min
1284
Afghanistan’s Power Vacuum
Two suicide bombings at the Kabul airport beg the question of whether even the Taliban have control in Afghanistan.
19 min
1285
TBD | Elizabeth Holmes on Trial
The founder of Theranos faces criminal charges in court next week. Here’s what to expect.
21 min
1286
The OnlyFans Debacle
Why a website, famous for sexual content, decided to ban sexual content.
27 min
1287
What Does Haiti Actually Need?
Not more international interference.
25 min
1288
Will R. Kelly Survivors Finally Get Justice?
After decades of allegedly abusing women, the singer is back on trial.
25 min
1289
California's Recall Nightmare
Gavin Newsom needs to campaign just to keep his job.
23 min
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TBD | Will Booster Shots Make a Difference?
Globally, what’s the best use of the next available dose?
18 min
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The Afghans Who Couldn’t Get Out
They worked for the U.S. government in Afghanistan. Now, they're stuck.
24 min
1292
A Texas Standoff
The Democrats fled. The Republicans can have them arrested when they return. What happens now?
20 min
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How Afghanistan Ended Like This
The Taliban is back in control. What happened?
23 min
1294
Mask Wars and the Start of School in the South
Mississippi’s hospital system is days away from collapse.
23 min
1295
TBD | What's Taking the FDA So Long?
Full approval of the vaccines could move the needle on U.S. vaccination rates. So what’s the holdup?
23 min
1296
When Your Town Burns Down
Greenville, California was a microcosm of America: full of heart and bedeviled by bitter arguments over how to face the long-term threat of fire.
23 min
1297
A DOJ Lawyer’s Attempt to Overthrow the Election
And why the next attempt may be closer than you think.
25 min
1298
The Latest Blow to American Workers
Richard Trumka’s death marks the end of an era in organized labor.
31 min
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A Doctor in the Middle of the Florida Surge
Healthcare workers are fed up, and Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t seem to care.
24 min
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TBD | Can America Fix Its Trains?
To make a real difference, we first need to learn how to spend the money well.
16 min