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.
1601
Where’s My Check?
The first individual coronavirus bailouts are expected this week. That won’t be enough.
22 min
1602
What America's Biggest Nursing Union Wants
Here’s how COVID-19 exacerbates the tension between hospital administrators and its workers.
17 min
1603
TBD | The Limits of Coronavirus Predictions
Can mathematical models chart the course of this pandemic?
16 min
1604
Seasick: How the Coronavirus Upended the Navy
“Military readiness” is no match for COVID-19.
24 min
1605
Why COVID-19 Hits Black America Hardest
Chicago’s mayor says the numbers are “breathtaking.”
25 min
1606
The Fight Over Wisconsin’s Election
Partisanship plus the coronavirus means chaos.
24 min
1607
Where Social Distancing Is Impossible
“The virus doesn’t move at the pace of government.”
23 min
1608
TBD | Risking Your Life for $8.71
While much of the country shelters indoors, Instacart workers have found themselves on the front lines of COVID-19. Who’s keeping them safe?
18 min
1609
Jerry Falwell Jr. vs. the Coronavirus
Liberty University’s Trumpian response to the coronavirus.
20 min
1610
Should You Be Wearing a Mask?
A simple question with a complex answer.
19 min
1611
“It’s Every Man for Himself”
How one Florida mayor is trying to protect her city from COVID-19.
22 min
1612
What New York City Did Wrong
Health experts and politicians looked for a definitive sign that this outbreak would be serious. It came too late.
23 min
1613
TBD | Where Are All the Tests?
Here’s why America isn’t ready for widespread testing.
22 min
1614
When Your Doctor Gets COVID-19
A shortage of protective equipment leaves doctors exposed. What happens when they get sick?
25 min
1615
Does 1918 Even Apply Here?
There’s a pattern to most historic pandemics. Coronavirus might be different.
19 min
1616
How to Hold an Election During a Pandemic
COVID-19 will test our election infrastructure like never before.
25 min
1617
Can Congress Save the Economy?
A nearly $2 trillion dollar coronavirus rescue package hangs in the Senate’s balance.
18 min
1618
WN TBD: Big Tech Eyes the Pandemic
Silicon Valley’s biggest players have been trying to break into health care for years. The coronavirus may provide an opportunity.
20 min
1619
Italy's Message From the Future
“Did you think you were invincible? Did you think the virus would behave in a different way in America?”
18 min
1620
How Long This Could Last
The woman who used to advise the White House on pandemic preparedness tells us what to expect.
19 min
1621
We Still Have to Talk About Elizabeth Warren
This one hurts.
18 min
1622
Can Our Economy Handle This?
Congress is dithering while the Fed tries to prevent a financial disaster.
20 min
1623
An ER Doctor Prepares for the Worst
Hospitals are bracing for a surge in coronavirus cases, even as tests remain elusive.
15 min
1624
WN TBD: What If They Close All the Schools?
As the coronavirus spreads across the country, many schools are considering moving their classes online. For many, that’s not a realistic option.
15 min
1625
If Prisoners Could Vote
People behind bars weigh in on American politics.
22 min