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
Republicans’ Down Ballot Power Grab
2021 redistricting could entrench Republican gerrymanders for ten more years.
27 min
1602
How Democrats Took Latino Voters for Granted
Latino voters were a mixed bag for Democrats depending on where you looked.
21 min
1603
Biden Won. What Now?
Who will the Biden administration have to work with?
21 min
1604
TBD | How the Gig Economy Won in California
An unprecedented ballot measure could shape the gig economy for years to come.
18 min
1605
What We Know So Far
Joe Biden is knocking on the door of the presidency. If he wins, can his governing style work?
24 min
1606
And Now We Wait
This is not the landslide scenario. This is the grind-it-out scenario.
23 min
1607
First-Timers: An NBA Player's First Time Voting
Larry Nance Jr. talks about his efforts to address voting accessibility issues in Ohio.
23 min
1608
First-Timers: A True Independent Voter
This first time voter wants an end to the two-party system as we know it.
17 min
1609
A Giant Test for Election Law
With just one day to go, what lawsuits are still hanging around?
22 min
1610
TBD | The Fight Against Election Day Falsehoods
Researchers are expecting a deluge misinformation on Election Day.
21 min
1611
Our Pandemic Winter
The virus isn’t taking a holiday. Neither can we.
31 min
1612
Still Fighting for Breonna Taylor
An activist-turned-lawmaker explains why she won’t stop marching for justice.
29 min
1613
First-Timers: A New Citizen Votes
After a drive-thru, pandemic citizenship ceremony, this voter is ready to be heard.
15 min
1614
What Happens to the Pro-Choice Movement Now?
Reproductive justice activists are picking up where pro-choice proponents left off.
33 min
1615
TBD | A Historic Case Against Google
For the first time in two decades, the federal government is trying to loosen Google’s grip on search.
18 min
1616
Is an Upset Brewing in Iowa?
Senator Joni Ernst appears to be in a battle for her political life.
19 min
1617
It’s Still Worth Panicking About the Election
The polls have shown Biden with a steady lead, but the healthy thing to do is freak out!
19 min
1618
First-Timers: Out of Prison and Finally Able to...
He spent 21 years behind bars before being granted clemency. Now, he’s about to cast his first ballot.
20 min
1619
Conflict Over COVID Restrictions in Orthodox Br...
And how one local, Trumpian figure is fanning the flames.
23 min
1620
TBD | Facebook Flips on Holocaust Denial
The social network’s reversal on its most controversial policy signals a shift to a new way of thinking about speech.
19 min
1621
A Former Coronavirus Task Force Member Speaks
Olivia Troye says she saw some disturbing things in the White House. Now she’s talking.
27 min
1622
Democrats, Take The Stimulus Deal Already
The chances of a better deal are dwindling by the day.
23 min
1623
Kelly Loeffler Picked the Wrong Fight
The players of the WNBA have turned against the Republican senator, right as she faces her first election.
28 min
1624
TBD | What Landlords Have on You
Automated background checks help landlords decide who gets to rent their properties. They’re deeply flawed.
18 min
1625
The Fight Over Voting Access in Texas
Republican Governor Abbott expanded mail-in voting access. Then he backtracked.
25 min