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.
1726
How Vaping Escaped Stiff Regulation
Why don’t we know exactly what’s in our e-cigarettes?
24 min
1727
The Anxiety of Being Muslim in India
“I've never seen Muslims so silent.”
18 min
1728
This Week in Impeachment: Are We There Yet?
Damning testimony continued to point towards the president and his close associates, but did it change the politics around impeachment?
29 min
1729
WN TBD: Is TikTok Really a National Security Th...
The app’s growing popularity in the U.S. has lawmakers worried about Beijing’s influence.
20 min
1730
America’s Top Elections Official Isn’t Happy
She wants to protect U.S. elections. Here’s why she can’t.
18 min
1731
Pete Buttigieg Surges
At the fifth presidential democratic debate, the Mayor of South Bend may become the frontrunners new target.
22 min
1732
The Backstory to Bolivia’s Coup
The country’s turmoil comes back to money and power.
20 min
1733
What Is Devin Nunes Thinking?
21 min
1734
This Week in Impeachment: New Evidence
Explosive testimony from Bill Taylor sets the stage for what will surely be the biggest week in the impeachment inquiry.
23 min
1735
WN TBD: How WhatsApp Got Hacked
Private spyware companies help governments get around encryption, and business is booming.
19 min
1736
Virginia Democrats’ Chance to Gerrymander
After taking full control of the state Legislature for the first time in 26 years, Virginia Democrats face a difficult decision.
18 min
1737
Impeachment Goes Public
Veteran diplomats take center stage as the impeachment inquiry moves from a SCIF to the public sphere.
19 min
1738
DACA's Day in Court
A Supreme Court victory is still no silver bullet for Dreamers seeking a long-term solution.
19 min
1739
The Televangelist Inside the White House
The televangelist preaching to Trump and 2020 voters:
20 min
1740
What Next Impeachment: The Tortoise and the Hare
Adam Schiff is on a schedule, but federal judges keep their own time.
25 min
1741
WN TBD: The Uber Drivers Who Don’t Want to Be E...
A new law in California could be the beginning of the end for the gig economy.
15 min
1742
8chan, the Hate Site That's Hard to Kill
Even people in power are scared to take on 8chan. Why?
21 min
1743
What Is Tulsi Gabbard’s Deal?
Her presidential campaign is more than a little strange.
22 min
1744
Does Warren’s Medicare Plan Add Up?
It might not even matter.
20 min
1745
California’s Wildfire Problem Goes Beyond PG&E
The blame for the wildfires does not fall solely on the state’s largest utility company.
14 min
1746
This Week in Impeachment: Let’s Make It Officia...
Alexander Vindman testifies, and the House takes a vote.
27 min
1747
WN TBD: The Price of Automating Aviation
What the 737 Max crashes teach us about flying when automated systems malfunction.
15 min
1748
Partisan Gerrymandering Is Over in North Carolina
20 min
1749
Jailed Over Medical Debt
21 min
1750
What It Took To Close Rikers
20 min