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
TBD | The Limits of Coronavirus Predictions
Can mathematical models chart the course of this pandemic?
16 min
1727
Seasick: How the Coronavirus Upended the Navy
“Military readiness” is no match for COVID-19.
24 min
1728
Why COVID-19 Hits Black America Hardest
Chicago’s mayor says the numbers are “breathtaking.”
25 min
1729
The Fight Over Wisconsin’s Election
Partisanship plus the coronavirus means chaos.
24 min
1730
Where Social Distancing Is Impossible
“The virus doesn’t move at the pace of government.”
23 min
1731
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
1732
Jerry Falwell Jr. vs. the Coronavirus
Liberty University’s Trumpian response to the coronavirus.
20 min
1733
Should You Be Wearing a Mask?
A simple question with a complex answer.
19 min
1734
“It’s Every Man for Himself”
How one Florida mayor is trying to protect her city from COVID-19.
22 min
1735
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
1736
TBD | Where Are All the Tests?
Here’s why America isn’t ready for widespread testing.
22 min
1737
When Your Doctor Gets COVID-19
A shortage of protective equipment leaves doctors exposed. What happens when they get sick?
25 min
1738
Does 1918 Even Apply Here?
There’s a pattern to most historic pandemics. Coronavirus might be different.
19 min
1739
How to Hold an Election During a Pandemic
COVID-19 will test our election infrastructure like never before.
25 min
1740
Can Congress Save the Economy?
A nearly $2 trillion dollar coronavirus rescue package hangs in the Senate’s balance.
18 min
1741
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
1742
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
1743
How Long This Could Last
The woman who used to advise the White House on pandemic preparedness tells us what to expect.
19 min
1744
We Still Have to Talk About Elizabeth Warren
This one hurts.
18 min
1745
Can Our Economy Handle This?
Congress is dithering while the Fed tries to prevent a financial disaster.
20 min
1746
An ER Doctor Prepares for the Worst
Hospitals are bracing for a surge in coronavirus cases, even as tests remain elusive.
15 min
1747
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
1748
If Prisoners Could Vote
People behind bars weigh in on American politics.
22 min
1749
What the World Left Behind in Syria
Assad’s latest violent attempt to wrest control over the country has left millions of displaced Syrians with nowhere to go.
22 min
1750
Will the Coronavirus Tank the Economy?
A combination of volatile oil markets and the coronavirus could spell trouble.
20 min