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.
1751
Should Everyone Quit Using Gendered Pronouns?
The case for trading “he” and “she” for “they.”
19 min
1752
This Bad Legal Argument Could Finally End the ACA
An appellate court in New Orleans appears ready to strike down Obamacare.
18 min
1753
The Ambassador Who Was Too Honest About Trump
How a diplomatic dust-up explains the current world order.
18 min
1754
The Cloud Over Joe Biden's Son
Addiction issues and bad business sense are pretty banal problems -- unless you’re the son of a man running for president.
22 min
1755
The Long, Ugly Road to Jeffrey Epstein’s Arrest
Vicky Ward had the scoop on him years ago. Why was it so hard to publish?
20 min
1756
A Rare Look Inside a Private Prison
Reporters found weapons, drugs, and rampant violence.
15 min
1757
Can New York Desegregate Its Schools?
New York City’s Public Advocate is a proud product of the City’s public education system. That’s not the case for many young black students today.
16 min
1758
The “Busing” Skeleton in the Democrats’ Closet
Racist school policies persisted in the north because some Democrats ensured they would.
20 min
1759
Can Nipsey Hussle’s Death Bring Peace to L.A.’s...
The late rapper’s murder inspired a summit in Compton where rival gangs discussed a path to peace.
15 min
1760
Supreme Court Hands Democrats Small Win and Big...
What do the two major rulings on gerrymandering and the census tell us about how this more conservative court intends to rule?
22 min
1761
Oregon Republicans Walked Out, Democrats Caved
Will we see more minority party walkouts as a way to prevent supermajorities from legislating?
19 min
1762
Mayor Pete’s Policing Problem
In South Bend, Indiana constituents are up in arms about Pete Buttigieg’s response to a police shooting of a black man.
22 min
1763
A Polluted Town Fights for Its Right to Breathe
St John the Baptist, Louisiana has by far the highest risk of cancer from air pollution in the nation. Why isn't anyone doing anything about it?
23 min
1764
An Iran Deal Architect Watches It Get Nuked
When it comes to Iran, everyone's a hard-liner.
16 min
1765
The Smugglers Getting Rich Off Trump’s Policies
Business is booming.
14 min
1766
He Got a Pardon. Now He’s Administering Them.
After getting his second chance, Brandon Flood is the face of clemency in Pennsylvania.
15 min
1767
How Pelosi Holds the Line on Impeachment
Understanding the House Speaker’s immense power.
22 min
1768
Strange Alliances on the Supreme Court
The justices defied partisan expectations this week.
21 min
1769
For Women’s Soccer, An Elusive Goal
U.S. women’s national soccer team wants to win -- on the field and in the courts.
21 min
1770
What Bernie Gets Wrong About Socialism
As it turns out, his big speech about democratic socialism focused on something that’s incorrect.
20 min
1771
How Facebook Made an Enemy of Nancy Pelosi
Facebook’s stance on the doctored Nancy Pelosi video says a lot about how the social media giant is approaching the 2020 elections.
18 min
1772
It’s Mitch McConnell’s Swamp. We Just Live in It.
How did the Senate Majority Leader and Elaine Chao pave a path for $78 million dollars worth of grants to find their way back to Kentucky?
18 min
1773
Elizabeth Warren Is Not Here to Charm You
She’s here to educate and empower you. Will it work?
22 min
1774
Why Gun Bills in Virginia Always Die
A delegate whose life was changed by gun violence talks about all the forces at work to stop new gun laws from going into effect.
23 min
1775
Who Wants to Tax a Millionaire?
America’s one-percenters weigh their options: Higher taxes, or mobs with pitchforks?
17 min