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.
1851
The Crowd-Funded Border Wall Is Not a Joke
Don’t underestimate a few hundred thousand MAGA voters and a GoFundMe campaign.
14 min
1852
The GOP Operative Haunting Republicans From the...
How Tom Hofeller’s archives could upend gerrymandering and the U.S. census.
20 min
1853
The Basketball Coach Who Won’t Hire Men
Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw wants to see a revolution in sports -- and beyond.
18 min
1854
Why Can’t California Fix Its Housing Crisis?
Lawmaking isn’t just broken in Washington.
21 min
1855
Mueller Would Like You to Read His Report, Please
The outgoing special counsel breaks his silence to make a simple request.
20 min
1856
Brexiteers Receive Milkshakes and Results
The big winners of Britain’s EU election: lactose and a firm stance on Brexit.
20 min
1857
Why Trump Keeps Losing in Court
Is the President’s legal luck about to change?
16 min
1858
The "American Taliban" Goes Free
How John Walker Lindh’s case kept the American people in the dark about extremism and state-sanctioned torture.
21 min
1859
Losing the Abortion Fight in Georgia
What it’s like to fight for abortion rights—and then lose them.
22 min
1860
Smile! You're On Amazon's Camera
Law enforcement agencies are helping Amazon perfect its facial recognition technology—but at what cost?
23 min
1861
Billionaire Gifts Can’t Fix College Debt
The gift from Robert F. Smith is a generous one, but it shows how the system of paying for college needs an overhaul.
18 min
1862
Why No One Takes Bill de Blasio Seriously
He doesn’t like big, wicked problems as New York City mayor. Why would he like them as president?
20 min
1863
Who Got Hacked in Florida?
And why don’t election officials want the public to know?
19 min
1864
Harvard's Harvey Weinstein Mess
Is it fair to lose your position as faculty dean because of your association with Harvey Weinstein?
18 min
1865
John Bolton’s One-Man Show
Is the National Security Advisor hurtling us towards a new war?
22 min
1866
The Trade War Escalates
Trump raised tariffs on China, again. China raised them right back.
16 min
1867
A Battle Over Abortion in Alabama
Will the state’s Republicans stay united long enough to take on Roe v. Wade?
23 min
1868
The Progressive Critic Inside the Church
Rachel Held Evans Was a Hero to Liberal Christians
20 min
1869
The Mayoral Scandal Gripping Baltimore
A children’s book brought down Charm City’s top official.
18 min
1870
The Constitutional Tug-of-War Is Just Getting S...
What happens when branches of government battle it out?
17 min
1871
(Fixed) An ERA Advocate On Why She’s Optimistic
Congress finally gave supporters a hearing. That hasn’t happened in years.
22 min
1872
Why Don’t Democrats Want to Run for Senate?
If they’re going to lose anyway, they’d rather aim for the White House.
17 min
1873
The Bank That Holds Trump’s Financial Secrets
A banker, a borrower, and a bad bullshitometer.
20 min
1874
The Battle Over the Mueller Report
William Barr showed up to Congress to defend his reading of the Mueller report. But Mueller’s letter beat him there.
17 min
1875
What Does Joe Biden Owe to Anita Hill?
He’s talking about his feelings. Why isn’t he talking about his power?
19 min