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.
1901
Mueller Would Like You to Read His Report, Please
The outgoing special counsel breaks his silence to make a simple request.
20 min
1902
Brexiteers Receive Milkshakes and Results
The big winners of Britain’s EU election: lactose and a firm stance on Brexit.
20 min
1903
Why Trump Keeps Losing in Court
Is the President’s legal luck about to change?
16 min
1904
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
1905
Losing the Abortion Fight in Georgia
What it’s like to fight for abortion rights—and then lose them.
22 min
1906
Smile! You're On Amazon's Camera
Law enforcement agencies are helping Amazon perfect its facial recognition technology—but at what cost?
23 min
1907
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
1908
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
1909
Who Got Hacked in Florida?
And why don’t election officials want the public to know?
19 min
1910
Harvard's Harvey Weinstein Mess
Is it fair to lose your position as faculty dean because of your association with Harvey Weinstein?
18 min
1911
John Bolton’s One-Man Show
Is the National Security Advisor hurtling us towards a new war?
22 min
1912
The Trade War Escalates
Trump raised tariffs on China, again. China raised them right back.
16 min
1913
A Battle Over Abortion in Alabama
Will the state’s Republicans stay united long enough to take on Roe v. Wade?
23 min
1914
The Progressive Critic Inside the Church
Rachel Held Evans Was a Hero to Liberal Christians
20 min
1915
The Mayoral Scandal Gripping Baltimore
A children’s book brought down Charm City’s top official.
18 min
1916
The Constitutional Tug-of-War Is Just Getting S...
What happens when branches of government battle it out?
17 min
1917
(Fixed) An ERA Advocate On Why She’s Optimistic
Congress finally gave supporters a hearing. That hasn’t happened in years.
22 min
1918
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
1919
The Bank That Holds Trump’s Financial Secrets
A banker, a borrower, and a bad bullshitometer.
20 min
1920
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
1921
What Does Joe Biden Owe to Anita Hill?
He’s talking about his feelings. Why isn’t he talking about his power?
19 min
1922
An Uprising at Brigham Young
How Mormon students are bucking the severe code of conduct at Brigham Young University
20 min
1923
Inside the Crisis at the NRA
Here’s how a small group of people used the NRA’s millions to enrich themselves.
16 min
1924
How Black Feminists Exposed the Alt-Right Online
They were some of the first to fight back. Why didn’t we learn from them?
16 min
1925
This Immigration Judge Has a Fix for Immigratio...
The system has remained broken for so long because nobody wants to address the key issue.
15 min