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.
1951
Losing the Abortion Fight in Georgia
What it’s like to fight for abortion rights—and then lose them.
22 min
1952
Smile! You're On Amazon's Camera
Law enforcement agencies are helping Amazon perfect its facial recognition technology—but at what cost?
23 min
1953
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
1954
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
1955
Who Got Hacked in Florida?
And why don’t election officials want the public to know?
19 min
1956
Harvard's Harvey Weinstein Mess
Is it fair to lose your position as faculty dean because of your association with Harvey Weinstein?
18 min
1957
John Bolton’s One-Man Show
Is the National Security Advisor hurtling us towards a new war?
22 min
1958
The Trade War Escalates
Trump raised tariffs on China, again. China raised them right back.
16 min
1959
A Battle Over Abortion in Alabama
Will the state’s Republicans stay united long enough to take on Roe v. Wade?
23 min
1960
The Progressive Critic Inside the Church
Rachel Held Evans Was a Hero to Liberal Christians
20 min
1961
The Mayoral Scandal Gripping Baltimore
A children’s book brought down Charm City’s top official.
18 min
1962
The Constitutional Tug-of-War Is Just Getting S...
What happens when branches of government battle it out?
17 min
1963
(Fixed) An ERA Advocate On Why She’s Optimistic
Congress finally gave supporters a hearing. That hasn’t happened in years.
22 min
1964
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
1965
The Bank That Holds Trump’s Financial Secrets
A banker, a borrower, and a bad bullshitometer.
20 min
1966
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
1967
What Does Joe Biden Owe to Anita Hill?
He’s talking about his feelings. Why isn’t he talking about his power?
19 min
1968
An Uprising at Brigham Young
How Mormon students are bucking the severe code of conduct at Brigham Young University
20 min
1969
Inside the Crisis at the NRA
Here’s how a small group of people used the NRA’s millions to enrich themselves.
16 min
1970
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
1971
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
1972
How to Break the Census
The Trump administration’s proposed citizenship question could bring down response rates and make U.S. Census data unreliable.
16 min
1973
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
1974
The Case for Impeachment
Why it makes political sense for House Democrats to draw up articles against the President.
15 min
1975
Are You There, Congress? It’s Me, Mueller.
No collusion. No obstruction. One recommendation.
23 min