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What Next: Why Biden Broke his Promise on Drilling
The Willow Project from ConocoPhillips may be one of the last of its kind—but environmental advocates still worry about its impact on the Arctic.
23 min
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What Next: Why Is Adderall So Hard to Find?
The shortage is starting to impact users of other ADHD medications, too.
21 min
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What Next: Atlanta's Battle Over "Cop City"
Protests over the construction of a massive police training center have turned violent—and led to domestic terrorism charges for dozens of “forest defenders.”
23 min
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What Next: Could Trump Be Arrested Over Stormy ...
The former president warned supporters his arrest is imminent. Is he right?
20 min
5
A Word: No More “Black Picket Fence”
Black, unmarried, childfree adults are a growing middle-class force
23 min
6
What Next TBD: When A.I. Steals Your Voice
Your mom hears you calling in distress, but it’s not really you.
22 min
7
Political Gabfest: Go Ahead, Call It A Bailout
The Silicon Valley Bank bailout; DeSantis advocates abandoning Ukraine; and free speech fights on campus.
62 min
8
Slate Money: Normal Bank Failure
Slate Money talks about the latest SVB fallout, the Credit Suisse drama, and the relationship between banks and government.
51 min
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What Next TBD: Where Is Silicon Valley Going to...
The easiest money is gone for the industry.
25 min
10
What Next: Is the SAT Done For?
Colleges are dropping the test requirement to create fairer admissions processes—but what will take its place?
25 min
11
Hear Me Out: Coming March 21
Slate’s political and cultural discussion podcast, with veteran journalist and author Celeste Headlee.
1 min
12
What Next: Why Silicon Valley Bank Collapsed
There’s plenty of blame to go around—and Congress should get its share.
26 min
13
What Next: How Anti-Trans Legislation Cost Rura...
It was already difficult to recruit physicians to rural areas before Gov. Kristi Noem made anti-trans laws her hallmark.
26 min
14
What Next: A Disability Rights Icon’s Long Legacy
Judy Heumann changed the world for disabled people—and her mentees are the future of this on-going movement.
25 min
15
A Word: Screaming in Color
Has diversity slayed Hollywood’s racial horror rule?
29 min
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What Next TBD: Would You Let A.I. Date For You?
Would your personal profile benefit from an impersonal touch?
26 min
17
Amicus: Lessons from The Trump Years for SCOTUS
Understanding the FedSoc’s SCOTUS takeover and why the rest of us have a rule of law problem.
46 min
18
Slate Money: The Banks Special
Slate Money talks retail bank products, neobanks, and the Wells Fargo scandal.
42 min
19
The Waves: Hollywood Needs an Overhaul
The Academy does need a “crisis team.” Just not for the reasons they think they do.
28 min
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What Next TBD: When Meta Tells Law Enforcement ...
What does Big Tech need to do to protect users in Post-Roe America?
22 min
21
Political Gabfest: Another Florida Man Is Runni...
Ron DeSantis’ pre-campaign, the end of pandemic-era medicaid & food supports, and legal fights over medication abortion.
49 min
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What Next: Does Steven Spielberg Have an Oscars...
It’s hard to call the most commercially-successful director of all time “underappreciated” but Spielberg’s relationship with the Academy hasn’t been particularly rosy.
25 min
23
What Next: Why Child Labor is an Immigration Issue
Hillary Scholten, a freshman House representative sees this exploitation as yet another reason for urgent, comprehensive reform.
22 min
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What Next: Food Stamps Face Their Biggest-Ever Cut
COVID-era funding has already lapsed in 18 states. Food banks in the remaining 32 are bracing for impact.
21 min
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What Next: The Fight To Return Native Remains t...
UC Berkeley alone still holds the remains of 10,000 people.
21 min