What Next | Daily News and Analysis
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.
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TBD | Stephen King Is Just as Confused About Bl...
A meltdown over its subscription service reveals Twitter’s wheels coming off.
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FT News Briefing: Markets, Elections, and A.I. ...
A look at how the world might look next year.
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TBD | Can Hybrid Cars Save Us?
Are hybrids a bridge to fully electric vehicles, or a dead end?
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Marvel’s Disastrous Year
The commercially-declining MCU ends 2023 with its rising star found guilty of reckless assault and harassment.
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When a Miscarriage Becomes a Crime
How an anti-abortion legal strategy turned a miscarriage into “abuse of a corpse.”
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Oh the Humanities!
It’s been three months since West Virginia University cut more than two dozen programs. We go inside an academic culling.
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Where Do Returned Gifts Go?
Sending something back has never been more convenient. But easy returns have hidden costs.
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TBD | The Case Against CLEAR
What place does a private company have in a mandatory government service?
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TBD | Shein’s Newest Offering? An IPO
Shein has already faced criticism over its labor practices and environmental impact. What will it mean if the company goes public?
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What Texas Abortion Laws Leave Unsaid
The State Supreme Court decides what constitutes “life-threatening.”
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Some Israeli Hostages Came Home. His Son Didn't.
The Gaza ceasefire came and went; his son is still held by Hamas.
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Pilots' Hidden Mental Health Crisis
Under current regulations, seeking help for mental health can cost pilots their ability to work.
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War in Gaza; Violence in the West Bank
Violent assaults by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank have doubled since October 7.
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TBD | Musk's War on Free Speech
He may not like what you have to say—and he'll file frivolous lawsuits to discourage you from saying it.
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TBD | Spotify Unwrapped
2023 wraps up…with layoffs.
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Pickleball vs. Everybody
The turf war raising a racket for park departments across the country.
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The Supreme Court Takes On Opioids
The Supreme Court has to decide whether victims of the opioid crisis can settle for $6 billion—even if it means the perpetrators get off easy.
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Nikki Haley’s Surge to Second
She’s got big money and a Koch endorsement. But does the Haley voter really exist?
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Is Amazon Too Big To Regulate?
OSHA can’t fix the Bezos Behemoth in one fell swoop.
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TBD | They See You When You’re Shopping
Holiday shopping is upon us. Is it too late to expect a little privacy and control over your data online?
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TBD | A Moral War for A.I.
What Sam Altman's return to OpenAI means for the industry's future.
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Eric Adams May Not Get Out of This One
Will scandals sink the once (self-appointed) future of the Democratic party?
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Mental Health Treatment—by Court Order
California has a new court system designed to help people who are struggling with psychotic disorders. Is it a step forward or a civil rights violation waiting to happen?
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The Cops Don’t Want You Listening In
The NYPD is spending $500 million on new radios—shutting out the “scannerheads” who break stories of police brutality.
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What Comes After the Ceasefire?
Hamas has freed a few dozen hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinians detained by Israel. But the specter of more fighting looms.
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