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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Why We Have to Take RFK Jr. Seriously
An old-politics last name meets a dangerous new political moment.
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We Need to Talk About Kevin McCarthy
After a month of fights, strikes, censures, and name-calling, can Kevin McCarthy control his House?
21 min
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The Failed Coup in Russia
On Friday, a mercenary leader began a coup against Vladimir Putin. By Saturday, it was over. But experts say the ramifications - will last a lot longer.
24 min
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TBD | Can Ozempic Cure Addiction?
Some patients claim it "quiets their brain." Researchers have been studying its effect on addiction for years. Does it actually work?
26 min
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TBD | The U.S. vs Amazon Prime
Does Amazon make canceling a Prime subscription unnecessarily difficult? The FTC thinks so.
22 min
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Is Planned Parenthood Stepping Up?
A year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, we ask the head of the nation’s largest abortion provider – now what?
21 min
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Why There’s a Cop at Your Kid’s School
A new Texas law requires every public school to have an armed officer on campus. But will they really prevent school shootings?
18 min
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They Pledged to Stop Sex Abuse. Instead, They T...
One year after a massive sex abuse scandal, America’s largest Protestant denomination has a different concern: women in church leadership.
25 min
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Slow Burn: America's Blackest Child
How Clarence Thomas went from an aspiring priest to a campus radical.
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TBD | The George Soros Succession
Life imitates prestige television for George Soros, his sons, and—because of their billions—politics across the world.
24 min
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TBD | Reddit’s Rolling Blackouts
The site wants to monetize its data, but what’s it going to cost?
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After They Testified: The Rabbi Leading an Inte...
A religious community in Missouri steps up to defend their trans neighbors—and family.
25 min
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The Culture Wars Curriculum
How the rhetoric of Christian homeschooling has taken over conservative politics.
24 min
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How This Trump Trial Is Different
The making of a federal case.
23 min
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The Liberal Case Against Affirmative Action
Can a “class-based” approach be fairer and make for more diversity on campus?
26 min
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TBD | Are You Ready For A.I. Generated Actors?
The future actors are worried about may be waiting in the wings.
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Amicus: Did John Roberts Really Just Save Votin...
The surprise opinion in voting rights blockbuster Allen v Milligan, from a court in search of a new center (and some respect).
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TBD | Is Crypto Toast?
Lawsuits against two of the biggest crypto exchanges show exactly what the SEC thinks of the industry.
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After They Testified: The Drag King Who Loves P...
A drag performer and lip-syncer speaks their own truth to Texas lawmakers.
24 min
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How Putin’s Chef Became Putin’s Butcher
The Wagner Group has been crucial to Russia’s war in Ukraine — but now, its leader says the Russian military is targeting… them.
23 min
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Can the Feds Lower Your Rent?
The housing crisis is a nationwide, local problem.
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Do Work Requirements Work?
The debt ceiling deal will make getting government benefits harder for a growing, vulnerable population.
21 min
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TBD | Tech’s Newest Trillion Dollar Company
Nvidia’s valuation has ballooned off the back of A.I. hype, putting it in league with companies like Apple and Alphabet. Are they here to stay?
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TBD | When Your Childhood Was Their Content
The first generation to grow up with their entire childhood documented on social media is coming of age—and wondering how to get some privacy.
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After They Testified: The Trans Pharmacist Who ...
Gwen Herzig went to the legislature to share her medical expertise on trans health care. What came next was humiliating.
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