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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1701
How Long Will Affirmative Action Last?
A judge just ruled in favor of the policy. She probably won’t get the final word.
20 min
1702
Between Trump and the Snake Moat
The man in charge of homeland security.
21 min
1703
Adam Schiff's Inquiry
He’s been known as a “quietly effective” congressman. Now he’s in the middle of a historic scandal.
16 min
1704
The Ukraine Scandal Was in Plain Sight
Why did it take a whistleblower to get our attention?
22 min
1705
How Green is Amazon’s Future?
That depends on what the company's employees have to say about it.
19 min
1706
Jeff Flake Talks Impeachment and More
The former Senator of Arizona discusses a tumultuous week in Washington.
28 min
1707
In the Words of the Whistleblower
“I am therefore fulfilling my duty to report this information, through proper legal channels, to the relevant authorities.”
23 min
1708
The Struggle for School Integration
One former superintendent explains school integration from the inside.
23 min
1709
So, This Is Impeachment
What exactly changed when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the impeachment inquiry official?
20 min
1710
Will Canada Dump Trudeau?
Photos of the Canadian Prime Minister in blackface have upended the Canadian election.
19 min
1711
The White House vs. The Whistleblower
Will Trump come out on top of yet another political tug-of-war?
25 min
1712
Trump and Modi’s Rodeo
The President is crashing the Indian Prime Ministers huge rally in Houston this weekend. Why?
24 min
1713
The Price of a Peanut Allergy
There are currently no FDA-approved treatments for a peanut allergy. A new drug was just recommended for approval.
19 min
1714
Are College Athletes About to Get Paid?
Why does the idea of paying college athletes make so many people upset?
19 min
1715
What Does It Mean to Be "for Impeachment”?
134 Congressional Democrats support impeachment, but do they really?
22 min
1716
Is Texas Moving on Guns?
The lieutenant governor, a longtime enemy of gun control legislation, is at odds with the National Rifle Association after the shootings in El Paso and Odessa.
17 min
1717
Trump Takes On the Auto Industry
California wants to lower emissions standards for auto makers. The Trump administration says, not so fast.
27 min
1718
Chasing Joe Biden
Will anyone take on Biden at the third Democratic primary debate?
21 min
1719
Bolton Exits, But It’s Still Trump’s Show
The president is now 0–3 on national security advisers.
18 min
1720
Coal Country Has Been Burned Before
Why mistrust and broken promises have stalled the path to a future without coal.
17 min
1721
How the Electoral College Will Crumble
The way we elect presidents is descending into parody.
22 min
1722
When Is It Okay to Out Political Donors?
The rules of political discourse have changed. Should there be new limits on disclosing political speech, as well?
23 min
1723
Anarchy in the U.K.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is playing a game of chicken with the EU and Parliament.
20 min
1724
There's Something in the Water
The legacy of lead in America still lives on classroom walls and under kitchen sinks.
25 min
1725
Scrapping the Senate Filibuster
What would be so bad about a Senate that actually did things?
16 min