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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Michael Bloomberg’s Shot
What the billionaire’s campaign tells us about his potential presidency.
24 min
1752
A Wake-Up Call From Iowa
The Caucuses should be a grave lesson to election officials across the country.
16 min
1753
Why Don’t D.C. Residents Count?
Washington has never had a voting representative in Congress. For many, the fight for statehood has been lifelong.
24 min
1754
This Week In Impeachment: A ‘Bullet Proof’ Pres...
Has the Senate given the executive branch unprecedented power?
27 min
1755
WN TBD: Why Is the U.S. Scared of Huawei?
Britain’s defiance of the U.S over 5G may set a precedent for the rest of the West.
16 min
1756
Who's Excited About Joe Biden?
He says he can bring disaffected Trump voters back to the Democratic Party. Is that true?
21 min
1757
A Threat to the Separation of Church and State
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could let religious schools get public funding.
22 min
1758
A Radical Voter Suppression Tactic
This Republican plan would redefine the whole state of political representation in America.
26 min
1759
This Week in Impeachment: Finally, Some Answers
The matter of witnesses testimony is still up in the air.
23 min
1760
WN TBD: Which Tech Companies Are Doing the Mos...
As “techlash” reaches a fever pitch, which companies actually deserve the heat?
19 min
1761
How Virginia’s Gun Rally Dodged a Bullet
People feared that a Richmond protest would devolve into violence. But that didn’t happen.
22 min
1762
The Rules of This Impeachment
Opening moves have been made. How will they affect the rest of the trial?
28 min
1763
Why Trump’s Anti-Refugee Policy Could Backfire
Republican officials are not on board.
20 min
1764
WN TBD: The Silicon Valley Dream Was Always a F...
Anna Wiener details her journey through tech’s uncanny valley.
20 min
1765
The Trouble With the Warren-Sanders Beef
22 min
1766
Australia’s Fires and the Upside of Anger
Feeling sad won’t help the koalas.
24 min
1767
What Mike Pompeo Does For Trump
20 min
1768
What Happened to Lindsey Graham?
Has he always been this way?
20 min
1769
WN TBD: How Targeted Ads Started Watching Us All
Two companies changed the advertising industry forever. We’re just beginning to see the consequences.
17 min
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Will Voter Suppression Backfire in Florida?
Republicans wanted to undercut an amendment that allows ex-felons to vote. Is it working out for them?
21 min
1771
Why It’s So Easy To Start A War
21 min
1772
Bernie Could Win This Thing
Now tied for the lead in Iowa, how has the Sanders campaign made gains in the 2020 race?
18 min
1773
Trump Chooses War
With the assassination of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Trump may have just started a new war in the Middle East.
23 min
1774
This Week in Impeachment: A Senate Trial in Limbo
Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds the articles of impeachment, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell holds all the cards.
19 min
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WN TBD: Do Algorithms Make Sentencing Fairer?
Thirty-five states are using algorithms to help judges make better decisions. Are they working?
17 min