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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The Constitutional Tug-of-War Is Just Getting S...
What happens when branches of government battle it out?
17 min
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(Fixed) An ERA Advocate On Why She’s Optimistic
Congress finally gave supporters a hearing. That hasn’t happened in years.
22 min
1778
Why Don’t Democrats Want to Run for Senate?
If they’re going to lose anyway, they’d rather aim for the White House.
17 min
1779
The Bank That Holds Trump’s Financial Secrets
A banker, a borrower, and a bad bullshitometer.
20 min
1780
The Battle Over the Mueller Report
William Barr showed up to Congress to defend his reading of the Mueller report. But Mueller’s letter beat him there.
17 min
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What Does Joe Biden Owe to Anita Hill?
He’s talking about his feelings. Why isn’t he talking about his power?
19 min
1782
An Uprising at Brigham Young
How Mormon students are bucking the severe code of conduct at Brigham Young University
20 min
1783
Inside the Crisis at the NRA
Here’s how a small group of people used the NRA’s millions to enrich themselves.
16 min
1784
How Black Feminists Exposed the Alt-Right Online
They were some of the first to fight back. Why didn’t we learn from them?
16 min
1785
This Immigration Judge Has a Fix for Immigratio...
The system has remained broken for so long because nobody wants to address the key issue.
15 min
1786
How to Break the Census
The Trump administration’s proposed citizenship question could bring down response rates and make U.S. Census data unreliable.
16 min
1787
He Got a Pardon. Now He’s Administering Them.
After getting his second chance, Brandon Flood is the face of clemency in Pennsylvania.
15 min
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The Case for Impeachment
Why it makes political sense for House Democrats to draw up articles against the President.
15 min
1789
Are You There, Congress? It’s Me, Mueller.
No collusion. No obstruction. One recommendation.
23 min
1790
A Fox Guarding the Henhouse at the Interior Dep...
Deregulation is shrinking salmon runs and killing migratory birds. But it’s great for business.
19 min
1791
What Ilhan Omar Gets Right
Muslim Americans should insist on their humanity. But that won’t end Islamophobia.
18 min
1792
Trump’s Plan to Politicize the Fed
What could happen if our central banking system becomes a political football?
19 min
1793
Democrats Could Lose Wisconsin Forever
Did one Supreme Court race just settle how Wisconsin will be governed for years to come?
15 min
1794
Mexico Fuels the Humanitarian Crisis on the Border
The Mexican president wanted to liberalize immigration policies in his country, instead he made things worse.
16 min
1795
The Trash Crash
How America got into a recycling crisis—and how it’s getting out.
15 min
1796
Bernie Hasn’t Really Changed
It’s why people love him. And it might be his downfall.
16 min
1797
When A Border Wall Isn't Enough
This Arizona border town already has a wall. The Trump administration still isn’t satisfied.
13 min
1798
California Weighs When Police Can Use Deadly Force
The death of Stephon Clark sparked outrage, protests, and a bill that could change policing in America.
17 min
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Brexit Isn’t Over and Everything Hurts
Why Britain can’t just “get it sorted.”
20 min
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Liberals Treat Puerto Ricans Like Second-Class ...
U.S. policies toward Puerto Rico have long been exploitative. Trump’s rhetoric just makes it plain.
19 min