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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What Is Tulsi Gabbard’s Deal?
Her presidential campaign is more than a little strange.
22 min
1827
Does Warren’s Medicare Plan Add Up?
It might not even matter.
20 min
1828
California’s Wildfire Problem Goes Beyond PG&E
The blame for the wildfires does not fall solely on the state’s largest utility company.
14 min
1829
This Week In Impeachment: Let's Make It Officia...
Alexander Vindman testifies, and the House takes a vote.
27 min
1830
WN TBD: The Price of Automating Aviation
What the 737 Max crashes teach us about flying when automated systems malfunction.
15 min
1831
Partisan Gerrymandering Is Over in North Carolina
20 min
1832
Jailed Over Medical Debt
21 min
1833
What It Took To Close Rikers
20 min
1834
Can Trump Save Kentucky’s Republican Governor?
Gov. Matt Bevin has hitched his wagon to the President. It might not help his reelection.
17 min
1835
This Week in Impeachment: Storming the SCIF
Bill Taylor’s testimony and the Republican arguments against impeachment.
18 min
1836
WN TBD: Inside Facebook's Political Ad Mess
Why this fight is really a battle about something much bigger.
18 min
1837
Russia’s Play for the Middle East
Syria is a mess. For Vladimir Putin, it’s also an opportunity.
20 min
1838
The “Detective” Behind the Wealth Tax
Gabriel Zucman first wanted to track down all the wealth in an economy. Now he’s proposing different ways to tax it.
18 min
1839
How El Chapo’s Son Got Away
It took a capitulation by the Mexican government and a cartel armed with American guns.
20 min
1840
Warren and Obama: It Got Messy
How standing up to the Obama White House paved Elizabeth Warren’s road to being the 2020 front runner.
25 min
1841
This Week in Impeachment: Testifying Anyway
Despite the White House’s various attempts to limit or quash testimony, witnesses spent hours testifying on Capitol Hill.
23 min
1842
Meanwhile At Fox News
Is impeachment affecting Fox News at all?
16 min
1843
What the Kurds Are Fighting For
The unique political arrangement known as Rojava is at stake.
20 min
1844
Impeachment Froze the Democratic Primary
Can another debate get things unstuck?
15 min
1845
This Week in Impeachment: Obstruct and Distract
Making sense of this week’s impeachment news.
22 min
1846
Why Don’t DC Residents Count?
Washington has never had a voting representative in Congress. For many, the fight for statehood has been lifelong.
24 min
1847
America's Top Elections Official Isn't Happy
She wants to protect U.S. elections. Here’s why she can’t.
18 min
1848
A Dream Supreme Court Term for Conservatives
23 min
1849
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
1850
Between Trump and the Snake Moat
The man in charge of homeland security.
21 min