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Cheryl Juaire, founder of Team Sharing, discusses the setback in the $6 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma. She shares her emotional journey as a mother who lost two sons to overdoses and advocates for fair opioid settlements. The podcast explores accountability, justice, and the ongoing battle for justice in the opioid crisis.

Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Stacy Seyb discusses the Supreme Court's recent ruling on Idaho's abortion ban, highlighting the legal conundrums faced by doctors under restrictive laws and the implications for women's reproductive rights. The podcast explores the uncertainties and risks healthcare providers face in emergency situations, ethical dilemmas, and conservative skepticism towards federal intervention in women's healthcare.

Law professor Richard Hasen from UCLA discusses the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, highlighting the implications for holding Trump accountable for his actions. The episode explores the division among justices, the distinctions between absolute and presumptive immunity, and the potential impact on future legal precedents. It also reflects on the consequences of the ruling on Trump's other criminal prosecutions and the political repercussions, including the possibility of impeachment proceedings against justices.

David Faris, a political science professor, discusses the possibility of replacing Biden as the Democratic nominee. Topics include concerns about Biden's debate performance, cognitive abilities, and potential pathways for replacement. The conversation also touches on AI in finance, Biden's inner circle, and the controversy surrounding his political outfit.

Mia Armstrong-Lopez, managing editor at ASU Media Enterprise, discusses the enigma of IUDs, exploring their history, evolution, and controversies. The podcast delves into personal experiences with IUD insertions, the rise of IUDs driven by effectiveness and political concerns, and the impact of misinformation on women's contraceptive choices.

Climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses how extreme weather events are changing on a warming Earth, addressing the challenges in attributing specific weather events to climate change. The podcast explores the predictability of sudden extreme weather, the impact of climate change on weather patterns, and the importance of robust meteorological infrastructure for preparedness.

Margaret Sullivan from The Guardian discusses the upcoming Trump vs. Biden debate, exploring tactics, debate dynamics, and contrasting campaign strategies. The podcast also examines CNN's challenges and controversial relationship with Trump, highlighting the implications of hosting a presidential debate.

Dr. Christina Francis, a prominent anti-abortion OB-GYN, discusses the Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill. She shares her journey, ethical dilemmas in pregnancy care, increase in abortion rates, safety concerns of mifepristone, and patient prioritization in abortion views.

Political reporter, Jake Lahut, discusses the controversy surrounding 'The Apprentice' movie, financed by Dan Snyder and facing hurdles for a US release due to cease-and-desist letters from Trump's attorneys. The podcast explores the challenges faced by the director in securing distribution, the origin story of the film, and the complexities of releasing a movie featuring a former politician.

Lauren Boebert barely won re-election to the House in 2022. Now the gun-loving Freedom Caucus firebrand is running for Congress in a new Colorado district.. Even after a lewd theater scandal threatened to tank her career, how is Boebert still leading in the polls?Guest: Paul Karolyi, Senior Executive Producer of City Cast DenverWant more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.