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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. Get more of What Next with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of What Next and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/whatnextplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 22min
What Israel Does Now
Graeme Wood from The Atlantic discusses Iran's recent attack on Israel and the role of Israel's regional allies. The podcast explores the tensions in the Middle East, Israel's response to threats, and the implications of the attack. It also delves into the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Israeli government's strategy, and the challenges with Hamas in Gaza.
Apr 15, 2024 • 23min
Trump In (Criminal) Court
Jeremy Stahl, jurisprudence editor at Slate, discusses Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial, the delay tactics employed, legal implications of the Stormy Daniels case, and potential consequences for the former president. The podcast explores past legal inaction, charges filed by the Manhattan DA, details of the Trump-Cohen legal battle, survival strategies in legal challenges, and Judge Juan Mershan's role in the trial.
Apr 14, 2024 • 23min
Is America Ready for Legal Psychedelics?
Science journalist Jane C. Hu discusses the potential legalization of psychedelics in America, drawing parallels to the marijuana industry. Topics include legal trends, challenges, disparities in drug prosecutions, societal readiness, and the debate on legalization for fun versus therapy.
Apr 12, 2024 • 23min
Does Google Suck Now?
Jason Koebler discusses dissatisfaction with Google search results, impact of ads and AI-generated content, decline in search quality, challenges faced by smaller sites against bigger ones, struggle against Google's dominance, and importance of human connections online over algorithms.
Apr 11, 2024 • 22min
The Judge Protecting Trump
Lee Kovarsky, a professor of law at the University of Texas, discusses the legal battle between special prosecutor Jack Smith and Judge Eileen Cannon over classified documents in Trump's trial. The episode explores the judge's motives, potential legal strategies, and implications of delaying the trial.
Apr 10, 2024 • 24min
How the Government Botched Financial Aid
National higher education reporter Danielle Douglas-Gabriel discusses the botched financial aid system, highlighting issues with the FAFSA form, delays in aid processing, and the impact on students. The podcast explores the complexities of financial aid, errors in calculations, and the challenges faced by high school seniors navigating college choices.
Apr 9, 2024 • 21min
No Labels Is Out. But RFK Jr. Remains.
Dave Weigel, reporter for Semafor, discusses the potential impact of third-party candidates in the 2024 election. They explore the challenges faced by No Labels and the Biden campaign, the evolution of third-party movements in American politics, and the strategic measures employed by Democrats to counter the threat of third-party contenders.
Apr 8, 2024 • 22min
How Young Is Too Young to Work?
Labor reporter Lauren Kaori Gurley explores the controversial topic of child labor violations, discussing the challenges faced by young workers, loopholes in child labor laws, and the impact of varying regulations across states. The podcast sheds light on the experiences of teenage employees, the need for stringent laws to protect them, and the ongoing debate on youth employment in the US.
Apr 7, 2024 • 26min
America Needs More Power
Evan Halper, a business reporter, discusses the surging demand for electricity in the U.S. due to AI, manufacturing, and electric vehicles. They explore challenges of updating the grid, costs, local vs. centralized planning, and managing rising energy demand in developed countries.
Apr 5, 2024 • 24min
Truth Social’s Rocky Week
Nitish Pahwa discusses the financial struggles and controversies of Truth Social, including questionable business practices and reliance on loyal supporters. The chapter also analyzes speculative investing strategies, investor motivations for Truth Social shares, and the challenges faced by the platform for mass adoption.
