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Yair Rosenberg, staff writer for The Atlantic, discusses how Israel's ultra-Orthodox military exemption could impact Netanyahu's power. The IDF's need for manpower in a two-front war highlights political tensions and coalition dynamics in Israel.

Jay Caspian Kang, staff writer for The New Yorker, discusses the intertwining of sports and gambling, exploring recent scandals and the impact of widespread legalization. Topics include the evolution of sports betting, the intersection of betting and Major League sports, and the concerns surrounding app-based betting.

Marilyn Lands, Alabama lawmaker, won a special election in a deeply red state. She discusses how she secured an unexpected win by focusing on reproductive rights. Personal stories of difficult pregnancies and abortion access intertwined with political campaigning. Lands' victory highlights the importance of diverse and inclusive political approaches in historically Republican strongholds.

David Kirkpatrick, a staff writer for The New Yorker, discusses the Alliance Defending Freedom and their efforts in pushing for more restrictions on the abortion pill. They delve into the group's goals, legal victories, and impact on conservative Christian values in key Supreme Court cases.

Nathaniel Rich and Kate Greene discuss the psychological toll of Mars missions, exploring the challenges of isolation, emotional landscapes, and the daunting realities of living on Mars. They question if Earthlings are mentally prepared for life on the red planet.

Jon Ostrower, Editor-in-chief of the website the Air Current, discusses how supply chains, the pandemic, and Wall Street money led to a crisis at Boeing. The podcast explores leadership challenges, trust issues, and the impact on safety and quality. It delves into Boeing's document dilemma, FAA oversight, and the importance of strong leadership in rebuilding trust.

Guest Kate Taylor, reporter for Business Insider, discusses the culture of abuse within Nickelodeon, including underpaid women writers, harassment, and recent sexual abuse allegations. Former child actors share stories of a toxic environment. The podcast explores misconduct, abuse, and troubling history of predators at Nickelodeon, including producer Dan Schneider's inappropriate behavior towards young actors.

Reporter Nate Raymond discusses the contentious Senate confirmation hearing of Adeel Mangi for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, where Republican lawmakers focused on Islamophobia. The episode highlights the challenges faced by judicial nominees, partisan maneuvering in confirmations, and the dilemma of filling judicial vacancies in the Biden administration.

With four criminal cases against him, including one that was scheduled to begin this week, Donald Trump and his legal team have successfully muddied the waters in all four trials. With solid odds of winning the presidential election in the fall, has Donald Trump managed to once again wriggle his way out of this one?Guest: Jeremy Stahl, Slate’s jurisprudence editor.Want 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, Madeline Ducharme, Anna Phillips, Paige Osburn, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A concert near Moscow was attacked by ISIS, leading to Putin seizing the crisis. There is discord on who to blame between US, Russian officials, and ISIS. Putin accuses Ukraine and the blame game escalates, impacting Putin's leadership in Russia.