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After the Trump administration launched a massive Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota, protesters gathered to defend immigrant neighbors. Renee Nicole Good, a mother of a six year old, showed up with her wife and dog to film altercations between officers and community members. What happened next changed everything. Guest: Jon Collins, senior reporter on the Minnesota Public Radio News race, class and communities team. 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 Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 22min
What Next - How Extremists Won the Speaker Fight
Tim Miller, political consultant and writer, discusses the unexpected rise of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House and his erosion of trust. They also explore the evolution of Republican identity, the rise of Maggah Republicans, and key issues driving the party.
Oct 25, 2023 • 23min
What Next - The State Dept. Official Who Quit Over Israel
Former State Department official Josh Paul discusses his resignation over US policy towards Israel and Gaza, highlighting moral compromises and the negative impact of the American response. They delve into the role of arms transfers in US national security goals, disappointment with the violation of conventional arms transfer policy, and the aftermath of their resignation.
Oct 24, 2023 • 21min
What Next - Why We Still Don’t Have a Speaker of the House
Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Congress reporter at Semafor, discusses the ongoing search for a new Speaker of the House among Republicans. The podcast explores the failed attempts of candidates to secure votes, the conservative record of Steve Scalise, and the involvement of Jim Jordan. It also highlights the complexities of solving Congress's problems and the state of disarray within the House GOP conference.
Oct 23, 2023 • 25min
What Next - Abortion Providers in the Line of Fire
Julie Burkhart, founder of Wellspring Health Access, discusses her determination to open a new medical clinic in Wyoming despite it being set on fire. She reflects on the experiences of working as an abortion provider, the fear and sacrifice involved, and the challenges of reopening after tragedy. The chapter explores the day-to-day operations of an abortion clinic in Wyoming and raises concerns about their safety amidst potential legal rulings that could jeopardize their services.
Oct 23, 2023 • 37min
Slate Money - Slate Money Goes to the Movies: BlackBerry
In this episode of the Movies series, the Slate Money gang talks with BNN Bloomberg’s Amanda Lang about “BlackBerry”. Are there really vampires in Waterloo, Ontario? Why are all movie business guys just people who yell? If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2023 • 55min
Slate Money - The Cable Sports Apocalypse
Sara Fischer, senior media reporter at Axios, joins the hosts to discuss recent media deals with sports leagues, the impact of cord-cutting, and the challenges faced by leagues in distributing content to streaming services. They also explore the profitability challenges of ESPN, the changing dynamics of sports consumption, and the need for media company mergers to compete with streaming giants. Plus, they dive into a venture capitalist's manifesto and discuss the three Chimnoy self transcendence 3100 mile race.
Oct 21, 2023 • 29min
Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads: How to Survive Working for Amazon
David Plotz talks with author and 12-year Amazon senior employee, Kristi Coulter about her new memoir, Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career. They discuss the good, the bad, and the confusing parts of Coulter’s career at Amazon, starting in 2006. They talk about the culture of Amazon, the frustrating gender dynamics, and why she was constantly “a year away” from a promotion. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2023 • 24min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Takeover
Jason Schreier, covering the video game industry for Bloomberg, discusses the potential impact of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard on gamers, exploring regulatory concerns, content exclusivity, and consequences of mergers. They also examine the background and concerns surrounding the acquisition, employee and gamer responses, strategies addressing concerns, and implications for gaming platforms and subscription services. The podcast also touches on the console wars, fan tribalism, the impact of mergers on the gaming industry, and Microsoft's competition with Sony.
Oct 21, 2023 • 53min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Donald Trump's John Gotti Moment
Ian Bassin, MacArthur 'genius grant' recipient, discusses threats to American democracy and the importance of Protect Democracy's work. Topics include Sidney Powell's plea deal, fighting disinformation, protecting election workers, and efforts to prevent election crises.
Oct 20, 2023 • 25min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Inside Hamas' Social Media Strategy
Sheera Frenkel, a tech reporter for the New York Times, joins the podcast to discuss Hamas' effective use of social media during the war. They explore the impact of social media on information sharing in Gaza and the challenges faced by journalists. They also delve into the efforts of social media platforms in combating harmful content and the creation of echo chambers that perpetuate narratives.
