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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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Jul 11, 2024 • 22min
What Next - How to Survive This Heat
Senior technology correspondent at Vox, Adam Clark Estes, discusses the necessity of air conditioning during extreme heatwaves and the importance of conserving energy to avoid blackouts. The podcast explores the impact of heat on the human body, strategies to stay cool in hot weather, and reactions to advocating for higher thermostat settings.
Jul 10, 2024 • 23min
What Next - This Congressman Wants Biden to Drop Out
Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley questions Biden's candidacy, advocating for a new nominee amidst party support division. Concerns raised about Biden's leadership, potential scenarios if he were to drop out, and challenges in selecting a successor. Historical discrimination and national security concerns also discussed.
Jul 9, 2024 • 30min
Slate Money - Money Talks: What Does “Making It” Really Mean?
For this Money Talks, former Teen Vogue executive editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay speaks with host Emily Peck about the false promise of the “girl boss” myth. In her book “The Myth of Making It,” Samhita recounts her own grueling climb to the top — a road paved with double standards and toxicity for women — and why she left it all behind. In her conversation with Emily, she discusses enduring hurdles facing career-driven and how we can begin to fix work culture for everyone.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 regular 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 Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2024 • 22min
What Next - France Staves Off the Far Right—This Time
Freelance journalist based in Paris, Harrison Stetler, discusses the surprising outcome of the recent French elections where the far-right National Rally party gained more parliamentary seats than ever before. The podcast delves into the challenges faced by President Macron, the rise of the far right, and the complexities of forming a coalition government in France.
Jul 8, 2024 • 27min
What Next - Why Gay Rights Are Under Attack – Again
Christina Cauterucci discusses the Briggs Initiative, LGBTQ rights activism, political ambitions of John Briggs, and the unity in defeating the harmful proposition. The podcast reflects on victories, losses in the LGBTQ community, and the current shift towards targeting LGBTQ children by conservative politicians in the US.
Jul 7, 2024 • 19min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - The Blu-Ray-naissance Is Here. Sort of.
The downsides of the streaming era are coming into focus for movie fans—uncontrollable, changing libraries; lower fidelity; lack of extras and features. Can all of these be solved with a return to physical media? Guest: Ash Nelson, journalist and author of “The Lost Art of the DVD Extra” for Slate. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and 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 Evan Campbell, Patrick Fort, and Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2024 • 45min
Slate Money - Behind Britain’s Bonkers Election
Guests Shira Ovide and Peter Thal Larsen discuss Chipotle burrito sizes, Warren Buffett's charitable contributions, and the impact of social media on restaurants. The hosts analyze UK election results, coalition government challenges, and voter turnout differences between Britain and America.
Jul 6, 2024 • 58min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Opinionpalooza: The Supreme Court End-of-Term Breakfast Table
Legal experts Dahlia Lithwick, Mark Joseph Stern, Steve Vladeck, and Mary Anne Franks discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions, including Trump immunity, policy involvement, conservative justices' power plays and disregard for expertise, conspiracy theories, challenges to democracy, and the Court's impact on public perception. The discussion delves into Chief Justice John Roberts' evolving stance and the broader implications of the Court's rulings.
Jul 5, 2024 • 20min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Elon Says Have More Babies
Reporter Sophie Alexander explores Elon Musk's advocacy for higher birth rates, his $10 million donation to a population wellbeing initiative, and the historical context of promoting pronatalism. The podcast also delves into the use of AI in finance teams, the ethical considerations of increasing birth rates, and the debate surrounding population decline.
Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 3min
Political Gabfest - Trump Is So Immune
Legal expert Emily Bazelon, political analyst John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz discuss Supreme Court decisions on presidential immunity, administrative state, and future of Joe Biden's nomination. Topics include presidential power, future criminal prosecution, Biden's potential withdrawal, regulatory agency powers, corporate interests, civic heroism, father-son NBA duo, impactful city stories, and finding solace in nature.
