What Next | Daily News and Analysis
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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.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 28min
What the WNBA Salary Debate Misses
Lindsay Gibbs discusses the salary disparities in the WNBA, comparing them to the NBA rookie salaries. The podcast explores the challenges faced by WNBA players, the efforts to address wage gaps, and the potential for future growth and recognition of women's basketball.
Apr 21, 2024 • 23min
TBD | The Internet Archive Endangered
Kate Knibbs, senior writer at Wired, discusses the Internet Archive's challenges with lawsuits over pandemic-era lending libraries and digitizing 78 rpm records. Explore the Wayback Machine's significance in preserving internet history and threats the Archive faces from AI data practices.
Apr 19, 2024 • 23min
TBD | What’s Driving Tesla’s Layoffs?
Bloomberg reporter Dana Hull joins to discuss Tesla's recent market cap drop, layoffs, and the ongoing struggles with the Cybertruck. They explore Elon Musk's influence and the uncertainty surrounding Tesla's future, including succession plans and Musk's desire for a larger stake in the company.
Apr 18, 2024 • 29min
Is It Too Late to Escape “Forever Chemicals”?
Investigative journalist Esme Deprez discusses the prevalence of PFAS chemicals in our environment, the recent EPA regulations on these 'forever chemicals', the history of corporate concealment of health risks, and the challenges in regulating these harmful substances. The podcast explores personal health concerns and the gaps in chemical safety regulations amidst the pervasive presence of PFAS in everyday items.
Apr 17, 2024 • 28min
Will Abortion in Florida and Arizona Decide the Election?
Anna Hochkammer and Grace Panetta discuss the impact of impending abortion restrictions in Florida and Arizona on the upcoming election. They delve into the challenges of gathering signatures for abortion referendums, bipartisan implications of abortion amendments, and legal and political ramifications of abortion bans in these states.
Apr 16, 2024 • 26min
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 • 26min
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 • 27min
TBD | 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 • 27min
TBD | 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 • 26min
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.
