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Guest Tim Murphy, senior reporter for Mother Jones, explores the concept of American oligarchy and its impact throughout history. He delves into the history and changing meaning of the term 'oligarch', highlighting the collaborations between Russian and American oligarchs to protect their wealth. The podcast also discusses the growing influence of the American oligarch class, particularly in the tech industry, and the need to reevaluate our understanding of wealth and its implications for societal change.

Mark Chiusano, writer and journalist, discusses the special election for George Santos's vacant House seat, exploring the candidates' backgrounds, campaign dynamics, and key issues in the race. The podcast also analyzes the recent debate and its significance in Long Island, serving as a trial run for messaging strategies in the upcoming November races.

Ben Mathis-Lilley, Slate senior writer, discusses the special prosecutor's report on Biden's memory and the implications for his presidential campaign. They analyze concerns about Biden's verbal miscues and memory lapses, exploring the impact on his political image. The podcast also delves into the age issue in the upcoming election, comparing and contrasting Trump and Biden, and discusses the expectations for their behavior and concerns about Biden's health.

Katherine Lindsay and Rachael Stein discuss the decline of dating apps, frustrations with paid features and lack of transparency, evolution of dating apps including rebranding and niche apps, and challenges faced by dating apps including reputation management and monetization struggles.

Will Hobson, sports reporter for the Washington Post, discusses the NFL's controversial concussion settlement. The podcast highlights the struggles of players denied help, differences between settlement and medical definitions of dementia, misleading promises, and proposed changes to improve fairness and expedite care.

Jamelle Bouie, New York Times opinion columnist, discusses the Supreme Court case on whether the 14th amendment keeps Donald Trump off the ballot. They explore the legal arguments, analyze Trump's potential disqualification, and debate if a former president can be removed from the ballot. They also discuss the aftermath of the Civil War, the issue of Confederate leaders in government, and question presidential immunity from prosecution.

Yesterday, a jury found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the mass-shooting carried out by her son Ethan at his high school in Oxford, Michigan. How will this conviction change the way school shootings are prosecuted? Can future violence be prevented by holding the parents accountable?Guest: Quinn Klinefelter, host and Senior News Editor for 101.9 WDET in Detroit.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Seema Jilani, a pediatrician with experience in conflict zones, discusses her time working in a Gaza hospital. She highlights the dire conditions, lack of resources, and low standards of care. The podcast explores the chaotic atmosphere, treating urgent cases with limited means, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. It emphasizes the need for a sustained ceasefire to prevent a complete collapse of the healthcare system.

Guest Max Tani, media reporter at Semafor, discusses the impact of Donald Trump's entry into the presidential race on the journalism industry. They explore the 'Trump bump' phenomenon and its temporary benefits, but also raise concerns about its effects on democracy and the challenges faced by news organizations.

Alex Cranz, managing editor at the Verge, discusses the increasing number of streaming services and their impact on ad options, rising costs, and the types of shows being made. The podcast explores the challenges faced by streaming services, including content bloat and the impact of ads on show production. It also discusses the potential for collaboration among streaming services and the future of the industry.