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Last week, former UN ambassador and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley scored a coveted endorsement from Charles Koch’s political advocacy group. She’s passed Ron DeSantis in the polls—and now, she’s the top, non-Trump Republican candidate for president. But is there any hope of winning over Trump voters—or is this a race to be the candidate who steps in if the former president goes to jail?Guest: Alexandra Ulmer, reporter at Reuters covering the 2024 U.S. presidential race, with a focus on Republicans, donors and AI.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.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Madeline Ducharme, Anna Phillips, Paige Osburn, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline O'Donovan, a Washington Post reporter covering Amazon, discusses the safety challenges faced by Amazon warehouse workers and the difficulties in regulating the company. Topics include worker injuries, government investigations, ergonomic injuries, OSHA's limited powers, and Amazon's resistance to inspections.

A tech columnist exposes hidden problems with technology and discusses the challenges of online privacy, the benefits of the Apple Card, and the complexity of digital privacy. The Permission Slip app helps users understand and manage their personal data. The increasing concerns about data privacy and the need for better data protection laws are explored. The significance of consumer uprising and privacy rights in America is discussed, with information about supporting the podcast through Slate Plus membership.

Guest Karen Hao, journalist and data scientist, discusses the impact of Chat GPT on the AI industry and the ideological divide. They also explore the reorganization of the board, the lack of diversity, and the need for transparency and informed decision-making in AI development.

David Freedlander, New York Magazine contributor and author of The AOC Generation, discusses the controversies and challenges surrounding Eric Adams' political career. They explore investigations, allegations of campaign finance irregularities, and a recent sexual assault allegation. The chapter also delves into Adams' background, his journey to becoming mayor of New York City, and the uncertainty surrounding recent events involving FBI agents and a federal judge.

Guest April Dembosky, health correspondent for KQED, discusses California's new 'CARE courts' designed to assist individuals with psychotic disorders. They explore the controversy surrounding court-ordered mental health treatment and the challenges of involuntary commitment. The connection between mental illness, homelessness, and the housing crisis in California is also examined.

A contributing editor and photojournalist, Todd Maisel, discusses the impact of the NYPD encrypting police radios and the concerns surrounding it. The podcast explores the dangers of public access to police radios, the consequences of encrypting scanners, and the potential consequences if New York City's police scanners go dark. It also delves into the future of police radios, abortion care restrictions in the United States, and the importance of police transparency.

Guest Peter Beinart, a professor of journalism and political science, talks about the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, discussing the release of hostages and detainees. The episode explores the emotional experiences and reflections on the ceasefire, as well as the power of protests and advocacy efforts. Qatar's role in facilitating communication between Israelis and Palestinians is also examined. There are concerns about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners and the responsibility of the United States in ensuring a fair criminal system.

Washington Post reporter Chris Davenport discusses the race to return to the moon, the renewed interest in lunar missions, the role of private companies like SpaceX, the lack of regulations surrounding moon mining, and the ethical questions and potential benefits of moon exploration.

Cezary Podkul, reporter for ProPublica, discusses the prevalence of money laundering and scams in Southeast Asia, including the connection between casinos and money laundering. He also explores the intricate workings of a pig butchering scam that transitions into a cryptocurrency fraud, and the connection between scammers and human trafficking. The role of Southeast Asian casinos in facilitating money laundering is addressed as part of the solution to combat scams effectively.