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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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Nov 10, 2023 • 23min
Tesla vs. the Swedes
Melissa Eddy, Berlin correspondent for the New York Times, discusses the ongoing strike by Tesla mechanics in Sweden and the potential impact on the Swedish labor culture. The podcast also explores the clash between labor unions and Tesla, the challenges of unionization for Silicon Valley companies in Northern Europe, and possible obstacles for Tesla entering the Swedish market without participating in collective agreements.
Nov 9, 2023 • 57min
Was That A Great Or Terrible Night For Biden?
This podcast discusses the recent election results and Democratic wins in Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky, as well as President Biden's poll numbers and the youth vote. They also delve into the Supreme Court case on the 2nd Amendment and gun control, the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the young left, inaccuracies in AI-generated travel guidebooks, and opposition to affordable housing in a Massachusetts town.
Nov 9, 2023 • 24min
The Real Goal of Trump's Indignant Testimony
Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, discusses Trump's motivations for testifying in his civil trial, potential perjury claims, and the preservation of his reputation. They also explore his attorneys' criticism of the judge, unprecedented behavior in targeting the judge and clerk, and speculate on the impact of losing properties on Trump's persona and identity for his upcoming criminal trials.
Nov 8, 2023 • 24min
Israeli Life Will Never Be the Same
Israeli filmmaker, Iris Zaki, discusses her latest documentary on survivors of Hamas attacks. Topics include survivors' experiences in Tel Aviv, the situation in the Gaza Envelope, feelings towards the Israeli government's response to the bombing in Gaza, tensions in a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, and hope for positive change in Israeli society.
Nov 7, 2023 • 20min
Abortion on a Red-State Ballot
Carter Sherman, reproductive health reporter, discusses the Ohio vote on adding the right to an abortion to the state constitution. Topics include the impact of a ban on abortion, efforts to protect abortion rights, voter registration cancellations, shaping the narrative through ads, and upcoming ballot initiatives in other states.
Nov 6, 2023 • 31min
Mitt Romney Reflects, Regrets, and Retires
McKay Coppins, author of Romney: A Reckoning, discusses Mitt Romney's strained relationship with the GOP, his endorsement from Trump, and his battle against Trumpism. They reflect on his principles and the search for next generation of Republicans amidst the impact of Trumpism.
Nov 6, 2023 • 50min
Slate Money Goes to the Movies: The Insider
The Slate Money crew is joined by a familiar voice in Jordan Weissmann to discuss “The Insider”. They talk about the many conflicts of interest, how to make journalism look interesting, and the problem with Michael Mann movies.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.
Nov 4, 2023 • 28min
Sam Bankman-Fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has been found guilty on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. The trial discusses how he misappropriated trades, misrepresented FTX, and used funds for personal purposes. The downfall of FTX and its impact on the cryptocurrency industry is explored. The podcast leaves unanswered questions and invites listeners to join Slate Plus.
Nov 4, 2023 • 43min
The Right to Bear Arms and Terrorize Your Partner
Shannon Watts, gun safety advocate, joins Dahlia Lithwick to discuss the Supreme Court case on gun rights and domestic violence. They explore how originalism affects gun laws, the threat to women and families, and the influence of the gun lobby. The podcast also highlights the impact of guns as an organizing principle and the connection between domestic abusers and violence against women.
Nov 4, 2023 • 57min
The Crypto Crimes of Sam Bankman-Fried
The podcast discusses the verdict in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial and a lawsuit against realtors, the UAW contract negotiations and their implications for car manufacturers, changing perception of Sam Bankman-Fried and the fall from grace, investor behavior in the GameStop situation and upcoming advertisements, the potential impact of a federal jury verdict on real estate fees, the UAW strike and resolution, and speculation on unreported finances and budgeting.
