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Tech reporter Gerrit De Vynck discusses Apple's foray into artificial intelligence, exploring the impact on user experience, partnerships with OpenAI, and challenges in building generative AI products while maintaining privacy. The episode also highlights the benefits of the Apple Card and Progressive insurance's AI tools.

Journalist Lauren Windsor reveals her furtively recorded conversations with Justices Alito and Roberts, sparking ethical debates. Topics include societal divisions, Roe v. Wade, controversial recordings, ethical journalism, capturing high-profile figures on tape, and the complexities of investigative reporting.

Health correspondent Jamie Ducharme discusses the turbulent history of FDA regulation on JUUL, from proposed bans to acceptance efforts for smoking cessation. Explore the evolution of e-cigarettes and the uncertain future of Juul amidst regulatory scrutiny and shifting public perception.

Hayes Brown of MSNBC discusses Joe Biden's struggles with popularity, young voters' dissatisfaction with Gaza conflict handling, and concerns about the economy. Analyzing Biden's efforts to appeal to conservative voters while risking alienating the left, they debate the effectiveness of his election strategy and voter outreach. Critiquing Biden's leadership, wage growth, and engagement with swing voters, they also explore fear tactics in politics and encourage audience feedback on current issues.

Attorney Ankush Khardori discusses Hunter Biden's trial, questioning if he's being targeted. They explore the unique charge, defense strategies, and societal reactions. The podcast evaluates the contrast with Trump's prosecution and the implications for the rule of law.

Jonathan Blitzer, author and New Yorker staff writer, discusses Biden's new executive order restricting asylum seekers at the border, exploring its impact, challenges, and the reasons behind mass migration from Central America. The podcast also delves into the political dynamics and struggles faced by the White House in reforming the asylum system amidst global migration events and economic impacts of the pandemic.

Each week, we’ve explored wellness from different perspectives, but we haven’t talked about what it means to live a full life while grappling with the real possibility of death. Most of us hope for a full, long life with “good” health. But a serious, possibly fatal diagnosis changes everything: Our relationships with work, loved ones, and even the way we see ourselves.On this week’s episode of Well, Now we speak with author, journalist, and artist Suleika Jaouad. Many learned about her work in the Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony – which chronicled her marriage to musician Jon Baptiste as his career soared and her leukemia re-emerged. But Suleika began documenting illness and identity long before starring in an award-winning film.If you liked this episode, check out: “People Feel Like They’re Drowning”: The Long COVID Survivors Left BehindWell, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller and Dr. Kavita Patel.Editing and podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Petty.” “Jealous.” That’s what many male sportscasters are saying about the women competing against WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark. The former Iowa star is bringing a new level of attention to women’s basketball, but many men who ignored the league for years are now leading the coverage. So how is sexism and racism fueling the way they’re talking about Clark and the rest of the WNBA?On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by veteran sports journalist Jemele Hill to discuss the way the media treats Clark and the African American players who are competing with her. Hill is a contributing writer to The Atlantic, and wrote about the issue for them in the article, “The One Downside of Gender Equality in Sports.”Guest: Veteran sports journalist Jemele HillPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-MakanjuolaWant more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s hard to imagine music fans mourning a break-up of Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, as a Department of Justice lawsuit requests. But even with this monopolistic middleman out of the way, touring musicians still seem destined to struggle financially.Guest: Laura Jane Grace, musicianWant 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 Anna Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and commentator Charles Homans joins Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz to discuss the fallout from Trump's conviction, Hunter Biden's trial, and college speech. Topics include the impact of Trump's conviction on voter support, media coverage, disparities in justice, challenges in upholding fairness on campus, and historical and current global events.