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Legal expert Emily Bazelon, journalist John Dickerson, and CEO David Plotz discuss the upcoming presidential debates, Surgeon General's push for social media warning labels, California's phone ban in schools, and the trend of one-party rule. They analyze debate strategies, misinformation challenges, healthcare access, and the need for social media warning labels. The discussion also delves into political competitiveness at the state level and explores the impact of labels on female actors.

Dr. Bruce Murray discusses Grants Pass v. Johnson, a Supreme Court case on homelessness laws. They explore challenges faced by cities, the legal impact on homeless individuals, and the need for healthcare support. The episode highlights the Mobile Integrative Navigation Team's efforts to provide assistance and advocate for better resources for the homeless community.

Happy Juneteenth! What Next resumes regularly scheduled programming tomorrow, but for the holiday, check out this episode of Slow Burn Season 9: Gays Against Briggs.In 1977, John Briggs was a small-time state senator with big dreams. But Briggs’ plan to ban gay and lesbian teachers from California schools changed the arc of his life and career. Suddenly, he was a right-wing hero, and a villain of the gay rights movement. And his message seemed to be catching on all over the country.Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock the first five episodes of Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs. Your subscription also gets you ad-free access to all your favorite Slate podcasts, plus other member exclusive content. Join now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Subscribe” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen.Season 9 of Slow Burn was written and produced by Christina Cauterucci. Slow Burn is produced by Joel Meyer, Sophie Summergrad, and Kelly Jones.Josh Levin is the editorial director of Slow Burn.Derek John is Slate’s executive producer of narrative podcasts.Susan Matthews is Slate’s executive editor.Merritt Jacob is our senior technical director. We had engineering help from Patrick Fort and Madeline Ducharme.Our theme music is composed by Alexis Cuadrado. Artwork by Ivylise Simones, based on an image of Silvana Nova and a poster designed by Larry Hermsen and the Too Much Graphics Collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health policy reporter Megan Messerly discusses the Christian right's focus on banning IVF post Roe v. Wade, with Senate Republicans split on protecting access. The debate within evangelical communities on IVF ethics, conservative concerns, and the Republican stance on reproductive health are explored.

Matt Stoller, from the American Economic Liberties Project, discusses the impact of economic consolidation and monopoly power on the American economy. He explores how monopolies influence prices and wages, using examples like Microsoft in the 1990s. The podcast also touches on rising costs in grocery stores due to inflation and market consolidation, impacting consumer choices and prices.

Investigative reporter Joseph Cox discusses the FBI's successful sting operation using the encrypted Anom phone service. They dive into the ethical concerns, legal complexities, and how the agency infiltrated the criminal world to trap over 800 offenders globally.

David Plotz talks with author Sierra Greer about her new book, Annie Bot. They discuss how much discomfort Annie (a “Cuddle Bunny” type of robot) can feel, how the story of a robot is really about the right to control a body, and more.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussing Tesla shareholders' support for Musk's pay package, GameStop influencer's return, and Governor Hochul's decision on congestion pricing. Plus, a Missouri restaurant banning 20-somethings sparks debate.

A Supreme Court ruling overturns the ban on bump stocks, criticized for potentially increasing gun violence. The history of gun regulations in the US and controversies surrounding machine gun definitions are explored. The rapid increase in rounds per minute with bump stocks compared to semi-automatic rifles is discussed, as well as the implications of the Supreme Court's decision on bump stocks for future laws and industry practices. Justice Clarence Thomas's jurisprudence on gun regulation and the challenges in balancing gun control dilemmas are also highlighted.

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.