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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 Publi... more

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Ah, New York—where it’s hot, loud, and the air is barely breathable. So it’s not especially surprising that Governor Kathy Hochul is opting out of adding to all of that and announcing a moratorium on building new data centers in the state. 

Guest: N... more

Is Microsoft laying off 3,200 employees from the Xbox division just a new boss coming in and pruning an overgrown asset, or is it a sign that console gaming is coming to the end?  

Guest: Jason Schreier, reporter at Bloomberg News, cohost of Triple ... more

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss how the confirmation hearing for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is yet another example of Trump trying to force Congress to bend the knee, what is behind the horrific ICE killing... more

America is one nation under the fear of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a food-borne illness that has given thousands “explosive diarrhea.” Where did it come from? What can you do to avoid it? And how will it end?

Guest: Nicholas Florko, staff writer... more

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Stacy-Marie Ishmael
Bloomberg News journalist, analyst and commentator
Bloomberg News
Episode: Slate Money - You’ve Got IPO
Nikolas Bowie
Louis D. Brandeis Professor of Law
Harvard Law School
Episode: Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - The Term the Court Stopped Pretending
Justin Wolfers
Professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan; founder of Platypus Economics
University of Michigan; Platypus Economics
Episode: What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Should You Take Trump’s Free $1,000?
Emma Vigeland
Co-host of The Majority Report, progressive commentator
The Majority Report
Episode: What Next - She Supported Graham Platner. Then She Couldn't Anymore.
Graham Platner
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine
Campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine
Episode: What Next - She Supported Graham Platner. Then She Couldn't Anymore.
Lori Fleming
Lori Fleming, Maine resident who engaged with Platner's campaign
Independent resident
Episode: What Next - She Supported Graham Platner. Then She Couldn't Anymore.
Joon Lee
Independent sports journalist
I am Joon Lee (YouTube channel)
Episode: What Next - The Trump Sports Curse Reaches FIFA
Alvin Roth
Professor of economics at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Slate Money - Money Talks: The Economics of Repugnant Transactions
Tim Heidecker
Comedian and creative director for the Infowars Onion extension project
The Onion / Infowars extension project
Episode: What Next - The Onion’s New Infowars

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Lizzie O'Leary
Host with broad coverage across current events and governance topics
David Plotz
Host/Panelist with a focus on politics and policy analysis
Emily Bazelon
Host/Panelist with emphasis on law, civil rights, and policy
Dahlia Lithwick
Host/Panelist focusing on law, justice, and the judiciary
Elizabeth Spires
Host/Panelist with background in finance and policy discussions

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    That’s NOT a bonus it’s a bait n switch!!!

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    United States6 months ago
  • " Davos is so back" -Slate 🤣 😂. Among the most out of touch , technocratic shill churnalism outfits in the US.

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    6 months ago
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    amin
    6 months ago
  • Lame excuse for a podcast.

    About the most lame podcast I’ve ever heard. Lots of fake news. Don’t waste your time on this dribble.

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    United States7 months ago

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Slate Money - Money Talks: The Economics of Repugnant Transactions
Q: So first of all, introduce yourself and tell us why you're here.
Alvin Roth explains his role as a professor of economics, his book Moral Economics, and the focus on repugnant markets, using kidney exchange and other controversial transactions to illustrate how markets can evolve under moral and legal pressures.
What Next - She Supported Graham Platner. Then She Couldn't Anymore.
Q: What failed or succeeded in defending Platner before the allegations became undeniable?
The guest explains that early defense was tied to a broader belief in the platform and the idea of redemption, but acknowledges that credible reporting and emerging details ultimately undermined that stance and led to a reevaluation of loyalties and strategy.
What Next - She Supported Graham Platner. Then She Couldn't Anymore.
Q: Has this changed you as a reporter or commentator?
The guest describes a shift in perspective after 36 hours of new information, emphasizing a commitment to focusing on platform and policy while recognizing personal and moral complexities involved in covering political scandals.
What Next - The Onion’s New Infowars
Q: What does success look like for this venture in the near term?
Success means proving the model viable—securing funding, producing consistent content, expanding distribution, and demonstrating that satire can sustain against a saturating media environment while driving meaningful conversation.
What Next - The Onion’s New Infowars
Q: How do you balance humor with the sensitivity around the Sandy Hook tragedy?
We acknowledge the tragedy and approach it with respect while using satire to illuminate the manipulation of fear and misinformation, ensuring the critique targets the behavior and system rather than the victims.

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The show consistently covers politics, policy, and current events through a measured, policy-focused lens. Episodes often weave legal analysis, investigative reporting, and political commentary to unpack how institutions, elections, and technology shape public life. Noteworthy strengths include a willingness to foreground expert guests—from journalists to policymakers—and to ground discussions in real-world cases (such as immigration enforcement and regulatory debates) while balancing narrative and analytical approaches. The format tends to feature informed debate, data-driven context, and attention to the practical implications of policy decisions, making it a strong pick for listeners who want clarity on complex issues and a platform that... more

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