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The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning. Get more of What Next with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonu... more

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In the wake of #MeToo, Hollywood productions began hiring “intimacy coordinators,” people who work to ensure sex scenes are safe and comfortable for performers. How are they working out so far?

Guest: Jennifer Wilson, staff writer at the New Yorker.... more

After one of the deadliest floods in American history in central Texas, people are looking at cuts to the National Weather Service and FEMA’s absence contributing to the devastation. But one looming problem is much, much bigger.

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Jeff Goodell
Writer covering climate change.
Episode: Was the Flash Flooding in Texas Preventable?
Sommer Brugal
Miami reporter for Axios
Axios
Episode: The Spectacle of “Alligator Alcatraz” Is the Point
David Dayen
Executive editor of the American Prospect
American Prospect
Episode: One Big Deeply Unpopular Bill
Todd Lyons
Acting Director of ICE
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: Why Is ICE Masked Up?
Scott Shuchart
Former Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs at ICE
Episode: Why Is ICE Masked Up?
Philip Bump
Columnist at the Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Why Is ICE Masked Up?
Kate Conger
New York Times reporter and co-author of Character Limit, How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter
New York Times
Episode: TBD | The FTC’s Merger Shakedown
Alleen Brown
An independent investigative reporter and host of the latest season of the podcast series Drilled.
Drilled Podcast
Episode: The Lawsuit Scaring Protesters
David Ferris
Political science professor at Roosevelt University and contributing writer for Slate
Roosevelt University
Episode: Trump Bombed Iran. Are We at War?

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Mary Harris
Host of What Next, providing expert commentary and analysis on current news events and trends.
Lizzie O'Leary
Host of What Next, contributing insights and commentary on relevant news topics and issues.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Disgusting

    Disgusting propaganda.

    Can somebody tell me why it’s Israel’s job to feed the Arabs in Gaza whose leaders just slaughtered innocent Israelis on 10/7?

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    1
    AllisonM89
    United Statesa month ago
  • A little maturity, please.

    No need to get all embarrassed and smirky when interviewing about the Combs trial — you’re missing the point. Sex acts against women are not about sex but control and violence. Get beyond a need for prudishness and take sexual abuse against women seriously.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    makeupmyname
    United Statesa month ago
  • Grateful

    It’s astonishing that this event has been absent from the 24/7 news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrtgNprt
    United States2 months ago
  • Fed Up

    I follow the news. I stay informed. Thank u for this episode. I learned a lot listening to Liz Hoffman. I always love it when the guests put their own spin, making the “hard stuff” easier to digest & comprehend … like the bond market. Really scary stuff …

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    k!k!m@su
    United States3 months ago
  • Disappointing IRS Program

    This reporting is neither fair nor balanced. Slate has serious problems with the diversity in its newsroom. I can’t justify a subscription going forward with this content.

    Apple Podcasts
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    bffhdh
    United States3 months ago

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#69
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TBD | Rerun: Death of the Weather Forecast?
Q: Is it possible to spin out whether accurate forecasting will exist and how it may or may not keep pace with extreme weather events over the spring and summer?
Every industry relies on accurate weather predictions, and while the future of forecasting is uncertain, it is likely to continue due to economic necessity, although quality may degrade significantly.
TBD | Rerun: Death of the Weather Forecast?
Q: What happens when there are so few people in these offices, and when a major weather event like this happens, what is lost? What do communities suffer?
Communities suffer from a lack of timely and accurate weather predictions, which can lead to increased fatalities and economic harm during severe weather events.
Was the Flash Flooding in Texas Preventable?
Q: Did the cutting of workforce at the National Weather Service impact what happened over the weekend?
Yes, the cuts are devastating for future predictions and emergency responses to extreme weather.
Was the Flash Flooding in Texas Preventable?
Q: Can you break down exactly what the situation is on the ground in Texas, particularly when it comes to climate change?
A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor which amplifies rainfall events, leading to more intense storms in Texas.
Is Trump Running the Fugitive Slave Act Playbook?
Q: How does the Fugitive Slave Act change what he does for a living? How does it spur him to action?
Jamelle explains that Charles Sumner was always anti-slavery and became involved in Vigilance Committees to help fugitive slaves, which ultimately pushed him into politics.

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1. Jeff Goodell
2. Sommer Brugal
3. David Dayen
4. Todd Lyons
5. Scott Shuchart
6. Philip Bump
7. Kate Conger
8. Alleen Brown

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