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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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Some presidents use their pardons for large groups of people. Some presidents use them for personal reasons. If you were to sum up Donald Trump’s use of the power of the pardon, the only word for it is “brazen.”

Guest: Benjamin Wallace-Wells is a st... more

Just after the Trump administration threw a fit over a video reminding the military that they have an obligation to refuse unlawful orders, the Washington Post published reporting alleging the orders to blow up a boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2 were... more

Conservatives have long complained that teaching American history with slavery and genocide and systemic oppression is just too negative, and the Trump administration has gone as far as attacking the Smithsonian for focusing too much on “how horrible... more

As the U.S. upgrades and updates its defense and military systems, the question isn’t whether A.I. will be integrated, but where, how much, and how much decision-making are we ceding to the machine?

Guest: Josh Keating, senior correspondent at Vox a... more

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Lauren Tarr
Writer, editor, and blogger
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Michael Schulman
Staff writer at The New Yorker and author of Oscar Wars, A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears
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Fred Kaplan
Contributing writer at slate.com and author of The Bomb
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Episode: Could We Get Peace In Ukraine?
Shefali Luthra
Reproductive health reporter at The 19th
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George Hill
President and CEO of Maine Family Planning
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Caity Weaver
Writer at The Atlantic
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Episode: Who Killed the Penny? She Did.
David Miliband
President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
Episode: Sudan on the Brink

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Mary Harris
Host specializing in daily news and analysis, emphasizing thorough investigative reporting and effective communication of complex topics to the audience.
Lizzie O'Leary
Host known for her analytical approach to contemporary issues and events, with a strong focus on engaging dialogue with guests and audiences.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Devolving

    I swear this goon shi. This is not a story. This is another way of normalising imposed male sexual dominance. This is what men should have gotten out of their system in High School. The ways that the internet is ruining humanity and it’s ability to form into a functioning society is baffling.

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    ❤️Hughes
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  • Great podcast

    Learn a lot from different parts of the government and current analysis and opinions! Great host!!

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    lethnie
    United States2 months ago
  • When you’re a justice

    Argument - I don’t like the rulings so the SC must be in trumps corner. Disregarding the unprecedented judicial overreach displayed in the last 9 months by some federal and appellate courts who clearly believe that they can overrule an elected president on international and domestic affairs . Of course , the SC needs to entertain these cases to stop the left’s attempt to use the judiciary as a tool to stop policies they don’t like.

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    gleeson is a loser
    United States2 months ago
  • Sober up!

    Please! Mary! Stop laughing (and flirting with male guests) while interviewing about super serious issues! We’re in dangerous times — for too many reasons to mention. Specifically during today’s government shutdown episode, listen back and see how much laughing you did during this interview (with the latter male guest — not the first female one). You’re sadly giving an impression that you’re tone-deaf to the dangerous times we’re in — like you’ll be unaffected by current events that millions of ... more

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    makeupmyname
    United States2 months ago
  • 8/29: panama playlist clickbait

    I cannot believe this is a whole podcast episode. One, the data is publicly available, so I don’t understand why you keep calling it a “leak.” You can search anyone’s name on Spotify and find their playlists—it’s not news. Two, genuinely, who cares. It’s music. Playlists. Songs. If you are upset about your playlists being “leaked” by some 23 y/o who scraped Spotify, you are doing pretty well.

    There are actual, real, impactful issues happening, including in tech, which is what TBD is usually f... more

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    savannahkelly0
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TBD | Crypto Keeps Criming
Q: How aboveboard or not is the industry right now?
The investigation found that despite promises of reform, major exchanges like Binance continued to facilitate illegal transactions, indicating regulatory challenges in the crypto industry.
TBD | Crypto Keeps Criming
Q: What obligations do crypto exchanges have to prevent this kind of thing from happening?
Crypto exchanges must maintain robust anti-money laundering systems to stop illicit transactions from taking place, although it is recognized that some dirty money may still slip through the cracks.
TBD | Crypto Keeps Criming
Q: What weaponization was {Trump} was talking about?
He was referring to a campaign by the SEC to bring lawsuits against major crypto companies for classifying cryptocurrencies as securities.
Could We Get Peace In Ukraine?
Q: Is there a notable domestic weakness for Volodymyr Zelensky?
There is a major corruption scandal affecting his administration, which could influence the ongoing negotiations and future elections.
Could We Get Peace In Ukraine?
Q: Why were peace talks heating up over the last week or two?
They were prompted by discussions among Trump's advisors who were trying to replicate a ceasefire arrangement from the Middle East into Ukraine negotiations.

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