What Next | Daily News and Analysis
Slate PodcastsThe 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2523 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Donald Trump owes his political career to saying what no other politician would. But now that he’s standing alone in full-throated support of data centers and artificial intelligence, he looks less like a populist, and more like a liability for Repub... more
What it means that Macklemore decided he’d rather keep speaking out for Palestine than continue opening for Ed Sheeran.
Guest: Soraya Nadia McDonald, cultural critic and writer.
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Don Trump Jr.’s wedding had everything: a private island, fireworks, a Funfetti cake airlifted in from Florida—everything but the groom’s dad. But that’s the advantage of being rich, you can pay for the wedding of your drea—oh wait, one of Putin’s bu... more
Why did the “Hugging Face Incident” scare A.I. researchers so much? And if they are so confident artificial intelligence needs to be slowed down, why aren’t they slowing it down?
Guest: Nate Soares, President of the Machine Intelligence Research Ins... more
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What’s with “They sent me furniture- They’re great!” Want to be a sponsor? Sure, send me some steak!” This is not a good look, folks, and dissonant in an otherwise stellar podcast.
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Apple Podcasts1Seeker of True FactsUnited Statesa month ago - Long time in queue, occasional listener
I couldn’t even finish the podcast on Ariana Grande and I’m not even a huge fan of hers or anything. You guys are super judgy. Everything that’s wrong about women on women commentary and the bloody chainsaw music video probably just a metaphor for exactly the attitude you were describing … so not really sure why that’s so disturbing to you even if it was visually unappealing to watch.
Apple Podcasts1Beth 1210United States2 months ago - Better journalism when it come to AI, everything else sucks
I find this podcast turning more and more neo-liberal where they don’t push harder on some guests like, Jonathan Chait when he says things like politicians are kicked out, no they were voted out and not owed a seat for a public office. I’m also pretty disgusted by the interview with Hasan Piker and bringing him up again. As a Cuban American, the journalism hes did in Cuba about how the US embargo is ruining their healthcare is top notch and you all missed the point.
This podcast has me recons... more
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What is What Next about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A fast-paced, analytically driven show that covers politics, economics, media, and policy with a focus on how current events shape public understanding and real-world outcomes. Across recent episodes, conversations frequently revolve around U.S. economic data, policy decisions, and the information environment, paired with sharp critiques of political messaging, media dynamics, and intra-party dynamics. Notable angles include how data is interpreted and politicized, the role of debate and platform culture in shaping opinions, and the ethical questions surrounding coverage of high-profile figures and policy issues. The format often pairs a host with seasoned guests to unpack complex topics in accessible, bite-sized segments for an audience of... more
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1. Paul Ford
2. Ben Wizner
3. Carl Ruby
4. John Gregory
5. Nicholas Hulscher
6. Quinta Jurecic
7. Matreyi Anantharaman
8. Richard Hassan
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