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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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It has been the longest government shutdown on record. Why did the Democrats choose this moment—right after elections proved how unpopular Donald Trump and his policies truly are—to cave in and end it?

Guest: Jamelle Bouie, New York Times opinion co... more

Children with disabilities' place in public schools—though legally mandated—has often been tenuous at best. Now the Trump Administration is targeting the department that oversees special ed. What does that mean for kids and their parents?

Guest:  Pe... more

Tesla shareholders just approved a trillion dollar (with a t!) pay package for Elon Musk. Is it enough incentive to keep him around the company and away from verbal spats with government officials? Because the whole Musk empire is still reeling from ... more

Well well well. Looks like being a truculent, aging sex pest who clearly hates the constituency he aspires to rule only works in national elections. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani overcame the longshot odds that came from being charismatic, energet... more

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Pepper Stetler
Professor who writes about education and disability
Episode: Is Special Ed Getting Left Behind?
Faiz Siddiqui
Tech reporter at The Washington Post and author of Hubris Maximus, The Shattering of Elon Musk
The Washington Post
Episode: TBD | Why Tesla Is Paying Elon a Trillion Bucks
Ali Breland
Staff writer at The Atlantic covering the intersection of politics and technology
The Atlantic
Episode: TBD | The Nick Fuentes Problem
Justin Wolfers
Economist and professor at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: Trump’s Tariffs Have a Constitution Problem
Adelita Grijalva
Representative-Elect for Arizona's 7th Congressional District
Episode: She Won the Election. The GOP Won’t Swear Her In.
Daniel Kolitz
Journalist and writer
Episode: TBD | Inside the Goonerverse
Lindsay Allen
Health economist and policy researcher at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Episode: How Will We Feed Our Neighbors?
Renée DiResta
Associate research professor at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy and a contributing editor at Lawfare.
Georgetown University
Episode: TBD | Did The Trump Administration Censor Speech?
Samanth Subramanian
Journalist and author of The Web Beneath the Waves
Equator Magazine
Episode: TBD | The AWS Outage is Only the Beginning

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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 3.6k ratings
  • Great podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lethnie
    United Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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
    United States2 months ago
  • One Sided

    Not worth the time. Total waste of podcast space.

    Apple Podcasts
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    imarchon
    United States2 months ago

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Some critiques point to a perceived bias in certain topics, reflecting the challenges of maintaining neutrality in a polarized environment.
There are mixed feelings about the host's repetition and interaction with guests, with some finding it helpful while others view it as unnecessary.
Listeners appreciate the informative insights provided on pressing news topics, especially the depth of analysis from expert guests.

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TBD | Why Tesla Is Paying Elon a Trillion Bucks
Q: What has been the impact of Musk's public feuds with government officials on his companies?
While Musk continues to provoke officials, it raises concerns among investors about his ability to secure funding and contracts from the government.
TBD | Why Tesla Is Paying Elon a Trillion Bucks
Q: How has Musk's business empire been faring since his departure at DOGE?
Musk's empire, particularly Tesla, is in a holding pattern with profits and revenue not growing as they once were, and investors desire him to refocus on the company rather than distractions.
TBD | The Nick Fuentes Problem
Q: Do you think that this is similar to how the right has embraced other online influencers?
Nick's arrival is different, as he explicitly associates with anti-Semitism and racial superiority.
TBD | The Nick Fuentes Problem
Q: Are there a lot of them or are they sort of like a small but mighty crowd?
It's probably a small but mighty case, leading to a conservative wariness of them.
TBD | The Nick Fuentes Problem
Q: What was your reaction when you learned that Tucker Carlson was going to interview this person?
I was surprised but not completely shocked. Nick Fuentes has really extreme far-right white nationalist politics that have made him persona non grata, even amongst other far-right portions of the conservative movement.

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