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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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The argument against counting mail-in ballots that arrive after election day is going to involve Supreme Court-pleasing “originalist” language, but is the case really just another way to say that Trump should have beaten Joe Biden in 2020? 

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Why Palantir cofounder and CEO Alex Karp views working with Western militaries not just as a business opportunity, but as a higher calling.

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Hank Green recently pulled a “reverse OpenAI” - he took his education platform Complexly and made it a nonprofit. In a world where outrage, A.I. slop and “brain rot” are all heavily incentivized by platforms, Hank explains why he’d rather make conten... more

The war in Iran is either already over, or almost over, or going to continue until Trump feels it is over in his bones? If you’re Congress, what are you supposed to do with that? 

Guest: Adam Kinzinger, former Republican Congressman for Illinois’s 1... more

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Basma Alloush
Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
Episode: Thousands Are Fleeing War in Lebanon. She Flew There.
Tim Dickinson
Senior writer and editor at The Contrarian
The Contrarian
Episode: Bombing Iran...for Jesus?
Mike Hilgers
Nebraska Attorney General
Office of the Nebraska Attorney General
Episode: Why He Sued Roblox
Nadira Goffe
Slate staff writer covering culture
Slate
Episode: SchadenFriday: A Timothée Chalamet Ballet Melee
Steve Feldstein
Senior fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Democracy, Conflict and Governance program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Are We Ready for A.I. Warfare?
Tommy Vietor
Communications professional, former White House spokesperson, co-host of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World
Crooked, Pod Save America, Pod Save the World
Episode: No, Really, Why Are We At War?
Kaouther Ben Hania
Director of The Voice of Hind Rajab
Director, The Voice of Hind Rajab
Episode: Her Film Is an Oscar Nominee. It Almost Didn’t Make it to the U.S.
Leeja Miller
Lawyer and YouTube creator
Minneapolis-based attorney
Episode: The DOJ Is Trying Protesters As Terrorists. Will They Win?
Julia Alexander
Media correspondent at Puck News
Puck News
Episode: Why Hollywood Is Afraid of the Paramount-WBD Deal

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Mary Harris
Host of What Next, providing daily insights and analysis on current events.
Lizzie O'Leary
Host of What Next TBD, and other Slate podcasts, contributing to daily news analysis.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Yes Mary, push back harder! that’s what we want to see.

    Finally an episode (Roblox) where I genuinely saw real push back by the reporter/interviewer against the hypocritical stances of their guests. I hope to see more of this going forward bc I think this is a great way to get individuals to not only explore their own belief systems but to be more willingly to hear and accept others.

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    4
    E. Nicks
    United States9 days ago
  • Irritated

    I wanted to get through an episode to hear the topic, but the laughing during the announcing of serious news threw me off.

    Don’t get me wrong. I laughed when I talk as well, but I’m not reporting on our slide into authoritarianism. I hope the hosts read this comment and make a shift.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    garzangelica
    United States13 days ago
  • Hard to listen to

    Luke Willie talks like a 15 year old teen. Like, like, like, you know, you know, you know. Can’t this be fixed????

    Slate is trash .

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    StillWater1
    United States19 days ago
  • Hockey culture wars

    This person is insane haha I’m all for hockey getting every single person who’s interested in the game involved and welcomed but the NHL for all its faults has been significantly more embracing of the gay community than any other major league. Also seems this person is totally unaware of Carl Nassib who’s probably the most important name in this topic. Good work 👍🏼

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    Sicknasty95
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bonus preview

    I don’t care for teasers trying to get my money.

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    Vitamin_D
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's focus on timely, relevant topics, offering diverse expert insights into complex issues.
Overall, the informative nature of the podcast seems to provide substantial value to its audience, making it a go-to for understanding current events.
There are criticisms regarding the host's interviewing style, which some find flippant or dismissive towards serious subjects.

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Are We Ready for A.I. Warfare?
Q: How does AI change the balance of accountability in warfare?
AI increases data processing capabilities and can shift decision timelines, but the guest stresses that human accountability must be retained, with clear oversight and scrutiny of targeting data and legal adherence before lethal actions are taken.
Are We Ready for A.I. Warfare?
Q: What was the likelihood that AI influenced the targeting of the strike in Iran?
The guest suggests that while AI tools were part of the broader information-processing ecosystem, the available reporting points to human error and outdated intelligence as the primary factors, rather than an autonomous AI targeting decision.
Thousands Are Fleeing War in Lebanon. She Flew There.
Q: What do you think the end game might look like, or how might this end?
The guests discuss the uncertainty of how the conflict will end, the absence of a clear path to peace, and the ongoing threat to civilians as fighting persists and the region remains volatile.
Thousands Are Fleeing War in Lebanon. She Flew There.
Q: Tell me about your days. Tell me about who you're visiting and where.
Basmas describes visiting multiple schools in Beqa and the North that have been converted into shelters, highlighting crowded conditions, lack of sanitation, and the challenge of maintaining a semblance of normal life for displaced families and children.
The DOJ Is Trying Protesters As Terrorists. Will They Win?
Q: Today on the show, how this case in Texas reveals a new strategy, one that could make protest much more risky, no matter where you are, or how peaceful you're being.
The guest explains that prosecutors are trying to tie disparate protest actions to a broader conspiracy and use ideology to elevate charges, which could create a chilling effect for future protests by expanding what counts as material support for terrorism.

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