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After the Trump administration launched a massive Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota, protesters gathered to defend immigrant neighbors. Renee Nicole Good, a mother of a six year old, showed up with her wife and dog to film altercations between officers and community members. What happened next changed everything. Guest: Jon Collins, senior reporter on the Minnesota Public Radio News race, class and communities team. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther.

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Yesterday · 1 hr 9 min
Political Gabfest - Finally, We Vote
The last polls roll in and candidates make closing arguments as voters head to the ballot box; Israel's election ends with ambiguous results; and Anthropic releases its IPO prospectus containing 93 pages of warnings.
Yesterday · 24 min
What Next - The Next Epstein Files
Is a new House report a reminder of Trump's alleged crimes, a midterm surprise, or both?
Wednesday · 30 min
What Next - Were Midterm Ads Always This Bad?
From the unhinged to the undeniably ugly.
Tuesday · 40 min
What Next - Trump Slashed Healthcare. Is It Payback Time?
The president is sending out checks in hopes of softening the blow to the GOP over what they’re doing to healthcare costs.
Tuesday · 42 min
Slate Money - Money Talks: Is it Time To Panic About A.I. Yet?
What’s alarmist and what’s real about artificial intelligence. Plus, how lawmakers are dealing with a situation they don't really understand.
Monday · 26 min
What Next - Can this Marine Flip a Border Seat?
JoAnna Mendoza thinks she can win this Arizona swing district. Polls say she could be right.
Saturday · 40 min
Slate Money - The A.I. Billionaire Class
Meta makes a deal to keep Zuckerberg happy as Musk eyes a power-consolidating merger. Plus, Airbnb’s latest play for the hotel crowd.
Saturday · 48 min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Impeach Trump Y/N?
Impeachment scholar Frank Bowman has a warning for Democrats dabbling in magical removal thinking.
October 23 · 7 min
What Next - Plus: How We Survive the News
What Next was live in Richmond with Reveal’s Al Letson and On the Media’s Micah Loewinger.
October 23 · 36 min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - When A.I. Regulates Itself
A.I. companies want a say in how they're governed. Doesn't that defeat the whole point?
October 22 · 57 min
Political Gabfest - Polls Are So Bad for Trump
Democrats lead polls in the final stretch before the midterms; riots in France reflect enormous economic and political discontent; and DOJ lawyers spar with judge over Trump's plans for public golf course in D.C.
October 22 · 33 min
What Next - Ban Frats
A former Greek-lifer makes the case for shutting the whole system down.
October 21 · 30 min
What Next - How Trump Abandoned Ukraine
As Trump cozies up to Russia, Ukrainians fear for the worst.
October 21 · 1 hr 6 min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - By the People | The People v. SCOTUS
A live panel with Stacey Abrams, Ilyse Hogue, and Daphna Renan on taking back democracy from an out-of-control court.
October 20 · 39 min
What Next - How Far Can Trumpism Go Without Trump?
Voters love Trump, but hate his policies. Where does the GOP go when he’s gone?
October 19 · 30 min
What Next - The Independent Who Might Cost the GOP the Senate
Nebraska has sent Republicans to the Senate for 20 years. He might break the streak.
October 17 · 59 min
Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads | Situating Yourself for Success
For this month’s edition of Gabfest Reads, John Dickerson interviews Angela Duckworth about her new book, Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best. Her previous best-selling book, Grit, explored the idea that passion and perseverance drive success. This new book argues that grit is not enough to succeed. Yes, grit matters, but the real game-changer is your situation, that is, the objects within reach, the people around you, the physical and social environment that you inhabit. Duckworth reveals how the most successful people don't just grind harder; they reshape their circumstances to make success feel automatic. The conversation with host John Dickerson ranges from the "three boxes model" of human behavior to the power of finding your tribe and mentors. Whether you're struggling to be present, trying to build better habits, or wondering why willpower alone hasn't delivered, this book offers a framework for understanding and changing the situation that shapes you every single day. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 17 · 49 min
Slate Money - Banana Prices Stay Sane
Inflation is going bananas (unless you’re talking about the actual fruit). Plus, Meta has a cute assistant for you and Kelly Clarkson picks a fight with a niche Brooklyn magic shop.
October 17 · 40 min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Trump’s DOJ Finds Yet Another Basement
Andrew Weissmann on Rep. Ilhan Omar raid, selective prosecution, and collapsing DOJ guardrails.
October 16 · 24 min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - How Hormones Took Over Your Feed
Telehealth, hormone therapy, the internet, and even MAHA are all converging on this phase of life.

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