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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 bonus episodes of What Next and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/whatnextplus for access wherever you listen.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

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Friday · 6 min
Bonus: Cory Booker on Blanche, Epstein, and 2028
Why a hearing before a vote for attorney general had to return to the Epstein files.
Friday · 32 min
Can We Trust the Jobs Report?
How well do surveys still work, to tell us who’s working?
Thursday · 26 min
What the Hell is a Peptide?
Why you should be skeptical of the latest miracle drug.
Wednesday · 27 min
Trump's Forever War
How long can the Iran War continue like this?
Tuesday · 26 min
The DSA's Biggest Hater Likes One of Their Policies
Is “abolishing the Senate” something liberals and socialists can agree on?
Monday · 28 min
How Charlie Kirk Went From Martyr to Meme
Conspiracy theories and gunshot TikTok trends have overwhelmed the right’s hagiography.
July 24 · 6 min
Off-the-Record: Wait, You Ran THAT Boston Marathon?
A close examination of where the rubber meets the road.
July 24 · 24 min
Trump’s Only Friend
Steve Witkoff is doing deals. For America, and the Trump family.
July 23 · 30 min
Will Andrew Tate Finally Be Held Accountable?
The Tate brothers have been hit with dozens of charges related to sexual abuse and exploitation.
July 22 · 25 min
The Best DOJ Money Can Buy
A Department of Justice alum subjects herself to the slings and arrows of the Senate GOP—but it’s worth it to try to stop Todd Blanche.
July 21 · 30 min
Trump’s White Whale
Will Trump's obsession with 2020 destroy him–or us?
July 20 · 24 min
Venezuela, 51st State?
Earthquakes revealed just how much Trump and Marco Rubio are running things.
July 17 · 4 min
A.I. Vs. Eh, I’m Walkin’ ‘Ere!
Data’ll show ‘em, Governor.
July 17 · 28 min
Game Over for Video Games?
Tough headwinds have the industry eyeing the reset button.
July 16 · 26 min
Will My Lettuce Give Me Diarrhea?
Finally, a reason to not eat your vegetables.
July 15 · 24 min
Can Anyone Stop Todd Blanche from Becoming AG?
The architect of Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund is looking to sit in the Department of Justice’s driver seat.
July 14 · 27 min
How ICE Keeps Killing
The bombast is down, but the violence isn’t.
July 13 · 30 min
Mitch, Lindsey and the Gerontocracy
Schrödinger’s senator shows exactly why America needs to retire the gerontocracy.
July 10 · 4 min
Off-the-Record: Neil the Seal’s Whole Deal
It’s time to reassess “outsiders with bristly facial hair.”
July 10 · 20 min
Should You Take Trump’s Free $1,000?
How a seemingly universal program still benefits the wealthy the most.

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Bonus: Cory Booker on Blanche, Epstein, and 2028

Can We Trust the Jobs Report?

What the Hell is a Peptide?

Trump's Forever War

The DSA's Biggest Hater Likes One of Their Policies

How Charlie Kirk Went From Martyr to Meme

Off-the-Record: Wait, You Ran THAT Boston Marathon?

Trump’s Only Friend

Will Andrew Tate Finally Be Held Accountable?

The Best DOJ Money Can Buy

Trump’s White Whale

Venezuela, 51st State?

A.I. Vs. Eh, I’m Walkin’ ‘Ere!

Game Over for Video Games?

Will My Lettuce Give Me Diarrhea?

Can Anyone Stop Todd Blanche from Becoming AG?

How ICE Keeps Killing

Mitch, Lindsey and the Gerontocracy

Off-the-Record: Neil the Seal’s Whole Deal

Should You Take Trump’s Free $1,000?