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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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May 21 · 25 min
Is FEMA Heading Towards Disaster?
A smaller agency is better than none at all, right?
May 20 · 26 min
Pour One Out for Stephen Colbert
Soft censorship, or simply the overdue end of an era?
May 19 · 24 min
A Tale of Two Weenies
Politicians weighing the risk-reward of defying the president are erring on the side of giving in.
May 18 · 26 min
ICE Dragged Her from Her Car. She Says, See You In Court.
You broke it, you bought it, ICE.
May 17 · 34 min
TBD Tries…Roblox
Is it actually dangerous for kids, or a scapegoat for a larger problem?
May 15 · 5 min
SchadenFriday: Ben Shapiro’s Short—as in Abrupt—Decline
You can picture his voice so clearly—but it’s probably been a while since you actually heard it.
May 15 · 22 min
Trump Visits the First World
The president dozes off to China to pass on the global hegemon torch.
May 14 · 25 min
How "Tax the Rich" Went Mainstream
Will billionaires follow through on their threats to leave New York and California over taxes?
May 13 · 25 min
The Case for Fighting Dirty
Jamelle Bouie argues redistricting is about representation. Time to go for broke.
May 12 · 23 min
Should I Be Freaking Out About Hantavirus?
On a scale of “taking it seriously” to “fleeing to the bunker,” where are we?
May 11 · 27 min
Has Trump Doomed the GOP?
The president’s support is down to his ride-or-die followers, who are numerous enough to win primaries, but not much more than that.
May 10 · 31 min
Does Anyone Like A.I.?
Besides the executives raking in millions right now.
May 8 · 21 min
Buy Your Flights Now
It wasn’t always fun to be their passenger but you’ll miss them when they’re gone.
May 7 · 28 min
Look Upon Trump’s Works, Ye Mighty
And despair.
May 6 · 26 min
Senate Dems: “So You’re Saying There’s A Chance?”
All eyes are on Maine and Texas, but if Democrats want to win the Senate, they’ll need to claw back territory in the ol’ Rust Belt.
May 5 · 28 min
Her Life’s Work Became a Scapegoat. Now What?
Law professor Kimberlé W. Crenshaw coined the term “intersectionality” decades ago. In Trump 2.0, we need her work more than ever.
May 4 · 28 min
Can This Ex-Republican Win As a Democrat?
This former GOP star wants to be Georgia's first Democratic governor in 30 years.
May 3 · 23 min
Big Tech’s Climate Fight…on Pause?
Microsoft seemed more enthusiastic about decarbonization before the data center boom.
May 1 · 8 min
Plus: Amy Goodman of Democracy Now—More than Ever
A new documentary turns the journalist into the story.
May 1 · 24 min
Musk v. Altman
Two tech titans face off in court with massive implications for the A.I. industry.

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Is FEMA Heading Towards Disaster?

Pour One Out for Stephen Colbert

A Tale of Two Weenies

ICE Dragged Her from Her Car. She Says, See You In Court.

TBD Tries…Roblox

SchadenFriday: Ben Shapiro’s Short—as in Abrupt—Decline

Trump Visits the First World

How "Tax the Rich" Went Mainstream

The Case for Fighting Dirty

Should I Be Freaking Out About Hantavirus?

Has Trump Doomed the GOP?

Does Anyone Like A.I.?

Buy Your Flights Now

Look Upon Trump’s Works, Ye Mighty

Senate Dems: “So You’re Saying There’s A Chance?”

Her Life’s Work Became a Scapegoat. Now What?

Can This Ex-Republican Win As a Democrat?

Big Tech’s Climate Fight…on Pause?

Plus: Amy Goodman of Democracy Now—More than Ever

Musk v. Altman