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What Next | Daily News and Analysis, page 4
by Slate Podcasts · English
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Tech Dismantling Democracy?
Jill Lepore argues that modern tech systems are creating an “artificial state” where people are ruled by machines and corporate platforms rather than by consent, elections, and…
19 Aug 2026 · 32m · 10 chapters
The Nightmare on the USS Lincoln
The episode “The Nightmare on the USS Lincoln” focuses on reported deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during a prolonged Middle East deployment supporting the war against Iran.
18 Aug 2026 · 19m · 14 chapters
They Stood Their Ground. Was It Murder?
The Florida “Stand Your Ground” case of Jamarian Bird and Travis Roberts Jr., accused of first-degree murder in the 2025 death of 19-year-old Devin Powers Jr.
17 Aug 2026 · 31m · 14 chapters
Off the Record: Air Farce One
Air Farce One, a comedic discussion of reporting that Donald Trump was moved between aircraft using a “catering container”/truck during a flight, allegedly tied to security concerns and confusion…
14 Aug 2026 · 6m · 3 chapters
Are Flock Cameras Watching You?
The episode “Are Flock Cameras Watching You?” examines backlash against Flock Safety, a private network of automatic license plate reader cameras with AI-powered license-plate search.
14 Aug 2026 · 27m · 13 chapters
Trump Cares About Vaccines. Uh-Oh.
A discussion of a Trump executive order on childhood vaccines and how it could change the vaccine schedule, increase parental choice, and affect public health amid rising outbreaks.
13 Aug 2026 · 28m · 7 chapters
Ok, Zoomer!
A debate-focused conversation about political messaging and “change” in the 2024/2026 election cycle, especially among Gen Z; includes discussion of DSA candidates, election-denier threats, and how…
12 Aug 2026 · 29m · 9 chapters
You Should Worry About the July Jobs Report
Reaction to the “July jobs report,” which showed the US lost 23,000 jobs in July (against expectations of up to +80,000) and revised down prior months.
11 Aug 2026 · 35m · 12 chapters
What Can We Do About Abusers in Congress?
The episode of What Next examines what happens politically when credible allegations of abuse involve a sitting/aspiring Republican.
10 Aug 2026 · 33m · 19 chapters
Off the Record: Democrats Go to War (With Other Democrats)
Off the Record discusses Democrats’ internal conflict and the implications of the Michigan Senate Democratic primary for November, plus how Democrats handle “left vs establishment” dynamics.
7 Aug 2026 · 8m · 3 chapters
Artificial Intelligence, Very Real Debt
The episode connects the AI boom to real financial risk, arguing that AI spending is being propped up by leverage, “circular financing,” and hidden debt via special purpose vehicles (SPVs), creating…
7 Aug 2026 · 32m · 15 chapters
Why Ariana Grande Is Stepping Away
The episode discusses Ariana Grande stepping back from public life and the surrounding public debate about her increasingly thin appearance, possible disordered eating, and how media attention…
6 Aug 2026 · 29m · 8 chapters
Will Laura Loomer Save Ukraine?
Laura Loomer’s Ukraine trip and whether her influence could sway Trump/MAGA support for Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
5 Aug 2026 · 29m · 15 chapters
A Test For Pro-Israel Democrats
The episode examines Michigan’s Senate primary between progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens, arguing the race is being shaped by Israel policy and AIPAC’s influence.
4 Aug 2026 · 35m · 20 chapters
The Odyssey’s Neverending Journey Through the Discourse
The episode discusses Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and the culture-war discourse around its release, focusing on box-office success, online backlash, and debates over casting and faithfulness to…
3 Aug 2026 · 27m · 9 chapters
Bonus: Cory Booker on Blanche, Epstein, and 2028
Senator Cory Booker discusses the Senate Judiciary Committee delay of Todd Blanche’s confirmation as acting attorney general.
31 Jul 2026 · 7m · 3 chapters
Can We Trust the Jobs Report?
Whether the monthly U.S. jobs report is trustworthy amid political pressure, and how the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) actually measures jobs, unemployment, and wages.
31 Jul 2026 · 33m · 11 chapters
What the Hell is a Peptide?
The episode explains what peptides are and why “peptide” has become a hype-driven catch-all for injectable substances marketed online.
30 Jul 2026 · 27m · 14 chapters
Trump's Forever War
The U.S.-Iran war’s “forever war” dynamics, focused on control of the Strait of Hormuz, the cycle of escalation/de-escalation, and the growing strain on U.S. air defenses and munitions.
29 Jul 2026 · 27m · 8 chapters
The DSA's Biggest Hater Likes One of Their Policies
The episode of What Next discusses whether the U.S. Senate should be abolished, using a recent Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) platform plank as the trigger.
28 Jul 2026 · 27m · 9 chapters
How Charlie Kirk Went From Martyr to Meme
The episode examines how Charlie Kirk’s death and the ensuing legal process became a right-wing grievance story and a viral meme, arguing that attempts to “prove” the truth haven’t eliminated…
27 Jul 2026 · 29m · 9 chapters
Off-the-Record: Wait, You Ran THAT Boston Marathon?
The hosts go “off the record” to discuss running, using two news stories: trackflation (teen runners getting dramatically faster) and the Boston Marathon’s legacy after the 2013 bombing.
24 Jul 2026 · 6m · 4 chapters
Trump’s Only Friend
The episode argues that Steve Witkoff (Trump’s special envoy) is reshaping U.S.
24 Jul 2026 · 24m · 5 chapters
Will Andrew Tate Finally Be Held Accountable?
The episode examines whether Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are finally facing accountability, focusing on Heidi Blake’s New Yorker investigation into their alleged “camgirl empire,” the…
23 Jul 2026 · 31m · 9 chapters