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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...

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The Case For Harm Reduction—And Beyond

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Who Failed Hawaii?

21 mins; August 17, 2023

Fani Willis Takes on Trump

25 mins; August 16, 2023

The Trials of Hunter Biden

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Trump’s Spiraling Legal Fees

22 mins; August 14, 2023

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Justice for the Gilgo Beach Murder Victims

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Judges on the Trump Trials

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Florida Public Schools' New Anti-Woke Partner

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25 mins; August 03, 2023

U.S. vs Trump

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After the Strike

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29 mins; July 31, 2023

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27 mins; July 28, 2023

Jason Aldean’s “Dog-Whistle Anthem”

28 mins; July 27, 2023

Has Netanyahu Lost Control?

24 mins; July 26, 2023

How Far Will Texas Go?

27 mins; July 25, 2023

Climate Change Goes to Court

27 mins; July 24, 2023

TBD | Why Tech Lays Women Off First

30 mins; July 23, 2023

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27 mins; July 21, 2023

Judging the Supreme Court

25 mins; July 20, 2023

The Indefensible Defense Bill

22 mins; July 19, 2023

How Hollywood Shot Itself in the Foot

32 mins; July 18, 2023

Thousand-Year Floods, Annually

24 mins; July 17, 2023

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35 mins; July 16, 2023

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32 mins; July 14, 2023

QAnon Goes to the Movies

27 mins; July 13, 2023

What Homelessness Is Really Like

30 mins; July 12, 2023

Can’t Stand the Heat

29 mins; July 11, 2023

Can Moms for Liberty Swing an Election?

25 mins; July 10, 2023

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36 mins; July 09, 2023

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27 mins; July 07, 2023

Is Biden To Blame for the Student Debt Mess?

28 mins; July 06, 2023

Beyond Biden vs. Trump

27 mins; July 05, 2023

Slow Burn: A National Disgrace

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Justice Roberts Takes Back the Court

27 mins; July 03, 2023

TBD | Turning Your Face Into Your Ticket

23 mins; July 02, 2023

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34 mins; June 30, 2023

Would You Join the Army for US Citizenship?

22 mins; June 29, 2023

Why We Have to Take RFK Jr. Seriously

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We Need to Talk About Kevin McCarthy

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The Failed Coup in Russia

27 mins; June 26, 2023

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Is Planned Parenthood Stepping Up?

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Why There’s a Cop at Your Kid’s School

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29 mins; June 20, 2023

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51 mins; June 19, 2023

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TBD | The George Soros Succession

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26 mins; June 16, 2023

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The Culture Wars Curriculum

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29 mins; June 12, 2023

TBD | Are You Ready For A.I. Generated Actors?

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Amicus: Did John Roberts Really Just Save Voting Rights?

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26 mins; June 07, 2023

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28 mins; June 06, 2023

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