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What Next | Daily News and Analysis

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.

Episodes

The podcast explores the Trump administration's impact on legal immigration in the U.S., questioning whether legal immigration still exists. Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker, shares the story of Anna, a refugee detained despite having legal status, as an example of the administration's aggressive enfo...

The Future of Retail is A.I.

22 Feb 2026

20m

The A.I. Disruption Is Here

20 Feb 2026

24m

AI processed

The podcast explores the stock market's recent shift from excitement to anxiety regarding AI, examining the "AI scare trade" and its impact across various industries. Emily Peck, national correspondent at Axios, explains how initial enthusiasm, driven by tech companies' investments in AI infrastructure, has turned into...