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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

Rupert Murdoch's retirement and its implications for Fox News are examined, focusing on the media empire's future under his son, Lachlan. Nicole Hemmer, a historian of conservative media, provides insights into Murdoch's career, from his start in Australian newspapers to building a global media conglomerate. The discus...