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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

Sam Altman’s leadership style and professional history reveal a pattern of shifting personas tailored to specific audiences, ranging from a cautious, safety-focused researcher to a growth-oriented, competitive executive. Reporting by Andrew Marantz and Ronan Farrow highlights how these conflicting narratives—initially ...

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Episodes

Musk v. Altman

The Death of the Voting Rights Act

A ‘Michigan Mamdani’?

Why So Many Believe the WCHD Shooting Was Staged

Michael Jackson: Too Big to Fail

How Mark Zuckerberg Finds Your Perfect Pair of Shoes

SchadenFriday: Cabinet Crashouts

MAGA's A.I. Schism

Congress’s Purge Era

Where’s MY Tariff Refund?

Taking ICE to Court

Why International Law Can’t Stop Trump

Iran's Memes Are Winning

Everyone Is Lying to You For Money

You Come at the Pope, You Best Not Miss

Does JD Vance Have the Juice?

What If the US and Iran Are Both Losing?

They Came For Ibram X Kendi. He’s Still Here.

Who is Sam Altman Anyway?

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ’d