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 sh...
Misinformation, disinformation, politics—Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg is not going to shield users from those anymore. What’s behind the abrupt change in direction?
Guest: Sheera Frenkel, New York Times tech reporter
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Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Patrick Fort, and Cheyna Roth.
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What the Ceasefire Is and Isn’t
After being “close to a deal” for so long, Israel and Gaza have officially reached a second ceasefire agreement. Is this the end of the war? And what does it say about Gaza’s future?
Guest: Graeme Wood, staff writer at The Atlantic and lecturer in political science at Yale.
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Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther.
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Does Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 Report Matter?
How did an investigation into an effort to violently overturn a US presidential election end up coming out as a whimper, well after it could have carried any weight or legal repercussions?
Guest: Jay Willis, editor-in-chief at Balls and Strikes.
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Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther.
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Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship?
How could Donald Trump make good on his vow to end birthright citizenship, currently a constitutional right? It starts with a willing judiciary.
Guest: Isabela Dias, immigration reporter for Mother Jones.
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Who’s to Blame for the LA Fires?
The fires in Los Angeles may end up being one of—if not the most—expensive natural disasters in American history. Everyone is trying to find the party responsible. It isn’t that simple.
Guest: Gabrielle Canon, climate reporter and extreme weather correspondent for The Guardian US.
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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.
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