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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, or visit slate.com/whatnextplus for access wherever you listen.

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  • Why Everyone Is Freaking Out About Private Credit
    It's fueling the A.I. bubble, it's coming to your retirement portfolio—and it's flashing a lot of warning signs right now.
  • Trump Went to Court—But Left Early
    The president overturned a 250-year precedent by attending, but the 14th amendment looks like it will remain.
  • We're in an Oil Crisis. Will Renewables Save Us?
    The Iran war has Europe looking at their climate policies as a place for economic relief.
  • Where Insider Trading Becomes Treason
    Why Paul Krugman believes someone’s making a killing on the Iran war.
  • Hollywood vs. A.I. Slop
    The rise and fall of an A.I. video generator.
  • How to Rein in ICE and A.I.
    Congresswoman Summer Lee has a plan
  • Social Media’s Big Tobacco Moment
    Juries do what Congress won’t.
  • The Iran War Hits Your Pocket
    Is the American consumer ready for unforeseen expenses like higher gas prices or replacing Iran’s leadership?
  • Meanwhile in Cuba with Hasan Piker
    The leftist streamer talks about his trip to Havana and how MAGA is a cult.
  • How ICE Landed At Your Airport
    Immigration enforcement has gone from a strength to an electoral liability for Republicans—but even if it isn’t in the leading headline, it’s still a priority.
  • You Mailed in Your Ballot. Will It Count?
    The Supreme Court considers when your vote can be tossed.
  • War Dot Com
    How Palantir and Alex Karp lead Silicon Valley’s charge to the front lines.
  • Hank Green Still Believes
    The YouTuber does a “reverse OpenAI.”
  • Trump Says We Won. This Former Rep Says We’re Trapped.
    Adam Kinzinger offers Democrats advice on reining in a president who pays neither Congress nor allies nor possible outcomes any regard.
  • Thousands Are Fleeing War in Lebanon. She Flew There.
    How war in Iran triggered Israel and Hezbollah to resume their own fight.
  • The GOP Plan to Kill Your Vote
    While Republicans worry about the 2026 election, Trump is trying to win 2020.
  • Bombing Iran...for Jesus?
    Is the actual point of the Iran War to bring about the end of the world?
  • Why He Sued Roblox
    Mike Hilgers joins a growing list of AGs suing the platform over child safety.
  • SchadenFriday: A Timothée Chalamet Ballet Melee
    With cheekbones like his, the “Best Actor” hopeful had nowhere to go but down.
  • Are We Ready for A.I. Warfare?
    What does it mean if humans no longer pull the trigger?