Podcast Episodes

Well, Now: How to Reclaim Your Life After a Health Crisis

Every year, millions of Americans experience a stroke. Though the focus is often on prevention and immediate care, many patients are left with long-t…

1 year, 6 months ago

What Next TBD: Who’s Going to Regulate AI?

Why are national politicians like Nancy Pelosi lining up alongside artificial intelligence companies to oppose safety regulations on this new industr…

1 year, 6 months ago

Amicus: The Forgotten Jan 6th Case Against Trump

Former President Donald J Trump keeps figuring out ways to escape criminal liability. The Supreme Court has thrown a wrench into the insurrection cas…

1 year, 6 months ago

Slate Money: Disney’s Wrongful Death Nightmare

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss Disney’s disastrous attempt to block a man from seeking justice for his deceased wi…

1 year, 6 months ago

What Next TBD: Crypto Courts the 2024 Vote

The last crypto boom left the industry cash-rich and reputation-poor, so they’re doing what any beleaguered industry does—donating to politicians.

Gue…

1 year, 6 months ago

Political Gabfest: The Democrats ‘Do Something’ Convention

This week, John Dickerson returns and joins Emily Bazelon and David Plotz to discuss the Democratic National Convention; presidential polls; and over…

1 year, 6 months ago

What Next: The DNC Is A Party. How Long Will It Last?

They swapped candidates, are on the offensive, and almost all in accord. The Democrats are suddenly feeling good. 

Guest: Jim Newell, senior politics …

1 year, 6 months ago

What Next: Chicago's Mayor on the Democrats' Toughest Issue

What happened when a blue city inherited a red state problem. 

Guests: 

Brandon Johnson, mayor of the city of Chicago.

Dr. Kenneth D. Phelps, senior pas…

1 year, 6 months ago

Money Talks: How to Save a Doomed Economy

How do you save a region from an economic tailspin? For this Money Talks, Felix Salmon chats with Paul Collier, author of The Bottom Billion and, mos…

1 year, 6 months ago

What Next: Can Kamala Harris Win “Uncommitted” Democrats?

Democrats frustrated by Joe Biden’s policy towards Israel and Gaza voted for “uncommitted” in the primaries, notably in the crucial swing state of Mi…

1 year, 6 months ago