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Political Gabfest - Nevertheless, Xi Persisted
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the geopolitical dynamics and possible outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit with former …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What Next - How "Tax the Rich" Went Mainstream
As wealth disparity continues to grow, politicians in New York and California have suggested raising revenue through taxes that are aimed at their we…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What Next - The Case for Fighting Dirty
A redrawn Virginia electoral map looked like it could offset at least some red state gerrymandering—until the Virginia Supreme Court stepped in. But …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Slate Money - Money Talks: Risk-Maxxing
In this Money Talks: Felix Salmon is joined by futurist Scott Smith who breaks down his theory of “risk-maxxing” and why it’s on the rise in economic…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
What Next - Should I Be Freaking Out About Hantavirus?
The world is watching with a wary eye, as passengers leave the hantavirus-infected MV Hondius cruise ship and head to medical facilities or home. Is …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
What Next - Has Trump Doomed the GOP?
How long can the MAGA faithful control the GOP? Will Trumpism last long after the big man is gone—or will it not even make it to the end of this term…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Does Anyone Like A.I.?
Everyone would probably hate A.I. less if we could just see some upside to it. But despite all the investment—into the companies, into infrastructure…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - The “Civility” Problem for Judges
Over the last few years, there’s been an undeniable uptick in threats against American judges and their families: they’ve been doxxed, swatted, even …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Slate Money - The Fun Little Drink Economy
This week: CEOs and investors at the Milken Institute Global Conference projected optimism about the economy despite the overall feeling of uncertain…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Buy Your Flights Now
The not-always-beloved-but-indisputably-useful Spirit Airlines has given up the ghost. What does this mean for the airline industry and your summer t…
4 months, 3 weeks ago