Podcast Episodes

How DeSantis Turned New College into a Circus

Back in January, Ron DeSantis appointed six new trustees to the board of Florida’s New College, who swiftly set about remaking the school according t…

2 years, 9 months ago

Prison for the Proud Boys. Now What?

Proud Boys leader Henry “Enrique” Tarrio was just sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6th insurrection. With much of their le…

2 years, 9 months ago

This American Life: Never Use Alone

As the opioid overdose crisis continues, a group of volunteers started a hotline with one mission—not to encourage people to go to rehab, not even to…

2 years, 9 months ago

TBD | Bad Air, Worse Vibes

COVID’s still here but the public’s appetite for masking, social distancing, or remote learning is long gone. One palatable way to stop the spread: i…

2 years, 9 months ago

TBD | Tech Disrupts the School Bus

When Howard County signed a $27 million contract with the start-up Zum, the company promised to modernize the way schools provide transportation. But…

2 years, 9 months ago

Can Kids Catch Up After the Pandemic?

Math and reading scores plummeted during the year of virtual learning. Kids are now back in the classroom—but they aren’t back on track. What will it…

2 years, 9 months ago

Our Aging Congress Is a Problem

The problem with a Congress that is statistically so much older than the country it represents is systemic and—like almost everything in Washington—m…

2 years, 9 months ago

To Impeach a Republican In Texas

The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is slated to begin in the state Senate today. Though Paxton’s history of scandals is long …

2 years, 9 months ago

One Year: The Team Nobody Would Play

In honor Labor Day, What Next proudly presents the opening salvo from our colleagues at One Year: 1955. We'll be back in your feed tomorrow.

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2 years, 9 months ago

TBD | Social Media’s Pivot from News

It wasn’t long ago when social media was a place to go for up-to-the-minute updates in an emergency. But even as internet access is more widespread t…

2 years, 10 months ago