Podcast Episodes

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—much of the issue can be traced back to money in po…

Published on 2 years, 3 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 and storied, this could be the first time he’s fac…

Published on 2 years, 3 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.

The Cannon Street All-Stars dreamed of playing in the 1955 …

Published on 2 years, 3 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 than ever—and natural disasters more frequent—Twitt…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

TBD | Is LinkedIn...Cool Now?

As Twitt—sorry, X—continues to go through tumult, an unlikely, long-time player is emerging as the last acceptable place to post.

Guest: Sarah Frier, tech editor at Bloomberg Businessweek.

If you enjoy…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Best of 2023 | Fighting for the Right to Die

As the What Next team catches its breath at the end of summer, we’re revisiting some of the biggest stories of the year. This story originally ran on April 27. What Next will resume regular programmi…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Best of 2023 | What Texas' Attacks on Trans Healthcare Did to One Family

As the What Next team catches its breath at the end of summer, we’re revisiting some of the biggest stories of the year. This story originally ran on Nov. 9, 2022. What Next will resume regular progr…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Best of 2023 | He Couldn’t Teach ‘Slavery Was Wrong.’ So He Quit.

As the What Next team catches its breath at the end of summer, we’re revisiting some of the biggest stories of the year. This story originally ran on April 17. What Next will resume regular programmi…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Best of 2023 | The Diagnosis Was Fatal. She Couldn't Get an Abortion.

As the What Next team catches its breath at the end of summer, we’re revisiting some of the biggest stories of the year. This story originally ran on March 30. What Next will resume regular programmi…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

TBD | The Cost of "Sustainable" Pet Food

Most pet food is made from the byproducts of the meat that we, humans, eat. Recently, there’s been a rise in high-end pet food products - including things like lab-grown meat - that are touted as sus…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago