The Fight to Reopen Schools in Memphis

The Fight to Reopen Schools in Memphis

Why did schools stay closed for so long in Memphis? And why weren’t parents clamoring for them to reopen? To answer those questions, you have to tell a longer story about the relationship between a majority-Black, Democratically-controlled city and a largely white, Republican-controlled state.

Guest: Laura Faith Kebede, reporter for Chalkbeat Tennessee.

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Election Workers in the Crosshairs

Election Workers in the Crosshairs

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Would You Buy Poop On the Internet?

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He’s Suing Big Tech Over Uvalde

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Amicus: Trump Guilty on All 34 Counts

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An “Apprentice” Producer’s Mea Culpa

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The View from Israel

The View from Israel

What do Israelis think of the war in Gaza and how their leadership is conducting it? Guest: Tamar Harrel-Santis, student and combat reservist living in Ramat Yishai, Israel.Want more What Next? Subscr...

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The Death of Bidenomics

The Death of Bidenomics

After inheriting a tricky, post-peak-pandemic economy, the Biden administration pulled off the double-feat of stalling inflation while also keeping unemployment low. Wages have risen, and so has purch...

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Slow Burn: A Hotbed of Homosexuality

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