TBD | It's Hot. It's Flooding. Is This the New Normal?
What Next16 Heinä 2021

TBD | It's Hot. It's Flooding. Is This the New Normal?

Over the last month, North Americans have seen record-breaking heat, droughts, wildfires, and floods. The science is clear: we are living through the effects of climate change. Now scientists are trying to answer: is this the new normal?


Guest: Daniel Swain, climate scientist at UCLA


Host

Lizzie O’Leary

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The George Soros Succession

The George Soros Succession

One son was preparing to take over George Soros’s multi-billion-dollar empire. Then, there was a falling out, and a new heir-apparent was chosen. Who is Alex Soros? And, as he takes over for one of th...

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Reddit’s Rolling Blackouts

Reddit’s Rolling Blackouts

Across Reddit, thousands of forums have gone “private” and effectively disappeared. Users are protesting the site’s plan to capitalize on its data, which has been enjoyed for free by people making thi...

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After They Testified: The Rabbi Leading an Interfaith Fight for Trans Rights

After They Testified: The Rabbi Leading an Interfaith Fight for Trans Rights

Red-state resident, religious, and proud of his trans son, a Missouri rabbi has testified more times than he can count in front of the state government over the years, and is both dispirited and confu...

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The Culture Wars Curriculum

The Culture Wars Curriculum

Homeschooling is more popular than ever — and for decades, it’s been seen as a haven by a movement of conservative Christians. But isolating children from the world doesn’t just mean tribalism and fea...

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How This Trump Trial Is Different

How This Trump Trial Is Different

Donald Trump heads back to court, facing federal charges over the handling of sensitive documents after his presidential term ended. While the indictment looks bad for Trump, and he lost two lawyers f...

13 Kesä 202323min

The Liberal Case Against Affirmative Action

The Liberal Case Against Affirmative Action

If the Supreme Court rules against affirmative action for certain racial groups, as expected, how will colleges and other institutions create diverse student bodies and address racial disparities? Gue...

12 Kesä 202326min

Are You Ready For A.I. Generated Actors?

Are You Ready For A.I. Generated Actors?

As “deep fakes” have demonstrated, it’s getting easier and easier to swap an actor for a digital likeness—something that contributed to the Screen Actors Guild voting to authorize joining the writers ...

11 Kesä 202329min

Amicus: Did John Roberts Really Just Save Voting Rights?

Amicus: Did John Roberts Really Just Save Voting Rights?

With a surprising decision on voting rights coming down this week from the Supreme Court, What Next is presenting this special bonus episode from our colleagues at Slate's Amicus.This episode is a par...

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