TBD | Did the Internet Doom a Pregnancy?

TBD | Did the Internet Doom a Pregnancy?

For pregnant women in the U.S., there are plenty of reasons to mistrust the medical establishment. Mortality rates are high compared to other western countries, and one-third of women in the U.S. give birth by C-section. It’s no wonder that many women turn to the internet for alternatives. This week, the story of one woman who was drawn into a network of private Facebook groups dedicated to the idea of ‘freebirth,’ or unassisted birth. And what happens when the misinformation shared in these private groups has real-life consequences. Guest: Brandy Zadrozny, reporter for NBC News. You can read her reporting on ‘freebirth’ here. This episode originally aired in March 2020 Host Lizzie O’Leary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From One Caravan to Another

From One Caravan to Another

Mary Harris is joined by Vox’s Dara Lind to discuss how the latest caravan from Honduras is shining a light on the danger and red tape facing asylum seekers. Plus, what else did you miss today? We’ll be piloting What Next in public for the next several weeks. Tell us what you think: whatnext@slate.com. ' Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at Slate.com/whatnextpus. Follow us on Instagram for updates on the show, our weekend reading lists, and our occasional posts about pita chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Loka 201822min

Could the Saudi Monarchy Fall Over This?

Could the Saudi Monarchy Fall Over This?

Host Mary Harris talks to Dexter Filkins of the New Yorker on the fraught relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Plus, Slate’s Jim Newell explains why you should care about the final debate tonight between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke.  This is the debut episode of What Next, Slate’s new daily news show. We’ll be piloting What Next in public for the next several weeks. Tell us what you think: whatnext@slate.com.  Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at Slate.com/whatnextpus. Follow us on Instagram for updates on the show, our weekend reading lists, and our occasional posts about pita chips.   Podcast production by Mary Wilson and Jayson De Leon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Loka 201828min

Trailer: Introducing What Next

Trailer: Introducing What Next

A smart round-up of the biggest stories of the day. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for the show every weekday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Loka 20182min

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