What Next - TBD | The Failing Lifeline for Low-Income Americans
The federal Lifeline program was intended to bridge the gap between Americans who could comfortably pay for phone and internet service, and those who couldn’t. But in the midst of the pandemic, Lifeli...
5 Mar 202120min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - The Failing Lifeline for Low-Income Americans
The federal Lifeline program was intended to bridge the gap between Americans who could comfortably pay for phone and internet service, and those who couldn’t. But in the midst of the pandemic, Lifeli...
5 Mar 202120min
Political Gabfest - I'm Sorry If...
Emily, John and David discuss the stimulus bill, sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo, and escalating voter suppression efforts.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:D...
4 Mar 202156min
What Next - Good Luck Voting in Georgia Next Election
After Joe Biden’s surprising win in Georgia, Republicans in the state started in on legislation to limit voting access in the state. Their efforts mirror what’s happening in state houses across the co...
4 Mar 202128min
What Next - A National Wave of Anti-Trans Bills
As legislative sessions begin across the country, a rash of anti-trans bills have been brought to the floor by Republican legislators. Many of the proposals target trans youth -- both in sports, and a...
3 Mar 202124min
Slate Money - Slate Money: Movies: 9 to 5
Welcome to Slate Money Goes to the Movies, a miniseries in which Felix Salmon, Anna Szymanski, and a different guest each week discuss popular business-themed movies. This week, Felix and Anna are joi...
2 Mar 202131min
What Next - Biden’s First Foreign Policy Test
President Joe Biden has said he wants to focus his foreign policy on rebuilding international alliances and standing up to China and Russia. But just five weeks into the new administration, the Middle...
2 Mar 202121min
What Next - Texans Can't Catch a Break
The power’s back on in Texas, but many residents are still struggling to clean up after a disastrous winter storm. The cold snap knocked out electricity for several days and froze water lines. Some Te...
1 Mar 202122min
