Slate Money - The “Horse Loose in A Hospital” Edition
On this week’s episode, Anna, Emily, and Felix discuss OFAC sanctions against Venezuela, Fed rates, and PG&E officially filing for bankruptcy.In the Slate Plus segment: could Apple be Facebook’s best ...
2 Feb 201940min
What Next - Anti-Vaxxers Brought Back the Measles
The latest measles outbreak in the Pacific-Northwest is a self-inflicted wound. One that Texans, and Americans alike, should all pay attention to.Guest: Dr. Peter J. Hotez, co-director of the Texas Ch...
1 Feb 201914min
Political Gabfest - The “But Every Politician’s Gonna Say That” Edition
Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Howard Schultz’s threat to run for president, Mitch McConnell’s legacy (with guest Charles Homans), and performative workaholism.Topic ideas for ...
31 Jan 201957min
What Next - Don't Call Him El Chapo
Joaquín Guzmán operated in Mexico’s shadows for decades. His trial is shining a spotlight on who the man is and the chaos he sowed on a country . How are Mexicans dealing with the explosive allegation...
31 Jan 201911min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Media Layoffs Are Trending
On today’s show, hosts April Glaser and Will Oremus discuss a rather terrifying security flaw from Apple, a company that prides itself on keeping information well-protected. A bug was found in the vid...
30 Jan 201932min
What Next - Howard Schultz and the Ghost of Ross Perot
Howard Schultz's potential independent presidential candidacy has gotten off to a rough start. Why are Democrats and Republicans alike upset about the Starbucks CEO entering the 2020 fray? And will it...
30 Jan 201915min
What Next - How Big Tech Is Bleeding American Journalism
More than 1,000 journalists lost their jobs last week. The reason is pretty simple: Big tech is beating digital media to the money. To save journalism, what rules should the public be fighting for?Gue...
29 Jan 201917min
What Next - The Gun Rights Case Headed to the Supreme Court
Why it matters that the Supreme Court is taking on a gun rights case now, after keeping its powder dry for years.Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, who covers courts & the law for Slate.Tell us what you think ...
28 Jan 201916min
