Trump and Harris, Head to Head
How did the first debate—with these particular candidates—go? Were minds changed?Guest: David Faris, politics professor at Roosevelt University and a contributing writer for Slate. Want more What Next...
11 Sep 202424min
Her Sister Died in 9-11. She Almost Got Justice.
After 12 years of “pretrial proceedings,” and 23 years after the crime in question, prosecutors announced that a plea deal had been reached with Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and two of his accomplices, who ...
10 Sep 202429min
Should Parents Face Charges for Kids’ Crimes?
After the school shooting in Georgia last week, charges were brought against the 14-year-old alleged gunman—and also against his father. Who’s really responsible?Guest: Josie Duffy Rice, journalist fo...
9 Sep 202426min
The Misguided Buzz About Mosquitoes
An outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis in the northeast made headlines, but as far as mosquito-borne illnesses go, EEE is serious but still rare. What’s getting way too common is the mosquito itse...
8 Sep 202420min
US v. Google… Again
A month after a federal judge declared that Google was operating as a monopoly because of its search engine, the Justice Department has alleged that Google’s ad business was breaking antitrust law as ...
6 Sep 202420min
Who—and Why—Israelis Are Protesting
Will the deaths of six hostages mark a turning point in how Israelis view the war in Gaza—and how Netanyahu’s government is conducting it?Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and the au...
5 Sep 202423min
Could Arlington Cost Trump Military Votes?
How much do military voters and their families care about Trump attempting a campaign stop at Arlington National Cemetery?Guest: Leo Shane III, deputy editor for the Military Times.Want more What Next...
4 Sep 202424min
Why Shein and Temu Are At War
Can fast-fashion giant Shein go public while fending off accusations of bad labor practices, the US government, and a back-and-forth war with newcomer Temu?Guest: Mia Sato, platforms and communities r...
3 Sep 202423min
