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2024 is down to two historically unpopular candidates. That may leave the door open for third-party candidates to make some noise. But Democrats have been burned before – and aren’t going down without...

9 Apr 202421min

In response to a spike in child labor violations, some states are strengthening their laws against the practice—while 16 states have weakened laws against child labor. What’s going on?Guest: Lauren Ka...

8 Apr 202422min

The demand for electricity is surging in the U.S. With increasing amounts of power going towards artificial intelligence, manufacturing and electric vehicles, can the grid keep up?Guest: Evan Halper, ...

7 Apr 202426min

Donald Trump got a huge financial boost when Truth Social went public last week—or did he?Guest: Nitish Pahwa, associate writer on business and tech for Slate.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Sla...

5 Apr 202423min

Benjamin Netanyahu has been able to count on the support from Israel’s ultra-Orthodox parties. But as the IDF needs additional manpower to continue a two-front war, the military exemption that the ult...

4 Apr 202421min

Sports betting is now mostly legal, and, if you watch sports, its advertisements are inescapable. Now, a series of scandals has rocked the professional leagues. When everyone bets, odds are – someone ...

3 Apr 202423min

Democrat Marilyn Lands will be sworn in to the Alabama House of Representatives this week, having won a special election in the deep-red state by 25 points. How did Lands do it—and what can the nation...

2 Apr 202421min

The group that brought the case that overturned Roe v. Wade is back before the Supreme Court arguing for more restrictions on mifepristone, the “abortion pill.” Who are Alliance Defending Freedom, and...

1 Apr 202424min