McCarthy’s Road to Speaker
On Friday night, Representative Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House—but not before a far-right revolt kept Congress in a weeklong deadlock. As he begins his tenure as Speaker, will these s...
9 Jan 202323min
How War in Taiwan Could Short-Circuit U.S. Tech
Roughly 95 percent of advanced semiconductor chip manufacturing happens in Taiwan, leaving the U.S. vulnerable to supply chain shocks and national security threats. Is the Biden administration’s $280 ...
8 Jan 202322min
Will Southwest Be Held Accountable?
Over the holidays, thousands of passengers were left stranded or delayed when Southwest Airline’s outdated re-booking software broke down. Who can be held accountable, and why don’t airlines invest mo...
6 Jan 202325min
Trapped on the Streets of El Paso
Enacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Title 42 allows border patrol to expel migrants from the U.S. before they have a chance to apply for asylum. Denied the opportunity to apply for asyl...
5 Jan 202322min
The "Grooming" Panic's Real Origins
For decades it felt like society was growing more accepting of the LGBTQ community, but in the past few years, hospitals have faced bomb threats, drag story hours have been beset by armed protestors, ...
4 Jan 202322min
Nancy Pelosi’s Legacy
Villainized by the right, protested from the left, Nancy Pelosi led the Democrats through the Iraq War, the fight for Obamacare, and two impeachments. As Congress resumes, she will step down from lead...
3 Jan 202327min
One Year 1942: The Black-Japanese Axis
As we catch our breath over the holidays, enjoy this episode of Slate's One Year podcast. What Next returns next week.In 1942, federal officials targeted a group of Black Americans who were allegedly ...
29 Dec 202236min
One Year 1942: When Internment Came to Alaska
As we catch our breath over the holidays, enjoy this episode of Slate's One Year podcast. What Next returns next week.Six months after Pearl Harbor, Japan launched another attack on the United States....
28 Dec 202238min
