What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - A Moral War for A.I.
Artificial intelligence seems predestined to become a bigger part of our lives. To what extent is the A.I. push being led by Sam Altman and the OpenAI team a cause for concern? Guest: Karen Hao, journ...
1 Dec 202331min
Political Gabfest - Why Does Everyone Hate Bidenomics?
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the good U.S. economy and Americans’ bad feelings about it; the Supreme Court case of SEC v. Jarkesy and its threat to the system of U...
30 Nov 202359min
What Next - Eric Adams May Not Get Out of This One
Eric Adams’ political career has been heavy on soundbites and low-simmering scandals. But now, as mayor of New York, he might have finally risen far enough to fall. Guest: David Freedlander, New York ...
30 Nov 202323min
What Next - Mental Health Treatment—by Court Order
California’s new “CARE courts” are designed to help people struggling with psychotic disorders to get the help they need. But is having judges mandate treatment a step in the right direction?Guest: Ap...
29 Nov 202323min
What Next - The Cops Don’t Want You Listening In
Citing the risks from criminals listening in and pranksters interfering in their channels, the NYPD is the latest and biggest police department moving to encrypt their radio communications. But what a...
28 Nov 202323min
What Next - What Comes After the Ceasefire?
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began this weekend in Gaza, as hostages and prisoners were freed by both sides. But any end to the immediate conflict still remains in doubt.Guest: Peter Beinart, ...
27 Nov 202323min
Slate Money - Slate Money Travel: Maybe We Should Walk
In this episode of Slate Money Travel, Felix Salmon speaks with Craig Mod about why he loves to walk on vacation. Check out Craig Mod’s latest book, “Things Become Other Things”. If you enjoy this sho...
27 Nov 202328min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - The Race (Back) to the Moon
The first steps on the moon were in the name of “all mankind.” But with more countries—and the private sector—competing to not only return, but to tap into the moon’s resources, we’re going to need so...
26 Nov 202321min
