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The Blue State Solution
Hosts Mary Harris and Jim Newell analyze the historic Democratic midterm victory, dubbed a "blue tsunami," featuring a live audience Q&A.
Turns Out the Polls Were Right
Hosts Mary Harris and David Ferris analyze the historic midterm election results, where Democrats secured a decisive victory in both the House and…
What Is Haley Stevens Doing?
Host Mary Harris joins pollster Elliott Morris and columnist Alan Elrod to analyze the 2024 midterm election landscape, focusing on the contentious…
You Can't See Everything
Hosts Mary Harris and guest Thomas Flight analyze the box office phenomenon "You Can See Everything," a three-hour film by Nathan Fielder and Lance…
The Surge: Can We Trust The Polls?
In this pre-midterms live edition of What Next?
The First Real A.I. Test
Host Lizzie O’Leary and guest Kevin Roos analyze Anthropic’s recent IPO filing, highlighting its explosive revenue growth and massive infrastructure commitments.
The Next Epstein Files
Host Mary Harris interviews House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin regarding a new 50-page report linking President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
Were Midterm Ads Always This Bad?
Host Donna Arthur and guest Molly Jong Fast analyze the 2025 midterm election's record-breaking ad spending, focusing on a controversial attack ad in Ohio that backfired for Republicans.
Trump Slashed Healthcare. Is It Payback Time?
Host Mary Harris discusses the 2026 midterm election with health policy experts Julie Rovner and Jonathan Cohn, arguing that healthcare is a pivotal…
Can this Marine Flip a Border Seat?
Joanna Mendoza, a retired Marine and Democrat running for Arizona's 6th Congressional District, discusses her campaign against incumbent Juan Siskamani.
Plus: How We Survive the News
Mary Harris hosts a live event in Richmond, Virginia, alongside Al Letson and Michael Lowinger to discuss the overwhelming nature of the modern news cycle.
When A.I. Regulates Itself
Host Lizzie O'Leary interviews Georgetown professor Cal Newport to analyze growing financial skepticism toward AI giants following a $1 trillion market drop and Anthropic's massive losses.
Ban Frats
Slate executive editor Susan Matthews discusses the systemic failures of Greek life, arguing that fraternities and sororities should be banned due to…
How Trump Abandoned Ukraine
Host Mary Harris discusses the perceived U.
How Far Can Trumpism Go Without Trump?
Host Mary Harris joins Isaac Saul and Jamal Bowie to analyze the 2026 midterm outlook, debating whether Democrats can win both chambers despite Republican turnout efforts.
The Independent Who Might Cost the GOP the Senate
Mary Harris interviews Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborne, a former mechanic and labor leader running as an independent against incumbent Pete Ricketts.
How Hormones Took Over Your Feed
Kate Nibbs of Wired discusses the explosive growth of the "perimenopause industrial complex," driven by telehealth startups like Midi and Hims that offer hormone therapy online.
How the End Times Became the Far Right’s Philosophy
Naomi Klein discusses the federal raid on Rep.
Will Your Vote Count In The Midterms?
Host Mary Harris discusses the 2026 midterms with Jessica Huseman and Greg Blustein, focusing on how far Republicans will go to retain power.
Is This How a Red State Socialist Wins?
Angie Nixon discusses her unexpected run for Florida Senate, addressing her DSA affiliation and the GOP's shift from attacking her ideology to questioning her finances.
Platypus Economics | The Hidden Force Dragging Down Consumer Sentiment
Economic expert Justin Wolfers investigates why American consumer sentiment remains at historic lows despite stable inflation and unemployment.
Bonus: What Cornell Says About “Duty Of Care”
Slate hosts Lizzie O’Leary and David Plotz discuss the civil lawsuit alleging a sexual assault at Cornell University, focusing on the explicit…
The Making of Elon Musk
Alex Gibney discusses his new four-hour documentary, *Musk*, which portrays Elon Musk as a myth-making con artist who exploits systemic flaws.
What Happens After a Blue Wave
Host Mary Harris and Jonathan Last discuss the likely Democratic midterm wins and why they may not resolve fundamental political instability.
What Pablo Torre Is Finding Out
Pulitzer Prize winner Pablo Torre joins Mary Harris to discuss his investigation into the LA Clippers, revealing how owner Steve Ballmer circumvented…
Hasan Piker and Adam Mockler Are Ready for Something New
Host Mary Harris joins political YouTuber Adam Mockler and Twitch streamer Hassan Piker to debate whether the upcoming midterms signal a true generational shift.
The GOP Killed His District. He’s Not Giving Up.
Host Mary Harris interviews Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson about his campaign for Congress in the heavily gerrymandered 9th District.
Off the Record: This Bot Was Made for You and Me
Hosts Lizzie and the co-host discuss the White House's new government chatbot, questioning its timing amid widespread AI anxiety and skepticism about self-regulation.
ChatGPT Doesn't Love You
MIT professor and psychologist Sherry Turkle discusses her new book, *Artificial Intimacy*, arguing that chatbots’ “pretend empathy” is eroding human connection and democratic engagement.
How to Lose Wars and Tank the Economy
Host Rob Gunther interviews former Rep.
The A.I. Populist
Congressman Greg Casar argues Democrats must reject AI billionaire influence and adopt a populist stance against mass unemployment, surveillance, and security risks.
What Lindsay Clancy Truthers Are Missing
Host Lizzie O'Leary speaks with maternal mental health advocate Megan Cliffall about the Lindsay Clancy trial and its impact on postpartum psychosis awareness.
The Progressive Case for Midterms Optimism
Lizzie O’Leary interviews Amanda Littman, head of Run for Something, about Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterms.
Off the Record: We Don’t Talk About Natalie
Hosts Lizzie and Rob discuss the viral controversy surrounding Trump aide Natalie Harp, sparked by Senator John Ossoff’s comments about her close proximity to the president.
Can the Midterms Withstand Prediction Markets?
Host Rob Gunther interviews Wired reporter David Gilbert about the dangers of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket influencing U.
How Islamophobia Got Even Worse
Lizzie O'Leary interviews Mehdi Hasan on the surge of Islamophobia targeting Muslim candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani.
Is Tech Dismantling Democracy?
Historian Jill Lepore discusses her new book, *The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State*, arguing that technology is corroding American democracy.
The Nightmare on the USS Lincoln
Host Lizzie O'Leary and Slate’s Ian Prasad-Philbrick discuss the dire conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, including supply shortages and mental health…
They Stood Their Ground. Was It Murder?
Host Mary Harris interviews Harvard professor Caroline Light about the unequal application of Florida’s Stand Your Ground laws.
Off the Record: Air Farce One
Slate hosts discuss the revelation that Donald Trump secretly left the NATO summit in Turkey via a catering container to board a different plane due to security threats.
Are Flock Cameras Watching You?
Host Lizzie O’Leary interviews 404 Media reporter Joseph Cox about the backlash against Flock, a company deploying nationwide license plate reader cameras.
Trump Cares About Vaccines. Uh-Oh.
Host Mary Harris and KFF Health News reporter Julie Rovner analyze President Trump’s executive order to alter the childhood vaccine schedule, which…
Ok, Zoomer!
Host Mary Harris interviews liberal debate creator Adam Mockler about the 2026 midterms and the Democratic Party's strategy.
You Should Worry About the July Jobs Report
Host Mary Harris and economist Justin Wolfers analyze a disappointing jobs report showing 23,000 job losses, attributing the downturn to…
What Can We Do About Abusers in Congress?
Host Mary Harris and guest Jill Filipovic discuss Ohio Congressman Max Miller, who faces serious domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and others.
Off the Record: Democrats Go to War (With Other Democrats)
Barry and Jim Newell discuss the Michigan Senate primary, where Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated incumbent Haley Stevens.
Artificial Intelligence, Very Real Debt
Rob Gunther and guest Ed Elson analyze extreme market volatility driven by the AI boom, questioning whether a bubble is forming given massive losses by firms like OpenAI.
Why Ariana Grande Is Stepping Away
This episode analyzes Ariana Grande’s recent physical transformation and her pause from touring, exploring concerns about her health and public image.
Will Laura Loomer Save Ukraine?
Host Mary Harris interviews New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger about far-right influencer Laura Loomer’s surprising trip to Ukraine.
A Test For Pro-Israel Democrats
Host Mary Harris interviews journalist Peter Beinart about the Michigan Senate primary, where progressive Abdul El-Sayed challenges moderate Haley Stevens.