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Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, argues that recent AI security incidents confirm existential risks from…

Lizzie O'Leary and Paresh DeVay discuss Meta's $17 billion settlement with 47 states over social media addiction, which mandates teen time limits and parental controls.

This episode examines the case of ICE agent Christian Castro, who shot a fleeing immigrant in Minneapolis, and the subsequent failure of Texas to extradite him back to Minnesota for prosecution.

Mary Harris and guest Catherine Rampell analyze rising bond yields driven by US fiscal deficits, AI corporate borrowing, and questions about Federal Reserve competence.

Host Mary Harris and guest Rianna Ramon discuss the WNBA’s surge in popularity and the resulting cultural backlash.

Host Rob Gunther discusses the Trump administration's new USPS rule restricting mail-in ballot delivery and its ongoing legal battles.

Slate Plus senior producer Rob Gunther interviews writer Luke Winkie about the "parallel play vacation," a travel concept where friends meet for…

Corey Doctorow discusses his new book, The Reverse Centaur, arguing that AI is currently a massive financial bubble driven by the need for growth stories rather than genuine utility.

Former Rep.

Congressman Greg Kaspar argues that Democrats must stop being "squishy" on AI to avoid losing working-class voters to right-wing populism.

Host Lizzie O’Leary interviews writer and advocate Megan Cliffel about the trial of Lindsey Clancy, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after killing her three children.

Amanda Littman, executive director of Run for Something, joins host Lizzie O’Leary to discuss Democratic strategy for the 2026 midterms.

Slate's "What Next" hosts discuss the viral controversy surrounding Trump aide Natalie Harp, debating whether Senator John Ossoff's comments were…

David Gilbert of Wired discusses the growing dangers of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which are increasingly central to election discourse.

Mehdi Hassan discusses the surge in Islamophobia targeting Muslim candidates like Abdullah Syed and Zohran Mamdani ahead of the midterms.

Harvard historian Jill Lepore discusses her new book, "The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State," arguing that technology is corroding American…

This episode examines the deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nearly nine months supporting the war in Iran.

Harvard professor Caroline Light discusses the case of Jamarian Bird and Travis Roberts, two Black men jailed in Florida for the death of a white teenager who allegedly armed and threatened them.

Hosts Lizzie O'Leary and Mary Harris discuss Donald Trump’s deceptive security maneuver in Turkey, where he swapped planes using a catering container, leaving the press corps as unwitting decoys.

Host Lizzie O’Leary interviews 404 Media’s Joseph Cox about the public backlash against Flock, a company deploying nationwide license plate reader cameras.

Host Mary Harris interviews political commentator Adam Mockler about his rise from YouTube debater to CNN analyst.

Host Mary Harris and economist Justin Wolfers analyze a disappointing jobs report showing 23,000 job losses, attributing the downturn to…

Host Mary Harris and guest Jill Filipovic examine the credible abuse allegations against Ohio Congressman Max Miller, including scalding his ex-wife and fracturing their daughter’s collarbone.