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What Next - Trump Vs The World Nov 13, 2024

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What does Donald Trump’s reelection mean for the wars in Ukraine and Gaza?

Guest: Fred Kaplan, Slate’s “War Stories” correspondent, author of the new novel A Capital Calamityand The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War.

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What Next - Protecting Abortion, Electing Trump Nov 12, 2024

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Donald Trump’s position on abortion was opaque enough that even states that passed protections for abortion rights still voted for him by a large margin. But even if a national abortion ban—something JD Vance has spoken in favor of—is probably untenable politically, how else could the incoming administration restrict access to abortion across the country?

Guest: Caroline Kitchener, national reporter covering abortion for the Washington Post.

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Slate Money - Money Talks: The Rise and Fall of Victoria’s Secret Nov 12, 2024

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In this Money Talks: how did Victoria’s Secret go from hot to not? Emily Peck is joined by Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez, authors of Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon to discuss the origins of the ubiquitous bra retailer, its role in the rise of fast fashion, and how the brand successfully reflected the culture–until it suddenly didn’t.

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What Next - How to Prepare for the Worst Nov 11, 2024

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How are politicians and civil society leaders preparing to meet the challenges of President Trump’s second term? For starters, they’re gaming out the worst-case scenarios.

Guest: Barton Gellman, senior advisor at the Brennan Center.

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What Next - TBD | The Polls Weren’t Wrong Nov 10, 2024

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Many folks were surprised at how soundly Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the election, especially since they thought the polls made it seem like a coin flip. The problem is, that’s not quite what the polls were saying.

Guest: Tatishe M. Nteta, Provost Professor of Political Science, Director of UMass Poll

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What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - The Polls Weren’t Wrong Nov 10, 2024

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Guest: Tatishe M. Nteta, Provost Professor of Political Science, Director of UMass Poll

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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Trump’s Back, This Time Without Guardrails. Nov 09, 2024

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We are, most of us, still very much in the post-election fog. It’s early days and while the fog persists, some of the shape of the future is very clear: despite his felonies, his lies, his promised mass deportations and threats of vengeance, President Donald J Trump will re-enter the White House in 2025 better organized, with a clearer mandate, and with the seal of approval of the popular vote. On this week’s Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Protect Democracy’s Ian Bassin to discuss navigating the challenges that lie ahead for American democracy, as we collectively struggle to make sense of this pivotal moment and to emerge from the fog with a flicker of hope.

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Slate Money - The Trump Trade Nov 09, 2024

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This week: The markets had a big reaction to Trump’s win. Emily Peck, Elizabeth Spiers, and Anna Szymanski discuss what traders are actually betting on and how a Trump economy will affect consumers. Then, Anna breaks down the collapse of Germany’s government and what it means for Europe’s economy. Also: Reddit stock is doing great. But why is it still so popular? The hosts discuss the refreshing relatability and searchability that has kept the platform on top.

In the Plus episode: After a week of anxiety, doomscrolling, and disappointment, the hosts discuss what they’re doing to distract themselves from the news.

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What Next - TBD | Elon Wins Nov 08, 2024

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As Elon Musk channeled his considerable resources towards Donald Trump’s campaign, there was talk about what his role in the new Trump administration would be. If his stint leading Twitter is any indication, the federal government could be in for a bumpy ride.

Guest: Zoë Schiffer, incoming director of business and industry at Wired, author of Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk’s Twitter.

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What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Elon Wins Nov 08, 2024

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Guest: Zoë Schiffer, incoming director of business and industry at Wired, author of Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk’s Twitter.

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