What Next

Australia’s Fires and the Upside of Anger

Feeling sad won’t help the koalas.

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The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.

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  • Mary Harris is the host and managing editor of What Next, Slate's new daily news podcast. She has reported throughout the public radio system, for NPR, Marketplace, and WNYC.

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Episode Notes

Australia and the United States have a lot in common: politicians who still deny climate change, a supremely powerful energy industry, and a growing sense of dread about climate catastrophes.

Guest: Journalist Emily Atkin. Check out her newsletter, Heated.

Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Jayson De Leon, Danielle Hewitt, and Mara Silvers.