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Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - Algorithmic Rosebud
This week Steve and Dana are joined by co-host Laura Miller, books and culture columnist for Slate. First, the three of them talk to Slate's own Matthew Dessem…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Stuck Apart, And Falling In Love
51 years after they went to prom together, a couple reconnects and falls in love during the pandemic. But despite being 15 minutes apart, they're waiting to…
Slate Culture FeedHang Up and Listen - The New York Jets Are Bad
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the latest humiliation of the winless New York Jets. They also discuss the Russell Westbrook-John Wall…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Living Alone and Liking It. Sometimes.
During a time when a lot of us are feeling isolated, we revisit your stories about living alone—with all its perks and drawbacks. Follow our show on Twitter…
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Culture Gabfest - Happiest Scaffolding
This week Steve and Dana are joined by writer, poet, and co-host of the Thirst Aid Kit podcast, Nichole Perkins. First, the they weigh in on Happiest Season…
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Hang Up and Listen - Remembering Diego Maradona
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Broncos playing without a quarterback and other NFL COVID chaos. They also discuss the life and…
Slate Culture FeedHit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Friends in Low Places, Part 2
Hit Parade is back for non-Slate Plus listeners! Upcoming episodes will be split into two parts, released two weeks apart. For the full episode right now, sign…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Miguel Gutierrez's Strongly Worded Emails About Art and Money
The choreographer talks about losing income during the pandemic, the precarity of the performing arts field in general, and how getting sober helped him get…
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Culture Gabfest - Girls on Film
On this week’s episode, Steve and Dana kick off the show by talking about season 4 of The Crown with June Thomas, Slate's managing producer and co-host of the…
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Hang Up and Listen - What Happened to Freddy Adu?
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Yahoo’s Seerat Sohi to talk about the latest NBA deals. Jessica Luther then joins Joel, Josh, and Stefan Fatsis to…
Slate Culture FeedDecoder Ring - The Cabbage Patch Kids Riots
In 1983, the Cabbage Patch Kids were released, causing widespread pandemonium in toy stores and in the media. How did a children'a toy inspire such bad adult…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - I Killed Someone. Now I Study Police Violence.
A former police officer talks about shooting someone, and how it led him to study why and how often police killings happen. Follow our show on Twitter…
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Culture Gabfest - That Schmoopy Feeling
On this week’s episode, Steve and Dana talk to Slate’s television critic Willa Paskin about the unprecedented current season of The Bachelorette. Then Slate's…
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Hang Up and Listen - Kim Ng Is Finally a General Manager
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by FanGraphs’ Meg Rowley to discuss the Marlins’ hiring of Kim Ng as baseball’s first woman general…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Friends in Low Places, Part 1
Hit Parade is back for non-Slate Plus listeners! Upcoming episodes will be split into two parts, released two weeks apart. For the full episode right now, sign…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - 51 Years Loving A Man Named Sissy
We remember Sissy Goodwin, the Wyoming man who believed in and fought for gender independence. Sign up for our newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter, and…
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Culture Gabfest - Endgame
On this week’s episode, Steve, Dana, and Julia talk with New York Times book critic Dwight Garner about his book Garner’s Quotations: A Modern Miscellany…
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Hang Up and Listen - What Sports Can Teach Us About Elections
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the differences between election TV and sports TV, and whether election forecasters should be criticized…
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Culture Gabfest - Democracy Shaken, Not Stirred
On this week’s episode, Steve and Dana are joined by guest host Isaac Butler, writer and co-host of Slate’s Working podcast. First, the group talks about What…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Athletes and the Election
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the positive COVID tests for the Dodgers’ Justin Turner and Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence. WNBA player Renee…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Turn Around, Bright Eyes, Part 2
Hit Parade is back for non-Slate Plus listeners! Upcoming episodes will be split into two parts, released two weeks apart. For the full episode right now, sign…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - What’s Going On In Your Immigrant Family's Group Chat?
Producer Afi Yellow-Duke hears from listeners from immigrant families about how they're talking with their relatives about identity, race, racism, and politics…
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Culture Gabfest - New Weird America
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf and Dana Stevens are joined by guest host Jody Rosen, a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine…
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Decoder Ring - Jane Fonda's Workout, Part 2: Hanoi Jane's VHS Revolution
How did Hanoi Jane become Exercise Jane? This is the second part of our two-parter on Jane Fonda's Workout. If you haven't yet, listen to the previous episode…
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Hang Up and Listen - Brett Phillips, World Series Hero
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the likely and unlikely heroes of the 2020 World Series. ESPN’s Myron Medcalf also comes on to talk about…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Alice Wong On Ruckuses, Rage And Medicaid
The disability rights activist talks with me about facing discrimination as a teenager, managing her finances, and planning for her and her parents' futures…
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Culture Gabfest - Ensorcelled by Sorkin
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss The Trial of the Chicago 7. Then, the panel is joined by Willa…
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Hang Up and Listen - Goodbye to Billy Beane and Daryl Morey
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to discuss the World Series matchup between the Dodgers and the Rays…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Turn Around, Bright Eyes, Part 1
Hit Parade is back for non-Slate Plus listeners! Upcoming episodes will be split into two parts, released two weeks apart. For the full episode right now, sign…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Audio We Love Fest: California Love
Our weeklong audio celebration wraps up with a conversation between a mother and son about immigrating, building a home, and appreciating Los Angeles…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Audio We Love Fest: Constellation Prize
Our weeklong festival continues with a story about isolation, faith, and community from producer Bianca Giaever and The Believer Magazine. Subscribe to…
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Culture Gabfest - Might As Well Jump
This week Dana, Steve, and Julia talk about Kirsten Johnson's new documentary, Dick Johnson is Dead, in which Johnson documents her father's experience with…
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Hang Up and Listen - LeBron James Won and the NBA Bubble Worked
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Louisa Thomas discuss the end of the NBA’s bubble season, quarterback Alex Smith’s return from a gruesome 2018 leg injury…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Audio We Love Fest: Goodbye To All This
We kick off our first ever Audio We Love Festival with a brand new show about loss, love and moving forward. Subscribe to Goodbye To All This from the BBC…
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Decoder Ring - Jane Fonda's Workout, Part 1: Jane and Leni
When Jane Fonda granted us an interview to talk about her famous workout tape, things didn't go as planned. On part one of a special two-part Decoder Ring, we…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Getting Real About Getting Older
I don’t think that as a culture, we talk enough about getting older, and when we do, we don’t often do it well. It's time to have better conversations about…
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Culture Gabfest - You Lost Me at Bonjour
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf and Julia Turner are joined by Slate book critic Laura Miller for a full episode. First, the panel takes on…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Very Weird, Semi-Wonderful Baseball Playoffs
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Jimmy Butler’s masterful performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. They also discuss the NFL’s first big…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - One and Done, Part 2
Hit Parade is back for non-Slate Plus listeners! Upcoming episodes will be split into two parts, released two weeks apart. For full episodes on the day of…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Game Changer: A BMX Olympic Hopeful Looks To 2021
Chelsea Wolfe has dedicated the last four years to becoming one of the first BMX freestyle riders at the Olympics. The games' postponement has made her…
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Culture Gabfest - The Kardashians and Other Liquid Creatures
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the Netflix film My Octopus Teacher. Next, they chat about the legacy…
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Hang Up and Listen - The NBA Finals, Finally
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NBA Finals matchup between the Heat and the Lakers. They also discuss why they’re watching college…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Game Changer: Whether To Play, And Protest, In The NFL
"Once you're done with football, you're done with football." Look out for more in our Game Changer series, about the ways athletes' lives and livelihoods have…
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Culture Gabfest - Live From Home
On this week’s episode, Steve, Dana, and Julia are live from … Zoom! First, the panel talks about Cuties, the Netflix film that has stirred up controversey…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Game Changer: A Minor League Pitcher's Lost Season
2020 was supposed to be the year Mitch Horacek made his Major League Baseball debut. Instead, he ended up throwing baseballs into a net by himself, and…
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Culture Gabfest - Reminder: Virtual Live Show Tonight!
Dana reminds listeners about tonight's virtual live show! It's at 8pm ET on Slate's Facebook and YouTube pages. For links and more info, visit Slate.com/live…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Big Ten Is Back
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Lakers’ win over the Nuggets and the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots. They also discuss the Big…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - One and Done, Part 1
Hit Parade is back for non-Slate Plus listeners! Upcoming episodes will be split into two parts, released two weeks apart. For the full episode right now, sign…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - How Maria Hinojosa Learned To Fluff Her Feathers
The journalist talks about building up her confidence in the world of media, and reaching a breaking point in her marriage that led her to reevaluate her…
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Culture Gabfest - Pregnancy and Prayer
On this week’s episode, Steve, Dana, and Julia are joined by Slate’s Aymann Ismail to discuss the Emmy-nominated series Ramy (check out Aymann’s story for…
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Hang Up and Listen - What the NFL Is Saying, and What the NFL Is Doing
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the NFL’s opening weekend. They also discuss Naomi Osaka’s victory and her outspokenness at the U.S…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - A Broadway Actor Turned Stay-At-Home Dad
Our listener Bill Army was acting on Broadway until March 12. Since then, he's been taking care of his two daughters—and bringing the world indoors to…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor On Racism, Insecurity and Negotiation
Longtime Sesame Street actor Sonia Manzano and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talk about leaving their childhood homes in the Bronx, facing their…
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Culture Gabfest - Horrors Real and Imagined
On this week’s episode, Steve is joined by guests hosts Laura Miller, a books and culture columnist for Slate, and Jamelle Bouie, a columnist for the New York…
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Hang Up and Listen - Novak Djokovic Did What?
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to talk about the NBA playoffs. Tennis player Noah Rubin also joins to discuss…
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Death, Sex & Money - Drop Off: A 24-Hour Daycare's Struggle To Stay Open
"I have to keep coming until we've exhausted everything, and we definitely have to shut the door." Are you a new listener? Welcome! Check out our starter kit…
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Culture Gabfest - Bogus Journey
On this week’s episode, Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss Bill & Ted Face the Music, the decades-later sequel to the 1989 and 1991 originals. (This was also…
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Hang Up and Listen - After the NBA Strike
Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and special guest Vinson Cunningham of the New Yorker discuss the aftermath of last week’s NBA strike. They also talk about the life…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - The Bridge: Yacht Or Nyacht?
First, we have a few announcements about the future of Hit Parade—and it’s good news for both Slate Plus members and non-Plus listeners. While the economic…
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Hang Up and Listen - NBA Players Go on Strike
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin get together for a special podcast on NBA players’ decision to boycott playoff games after the shooting of Jacob…