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Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - A Reminder About Our New Schedule
Dana Stevens shares a message for Culture Gabfest listeners. Become a Slate Plus member now to support the show, and you'll get a bonus segment every episode…
Slate Culture FeedHang Up and Listen - What Happened to Equal Pay?
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin check in with ESPN’s Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance. They also discuss the latest turn in the U.S…
Slate Culture FeedHit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Still Billy Joel to Me Edition
A special Hit Parade announcement: Like many media organizations at the moment, Slate is getting hit pretty hard by what's going on with the economy in the…
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Culture Gabfest - Don't Call Me Shirley
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner break down the Netflix miniseries Unorthodox. Next, they bring on Jesse David…
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Hang Up and Listen - Let’s Have an NFL Draft at Home
In this Hang Up Plus preview, Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by David Roth to talk about the socially distanced NFL Draft. Further in the episode…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Student Loans And The Pandemic: Your Questions, Answered
A lot has changed in the student loan landscape since the pandemic hit. In this special collaboration with NPR's Life Kit, student loan expert Betsy Mayotte…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - They Were Managing Their OCD. Then Came The Pandemic.
Listener Diane Davis and author John Green have spent years learning tools to manage their obsessive thoughts and fears of contamination. But COVID-19 is…
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Culture Gabfest - Fetch the Patriarchy
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Hulu’s historical drama Mrs. America. Next, they bring on Slate music…
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Hang Up and Listen - Michael Jordan, the Bulls, and the Last Dance
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss ESPN’s documentary on the Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance. They also talk about whether the NBA’s new…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - The Bridge: Hits Don’t Lie
A special Hit Parade announcement: Like many media organizations at the moment, Slate is getting hit pretty hard by what's going on with the economy in the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - An Immunocompromised Love Story
We check in with Alana Duran, who has lupus and received a donor kidney several years ago from her new girlfriend at the time, Lori Interlicchio. What are you…
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Culture Gabfest - The Talented Mr. Quibi
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner analyze the latest way to watch television: Quibi. Next, they bring on Slate…
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Hang Up and Listen - What Happened to the Warriors and Kevin Durant
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the latest on sports and the coronavirus. They also talk with the Athletic’s Ethan Strauss about his new…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - A Weekend Homework Assignment From Tayari Jones
One of the things writer Tayari Jones has learned in isolation is mastering different forms of connection, from re-learning how to teach her college students…
Slate Culture FeedDecoder Ring - Unicorn Poop
How did poop get cute? On this episode of Decoder Ring we trace the rise of cute poop from the original Japanese poop emoji to more modern poop toys which rely…
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Culture Gabfest - Will Restaurants Survive?
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner are joined by Jen Agg to talk about the fate of the restaurant industry…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Goodbye, John Prine
"I'm just a lucky guy," John Prine told me in our 2018 interview. We will miss him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hang Up and Listen - The NFL Is America’s Bellwether
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the push to bring football back and the psychology around restarting sporting events with crowds…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - "Nobody Comes Here To Hide": Remembering Bill Withers
Songwriting icon Bill Withers died this week at 81 years old. Today, we revisit my conversation with him—from the very first episode of Death, Sex & Money…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - "We Are The Glue": Stories From Essential Workers
A few weeks back, we created a Pandemic Tool Kit for those of us who are staying home during the COVID-19 crisis. But we also wanted to hear from those of you…
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Culture Gabfest - Cool Cats and Kittens
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf is joined by Slate senior editor Sam Adams and Slate podcast producer Daniel Schroeder discuss the wildness…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - La Vida Loca Edición
Hit Parade takes you back to the turn of the millennium when, for a couple of years, it seemed like a Latin pop star was topping Billboard’ Hot 100 every few…
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Hang Up and Listen - When Will Sports Be Back on TV?
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Joe Vardon to talk about the push to get games back on television. They also discuss…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - A Surgical Nurse On Being Essential
We asked essential workers to write in about what they need, and what they're thinking about. Here's what one surgical nurse in Ohio told us. Not subscribed to…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - If You Can't Isolate, What Do You Need?
If you’re an essential worker who isn't able to stay home, we want to know what’s on your mind right now and what’s helping you. Record a voice memo and send…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Confessions of a Nashville Power Couple
Jason Isbell was a restless guitarist. Amanda Shires was a fiddler who turned his life around. In 2014, they were a year into marriage, and discovering that…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - What Rockstars And Sober People Already Know About Quarantine
"It's bringing me back to early recovery....I have to think about the things that keep me sober for right now, because we have no idea what tomorrow is going…
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Culture Gabfest - Walking into the Abyss
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Dana Stevens rejoins Stephen Metcalf and Julia Turner from her book leave for a few segments. First, Steve and Dana chat with…
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Hang Up and Listen - Tom Brady Is a Buc
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Tom Brady’s move from New England to Tampa Bay. They also discuss the increasing calls to postpone the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - We Made A Pandemic Tool Kit
This week, you've been helping us build a Pandemic Tool Kit. Now we want to see it in action! Pick something to do from the kit this weekend and send in your…
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Decoder Ring - Rubber Duckie
Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn. Sign up now to listen and support our work. How did the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Ben Sinclair Is A Fan Of Endings
The High Maintenance star reflects on his childhood, what he's learned from his divorce, and why he's starting to smoke less weed. Looking for some TV recs?…
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Culture Gabfest - Viral Songs and Quarantine Culture
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and guest host and Slate staff writer Dan Kois talk about the film Spenser Confidential…
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Hang Up and Listen - The NFL Has a New CBA
Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis talk about the latest on the coronavirus and sports. They are joined by former NFL player Domonique Foxworth and former NFL…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Alone Together: A COVID-19 Call-In
Anna and Kai Wright, host of WNYC's The United States of Anxiety podcast, take your calls about how the coronavirus is impacting your life, your relationships…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - The Bridge: Wesley on Whitney
In this mini-episode of Hit Parade, host Chris Molanphy is joined by Wesley Morris, Pulitzer Prize–winning critic, New York Times critic-at-large, and co-host…
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Hang Up and Listen - Coronavirus Shuts Down Sports
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin get together for an emergency podcast on the cascading shutdowns in the world of sports due to the coronavirus…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Why You're Not Having Sex
We asked you why you're not having sex—right now, or ever. These are your stories. How is the coronavirus impacting your life? How is it changing the way you…
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Culture Gabfest - Cows and Capitalism
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and guest host and Slate staff writer Dan Kois talk about Kelly Reichardt’s film First Cow…
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Hang Up and Listen - Is the Hot Hand Real?
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen to talk about the latest on the coronavirus and sports. They…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Sugar Babies Cost Me $8,000 And My Marriage
A listener talks about why he thought hiring sex workers could save his marriage—while also knowing it could destroy it. We're looking for your stories about…
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Culture Gabfest - Is Love Blind?
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and guest host and Slate staff writer Dan Kois talk about the hit Netflix dating reality show…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Coronavirus and Sports Edition
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the rise of Zion Williamson. They also discuss the legends and myths of the NFL’s scouting combine and…
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Decoder Ring - The Shop Around the Corner
Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn. Sign up now to listen and support our work. The 1998…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - I'm Your Whitney Tonight Edition
Eight years after her passing—and 35 years after the release of her debut album—Whitney Houston is about to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Maria Bamford Didn't Wait For It To Be Perfect
The comedian talks with me about what mental illness has taught her about managing money and allowing herself to be loved. Maria's new comedy special is called…
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Culture Gabfest - Portrait of Taylor on Fire
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and guest host and Slate staff writer Dan Kois talk about Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady…
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Hang Up and Listen - Will the NFL Move to a 17-Game Season?
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the push for a 17-game NFL season and John Beilein’s short, tumultuous tenure with the Cleveland…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Cancer Changed Ken Jeong's Comedy
After years of working as a physician, Ken Jeong quit to pursue acting. Then his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, and he found himself needing to think…
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Culture Gabfest - Gender Swap
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf is joined by two guests hosts: Sam Anderson, New York Times Magazine staff writer and author of Boom Time…
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Hang Up and Listen - I Just Binged Cheer
Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and special guest Lindsay Gibbs talk about the fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. They also discuss WNBA free…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - The Bridge: Living in an Amish Paradise
In this mini-episode of Hit Parade, host Chris Molanphy is joined by Nathan Rabin, podcaster and writer of two books about “Weird Al” Yankovic. They discuss…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - No Slumping With Twyla Tharp
I talk with the dancer and choreographer about the low-budget beginning of her prolific career, and about dealing with new physical limitations while creating…
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Culture Gabfest - Parasite Without a Host
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner break down the Oscars and Bong Joon-ho’s historic win. Next, the discuss Star…
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Hang Up and Listen - The XFL is Back
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the opening weekend of the new XFL. They also discuss the Houston Rockets’ small-ball experiment and…
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Decoder Ring - Friend of Dorothy
Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn. Sign up now to listen and support our work. When Peter…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Carmen Maria Machado Is Using The Word 'Abusive'
The writer reflects on her first relationship with a woman, finding the words to talk about experiencing abuse, and the process of writing it all down in her…
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Culture Gabfest - Boingity Boing Music
`This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner dive into Ford v Ferrari before the Oscars this weekend. Next, they discuss…
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Hang Up and Listen - Patrick Mahomes is the Super Bowl Champ
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Chiefs’ win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Stefan and Josh are then joined by the New Yorker’s…
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Decoder Ring - The Stowe-Byron Controversy
Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn. Sign up now to listen and support our work. When Harriet…