Death, Sex & Money - How Much Climate Anxiety Helps?
I take a walk with Britt Wray who studies the mental health effects of climate change, and we talk about how she overcame debilitating climate dread without turning away from the crisis. Do you want t...
11 Touko 202233min
ICYMI - The “Am I the A**Hole” Economy Is Thriving
“Am I the asshole?” The provocative question lies at the heart of a wildly popular subreddit whose reach has spread far beyond the platform. On today’s show, Rachelle and Madison dig into the history ...
11 Touko 202225min
What Next - Russia’s Next Target?
Curious explosions in a Russian stronghold of Moldova have the world wondering if Putin is making his next play. Why is a tiny country on Ukraine’s western border of such strategic importance?Guest: M...
11 Touko 202225min
Culture Gabfest - Aristocrats at Sea
This week, Steve is joined by author and Slate editor and writer, Dan Kois, and Slate staff writer, Heather Schwedel. The panel begins by discussing the French film Happening with Susan Matthews, Slat...
11 Touko 202250min
Decoder Ring - “We Got Ourselves a Convoy”
In the 1970s, a song about protesting truckers topped the music charts in multiple countries, and kicked off a pop culture craze for CB radios. In early 2022, that same song became an anthem for a new...
10 Touko 202229min
What Next - Ukrainian War, American Intelligence
It’s not unusual for the U.S. to lend intelligence to another country. It’s a little more unusual for the U.S. to talk about it. Why is the American military confirming reports that it’s helping Ukrai...
10 Touko 202225min
Hang Up and Listen - How Rich Strike Struck It Rich
Vinson Cunningham, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by the New York Times‘ Joe Drape to talk about Rich Strike’s shocking Kentucky Derby win. They also discuss Brittney Griner’s continued dete...
9 Touko 20221h 21min
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show - The “Protecting Trans Kids” Edition
On this episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Zak talk about the wave of anti-trans legislation, the role of misinformation in this movement, and how to protect trans kids. They are joined by Jules Gill-Pe...
9 Touko 202235min
