The Kind of Man a Bullied Boy Becomes
Comedian Gary Gulman is used to dealing with bullies. He grew up with older brothers, who he describes as "aggressive" and “unenlightened,” and he’s witnessed plenty of unkind behavior from his peers ...
28 Jan 202544min
‘Babygirl’ Director Wants Women Not to Suppress Their Beast
Babygirl, the new erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman, features an age-gap romance and a power imbalance. But according to the filmmaker Halina Reijn, it’s more about “what part of us is civilized…...
21 Jan 202551min
Paid to Care: When Class, Power, and Caregiving Collide
When Delores moved to New York City from Jamaica nearly thirty years ago she didn’t know anyone. But soon she found a community of other nannies and learned how to navigate job interviews and “fussy” ...
14 Jan 202545min
Paid to Care: The Magic, and Mess, of Care Work
Whether it's a nanny taking us to school or a home health aide helping us age in place, most of us will rely on paid caregivers at some point in our lives. For the next two episodes, we'll talk to pro...
7 Jan 202543min
Love Actually: Real Romance Stories From Mahershala Ali, Jane Fonda, and More
For our last episode of 2024, we’re sharing a handful of stories about what love actually looks like, with all its flaws and complexities. The late poet Nikki Giovanni kicks things off by discussing t...
31 Des 202441min
Should You Divulge a Disability in Your Dating Profile?
Todd is looking for love, but he’s unsure about disclosing something in dating profiles: his multiple sclerosis. On Slate’s How To podcast, Todd got some crucial advice from Jessica Slice and Caroline...
24 Des 202454min
Chaz Ebert on Loss, Intuition and Her 'Cougar' Group Chat
Ten years ago, Chaz Ebert talked to us about grief and loss as she was mourning the 2013 death of her husband, movie critic Roger Ebert. Her deep sense of connection to Roger continued after he was go...
17 Des 202441min
Betting on America: Two Gamblers, One Presidential Election
On election night, while many voters across the country were focused on who would win the presidency, a growing number of Americans were watching the returns with another question in mind: will I win ...
10 Des 202435min
