Hang Up and Listen - Coco Wins the Big One
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Coco Gauff’s big breakthrough at the U.S. Open. They also discuss Texas’ win over Alabama, and whether the Longhorns are back, baby. Finally, th...
12 Sep 20231h 26min
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show - Should I Give My Kid an Allowance?
On this episode: Zak Rosen, Jamilah Lemieux, and Elizabeth Newcamp tackle two listener questions. First: How young is too young for an allowance? The question-asker’s 4-year-old really likes asking fo...
11 Sep 202328min
What Next - Prison for the Proud Boys. Now What?
Proud Boys leader Henry “Enrique” Tarrio was just sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6th insurrection. With much of their leadership, and that of the Oath Keepers, now behind ...
11 Sep 202321min
What Next - This American Life: The Call
As the opioid overdose crisis continues, a group of volunteers started a hotline with one mission—not to encourage people to go to rehab, not even to discourage them from using—just to keep them alive...
11 Sep 20231h 1min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Bad Air, Worse Vibes
COVID’s still here but the public’s appetite for masking, social distancing, or remote learning is long gone. One palatable way to stop the spread: improving air circulation indoors. Guest: Apoorva Ma...
9 Sep 202317min
Slate Money - Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimization
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Coco Krumme to discuss her book Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimization. In the Plus segment: The story in Felix’s ...
9 Sep 202337min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Alabama Double-Dares SCOTUS Over Voting Maps
Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Marc Elias, who has litigated more election and voting cases than almost anyone, to talk about Alabama’s disregard for SCOTUS’ decision in the big Voting Rights Act case o...
9 Sep 202348min
ICYMI - Are Green Powders a Pyramid Scheme?
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice field a listener question about Bloom, the green powder nutrition company that’s popping up all over TikTok. They’re joined by health and wellness writer Julia...
9 Sep 202349min
