Political Gabfest - Kevin McCarthy, Hercules of Capitol City
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the debt-ceiling deal; the Russia-Ukraine war with the Atlantic’s Kori Schake @KoriSchake; and the impeachment of Texas Attorney Gener...
1 Jun 202353min
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show - The Popular Girl Wants My Son. He Doesn’t Know How to Turn Her Down.
On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak and Jamilah help a listener whose middle schooler is being asked to hang out with the popular kids… and he’s worried that there’s a catch. They also go over their week ...
1 Jun 202320min
What Next - After They Testified: The Trans Pharmacist Who Went Viral
As the fight for trans rights, including gender-affirming medical care, heads through state legislation, activists and medical providers are stepping up to testify. While explaining her perspective as...
1 Jun 202324min
Slow Burn - Becoming Justice Thomas | 1. America’s Blackest Child
Growing up in Georgia, Clarence Thomas wanted to make his mark. His goal was to become his hometown’s first Black Catholic priest. But in the 1960s, he abandoned that dream. Instead, he embraced campu...
31 Mai 202350min
Culture Gabfest - Did the Succession Finale Succeed?
This week, the panel begins by dissecting (and spoiling) the Succession finale. Then, the three discuss You Hurt My Feelings, a great new comedy by writer/director Nicole Holofcener starring Julia Lou...
31 Mai 202354min
What Next - New Sex Abuse Charges Roil the Catholic Church
After a long-delayed five-year investigation, the Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul released the report on sexual abuse in the Illinois Catholic church. Where does this case fit in in the long his...
31 Mai 202320min
ICYMI - The Only People Who Made Money From Tumblr
On today’s show, Rachelle and Candice are joined by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie. The three go back in time to 2010 when a lucky few creators of Tumblr blogs like Hipster Puppies, This is Why You’re...
31 Mai 202331min
Hang Up and Listen - The Best Comeback That Never Was
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Joel Anderson to talk about the Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the Heat. They’re also joined by Mike Simmonds of Luton Today for a conversation about Luton Town’s r...
31 Mai 20231h 22min
