Death, Sex & Money - Alison Bechdel On Menopause, Mortality and Punching Pennies
The graphic novelist on hot flashes and self-loathing, loss and grief, and one painful punching bag. Are you new to our show? Welcome! Make sure you subscribe in your podcast player, and check out our...
26 Mai 202133min
What Next - Does Roe v. Wade Stand A Chance?
Abortion bills are making their way through the statehouses of the U.S. Last Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Before that, Arkansa...
26 Mai 202128min
ICYMI - The Backyardigans Have the Hottest Song on TikTok
On today’s episode, Madison and Rachelle open with High Speed Downloads on two viral stories: the photos of Tessa Thompson, Rita Ora, and Taika Waititi sharing an apparent three-way kiss, and the jour...
26 Mai 202124min
Culture Gabfest - Angelina Jolie, Firefighter
This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss HBO Max’s film Those Who Wish Me Dead, starring Angelina Jolie. Next, the panel is joined by Slate books critic Laura Miller to dive into a strange publishing ...
26 Mai 202156min
Slow Burn - The Road to the Iraq War | 5. Four Dicks (and Vice President Cheney)
Four men in Congress—two from each party—helped determine whether President George W. Bush would be given the authority to invade Iraq. All of them were named Dick. Which of these Dicks scrutinized th...
26 Mai 202143min
What Next - One Woman's Year Protecting George Floyd Square
A year after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, residents near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue - now dubbed George Floyd Square - continue to keep the area closed off. The c...
25 Mai 202131min
Hang Up and Listen - The Old Man Mickelson Wins a Major Edition
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Shutdown Fullcast’s Spencer Hall to discuss the start of the NBA playoffs and the spate of injuries befalling NBA stars. They also discuss Phil Mickelson’s P...
24 Mai 202159min
What Next - A Small but Momentous Shift on Israel
U.S. support for Palestinians seems to have swelled this past month, especially among progressive Democrats. With fighting between Israel and Hamas on hold, what will it take to shift U.S. policy? Gue...
24 Mai 202122min
