The Longest Shortest Time

What will the future look like for women, families and babies? Futures critic Rose Eveleth believe the future can be more equitable, fun and interesting than we ever dreamed it would be. But, in order...

19 Jun 201936min

What does it mean to become a parent when you’re no longer speaking to the parents who raised you? Our producer Jackie Sojico is about to find out ... because she's 7 months pregnant. … Join LST+ for ...

12 Jun 201938min

Myra Jones-Taylor’s son is black, but it’s a constant struggle to get his peers and teachers to see him that way. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Sho...

5 Jun 201934min

Listener Soni has always dreamed about adopting, but they never expected the adoption process to be so challenging. Plus, LST’s creator Hillary Frank drops in with an exciting update about a new proje...

29 Mai 201930min

When Nishta fell in love with her college professor Jill, she knew they were starting a journey without a roadmap. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Sh...

22 Mai 201939min

This week two different essays about the wounds our moms can leave us with — and what, if anything, can be done to start the healing. Note: This week’s episode includes adult language and talks about ...

15 Mai 201945min

Over the years, we’ve talked a lot about women’s fertility and birth control. But, isn’t it about time we hear what it means when family planning is Dad’s responsibility? … Join LST+ for community and...

8 Mai 201936min

Late-term abortions are extremely rare, except for in political rhetoric. We’ll hear the story behind the headlines from a mom who ended her pregnancy at 29 weeks. Note: This episode talks about abort...

1 Mai 201937min