What Next - Why the Skyjacking Succeeded
On Sunday, authorities in Belarus took a prominent opposition journalist into custody by flagging down a commercial flight with a fighter jet and a false bomb threat. Since then, the small country has...
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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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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...
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