Slate Conversations

A feed of the up close and the personal, drawn from Working and across the Slate podcast network. Let’s talk.

Society & Culture
201
Hear Me Out: Nerds are a Menace to Society
Maybe we shouldn’t have been rooting against the jocks.
39 min
202
How To!: Build a Marriage That Lasts
Caryl and Jay Casbon on growing together—and as individuals—in coupledom.
41 min
203
Working: A Choreographer's Systems for Creativity
46 min
204
The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap - Hometown...
The hometown dates have arrived, and Gerry travels the country to meet the families of the last three women. The stakes are high, and deep feelings get revealed.
31 min
205
Dear Prudence: My Friend Tried to Bring Her Kid...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by the co-hosts of Slate’s ICYMI, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim.
39 min
206
Mom & Dad: Is My Son’s Play Becoming Toxic Masc...
Slate’s parenting podcast on violent play and “no girls allowed.”
29 min
207
The Waves: Penis Politics
Why macho men run amok on the campaign trail
40 min
208
Hear Me Out: On Halloween, Death Should Be Cele...
Spooky season started out as a celebration of life… and the end of it.
34 min
209
How To!: Hit “Reset” on Your Career
35 min
210
Mom & Dad: This Detroit Forest School Gets Kids...
Slate’s parenting podcast on experiencing nature, even as the seasons change.
28 min
211
Working: Writing Bestsellers With Anderson Cooper
42 min
212
The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap - WTH, Ger...
It’s the most important rose ceremony to date as Gerry has to decide which women he wants to move onto hometown dates.
36 min
213
Dear Prudence: I’m Making Bitchy Comments to A ...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by writer and comedian Maeve Higgins.
34 min
214
Mom & Dad: My Four Year Old Won’t Stop Apologizing
Slate’s parenting podcast on taming the Canadian in all of us.
26 min
215
The Waves: Get on the WNBA Train Already!
Women’s sports are increasing in popularity. Here’s what you need to know to not get left behind.
44 min
216
Outward: Living for the Dead Queers the Ghost-H...
What’s so gay about ghosts and demons?
43 min
217
Hear Me Out: You Don’t Need to Post About Israe...
Social media is never compulsory.
37 min
218
How To!: Let Go of Kid Clutter
34 min
219
The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap - The ‘D W...
Gerry continues his journey to love, and the topic of divorce finally enters the conversation.
49 min
220
The Waves: On The Golden Bachelor Reality Datin...
36 min
221
Hear Me Out: Teaching Civics Can’t Save Democracy
We’re already struggling to give students basic skills.
40 min
222
How To!: Build Trust With Co-Workers
Marlon Styles on finding common ground in order to build something meaningful.
32 min
223
Working: Shakespeare Acting at Its Best
47 min
224
Dear Prudence: Is It Too Early in the Relations...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by writer and host Tracy Clayton.
31 min
225
The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap - Gerry’s ...
The waterworks can’t stop-won’t stop.
48 min