Slate Gender and Society

A feed drawing from Slate’s podcast network, including The Waves and Outward, featuring episodes that take a critical eye to the world around us, how we define ourselves, and how gender itself is defined.

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The Waves: Why Anime is for Women
From Sailor Moon to Inuyasha, anime pushes boundaries for representation of gender and relationships.
32 min
152
Praeger U’s Transphobic Twitter Takeover
Bryan, Julia, and Christina break down Praeger University’s million dollar transphobic takeover ad campaign on X.
27 min
153
Working: Reality TV That Helps People Feel Seen
39 min
154
ICYMI: The Waves: The Bravo Cinematic Universe
From Below Deck to Vanderpump Rules, the Andy Cohen led network has some explaining to do.
37 min
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The Waves: How To Get Through Menopause
NYT’s Susan Dominus on the misinformation surrounding a still-taboo subject.
45 min
156
Hear Me Out: Be The Holiday A--hole
Keeping the peace is overrated.
39 min
157
The Waves | The Golden Bachelor Recap: Fantasy ...
But how sweet were they really?
37 min
158
The Waves: The Bravo Cinematic Universe
From Below Deck to Vanderpump Rules, the Andy Cohen led network has some explaining to do.
36 min
159
Outward: Taylor Swift's Queer Fans Want to Libe...
Guest host Danny Lavery looks at the lively queer subculture within the Taylor Swift fandom
36 min
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How To!: Get Through Menopause
NYT’s Susan Dominus on the misinformation surrounding a still-taboo subject.
44 min
161
The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap - The Wome...
The Golden Bachelor finale is fast approaching, but first we need to hear from the women Gerry dated–and dumped–along the way.
41 min
162
The Waves: How to Be a Woman in Music
Singer and writer Dessa unpacks not getting paid when she should, the benefits of being a woman in the indie music scene, and writing about heartache.
35 min
163
Decoder Ring: The Dating Manual Unlike Any Other
The Rules became a controversial bestseller and sparked instant debate. But was the advice any good?
33 min
164
Outward: Amy Schneider is a Champion
Bryan, Julia, and Christina talk with Jeopardy! winner and trans trailblazer Amy Schneider about her bold new memoir In The Form of a Question
35 min
165
Hear Me Out: Nerds are a Menace to Society
Maybe we shouldn’t have been rooting against the jocks.
39 min
166
How To!: Build a Marriage That Lasts
Caryl and Jay Casbon on growing together—and as individuals—in coupledom.
41 min
167
What Next: Abortion on a Red-State Ballot
Ohio voters decide today whether to enshrine the right to abortion in their state constitution.
19 min
168
Amicus: The Right to Bear Arms and Terrorize Yo...
Gun safety advocate Shannon Watts on why the Supreme Court’s Second Amendment absolutism is particularly deadly for women
43 min
169
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
170
Mom & Dad: Is My Son’s Play Becoming Toxic Masc...
Slate’s parenting podcast on violent play and “no girls allowed.”
29 min
171
The Waves: Penis Politics
Why macho men run amok on the campaign trail
40 min
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Outward: Bob the Drag Queen's Gay Barz
The non-binary artist is spreading their wings.
31 min
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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
174
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
175
Big Mood, Little Mood: Clear the Manosphere
with guest Carmen Rita Wong, author of Why Didn't You Tell Me? A Memoir
49 min