Slate Careers
Getting past "and what is it you do?" to "how do you do it?" and "why?" These episodes, drawn from across the Slate network, dive into how to live while making a living.
1
Culture Gabfest: Congratulations! You Finally G...
This week, the hosts discuss the return of Severance, the Oscar-nominated Palestinian film No Other Land, and Buzzfeed’s new social media platform BF Island.
55 min
2
How To! | Outsmart Your Student Loans
Yanely Espinal on paying down debt—and getting on with your life.
45 min
3
Culture Gabfest: Chalamet Goes Electric
This week, the hosts discuss A Complete Unknown, On Call, and David Lynch’s legacy.
74 min
4
How To! | Switch Careers in Midlife
Dawn Graham on starting over—without starting from scratch.
37 min
5
Death, Sex & Money | Paid to Care: When Class, ...
When you’re hired to take care of someone, you’re their friend, guardian, and confidant—and also none of those things.
45 min
6
Death, Sex & Money | Paid to Care: The Magic, a...
Nannies, home health aides, and other professional caregivers share the emotional and economic reality of being paid to care.
43 min
7
Well, Now: The Future of Wellness
How can we ensure healthy, well-balanced lives are attainable for all?
36 min
8
Well, Now: Is Longer Life Really Possible?
A surgeon’s journey out of what he calls America’s “disease-care system.”
30 min
9
Well, Now: Staying Sober This Holiday Season
Former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Zac Clark shares his path to sobriety and how it inspired a passion to help people like him.
42 min
10
Well, Now: Creating an Exercise Routine That’s ...
Retired professional volleyball player Gabby Reece gives realistic tips on incorporating performance-level fitness to any exercise routine.
31 min
11
Well, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Impr...
Psychologist Alison Fragale dives into the science behind how people – especially women – can best leverage social influence for their benefit.
45 min
12
Well, Now: Getting to the Heart of Hormonal Health
Alisa Vitti’s advice on balancing your hormones naturally
43 min
13
How To!: Lead Your Local Nonprofit
Malini Sridharan on navigating the dynamics of your local nonprofit board.
35 min
14
Well, Now: Weed’s Growing (and Alarming) Side E...
More people report using cannabis regularly than drink alcohol. What are the costs of America’s most popular drug?
32 min
15
Well, Now: Puberty is Starting Earlier and Last...
Tips from a puberty expert on navigating this necessary part of life, supporting youth going through it, and keeping your cool throughout the process.
45 min
16
Well, Now: Can Kids Be Healthy at Any Size?
Underweight and overweight kids are at higher risk for psychological harm. What’s the answer to proper nutrition in a world still full of weight stigma?
42 min
17
Well, Now: Are Supplements Actually Worth It?
Before you buy the latest celebrity-branded gummy vitamin, arm yourself and your medicine cabinet with the facts.
33 min
18
A Word: Tech’s Race Reckoning
Silicon Valley might drive progress in business, but it lags behind on race.
28 min
19
Well, Now: The Truth About IUDs
IUDs are safe and extremely effective, but they could be much better.
30 min
20
Well, Now: Who Cares for the Caregivers?
In ‘How Do You Feel?’ a psychiatrist tries to bring the humanity back into healthcare for caretakers and caregivers.
52 min
21
Death, Sex & Money: Martha Wainwright on Post-D...
Musician Martha Wainwright talks about making music through grief, shaky confidence, and post-divorce sexiness.
49 min
22
Working: A Working Farewell and What We’ve Learned
June, Isaac, and Ronald look back on some of the most useful creative wisdom from the show.
41 min
23
Working: Saying Goodbye
15 min
24
Working: How a Big Band Leader and Composer Wra...
Darcy James Argue, bandleader for the 18-piece jazz band Secret Society, describes the many hats that he has to weave and wear.
47 min
25
Working: Transitioning From One Project to the ...
The hosts discuss the best strategies for shifting between creative endeavors.
18 min